All eighth grade parents and students are invited to attend Eighth Grade Transition Night which will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Mary Persons High School cafeteria.  Please note that this meeting is occurring much earlier this school year than previous years.  This is the initial meeting for planning your child's freshman course schedule.  Informed parents are vital to the success of all school programs and provide students with greater confidence as they advance toward graduation.  Graduation requirements and course selections for the 2015-2016 school year will be discussed.   

WMAZ recently visited KBSutton Elementary School to surprise Ms. Jennifer Jenkins for "My Teacher is TOPS" recognition.  She was nominated by her student, Grace McCranie. View the news segment here.  

Ms. Jenkins also was nominated recently by Meghan Bennett as STAR Teacher for KBS.  Students are able to nominate a teacher by writing an explanation about why they feel their teacher is worthy of being recognized as a STAR teacher.  Nominations are read and a winner is selected by the Administrative Team each month.  The teacher is presented with a surprise visit from the Knight TV News Crew.  In addition, the teacher receives a certificate and a plaque to hang outside of the classroom door.  

If you will be using a turkey fryer this holiday season, take time to make sure that you and your family are safe.                        

• Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages.
• Make sure the fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping.
• Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don't watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.
• Never let children or pets near the fryer when in use. Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot, hours after use.
• To avoid oil spillover, do not overfill the fryer.
• Prior to preparing the turkey, place it in the fryer. Add enough water to cover the top of the turkey. Then, remove the turkey and mark where your water line is. This will be the correct amount of oil to place in your turkey fryer.      
• Pour the water out of the pot and dry with a towel. Add oil to the pre-measured line.
• Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.
• Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don't mix, and water causes oil to spill over, causing a fire or even an explosion hazard.
• The National Turkey Federation recommends refrigerator thawing and to allow approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird thawed in the refrigerator.
• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Remember to use your best judgment when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call 9-1-1 for help.
• Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pots remains dangerously hot, hours after use.

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