WCSD Monthly Video Update for November 2022
Walton County School District Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares his monthly video update for November, 2022! In this month's update, Superintendent Hughes talks about civic responsibility with an incoming elected official, expresses gratitude and thankfulness for Veterans, and highlights some exciting extra-curricular wins across your Walton County School District.
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MSE students focused on Teamwork during their most recent HOUSE meeting. All 5 HOUSES worked to complete tasks that require teamwork to accomplish. The older students also learned Leadership skills by helping the younger ones complete the task. The HOUSE system helps to create a culture of belonging and support among our students.
Every morning at WDE, students are greeted with friendly faces opening the car doors. One of those friendly faces is a teacher, Mr. James Barnhouse. He can often be heard calling students by name and reminding them, “It’s going to be a great day at WDE!” One parent recently shared, “There's nothing like a warm welcome to ease the tension of a hectic morning, or maybe the anxiety of a test that lies ahead that day. Kudos to you Mr. Barnhouse! Your positive, uplifting, personalized communication with my kiddos starts not only their day off with a smile, but it starts this Mama's day off with a smile too. Thank you!” We are so thankful to have Mr. Barnhouse at WDE.
Superintendent Hughes visited Dune Lakes Elementary School on Friday. He stopped by for a visit as DLE wrapped up their Red Ribbon Week. DLE celebrated being drug free by wearing jerseys on Fan Friday.
What a Fun Day at Bay School. Mrs. Pam Jones, the teachers and parent volunteers helped make “The Best Day Ever” as stated by a student while participating in Fall Festival Fun Day. Students had a blast at different stations while using their fine motor skills and learning opportunities! EPIC fruition of planning to implementation from the start of a students’ educational experience in Walton County. EPIC!!
Get On-Go On
4th and 5th grade students in Mrs. Flowers’ class at Dune Lakes Elementary School ended their Ancient Greece Unit with a “Greeking Out” party. Throughout the course of the unit, students learned about the history, architecture, people, and lifestyles of Ancient Greece through various research projects and hands-on engineering activities. At the party, students performed skits about Ancient Greece and a guest chef taught students how to make the Greek dish, hummus.
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Superintendent Hughes stopped to check on a bus parked and to surprise students on their way home from a day of high expectations and learning. Sharon Santiago was writing a note to a parent when the Superintendent stopped to check on them. The students were excited and could not resist the opportunity to have their photo taken. EPIC is the way! Get On-Go On!
Mrs. Emily Kent tasked her AVID elective students with the mission to construct a complete, freestanding ring using only a can of Pringles and their ingenuity. It was up to each group to use AVID’s Goal, Plan, Action (GPA) framework when approaching the task. Afterwards, students debriefed to reflect on their collaborative strengths and identify areas for improvement.
One tribe, one mission, building RELATION-CHIPS and collaboration in AVID.
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