| Welcome Back - Let's Connect and Celebrate with Kids |
We are off to a great start in Sullivan County - students, parents, teachers, administrators and communities seem to sense the passion and enthusiasm we have for learning.
Every year we get to celebrate successes and the growth of children, but this year we want to emphasize Connections And Celebrations a little more. Sullivan County has demonstrated remarkable improvement in student performance during the past few years, and we have students participating in a wide variety of academic and extra-curricular activities. Let's continue to celebrate these successes. In the past we have celebrated student success in this weekly newsletter, at board meetings, and in assemblies at our schools. The best way we can celebrate student success is everyone sharing the great things that are happening. Let's celebrate.
Connections start with spending a little more time with students and encouraging their engagement in their own learning. I recently promised the PTA/PTO presidents that I would be spending at least two days each week joining students and teachers at schools for school lunch. I will post a schedule after Labor Day-please connect with students and me during lunchtime at your school.
Have a great year!
Jubal Yennie |
| Staff Recognition |
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Amanda McCoy, a special education teacher from Central Heights Elementary School, was invited to deliver the student address at the 2013 graduation ceremonies for the University of Phoenix. Ms. McCoy spoke to over 2,000 students and their family members at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Her address focused on special education and the importance of recognizing and implementing an educational plan for all types of learners.
Joe Mike Akard, retired Sullivan County Schools Maintenance Manager, has been named the new Executive Director of the Tennessee School Plant Manager Association. |
| Sullivan Central National Skills USA Winner |
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After winning a gold medal in the State SkillsUSA Competition, Taylor Campbell was proud to represent Sullivan Central High School at the National SkillsUSA Competition in Kansas City. Taylor came in 13th place at the national level for the Promotional Bulletin Board that was hand drawn by her. Congratulations, Taylor! |
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Sullivan Gardens K-8 Faculty and Staff Receive a Warm Welcome Back to School |
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Sullivan Gardens K-8 faculty and staff were treated to a feast hosted by Glenn Alpine United Methodist Church last week. Glenn Alpine church members provided a delicious spread of home-cooked items for a "Welcome Back" faculty luncheon. They provided door prizes and goodie bags for teachers. This is just an example of the many ways Glenn Alpine and other community churches and organizations support our school. It was a wonderful way to begin a new school year in our Sullivan Gardens community!
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Online Free and Reduced Lunch Applications |
Available Now!!
Online Free and Reduced Applications for Sullivan County Schools
Now you can apply on-line for your children to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure web site directly to Sullivan County Schools so you don't need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced.
www.LunchApplication.com is an easy, secure and convenient way to apply for free or reduced meals.
www.LunchApplication.com has been designed to make it easy for you to know exactly what information you need to provide and to guide you through the process. Once your application has been received the district office will determine your eligibility and send you a letter with the results.
To apply, simply go to www.LunchApplication.com and Click Apply Now.
IMPORTANT NOTE!! If you have recently received a letter in the mail stating that your child(ren) have already been approved for free or reduced meal benefits for School Year 2013-2014, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION!! You may call the School Nutrition office at 423-354-1017 if you have any questions about your benefits.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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