Upcoming Events for October |
Oct 22 Magnet Open House 5:30-7:00 PM
Oct 22-26 Red Ribbon Week
Oct 24 Lunch and Learn 12:30 -1:30 PM
Media Center
Oct 24 School Portrait $ Due
Oct 26 Reflections Deadline
Oct 26 Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sale |
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Red Ribbon Week
October 22-26 |
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Red Ribbon Week, October 22-26, 2012
Ms. Hyde's 8th Grade class won the Hughes Red Ribbon Slogan Contest:
"Hughes plants seeds of education; NOT Drugs of desperation"
Tuesday, October 23:
Wear BLACK for "Black Out Drugs". Bring your QUARTERS for the Candy Guess at lunch!
Wednesday, October 24:
Show your support and wear your RED!
Lunch & Learn for Parents
12:30 - 1:30PM Media Center Information that every parent needs to know!
Thursday, October 25:
You "CAN" make a difference! Hughes students are asked to DONATE CANNED SOUPS for The Samaritan House. The grade that donates the most wears jeans on Friday!
Friday, October 26:
"FOOTBALL" for Greenville Family Partnership is back! Bring your QUARTERS for the CLEMSON vs. CAROLINA competition at lunch!
All monies raised will benefit Greenville Family Partnership. |
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Reflections |
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 Please click on the following link to see important information about Reflections! You can write, photograph, compose, or choreograph to the theme, "the Magic of the Moment". Have fun with it! Be inspired! Showcase your talent! We can't wait to see your entries!
Deadline for entries: October 26. Questions contact Patty Howard
patriciah4@att.net
Reflections Flyer |
| November 6th is Election Day! |
November 6th is Election Day!
Don't forget to Vote - Your Voice is Important
In addition to this year being a presidential election year, there are also some important local elections that will impact Greenville County Public Schools. Six of the twelve School Board Members will be elected. School board elections are held every two years. In 2012 the odd-numbered board seats are up for election (Areas 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, and 27) . School board races are non-partisan: Candidates are not affiliated with a political party. There is not a run-off election in cases where there are more than two candidates. Simply the person with the most votes on November 6th will win. Term of Office. School board members serve a four-year term. There is not a limit on the number of consecutive terms one can serve.
Visit www.publicedpartnersgc.org to find out if you live in one of the areas that will vote on new members on November 6th. If you live in one of the areas that will vote on new members on November 6th. If you do, it is very important that you learn about the School Board Candidates before you vote. Visit www.publicedpartnersgc.org responses to a questionnaire on their positions and information on their backgrounds.
There also will be a Forum on Tuesday October 23rd , where the candidates from Area 17 will respond to questions. The Forum will be moderated by Beth Padgett, Editorial Page Editor of The Greenville News. The Forum will be at Blue Ridge High School at 7 pm. Area 17 Candidates are Paul Fallavollita, - Joy Grayson, and Sunny Weigand.
Public Education Partners (PEPGC), is a non profit local organization that collaborates with the community, educators and elected officials to support and strengthen public education and student achievement in Greenville County Schools. PEPGC has an online publication called NEWS-ACTION that helps individuals be informed, become active and positively impact Greenville County Schools. To sign up for NEWS-ACTION, visit www.publicedpartnersgc.org.
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