FHS Students Advance to the Regional District 1A Golf Tournament
October 20, 2016
Congrats to Aubree Nick and Riley Herrington for advancing to the Regional Golf Tournament District 1A. Submitted by Kitty Neal/Celeste Goodwin.
FMS AVID Students Experience Freeport City Government First Hand
October 20, 2016
Freeport Middle School’s 8th grade AVID class with Mrs. Peloquin, attended the Freeport City Council meeting on October 11. As an extension from the visit, the AVID class created the “AVID Government Liaison Council (AGLC).” The AGLC will attend future meetings, bring information on current topics to the school student council, and return the verdict from a student survey to the next meeting. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
Second grade students at WDE enjoyed working with interactive number lines during math this week. The number line is an important tool for helping children develop greater flexibility in mental arithmetic as they actively construct mathematical meaning, number sense, and understandings of number relationships. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WHS 9th Graders Visit Northwest Florida State College
October 20, 2016
Walton High School's freshmen visited Northwest Florida State College on October 19, and it was a huge success! Submitted by Christy English.
WDE 4th Graders are Studying Hurricanes
October 20, 2016
Mrs. McLaney’s fourth grade class at WDE is studying hurricanes and how they affect people. Students have learned about the dangerous effects of hurricanes. In this lesson, students made a hurricane in a bowl by using water and food coloring. Students were able to see the eye of the storm and how the hurricane can stretch over an area. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WDE 5th Graders Learn about a New Dinosaur Species
October 20, 2016
Mrs. Garrett’s 5th grade class worked in groups and used background knowledge to assemble the bones of a new dinosaur species. The students then text coded the article “Archaeopteryx” for bird and dinosaur characteristics. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Louisiana Flood Victims Receive Books Due to the Efforts of MSE and Walton County Sheriff's Office
October 18, 2016
Maude Saunders and the Walton County Sheriff's Department teamed up to collect items for the Louisiana flood victims last month. Officers Jeremy Fisher and T.J. Brooks thanked Mrs. Carroll and Miss Hebert's classes for bringing in the most items. This is just one example of how MSE students and families show compassion for others.
Community Helpers visit Kindergarten students at MHS
October 18, 2016
Police Officers, Nurses, and Firefighters! Oh my! Our kindergartners attended several special presentations this past week to discover helpers in our community. Each of our community helpers shared about their jobs and the special tools they use to perform their jobs. We are blessed to have the Walton County Fire Rescue, the Walton County Health Department and our very own Deputy Messenger visit kindergarten. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Louisiana Flood Victims Receive Books Due to the Efforts of MSE and Walton County Sheriff's Office
October 18, 2016
Maude Saunders and the Walton County Sheriff's Department teamed up to collect items for the Louisiana flood victims last month. Officers Jeremy Fisher and T.J. Brooks thanked Mrs. Carroll and Miss Hebert's classes for bringing in the most items. This is just one example of how MSE students and families show compassion for others. Submitted by Krisy Spence/FB.
Music Education is Strong and Thriving in Walton County
October 17, 2016
Orlando, FL (October 14, 2016) – Music education is strong and thriving in Walton County, where two elementary school students have been accepted for participation in one of two All-State elementary music ensembles. Students selected attend Van R. Butler Elementary and Freeport Elementary Schools. These students will perform with the FMEA All-State Elementary Chorus or Orff Ensemble in Tampa, January 13, 2017 at the Tampa Convention Center. These students were chosen for this prestigious honor through a competitive audition process among over 875 elementary students from all across Florida. Congratulations to Ella Ekenseair (Butler, 4th grade, Chorus) and Savannah Smith (Freeport, 4th grade, Orff Ensemble). The students’ teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Austin and Ms. Angela Saltsman, are members of the Florida Music Educators Association and the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association. Submitted by Nancy Currie - FES.