Superintendent Russell Hughes with some exciting information and encouragement for continued summer learning in the July 2017 Monthly Update!

https://youtu.be/IyeL9uH5qQM

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

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.  

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

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:

1. Nurturing trust among teachers
2. Focusing on each teacher’s potential for growth
3. Inspiring both the intellect and the passion that drives teachers in their work
4. Providing time for collaboration and learning
5. Putting teachers in the lead
6. 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.