Maude Saunders ACE Clean Up Day!
February 28, 2019
MSE's ACE Council spent last Saturday cleaning up the courtyard and preparing the area for a Spring garden. Thank you, students, parents, and sponsors for your hard work! Submitted by Krisy Spence
Freeport Middle School 5th Graders Study Volume
February 28, 2019
Students in Mrs. Pryor's fifth grade class build their conceptual understanding of volume by composing and decomposing rectangular prisms. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison
MSE Fifth Graders Learn About Sea Turtles!
February 28, 2019
The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting sea turtle conservation through awareness and education for the residents and more than 3 million visitors to Walton County. Today, they shared information about sea turtle conservation with MSE fifth graders. The students learned about the different types of sea turtles, their life cycle, and how we can help protect them. In March, the students will attend a field trip where they will simulate the life of sea turtles at one of Walton County’s beautiful beaches. Thank you, Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, for this opportunity! Submitted by Krisy Spence
WDE 4th and 5th Graders Visit Water Ventures
February 28, 2019
4th and 5th grade students at WDE got to experience what it is like to be in an aquifer. They visited the Water Ventures trailer with guides Carly Todd and Julianne Werts. Students learned about Florida’s 900 springs, Florida’s ecosystems, all about the water cycle as well as experiencing hands on activities. Students also learned about water conservation and how they can do their part to help save the Earth’s water supply and protect Florida’s natural resources. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
MSE Holds FSA Parent Information Meetings
February 28, 2019
MSE 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents attended FSA Parent Information Meetings on February 25th and 26th. Guidance Counselor, Lisa Jones, and grade level teachers provided information that enables parents to help their children feel more confident and prepared for the upcoming state assessments. Submitted by Krisy Spence
West DeFuniak's 2nd Grade Garden!
February 28, 2019
2nd graders at West DeFuniak Elementary participated in planting potatoes in a grade level garden. The students were able to individually plant their own potatoes. Students learned that potatoes are usually planted first in a spring garden and what the criteria is for planting potatoes. The students had a blast working in the garden and getting a little dirty! Students are excited to see how well their plants will grow in their garden this year. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
WCSD Odyssey of the Mind Teams Represent!!
February 28, 2019
Walton County School District was well represented at the Emerald Coast Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on February 23 at Shoal River Middle School and Riverside Elementary School in Crestview, Florida. All of our teams did an incredible job!
Odyssey of the Mind Results:
Freeport Elementary School - 2nd Place in "Hide in Plain Sight" Division I
Bay Elementary School - Team Tokens Award for Creativity Fair, and 5th Place
Van R. Butler Elementary School - 2nd Place in "Structure Toss" Division I
Freeport Middle School Team A - 3rd Place in "Hide in Plain Sight" Division I
Freeport Middle School Team B - 3rd Place in "Opposites Distract" Division II
Mossy Head School - 1st Place in "Hide in Plain Sight" Division I
Walton High School - Outstanding OMER to team member, Luke, and 4th Place in Leonardo's Workshop Division III
Congratulations to Mossy Head School and Walton High School teams for making it to State! The State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the University of Central Florida.
Mossy Head students that competed were Mikylee Coppens, Charlie McClung, Foster Stephenson and Annalise Higgins. The team was coached by Meredith Ness and Hannah Lovelady.
Walton High School Odyssey of the Mind Team
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program.
DEAR Day at WDE
February 28, 2019
WDE recently celebrated DEAR Day. DEAR stands for “Drop Everything and Read.” It is a time to celebrate student literacy and encourages students and adults to make reading a priority in their lives. This month, first grade students continued the spirit of DEAR Day and made daily reading an important part of their regular schedule. To add to this excitement, students have seen their hard work pay off by finally reaching their AR goal of 30 points and receiving their AR shirt! First graders are excited to continue on with a heart for reading, and look forward to seeing how they can grow throughout the rest of the year! submitted by Jessica Dawkins
Owens Class: Bryson Parker, Tynleigh Simmons, Shelby Donaldson, Aubree Anderson, Aubree McLeod
Sconiers Class: Caleb N.
Sconiers Class: Aaron Grace H. Nyiana R.
NWFSC Career Planning at Freeport High School
February 27, 2019
NWFSC Career Planning Services visited Ms. Lyday's classes to match the students' personalities to the professions best suited for them. Ms. DiCesare's juniors were also able to participate and access this valuable resource to help them plan for their future in college and beyond. Submitted by Patty Woodard
Paxton Bobcats Headed to State!
February 27, 2019
Congratulations to the Paxtn Bobcats. After their 57-52 victory against Graceville, they are headed to the state tournament in Lakeland. Good luck, Bobcats!