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Deener Students Create Ornaments;SWMS Receives Robotics Grant

Sidney Deener Elementary School third grade students created ornaments inspired by the American glass artist Dale Chihuly for their annual Christmas tree. Pictured are third grade students Zoe Livingston, Fajjar Cheema, Lizzie Haynes, and Kordai Akins in front of the artistically decorated tree that will stand outside the Deener cafeteria.

SWMS teachers Kelly Martin, Jamie Benningfield, and Sheryl McKenzie thank Wal-Mart grant team members Jeff Bolden and Felipe Barahona for the recent $2500 Wal-Mart grant funding mini iPads and protective cases for the increased development of the SWMS robotics program.

Deener Christmas Ornaments 1Walmart Grant for SWMS 1All Region Music Members 2 SHS Choir AJHS Choir SHS Jazz BandMcRae Museum of Discovery 2Westside STEM 2Lunch Menu 3Calendar of Events 3SHS Baseball Signee 450th Day of School 4Special Olympics Bowling Team 4PAWS Program 4Best of Show 4Artist of the Month 4

Searcy High School and Ahlf Junior High School Boast All-Region Music MembersSearcy High School choirmembers under the direction of Mrs. Tina Niederbrach were recently named to the All-Region Choir. Shown are those selected: Destyne Webb, Brooke Hill,Nathan Bartilson, Nic Spelce, Stephanie Ulsperger, Maddie Cossitt, Hailey Heaton (Row1), Kama Morris, Megan Sledge, Trey Newton, Sam Dillin, JashonStephens, Eden Ballew, Grace Helms, Reyne Perry (Row 2), Brooke Bailey, Lauren Parks, Jarod Smith, Caleb Burley, Jacob Barker, Philip Fredieu, Tori Brown, Raeanne Kiihnl, and Abby Feather (Row 3). Not pictured are Dakota Marsh, Zion King, and Parriun Buchanan.

Searcy High School Band Members Tori Rettig and TylerRoberson were named to the Region IV All-Region Jazz Band on November 10. They participated in the region jazz clinic on November 13-14 at Marion High School.

McRae Elementary School held family science nights and The Museum ofDiscovery providedscience experiments for family members of allages. First grade student Gabriel Fatula and hisfamily were the winners of the family membership to the Museum of Discovery,and Gabriel spent his day off on November 6thexperimenting at themuseum. Gabriel is theson of Aleks and AprilFatula and is a student in Mrs. Jessica West’s class.

A number of Ahlf Junior High School students were recently named to the Central Junior High All-Region Choir. Pictured are those named to the choir: Meredith Webber, Chloe Long, Bethany Ellis, Faith Ashenberger, Madelyn Gower, MiahMaples, Annabelle Schmitz (Row 1), Lilly Henry, Emily Provence, Mary Pulliam, JaLynn Barker, Ivey Canter (Row 2), Breanna Borst, Katie Castleman, Anna Donnell, Maty Lincoln, Anna Kate Farley, Leah Toliver, Maryn Ramey, Grace Sledge, Dayna Jackson (Row 3), Ostin Smith, Dennis Barker, Hunter Branch, Isaiah Lawson, Bryce Dixon, Not Pictured: Chastin Reed First Alternates: Tristin Carpenter, Grayson Griggs, and Mason Turney (Row 4 ). The junior high choir is under thedirection of Mrs. Dana Emberson.

McRae Student Visits Museum of Discovery

Westside third grade students in Mrs. Jenni Mabry’s class work with a Harding University student from the Harding University Education Center during a weekly STEM lesson.

Westside STEM lesson

What’s Happening at Searcy Schools?

What’s Cooking at Searcy Schools?December — Lunch Menu

Searcy Public Schools Child Nutrition Program

NOTE: Additional foods may be offered to meet calorie needs for specific ages. ALL grain foods are >50% whole grain to meet USDA regulations. For more information or questions, contact Child Nutrition Director, Charlotte Davis, RD, LD at (501) 268-3517 or cdavis@searcyschools.org. USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

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“Domino’s  Smart  Slice”  Pepperoni  Pizza  

Green  Salad  with  Dressing  Glazed  Carrots  

Raisins  Milk  

2      Grilled  Cheese  Sandwich*  OR  

Spaghetti  with  Meatballs/Dinner  Roll  Fresh  Baby  Carrots  

Baked  Beans  Pineapple  Chunks  /  Milk  

*SHS/AJHS:    Hot  Turkey  Cheese  Melt  Sandwich  

3  Popcorn  Chicken  with  Sauce  

OR  Roast  Pork  w/Gravy  Sweet  Potato  Crunch  

Seasoned  Black-­‐eyed  Peas  Bread  Stick  

Applesauce    /    Milk  

4  Chili  with  Beef  &  Beans  with  

Mini  Saltines  OR  Mini  Corn  Dogs  w/Mustard  “Smiles”  Potatoes/  Ketchup  

Creamy  Coleslaw  Fresh  Grapes  /Brownie/Milk  

   

7  Hot  Dog  with  Mustard  OR  

Hamburger  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  Baked  “Cheetos  Puffs”  

Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  Baked  Beans  

Diced  Pears  /  Milk  

8          “Breakfast  for  Lunch”  Scrambled  Eggs  

Biscuit  with  Cream  Gravy  Jelly  

Sausage  Patty  Tator  Tots  with  Ketchup  

Bell  Pepper  Strips  Juice    /    Milk  

9  Personal  Cheese  Pizza  OR  

Chicken  Nachos  Green  salad  with  Dressing  

Glazed  Carrots  Fruit  Cocktail  

Chocolate  Chip  Cookie  Milk  

10  Chicken  Sticks  w/Sauce  OR  

Baked  Turkey  Sour  Cream  &  Chive  Mashed  

Potatoes  Seasoned  Green  Peas  

Hot  Roll  Applesauce    /  Milk  

11  Corn  Dog  with  Mustard  OR  Mostaccioli  Pasta  w/Roll  

Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  Seasoned  Green  Beans  

Granny  Smith  Apple  Slices  with  Caramel  Dip  

Milk  14  

Cheeseburger  OR  Pizza  Cheese  Crunchers  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  

Glazed  Carrots  Seasonal  Fresh  Fruit  

Milk    

15            Chicken  Tenders  with  Sauce  Mashed  Potatoes  with  Gravy  Broccoli  with  Cheese  Sauce  Fresh  Orange  Quarters  

Hot  Roll    Milk    

16  Max  Cheese  Sticks  OR  Stromboli  

Marinara  Sauce  Seasoned  Whole  Kernel  Corn  

Fruit  Juice  Punch  “Chortles”  Mini  Grahams  

Milk  

17        Breaded  Chicken  Sandwich          OR  Chicken  Spaghetti  with  

Bread  Stick  Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles  

Baked  Potato  with  Margarine  &  Sour  Cream  

Seasoned  Green  Beans  Peaches/Cupcake/Milk  

18  Crispito  with  Cheese  Dip  OR  Vegetable  Beef  Soup  with  

“Goldfish”  Crackers/St.Cheese  Seasoned  Pinto  Beans  

Green  Salad  with  Dressing  Golden  Delicious  Apple  

Milk  21  

   

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4:30 pm Basketball:8th Grade &

SHS Cubs vs. Clarksville7 pm Orchestra:

Christmas Concert

7 pm AJHS: Choir Concert

2 pm Band:Christmas Concert

4 pm Basketball: 7th Grade vs. Cabot South (gGbB)

4 pm Basketball: JV Boys & Girls & SHS vs. Sheridan

FFA: Eastern DistrictLeadership Contest

4 pm Basketball:7th Grade vs. Beebe

6 pm Westside: 1st Grade Program/PTO Meeting

7 pm SWMS: Choir Concert5:15 pm Board MeetingSuperintendent’s Office

SWMS: RetakePictures and Club Pictures

4 pm Basketball: 7th Grade vs. Vilonia (gGbB)

5 pm Basketball: 8th Grade & SHS Cubs vs. Vilonia

4:30 pm Basketball:7th Grade vs. Wynne

8th Grade & SHS Cubsvs. Little Rock Christian

6 pm McRae: 2nd GradeChristmas Program

7 pm Choir: SHS Christmas Concert

Holiday Parties:2 pm McRae

FFA: Greenhand/360Leadership Conference

Holiday Parties:9 am SWMS

10 am Deener2 pm Westside

6 pm Basketball: SHS vs. Pulaski Academy

Band: Christmas ParadeBand: Jr. High

All-Region Tryouts

Drama: Wildcat Classic Tournament

Basketball: Morrilton Tournament (Boys Only)

Basketball: Beebe Tournament (Girls Only)

Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL

Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL

Basketball: Conway Tournament (Girls Only)

Basketball: Lake Hamilton Tournament (Boys Only)

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Searcy Public Schools801 North Elm Street

Searcy, Arkansas 72143(501)268-3517

www.searcyschools.org

Board of EducationDr. Michael Liles - President

Linda Benson - Vice PresidentDr. Brent Blakely - Secretary

Jimmy Simpson - MemberPhilip Williams - Member

Superintendent - Diane Barrett

Concerns regardingUPDATE may be addressed to

Betsy Bailey, Editorbbailey@searcyschools.org

Art ist of the MonthDECEMBER

Congratulations to Sidney Deener Elementary School second grade student Ashley Vazquez who has been named the December Artist of the Month. Ashley is a student in Mrs. Marian Colburn’s art class and Mrs. Lauren Wood’s homeroom.

Congratulations to Searcy High School senior baseball player AustinAllen for signing with the Harding University Bison baseball team. Allen is the son of Jodi and Ben Graul and Marshall Allen. Pictured is Allen sign-ing the papers with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Graul and his coaches Justin Ferrell, Matt Davis, and Miles Watson.

Searcy High School senior art student Raeanne Kiihnl won Best of Show in the Creative Arts Society art show. Kiihnl plans to attend Harding University and major in art. Raeanne is a student in Mr. Terry Hester’s art class at Searcy High School.

Ms. Sandra Heathscott’s class celebrates the fiftieth day of school during Red Ribbon Week.

Searcy Special Olympics bowling team competed on November 10th in Searcy. Pictured are AJHS team members Lance Dillard, Gayla Hampton (paraprofessional), Christye Figley (teacher), David Santiago, Allen Lee, Karlette Saunders (paraprofessional), John Lynn,Carrie McNeal, Jaden Cranford, Dante Villeda, Jona Bowman (teacher), Nicky Carmichael, Andrew Beauman, Kaylee Totty, Jacob Wells, Angel Espinoza, and Izabell Carlos.

Searcy High School FTA (Future Teach-ers of America) student visits with his Westside Litlle PAW (Positive Action With Students) Brayden Sanders at their monthly meeting. The PAWS program is a newly implemented program that involves high school students mentoring Westside Elementary School students.