Chase D. from High Point Elementary greatly delights in
handling the sheep brain.
GATE students from elementary and middle schools participated in a "Mini-Mini-Medical School" on Oct. 8. Doctors and students from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg presented the program. Among the topics the students studied were nutrition, the cardio-vascular system, germs and the brain. The GATE students worked with the Culinary Arts students of the Neff Center to prepare a nutritious vegetable pizza and fruit pizza lunch. In addition, the parents of some of the students participated in parenting sessions during the day-long program. Making pizzas and handling brains were certainly some of the highlights of this Science Saturday.
Winners, Kayleigh S. and Abby E., show off their designs
The Abingdon Elementary PTA recently sponsored a t-shirt design contest. Two winners were selected and their artwork will appear on the shirt. Kayleigh S. is in the second grade and her artwork will be on the back of the shirt. Fourth grader, Abby E.'s artwork will be on the front of the shirt. The shirts are available for sale in the AES office. The cost of the shirts is $8.00 for youth sizes and $10.00 for adult sizes.
The Washington County School Board will meet with the SunTrust Investment Review Committee for the purpose of receiving information on the Washington County Retirement Fund account. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office, 812 Thompson Drive, Abingdon, Virginia. The meeting is open to the public.
2005 John Battle Trojan Golf Team.
The John Battle Golf team recently finished the regular season as Hogoheegee District Tournament champions. At the Regional Golf Tournament held October 2, the team finished 4th overall. The Trojans would like to thank Bristol Country Club for the use of their facilities in order to practice and play their home matches.
Team member Stephen Gillen qualified for the VHSL State Group A Golf tournament to be held October 10. Stephen is only the second Trojan to ever qualify for the state golf tournament.
Students of Character (responsibility) at Wallace Middle School.
Wallace Middle School is proud to recognize the Students of Character for the first six weeks of the 2005-2006 school year. These students were chosen by first core teachers for the character trait of responsibility. Being nominated for the trait of responsibility indicates that the students are accountable for their choices, always do their best, are self-disciplined, and do what should be done.
Each Core 1 teacher will select one student during each six weeks period. There will be a focus on one of six character traits from the six pillars of character from the Character Counts! youth-ethics initiative. The six pillars of character include responsibility, trustworthiness, respect, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Congratulations to these outstanding students. Steven C., Cassandra H., Zac V., Landi L., Timmy S., Karleigh R., MacKenzie C., Rebecca W., Kenny R., Catlin H., Katie C., Shanna P., Caroline S. Mashanda L., Ashley B., Chez C., Zach M., Seth P., Kyle H., Taylor G., and Patti O.