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December 19, 2014
1/2 Day for Students
December 22, 2014 -
January 6, 2015
Schools Closed -
Christmas Break
January 7, 2014
Students Return
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| County 4-H Public Speaking Contest | |
Students in the 4-H Youth Development Program, administered by the University of Tennessee Extension and Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Office, participated in the annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest. The event was held at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education on the evening of Thursday, December 11th. Thirty-seven (37) youth gave speeches about various topics, chosen by the individual members. Many of these youth earned the opportunity to participate in the county event by first giving their speech in their class or 4-H club contest. The event, which is a component of the Communication & Public Speaking 4-H project area, serves to give youth the opportunity to develop written and oral communication skills, build positive self-esteem and work to achieve personal goals. Bluff City, Holston, Indian Springs, and Miller Perry Elementary schools were represented along with several homeschooled 4-H members participating. Congratulations to each of the youth who gave a speech at their school or county contest. Thank you to the teachers and administrators who supported their students and this 4-H event. Senior high winners, grades 9-12, will compete in a regional event on the UT Knoxville campus, February 7th. Winners from grades 4-8 will compete in a multi-county event, February 24th at Johnson County High School.
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| K9 Detectives Visit Blountville Elementary | |
On Friday, December 12, the Sullivan County Police Department brought a couple of their K9 detectives to introduce them to the second grade. Students got to learn about these particular breeds of dog and how they are trained. The officers showed our students some of the tricks and how their dogs interact with them.
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| Bluff City Elementary Celebrates Grinchmas | |
Students at Bluff City Elementary put a little twist on Christmas this year by celebrating Grinchmas. Grinchmas is a celebration of giving back to your community and family. It is based on the book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and focuses on growing your heart 3 sizes by doing good deeds for others. In other words you gain so much more by doing and giving than by receiving. Led by the 5th grade, students were encouraged to improve our building, grounds and relationships with students and staff at BCES. 5th grade students opted to buy gifts for pre-school and headstart students rather than exchange presents with each other. 4th grade students focused on being kind and helpful to one another. 3rd grade students brought in donations for local animal shelters rather than doing a gift exchange within their classes. Other activities included cleaning the auditorium for the 3rd grade program, caroling, sharing Christmas stories with kindergartners and eating a mixed up lunch with a new friend from a different grade. The students also were given a task for each day such as tell someone they did a good job, say please and thank you, or smile at someone. Students then wrote on a paper heart what made their heart grow and PTA placed the hearts on a tree for everyone to read. The students will top their hard work off with a visit from the Grinch on their party day. Bluff City is really proud of the random acts of kindness and the relationships that were built during this special time.
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| Going Green at Emmett Elementary School |
Emmett Elementary School has an exciting new addition to their building; however, interestingly enough, it lies outside of the classroom walls. With the help of Eagle Scout, Nick Thompson, and donations from White Construction and Midway Lumber, a Sensory Garden was created for Cheryl Chandler's class. The garden will be used for students to see, touch, smell, and taste plants they may not be exposed to otherwise. "Presently, the plants include lavender, rosemary, spearmint, lamb's ear, mums, lettuce, and some (other) ornamental plants," says Chandler. All classes will have the opportunity to utilize the garden to help complete standards-based learning activities such as data collecting and identifying plant cycles. Sullivan East High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) students and leader, Mike Smith, will be mentoring Emmett students and working alongside them in the new garden.
Pictured: Zachary Plummer, Shawn Fritts, Adam Worley, and Andy Gibson.
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| Making a Difference at Emmett Elementary School | |
Emmett Elementary would like to thank Dr. Tom Lewis for his generous support. Dr. Lewis provided funding for our new "Shining Star" jackets. Dr. Lewis is a native of Bristol, Tennessee. He attended Emmett Elementary and graduated from Holston Valley High School. He went on to receive his B.A. from King College, an M.S. from UNC Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. He retired from Boeing in 2004 after 30 years in aerospace. Dr. Lewis has served as a member of the King University Board of Trustees and is currently the Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee.
As a native of the area, Dr. Lewis feels strongly about supporting educational goals of Emmett students. He believes children should aspire to excel academically, set goals, and be rewarded for their achievements. Thanks again, Dr. Lewis, for giving back to your community!
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| Tennessee Valley Authority Provides Emmett with a Trail | |
TVA was looking for a great opportunity to partner educationally with a school, and they have found one. Emmett and TVA have collaborated to open several private trails behind EES. Coach Chris Reynolds reached out to Randy Short of the TVA to see if pathways behind the school could be cleared and utilized by teachers and students. With TVA and Randy Short's help, Coach Reynolds made this dream a reality. Along the trails there are several geocaching sites where a GPS can be used to find "treasure" or items hidden along pathways in containers. Having the trail is a great resource for teachers to incorporate outdoor activities as well as make learning a challenge for students. Emmett Elementary School thanks you, TVA, for making this possible!
Pictured: Coach Reynolds with Rebecca Hayden and Randy Short, representatives from the TVA.
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| Indian Springs Elementary 4-H Public Speaking Contest Winners | |
Indian Springs Elementary participated in the 4-H Public Speaking contest held at the Kingsport Higher Education Center on December 11.
Fifth graders participating were: Brayden Templeton, Serenity Santos, Emma Grace Niebruegge, and Emalyne Hubbard.
Emma Grace and her sister Rachel won FIRST PLACE in both age divisions.
Rachel Niebruegge, 4th grader, is pictured above with her principal, Ms. Nave.
Emma Grace spoke about her farm, Indian Brook Farm, and Rachel spoke on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PUBLIC SPEAKING PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS!!
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| Mary Hughes Celebrates Christmas with Happy Holiday Sweaters | |
Mary Hughes K-8 students, teachers, faculty, administration all dressed in happy Christmas attire to celebrate the Christmas Holiday Season. Our students are great leaders and promote joy and kindness throughout the school.
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| Miller Perry Choir Shares Holiday Music |
The Miller Perry Elementary School Choir sang some Holiday Music for the senior residents at Preston Place and for guests at the Ft.Henry Mall. Musical selections included Everlasting Fruitcake, Holiday Spirit and America. The students were under the direction of music teacher, Mr. Jody Smith. The performances were well received and heart warming to all who heard them share their music.
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| Miller Perry Packs Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child | |
Miller Perry Elementary recently collected items for Operation Christmas Child. The fifth grade students were able to pack 67 shoeboxes and donate 3 shopping bags full of extras that the workers will use to fill in other boxes. This beat last year's record of 50 boxes. Pictured are some of the students who stayed after school and helped pack the shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child is coordinated by Ms. Rachel Burdine, 5th grade teacher at Miller Perry.
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Miller Perry Elementary 4-H Public Speaking Contest Winners
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Fourth and Fifth Grade students from Miller Perry recently competed in the County 4-H Speech Contest. Participants spoke 2-5 minutes on the subject of their choice. 4th Grade Students who participated were Jacob McMurray, Macy Edwards, Raegan Murphy, Jack Sarginger, Maddie Stacy and Ethan Pruett. Ethan was the 3rd place winner. 5th Grade Students Reid Wilson, Ashley Berry, Becca Carver, Madelyn Lady, Bella Hunley and Maci Beedle. Maci was the 2nd Place Winner. Congratulations!
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| Rock Springs Chorus Sings for Remington House |
Rock Springs Chorus, comprised of 45 3rd-5th grade students, sang for residents of Remington House Nursing Facility on December 16. Students rehearse 2 times a week before school. On December 11 students performed the Christmas program for a crowded room of parents and family. Mrs. Whitson, music teacher, is assisted by librarian Mrs. Geno and 2nd grade teacher Ms. Elkins on piano.
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| Bluff City Middle STEM Classes Participate in Competition | |
Students from Bluff City Middle School STEM classes competed in the Upper East Tn. Regional TSA competition on November 20th. in Gray, TN. They finished second and third in the Dragster Design competition and also placed first and third in the Structural Engineering contest.
Team members included:
Mabel Olson
Deanna Clark
Rebekah Skaggs
Dylan Shaffer
Tyler Marshall
Skyler Smith
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| Sixth Grade Science at Holston Valley is Out of This World! | |
Sixth Grade Science at Holston Valley Middle School is OUT OF THIS WORLD! The students have been studying the solar system this nine weeks. We have covered everything from the Sun to the dwarf planet Pluto, as well as other galaxies besides our own Milky Way. Students have had an opportunity to dig into hands on projects such as Moon Phases Oreos and creating their own Solar System Projects. Students have worked really hard to show what they know and we are SO proud of their accomplishments.
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| Holston Valley Middle Students Read to Emmett Elementary |
Eighth grade students from Holston Valley Middle recently went to Emmett Elementary to read Christmas stories to second graders. After reading, the middle schoolers led a discussion and helped the elementary students create a Christmas craft that went with the stories. All of the students did a wonderful job, and their teachers were very proud of them.
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| North/South JROTC Flag Football Game |
On Saturday, Dec 13th, JROTC cadets from Sullivan North HS and Sullivan South HS met on the frozen tundra of John Compton Field at South HS. The game was simple; a game of flag football between rival schools. The winner taking bragging rights until the next time they met. But that Saturday, a deeper mission was born. On THAT Saturday, these cadets got together to learn and experience comraderie, teamwork, sportsmanship, and an appreciation for hard work, regardless of the outcome.
Navy JROTC at North and Air Force JROTC at South exist to accomplish the mission of building citizens of character. These are not recruiting arms of the military, but programs to promote self-confidence, respect and integrity. The idea of a flag football game came from Maj Chris Fain, the lead instructor at North HS. The cadets came up with rules, organized the venue and practiced right up until game time. In the end, South was victorious on the scoreboard, but every player came off the field a winner. The two programs plan to meet every year, exchange handshakes and build yet another tradition between dedicated cadets and quality students/citizens.
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| Sullivan South Stock Market Team Wins Again! | |
The Sullivan South Stock Market Team, "Money Mayhem" won the Stock Market Game for the STATE of Tennessee!! They ranked #1 out of 354 teams, with over $114,500. The Team started with $100,000 at the beginning of School, and their return was 50% over the 15 weeks of the Game.
The Team members are in the attached photo, left to right: Brandon Baskett, Randy Durham, Grayson Cavin, and Seth Garland.
Mr. Darden, Marketing Teacher at Sullivan South, runs the Stock Market Game every year. Money Mayhem will participate in a celebration in the Spring.
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| Santa Visits Flying Pig Gallery and Studio | |
The Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts is hosting a free event on Saturday, December 20 from 10 am - noon. Click the link below for more information.
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