ITS ABOUT EVERY STUDENT EVERY DAY!

HMS students share creativity and self expression through the new “Writing Café.”

Last Friday, students of HMS packed the lobby for the school's premier of the "Writing Café." Staff members served hot cocoa and situated students in small groups at round tables before student presenters had their turn at the mic. The Writing Café featured a series of students, one at a time, sharing out a favorite selection from their very own writing portfolio. Audience members were treated with a wide array of student writing styles to include: narrative, expository essays, fictional writing and more. Instead of clapping after each performance, audience members were asked to "snap" their fingers out of respect to presenters of the beatnik café setup. After each presentation, the audience was asked to note what they considered to be most memorable about the work that was presented, what they liked about the work and how they think the work might be improved. Language arts teacher, Carla Criswell, says students have worked hard on their writing pieces all year and that the writing café at HMS stemmed from the idea she had while teaching in Bowling Green. "The purpose of the café is to create a welcoming environment where students can share their work and receive both positive and effective feed-back from their peers."

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Born in innocence, each child has the potential to achieve greatness, but without love, guidance and security, our children may not be-

come who we wish them to be. Every day you have the power to make a life-long difference in the lives of children. The job of an educator is

a calling...a mission...a purpose. Public schools provide education, food, clothing, healthcare, hope and healing to all boys and girls. You hold

the key to making if all happen! Are you doing your best so a child’s life chances are improved? Yes? Then the Oscar goes to you! Congratula-

tions and keep up the good work!

Friday, March 28

is a school

make-up date for

students!

and the Oscar goes to...YOU!

E-Newsletter CCPS

MARCH 2014

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT This month’s Student Spotlight is Tess Forchione. Tess is an eighth grade student at North Drive Middle School. She was selected by her principal because of her willingness to learn at all times. NDMS principal Kim Stevenson says Tess’ dedication to her academics makes her a great role model for students of North Drive. Tess also scored the highest of her class on the EXPLORE exam. Great job Tess!

Belmont celebrates fun and fitness at Math Night!

WINTER CHESS TOURNAMENT

On Saturday, February 1 , 2014 , 42 students participated in the Winter Chess Tournament at North Dive Middle School. Trophy presenta-tions included winners by age divisions, an overall winner and a sportsmanship award. Students from Christian County Public Schools, University Heights Academy , Trigg Co. High School and home schooled students participat-ed in the this year’s tournament. The event was a huge success thanks to many supporting sponsors and organizers of the event.

Meet some of the cast members of Charlotte’s Web: (L to R) Claire Lacy, Caleb Lake, Kordell Cooper, Allan

McKee, Collin Sturdivant, Stephanie Shipp and Chandler Mann.

Pictured above is 5th grade teacher Erica Kington, Belmont principal Anita Hopson and

Matthew Chadoin of Monsanto Agriculture Company.

Tess is pictured with NDMS

principal Kim Stevenson

On Thursday, February 27, Belmont Elementary hosted a Healthy Math Night, welcoming BES students and their fami-lies. Healthy Math Night featured exercise and nutrition activities tied to real-world math applications such as counting steps, etc. Hospital representatives and fitness experts were also on hand to deliver important information about eating healthy and exercise routines. In addition, a special $2,500 check presentation to Belmont was made by Monsanto Agriculture Company!

thePAC children’s theatre presents CHARLOTTE’S WEB

“A GOOD LIFE IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN

A LONG LIFE”, declares Wilbur the pig in the chil-

dren’s story, Charlotte’s Web. Well said, Wilbur.

Well said!

thePAC Children’s Theatre presented it’s premier performance on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7p.m inside the Christian County Schools’ Performing Arts Center. Based on the book by author E.B.White, Charlotte’s Web has been said to be the “best American children’s book of the past two hundred years”. Actors ranged in ages 7 - 17 and worked diligently

with their director, Teresa Henderson, HHS drama

teacher. Meet some of the cast members of Charlotte’s Web: (L to R) Claire Lacy, Caleb Lake, Kordell Cooper, Allan

Emerging Young Leaders compete in Black History Trivia Bowl

February is the month notably know to spotlight famous Black Americans with valuable contributions to our nation’s history. On January 15, 2014 students from Christian County Middle School and Christian Count High school competed in the An-nual Human Relations Black History Trivia Bowl at the Hop-kinsville Community College. The event was an academic team style competition de-signed to test the student's knowledge of African American History. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Emerging Young Leaders placed third in the competition. Students of Christian County, Montgomery County and Ft. Campbell Schools participated in the event.

FREE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES

FREE KIDS ZONE

FREE GLOBAL VILLAGE

FREE ADMISSION

INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT (early registration required)

Pictured above is 5th grade teacher Erica Kington, Belmont principal Anita Hopson and

Matthew Chadoin of Monsanto Agriculture Company.

FOOD & CRAFT VENORS

PHOTO BOOTH

DOOR PRIZES & MORE

FREE PARKING

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Over the next few weeks, 8th and 10th grade students of Christian County Public Schools will participate in Operation Preparation. Operation Preparation is a joint incentive of the Kentucky Department of Education and the Department of Work-force Development.

Operation Preparation is a community-based volunteer advising effort to help in-crease the number of students college and career ready. According to the Center for Education and the Workforce, in the next 7-10 years, more than half the jobs in Ken-tucky and more than 60 percent of jobs nationwide will require postsecondary edu-cation (either a two year or four year degree). Most of the remaining jobs will help focus students on preparing for their future and becoming college/career ready.

All volunteers that have either committed or will commit to advising students dur-ing the week of Operation Preparation will be meeting with students in groups of 10-15 for 30 minutes. Students are placed into groups according to their Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), in which career interests of students are listed. Students range from interests groups of health/science, construction, transportation, education, ag-riculture and much more. Participating schools include: Christian County Middle, Hopkinsville Middle, North Drive Middle, Christian County High and Hopkinsville High School.

Operation Preparation volunteers are given a “session guide.” The session guide suggests to volunteers that conversation with students should revolve around the college and career ready process. Conversation with students will include volunteers sharing real-life work experiences with students, college experience and what it means to be “college and career ready.” In small groups it will be easier for volun-teers to have discussion with students and the opportunity to answer questions dur-ing the 30 minute time frame.

Volunteers are recruited from the Partners in Education Program and also by an-nouncements on local radio stations. A few vacancies for volunteers remain to be scheduled for the month of March. If you are interested in fulfilling one of these va-cancies, please call Heather Lancaster, CCPS Communications and Community Educa-tion Director at (270) 887-7018.

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March event targets student preparation in Christian County

March 31-April 4, 2014