Mrs. Amanda McKee's kindergarten class of West Defuniak Elementary had a blast figuring out which of Santa's Christmas cookies would float the longest. In this science experiment students tested to see if sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, or marshmallow cookies would float the longest. We discovered that marshmallow cookies float the longest because of their chocolate coating that keeps the cookie from absorbing the milk. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
West DeFuniak 3rd Graders Study Volume Measurements
November 29, 2018
Students in Mrs. Amanda Callahan’s third grade class at WDE recently determined the volume of irregular objects using the displacement method. They also learned the correct units to write their answers and recorded their results. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
See Something, Say Something!
November 28, 2018
SEE something, SAY something
Anonymously report any threatening behavior that endangers you, your friends, your family, your campus, or your community through the Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers Hotline or the FortifyFL App .
Call 850-863-TIPS(8477) or visit www.EmeraldCoastCrime Stoppers.com
Link to download the FortifyFL App https://getfortifyfl.com/
Students can also report suspicious activity to the Walton County School District Safe School department e-mail [email protected]
Submitted by Charlie Morse.
Socratic Seminars at West DeFuniak!
November 28, 2018
Mrs. Angela Fuentes's class participated in a Socratic seminar as they discussed their answers to an English Language Arts selection test. Students needed to prove why their responses were correct using text evidence. Then, students had to agree on their selected answer together as a group. Students were able to receive immediate feedback on their class score and go back to any questions that were incorrect.
Superintendent Hughes Visits Mossy Head School
November 28, 2018
Mrs. Cook’s 5th Grade class at MHS enjoyed a visit from Superintendent Hughes.
WDE Kindergarten Class Enjoys a Visit from Superintendent Hughes
November 27, 2018
Mrs. Hurley's Kindergarten class at West DeFuniak Elementary enjoyed a visit from Superintendent Hughes. Students were studying about Squanto, the Native American, who helped the Pilgrims after they first arrived in North America. Students used graphic organizers to write and draw about the ways that Squanto helped the Pilgrims find food their first winter. Submitted by Darlene Paul.
School Board Members attended FSBA, FADSS, FELL, FERMA, FSBAA, SUNSPRA
November 27, 2018
School Board Members attended FSBA, FADSS, FELL, FERMA, FSBAA, SUNSPRA
73rd Annual Joint Conference
November 27 - 30, 2018
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida
Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby & Marsha Winegarner
FHS National Honor Society Induction!
November 26, 2018
Freeport High School’s National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony November 12 and welcomed new members. Congratulations!
Submitted by Patty Woodard
Walton Academy Experiences PodCast with Student in Africa!
November 26, 2018
Students at Walton Academy recently experienced a PodCast with a student who is currently studying in Africa.
The student, Brittany Nobles, is the daughter of Serena Nobles, a teacher at the Walton Academy.
She has been attending Sacred Heart Catholic School in Dakar, Senegal, Africa and will return in June, 2019
Submitted by Charlotte Rodgers
Schools may be closed for the Thanksgiving break, but Superintendent A. Russell Hughes worked with many others this week to shoot video with the local non-profit Safe Water for Walton. The film will debut in early 2019. As they say… “Stay tuned!” The project is made possible by Gulf Power Company. Safe Water for Walton Gulf Power Company
Pictured with Superintendent Hughes is Carrie Chavers and Walt Hartley.