Students in the Spotlight
Congratulations to the following Sullivan County students for their achievements:
Tina Anjonrin-Ohu
Sullivan South High School
Sullivan South Student Tina Anjonrin-Ohu's paper "Discovering Asteroids" was awarded fourth place at the Tennessee Junior Academy of Science meeting held in Nashville on April 20 at Belmont College. Tina's paper will be published in the 2012 Handbook and Proceedings of the Tennessee Junior Academy of Science. In addition to a cash prize, Tina will receive a free one-year membership in the Tennessee Academy of Science. With this paper, Tina becomes the 10th Sullivan South student to publish ascientific paper.
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| Sullivan South Musical Theatre
Sullivan South High School Musical Theatre would like to announce their production of "Annie Get Your Gun". This show involves over 100 students who have worked countless hours to make it successful.
The show also features a wonderful orchestra of professional musicians and professional costumes. Show times are Friday May 11 at 7:00pmand Sunday May 13 at 2:30pm.
The tickets are $7 for students (age 4 through college) and $10
for adults. If you would like to purchase tickets you may
email Christy Iacino at
christy.iacino@sullivank12.net
and they will be held at the door for you OR you may come to South HS to get your tickets in advance.
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Sullivan County Students currently in fifth and sixth grade have the option to apply for admission to the new STEM school, Innovation Academy. Flyers were sent home with students this week.
Interested parents may attend any of the parent sessions (dates and locations are listed at bottom right) or visit the website at www.ianetn.org. |
Upcoming Deadlines:
Out-of-Zone Applications
The deadline to submit applications to attend out-of-zone schools in Sullivan County for the 2012-13 year is May 15, 2012. Applications should be submitted to the requested school.
Niswonger Virtual Courses The deadline for high school students to register for summer or fall online courses through Niswonger is May 25, 2012. Students should receive approval from a guidance counselor prior to registration. For more information, please email Jamie Whitinger. __________________ |
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| Parents,
It is hard to believe that we have less than two weeks of this school year remaining. Our students have worked hard and we are proud of how they continue to learn.
Some upcoming dates to consider:
May 14 - Inservice Day (students do not attend)
May 17 - Graduation at Sullivan Central and Sullivan East
May 18 - Graduation at Sullivan North and Sullivan South
May 24 - Student's Last Day (1/2 Day)
June 5 - School Board Meeting at 6:30p
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Ketron Students Team with RCAM,
Build Catapults
 
On May 9, eighth graders from Mrs. Chelsie Del Gaudio's STEM class at Ketron Middle School were given the opportunity to participate in a STEM project organized by Mr. Dennis Smith and the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM). Students spent the entire day working with volunteers from Eastman and RCAM to build catapults. Each student was given the raw materials needed to create the catapult. Students had to use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math to manufacture their raw materials into parts that would be used to build their catapults. At the end of the day, each student took home a catapult that they had created by applying their classroom knowledge in real world setting.
 
Mrs. Del Gaudio and her students would like to thank Mr. Dennis Smith for organizing such an amazing opportunity.
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| Bluff City Elementary STEM Day
Bluff City Elementary students enjoyed a STEM day with the opportunity to learn more about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. They enjoyed working with volunteers to create fun STEM-related projects. The day helped to show students the kinds of fun they could experience this summer at a two-week STEM camp that will be held at the school. Students in grades (upcoming) 3-5 will be divided into 2 units - "Aeronautics and Flight" and "Inventions". The students will be designing, constructing, and testing their own aircraft, from kites to rockets! They will also see what its like to be a true inventor. The camp will be from July 9-12 and July 16-19 from 9am-3pm.
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"Found Poets" at Mary Hughes School
 On May 8, 2012, the Found Poets Society of MHS conducted the first annual poetry reading at the Bristol Grind House coffee shop in downtown Bristol. Twenty MHS students formulate the Found Poets Society at Mary Hughes. These young poets were scholars in Mrs. Graham's sixth and seventh grade Creative Writing and Communications Tech classes. The students explored various forms of poetry through the lives of famous poets such as Italian sonnet poet Frances Petrarch, English sonnet poet William Shakespeare, ballad and sonnet poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Villanelle poet Dylan Thomas. After analyzing these strict poetry forms, the students generated original poetic works of art which were showcased at the poetry reading.
 The Found Poets Society's first annual poetry reading was a momentous experience for these young poets. What better way to challenge theminds and squeeze the hearts than through poetry expressions! Minds were challenged to meet the learning standards for reading and language arts which the students successfully accomplished. Hearts were squeezed, and emotions beyond the expected maturity level was poured into these original poems. I would like to praise these students for giving 100% effort to such intricate poetry forms. To the parents, families, friends, and teachers who packed out the coffee shop, thank you for contributing to the success of the Found Poets Society's first poetry reading.
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Innovation Academy
Parent Information Sessions:
All sessions are from 6-7pm
May 14, 2012 - Ketron Intermediate
May 15, 2012 - John Sevier Middle
May 17, 2012 - Colonial Heights Middle
May 21, 2012 - Holston Middle School
May 22, 2012 - Ross N. Robinson Middle
May 31, 2012 - Eastman Employee Center
Although information sessions are not being held at every school, all sessions are open to all parents in Sullivan County and Kingsport City.
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