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The ideas on which America was founded--commitments to the rule of law, limited government and the ideals of liberty, equality and justice--are embodied in the Constitution, the oldest written constitution of any nation on Earth. Constitution Day is intended to celebrate not only the birthday of our government, but the ideas that make us Americans. Thus, it is most appropriate that students, teachers and administrators of this school founded by the Daughters of the American Revolution, observe and celebrate Constitution Week.
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Representative Wes Long Brings Smiles to KDS Along With a Check
Alabama District 27 Representative Wes Long visited KDS on September 5th to present grant money to several KDS teachers who had applied for funds through the "Teacher in Need" program.
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Jenkins Returns to Teaching Roots
Jan Price began her professional career in 1975 as the very first music teacher at KDS. She taught students in first through twelfth grades instructing choral classes, providing Dedication Day music, and producing dramas for 16 years. In 1991 she took a position at Grassy School to be nearer her home. After retiring a few years ago to care for her aging parents, Jan has now come out of retirement to return to her teaching roots at KDS as part of the Elementary Fine Arts Enrichment Program.
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All three schools at KDS observed Patriot Day with flags lowered to half-staff and a moment of silence at 9:46 a.m. to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Teachers and administrators also used the day as an opportunity to have discussions with students (as appropriate) about the significance of this important day. To most adults, it may seem as if September 11, 2001 was only yesterday; but it is likely that only a small percentage of KDS students recall the tragic day. This year's high school seniors were only 7 years old when this happened.
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KDS Alumni and Missouri Daughter Visit KDS
One day while browsing in a "junk store" in Minor Hill, Tennessee, Virginia Dixon Ponder, a 1960 KDS graduate, struck up a conversation with another lady who was shopping. That lady, Pat Damewood from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was visiting her daughter in Minor Hill, whom Virginia lives near and was acquainted with. The two became instant friends. Pat happened to mention to Virginia that she is a member of the DAR and when she learned that Virginia was a graduate of the KDS DAR School in Grant, Alabama, plans were made for a trip to the school.
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Recipes from the Famous Basket Luncheon
Corn Bread - Doris Bridges
1 cup yellow self-rising meal
1 cup plain flour
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup Wesson oil
1 ¼ cups milk
Mix dry ingredients; add milk, oil and eggs. Pour into heavily greased 8x8 baking dish or 9x13 pan for thinner bread. Bake at 425ºF until done.
Mrs. Bridges' notes say that she used this bread to make her cornbread dressing, a recipe we will feature in our October newsletter.
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If you have a "Did You Know?" article about KDS School, the Grant community, or the state of Alabama that you would like to share with readers of our monthly newsletter, submit it to Heather Green at hgreen@nehp.net. If you have pictures in a digital format that relate to the article, submit them along with the article. Many of our readers are new to the area and do not know the wonderful, rich history of KDS School and the Town of Grant. I am sure they will be enlightened with something that you know and take for granted that everyone else knows too. |
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KDS DAR School, Inc.
6077 Main Street
Grant, AL 35747
256-728-4236
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Calendar of Events
October 11 and 12, 2012
Fall Break
October 17-19, 2012
(half day of classes Oct. 16)
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Did You Know?
Did you know that KDS has an online store? Some of the items for sale include tote bags, umbrellas, suncatcher ornaments, and lapel pins, all with KDS imprinted on them. Recently added items include note cards featuring KDS student artwork as well as KDS buildings and landmarks. Shopping online at the KDS Online Store is simple and secure with Google Checkout. Go to www.kdsdar.org to click on the Online Store button on the vertical menu. Items purchased are typically shipped the same day they are ordered. |
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Granddaughter of Nan Roberts Lane Visits KDS
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Projects in Need of Sponsorship
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Current Needs
Please help re-stock the KDS School supply closet for the upcoming year!
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