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(3/27) Our students lit up the day by meeting their 3rd nine weeks AR goals and earning a spot at a glow-in-the-dark dance party! 🕺💃 Neon lights, great music, and lots of smiles made it a celebration to remember.
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to reading—keep shining bright! 🌟📚

(3/27) Students in Mrs. Hodum's class grew their literacy skills in their “Reading Garden” by practicing cause and effect and exploring unfamiliar words. They matched flowers with the correct pairs and added them to their garden, creating a fun, hands-on way to build comprehension and vocabulary. 🌸📚

(3/27) What a sweet surprise from Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative after Mrs. Hodum's classes sent thank-you letters for helping restore power following Winter Storm Fern. As a teacher, Mrs. Hodum says her main goal was to help her students show genuine appreciation and gratitude to those who pour into our community. They are so thankful for the kindness in return—the students were absolutely thrilled to receive the goodies! Thank you TREC!! We truly appreciate all that you did for us during the storm and all the work you do every day in your line of work.

(3/27) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!

(3/25) Ms. Spicer’s class had a blast today preparing for the state test using Curipod! After uploading a passage, the platform turned it into an interactive, standards-based activity filled with movement, discussion, and even voting.
Students loved getting instant feedback to better understand their strengths and areas for growth—and they had so much fun, they kept asking for extra time!

(3/23) Gifted students recently wrapped up an incredible unit on Ancient China, and what a journey it has been! Throughout this unit, students explored the rich history, culture, and traditions of Ancient China in hands-on and meaningful ways.
Students expressed their learning through creative art projects, bringing elements like the Great Wall, dragons, and Chinese symbols to life. They also stepped into history by learning about daily life, inventions, and cultural traditions that still influence the world today.
One of the highlights was learning to play Mahjong, where students were challenged to think strategically, recognize patterns, and collaborate with one another. Their excitement and growth during this experience was amazing to watch!
They enjoyed a special field trip to China Capital, where students experienced Chinese culture through food—an opportunity to connect classroom learning to the real world.
To wrap up the unit, gifted teachers hosted a “Mahjong & Mingle” Family Night, where students proudly showcased their work, shared what they learned, and even taught their families how to play Mahjong. It was a wonderful evening celebrating learning, culture, and community.
We are so proud of our students for their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm throughout this unit!

(3/20) Students in Mrs. Steele’s classes read a story this week called “Earthquakes, Eruptions, and Other Events That Change Earth”. Students created a piece of artwork and wrote facts about a natural landform of the earth. They also got to group up and create a volcano simulation and learn about chemical reactions to wrap up the lesson.

(3/20) Global Eats gave students a delicious sample of Mexican culture today with homemade pico de gallo, freshly prepared by Chef Jay and Chef Wyatt! Students loved trying something new and enjoyed every bite—what a tasty experience! 😋

(3/19) Ms. Spicer and Mrs. Heatherly celebrated student success in a big way! 🎉🍕
Students who showed the highest achievement and the most growth on their reading and math final benchmarks were rewarded with a well-deserved pizza party. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication—keep it up!

(3/18) Ms. Luther’s class put their rounding skills to the test with a fun game of Rounding Jeopardy! Students stayed engaged, worked together, and sharpened their math skills while having a blast!