Superintendent Russell Hughes with some exciting information and encouragement for continued summer learning in the July 2017 Monthly Update!
submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
WDE Summer Bridge Egg Drop Challenge!
June 29, 2017
Students attending the Summer Bridge Program at West Defuniak Elementary have been having a great time participating in STEM Projects this summer. For their last challenge, students got to participate in the egg drop challenge. They had to create a container that would protect their egg from breaking when dropped. All of these students were successful!
Submitted by Darlene Paul
18 students in the Practical Nursing program at Emerald Coast Technical College graduated and were honored at a Pinning Ceremony last night at Walton High School! This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's). The content includes, but is not limited to, theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute care, long term care and community settings; theoretical instruction and clinical application of vocational role and function; personal, family, and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing.
These students worked hard for their certification, and the WCSD is extremely proud of them, and of this outstanding program! Congratulations to all!
Submitted by Charlie Morse
Cover photo sent by Trecia Meadows
Pictured: Charlie Morse, ECTC Principal; Bill Eddins, School Board Member; Marsha Winegarner, School Board Member; Dr. Jennifer Hawthorne, Specialist of School Leadership and Development, WCSD.
"Aloha" Reading Campers at MSE
June 27, 2017
The 2017 Summer Reading Camp held at MSE is off to a great start. The 18 Reading campers will be attending from June 14-July 24 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.. The camp will include portfolio assessing, phonics practice, reading strategy reviews, small group instruction, and goal driven remediation activities.
The teachers and campers are looking forward to a summer filled with success!
Submitted by Brianna Leavins
WDE Summer Bridge Students Enjoy STEM Projects
June 27, 2017
WDE students attending the Summer Bridge Program have enjoyed participating in the STEM projects each week. Those in Mrs. McLaney’s class have been reading a book titled “Trouble River”. Students learned new vocabulary words such asraft, buoyant, balance, and arift. As a culminating STEM activity, students built a raft using apples and toothpicks. They were able to test out the raft to make sure it would float and make adjustments as needed.
Submitted by Darlene Paul
FMS Selected as a 2017 Florida All Star School!
June 27, 2017
Freeport Middle School has been selected as one of the 2017 ALL STAR SCHOOLS in Florida by the Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership. FMS partners with this program during Red Ribbon Week and other campaigns to help kids grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free.
Submitted by Chelsea Ellison
MSE Attends ECET2 Conference in Orlando
June 26, 2017
ECET2 stands for Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers. It was born out of a desire to provide a forum for exceptional teachers to learn from one another and to celebrate the teaching profession.
ECET2 seeks to realize a teacher’s potential by ensuring each convening aligns with its six key beliefs:
- Nurturing trust among teachers
- Focusing on each teacher’s potential for growth
- Inspiring both the intellect and the passion that drives teachers in their work
- Providing time for collaboration and learning
- Putting teachers in the lead
- Recognizing teachers as talented professionals
Maude Saunders Elementary teachers and principal are attending the ECET2 Conference in Orlando this week. Pictured are Pamela Lathinghouse, Erin Ray, Pam Jones, Michelle Hebert, and Teresa Lowrey.
Submitted by Pam Jones/Pamela Lathinghouse.
South Walton High School is #1 in 1A Sports
June 26, 2017
South Walton High School has earned the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award for 2016-2017. According to the FHSAA website, the award is determined by “points awarded to a school based on its finish in FHSAA State Series competition in each sport in the classification . . . “
Congratulations to our athletes, coaches and Athletic Director Phil Tisa.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Walton County Administrators participated in an all-day TNTP Standards Institute in the Carlene H. Anderson Training Room of the Wise Center today, June 26, 2017
TNTP (The New Teacher Project) is a national nonprofit founded by teachers that encourage and train talented educators and school leaders, ensure rigorous and engaging classrooms, and create environments that prioritize great teaching and accelerate student learning.
submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
FES Attends ECET2 Training in Orlando
June 26, 2017
ECET2 stands for Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers. It was born out of a desire to provide a forum for exceptional teachers to learn from one another and to celebrate the teaching profession.
ECET2 seeks to realize a teacher’s potential by ensuring each convening aligns with its six key beliefs:
- Nurturing trust among teachers
- Focusing on each teacher’s potential for growth
- Inspiring both the intellect and the passion that drives teachers in their work
- Providing time for collaboration and learning
- Putting teachers in the lead
- Recognizing teachers as talented professionals
Submitted by Nancy Currie.