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ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOLS AROUND OUR SCHOOLS SHOUT OUTS June 3, 2016

Shout Out from Alexander Wilson Elementary Melanie Newton, EC Resource Teacher

Crumley Roberts Kids Zone Department came to AWE on May 24th to give a presentation on bicycle safety to our students! At the bike safety rodeo, we learned the rules of the road, the three main hand signals used while riding, helmet safety, and fitness through bike riding. The children were invited to navigate their way through a figure eight course.

On this course, riders used hand signals while learning how to balance their bicycles wearing appropriate safety helmets. This course taught the riders how to control turns and use braking while actively engaging in fun physical fitness. Our kids were able to have a blast while learning! Each student received a helmet and bike kit for participating. A big thank you to Crumley Roberts, Attorneys at Law, for sponsoring this fun safety event!


Shout Out from Elon Elementary Cheryl Howe

Our Elon National Elementary Honor Society held a pillow drive for Alamance County's Homeless Shelter. As a school, we collected 110 pillows and 110 pillowcases! The students have learned this year how important it is to serve and be a part of their community. The students and staff are proud of our dedication to such a worthwhile cause!


Shout Out from Turrentine Middle Megan Webb, Spanish Teacher Congratulations to two world language students from Turrentine Middle School who attained national recognition for their outstanding performance on the 2016 National Spanish Examinations! Luc Boswell and Phillip "Ty" Cryan from Turrentine Middle School earned a silver and gold medal on the National Spanish Exam (Level 1), both scoring in the Top 10% of the nation.

“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 160,000 students participating in 2016.” Ty also received a 5th place ranking in North Carolina on the Level 1 exam! Both students will be receiving certificates and national medals to recognize their achievement. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12, and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Turrentine Middle Spanish teacher Megan Webb is a member of this national organization.


Shout Out from Woodlawn Middle Crystal Taylor and Mike Kane, School Counselors

Two of Woodlawn Middle School students will be attending the Stem Camp at the North Carolina School of Science and Math this summer! Rising ninth graders, Ashleigh Taylor and Nina Hadley were selected, after careful consideration of their academics and interest in future careers involving math, science and communications, were invited to be 2 of the final 51 finalists in the 2016 Step Up to Stem program! The dates to attend the 2 week camp will be July 10th through July 22nd. Both received a generous grant from various sponsors, award valued at $2,185 dollars cover the cost of this prestigious opportunity.

Step Up to STEM is an innovative interdisciplinary academic program that uses exciting real-world subjects to challenge rising 9th graders across North Carolina and build their skills in science, math, and communications.

During the program's residential summer institute, students live and learn on the historic campus of North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where they have the opportunity to take advantage of the many unique enrichment activities available throughout the Triangle area. The program is open by application to African American, Hispanic American, and Native American 8th graders who live in North Carolina.

Step Up to STEM is made possible through the generous financial support of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation, Bayer CropScience, and Duke Energy Foundation. Best of luck to Ashleigh and Nina! We are so proud that you both have been afforded this opportunity of hands on experience. We know this exposure will assist launching you both to successful future careers and opportunities! Pictured above: L to R: Ashleigh Taylor and Nina Hadley


Shout Out from Western High Michael Jefferson, Director of Bands Our Western High School band played for the annual Memorial Day Service in Graham on Monday May 30. Congressman Mark Walker was in attendance and conducted a song with our band!

Shout Out from Andrews Elementary Jenn Russell, Fifth Grade Our 5th graders at Andrews have been hard at work preparing for EOGs. There have been lots of motivational incentives to push through these last few weeks. In math, students have participated in several challenges and their reward for hard work is playing "Pie in the Face" and "Bean Boozled".


On Tuesday this week the students dressed up as science words to participate in their 2nd Annual Science Bee. Classes competed in a vocabulary review.....and the winning class.....Ms. Russell's class (2-time champs)!!!

After the science bee, students competed in a math challenge.


The winning team got to Oatmeal Cream Pie in the face their coach....way to go Mr. Livingston!!! We are ready to rock the test!!


Shout Out from Southern Middle Stephanie Ray, Financial Secretary During the week of May 16 - May 20, the Southern Middle School Choral Dept. sponsored their 7th annual Relay for Life week! Each year they create their own theme to center around their efforts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. This year's theme was "May the Cure Be With You"!

Some of the activities included a bake sale, hot dog supper, and Concert for Life! This was followed by their annual "Walk for the Cure"! Total funds raised this year were the group's most ever! They totaled $6127.65! Way to go Tigers! Thanks to Lynne Isley, Choral Director, for her dedication and passion for this wonderful charitable cause!


Shout Out from CTEC Attention Rising 8th Graders Attention all Rising 8th Graders: check out this great opportunity for a summer career exploration camp in July at the Alamance-Burlington Career and Technical Education Center!


Shout Out from North Graham Elementary Laura Calone, Assistant Principal The past few days North Graham has had the privilege of providing three brand new books to every student in our building! The books were provided by the district through the American Reading Company: 100 Book Challenge. Students in K-5 heard about the reading program in conjunction with the Burlington Royals summer reading incentive. Pictured are 2nd grade students that are listening to instructions and eagerly awaiting the opportunity to choose their special books!


Shout Out from Southern High Laura Lynthacum, Data Manager

SAHS would like to give a huge Shout Out to our Band Director Mr. Morgan and his outstanding Flag Team, Josh Underwood and Robert Wallis! They traveled to Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church, Memorial Weekend to participate in honoring fallen Veterans. They received this trophy in appreciation for their participation. Thanks to former student, Jessica Moore for surprising Mr. Morgan with the trophy!!!!!!!!! Thanks Mr. Morgan, Josh and Robert for all you do!

Shout Out from North Graham Elementary Laura Calone, Assistant Principal Earlier this week, students at North Graham, who demonstrated PBIS expectations throughout the entire year

were able to celebrate with the PBIS team. Students enjoyed ice cream sundaes, relay games and a special event. They were all excited to throw a pie in a teacher's face!


This is an activity our students will never forget!


Shout Out from Southern High Randy Faulkner, FFA Wildlife Hunter Safety Team Coach

Congratulations to the Southern High FFA Wildlife Hunter Safety Team for earning 7th place overall from among 229 teams in the North Carolina Wildlife Hunter Safety Competition held on Saturday, April 30 in Ellerbe, North Carolina. Southern also earned 3rd place among all FFA teams across the state! The teams competed in archery, shotgun, rifle and hunter safety/orienteering. Our archery team earned second place in the state with Victoria Sharpe earning High Individual in the state. Our shotgun team tied for third place in the state. Coaches: Randy Faulkner & Scott Sublett.

Great job, Patriots! State team members pictured above: First Row: L to R, Hayden Connor, Cody Sharpe, Victoria Sharpe, Kolin Moore Second Row: Hunter Lloyd, Holt Worley, Brice Stout, Dawson Lassiter Not pictured: Jared Cox and Thomas Dodson Coaches Randy Faulkner and Scott Sublett Pictured at right: Victoria Sharpe, High Individual in Archery


Archery team pictured above:

Hunter Lloyd, Thomas Dodson, Holt Worley, Victoria Sharpe, Cody Sharpe

Shotgun team pictured below:

Coach Faulkner, Kolin Moore, Dawson Lassiter, Holt Worley, Brice Stout, Cody Sharpe, Coach Sublett


Shout Out from Tanger Outlets Tanger Outlets of Mebane is pleased to announce grant awards for 8 special projects at ABSS schools worth approximately $6,000! Highland Elementary : Cindy Kreider, Magnificent Manipulatives

Elon Elementary: Gisele Cauley, BLTS Building Literacy through Science

Marvin B Smith Elementary: Melissa Barnhouse, Today’s Readers, Tomorrow’s Leaders

Sylvan Elementary & EM Holt Elementary: Shelli Altopp-Miller, Mindfulness Mats

South Graham Elementary School: Ashley Price, Buddy Benches

Graham Middle School: Sabrina Chatman, Laptop Island

Garrett Elementary: Misty Jones, Developing 21 Skills

North Graham Elementary: Joseph Thedford, Jumping to Success


Thanks, Tanger Outlets for supporting our students, teachers, classrooms and schools with the Tanger Kids Grant program!


Shout Out from North Graham Elementary Laura Calone, Assistant Principal North Graham's A+ Arts committee decided to create a 5th grade legacy project as one final activity to end our first year as an A+ Arts school. With guidance from Mrs. Combs (Art Teacher), Mrs. Farlow (A+

committee chair, ESL & RtI teacher), the 5th grade teachers: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Bolyard, Mrs. Frank, and donations from Officer Denny at the Graham PD, every 5th grade student designed and painted their own stone. Each stone was designed as a representation of each student's artistic style. We plan to continue this project each year so every student has a lasting memory as they move on throughout their educational journey!


Shout Out to Cummings High School Girls Track: North Carolina 2A Champions! Cummings Cavaliers are Second to None! The team won the following: 2016 Alamance County, NCHSAA 2A Mid-State Conference, Mid-East Regional and State Championship!

Kenyae Majors, Lashonda Tate, Camren Tomes, Mya Roberts, Kayla Moore, Brianna McGowens, Tajah Walston, Kya Ross, Jacquazha Nettles, Jaida Torain, Kelsia Moore State Championship Score: Cummings 123 – High Point Andrews 45 This is the 15th outdoor state championship for the Lady Cavaliers

Sophomores

Brianna McGowens – Alternate Kya Ross – Alternate Camren Tomes – Alternate Jacquazha Nettles – 4th high jump Jaida Torain – 6th 400 meter dash/ 1st 4 x 200 relay (state record); State Sportsmanship Award Kelsia Moore – 2nd long jump/ 3rd triple jump/3rd 100 meter hurdles/1st 4 x 100 relay

Juniors

Mya Roberts – 5th shot put Kenyae Majors – 1st long jump/2nd triple jump/2nd 100 meter hurdles/1st 4 x 100 relay. Kayla Moore – 1st 100 meter hurdles (state record)/1st 300 meter hurdles/3rd long jump/1st 4 x 200 relay (state record). Kayla now has won 9 hurdles state championships to go along with 1 long jump championship in her 3 years in high school. Kayla was the state championship MVP.

Seniors

Lashonda Tate – 4th triple jump/5th 200 meters dash/1st 4 x 100 relay/1st 4 x 200 relay (state record). Lashonda will be running track at UNC Pembroke next year. She will graduate with school records in the 4 x 100/4 x 200 and 4 x 100 shuttle hurdles relays. Tajah Walston – 1st 100 meters dash (school record)/1st 4 x 100 relay/1st 4 x 200 relay (state record). Tajah has signed a scholarship to run for UNC Charlotte and will leave Cummings with school records in the 100 meters dash/200 meters dash/55 meters dash/60 meters dash/4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relays.


Shout Out from Southern Middle Tracy Schledorn, School Counselor Thank you so much to SMS for accommodating the Stress Less group this past month! All tallied, there were 949 attendees that came to the morning group over the 4 sessions offered per grade. That's including those that came more than once so the number of individual students affected is certainly less than that. But still... close to a thousand chances to reduce a student's stress level before they went to class! I was honored to have this time with so many students and am looking at ways to incorporate Stress Less next year! Teachers also used online resources to lead your students through the breathing exercise we practiced. The 4-7-8 breathing technique has been shown to have drastic benefits when practiced long-term but it certainly couldn't hurt to do here at this stressful time of year! Check out the links below!

4-7-8 Breathing by Dr. Weil Cartoon version of 4-7-8 Breathing Relaxing music- mixed instrumental

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz4G31LGyog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxbdx-SeOOo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx6xkyi5Ij8


Shout Out to Southern High CTE Chris Marks, Academic Coach On Thursday, June 2nd, the Southern High Carpentry students hosted a Parade of Homes Showcase during third period and invited faculty and students to the event during lunch. This semester, students completed a custom designed and built playhouse and Hunter Hideaway deer stands for customers and set up the Parade of Homes on the front lawn of the school. In order to stage the event like a real Parade of Homes, landscaping plants came from the Horticulture program’s greenhouse, Interior Design students showcased color way and design boards for the playhouse, and Foods II Enterprise class students catered the event. Carpentry and Core students also had other woodworking projects on display.

The featured home in the parade in the Patriot Pride Neighborhood was the custom-built playhouse featuring its reclaimed student-made Western Cedar exterior siding decorative shingles and mailbox, handmade shutters and latches and the custom Dutch door, window boxes and porch railings.

Cindy Farmer from Fox 8 interviewed students and filmed a segment for her What’s Right With Our Schools series to air next week.


The students’ deer stands included custom camouflage paint jobs created by students using natural materials on campus.

Animal archery targets helped to stage the scene for the “Hunters Hideaway Resort” property featured in the Parade of Homes.


Shout Out from Eastern High

Check out this week’s great Times-News story about a very special art project at Eastern with Ms. Donna Edgell’s Advanced Honors Art students. Ms. Edgell and students have participated in The Memory Project for at least 10 years. This year, pottery teacher Ms. Daughtry also participated with students and painted a portrait. Student artists included: Paola Rivera, Logan Walton, Kayleigh Currie, Milayn Dark and Jade Hollars. Here’s a link to the article: http://www.thetimesnews.com/lifestyle/20160602/gift-of-art Take time to click on the videos in the story link, too! Great job, Eagles—you should all be very proud of your outstanding artistic abilities and using them to brighten the lives of children around the world! For more information about this awesome project, visit https://memoryproject.org/

http://www.thetimesnews.com/lifestyle/20160602/gift-of-art

http://www.thetimesnews.com/lifestyle/20160602/gift-of-art

https://memoryproject.org/

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