The Bear Facts March 2016 - Spartanburg County School District 6

Volume 23
The Bear Facts
Issue 3
Pauline-Glenn Springs Elementary School
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March 2016
Art News
Thank you
for
supporting
our PGS
PTO!
Music
Hello music friends!
There are just a few music notes to list:
Next upcoming programs:
n 1st Grade Program “Stone Soup” on March
24 @ 6:30pm
n 3rd Grade Program “South Carolina” on
March 31st @ 6:30pm
We have finished all phases of Art Visions testing. The results will be mailed
during the Spring Break holidays. Good
luck to all those that tried out even if you
did not make it this time there is another
opportunity to try out again next year. Sometimes it takes a few times to make it, so
don’t give up. If a student does pass the Art
Visions test they will be in Art Visions for
the 2016-17 school year.
We have a few pieces of artwork on display at The Chapman
Cultural Center for the month of March for Youth Art Month. It is
a great show of student artwork if you get a chance to go by to
see it.
The Art Visions class has been busy making donkey piñatas
to go along with their study of Latin American art. The students
have done an amazing job and I look forward to displaying their
finished 3-D artifacts.
My regular art classes have continued to learn
about famous artists of long ago and present day.
The students have learned about the artist and
replicated an artwork in a similar style of the artist.
You can see the final results of our talented students now on display. We are now beginning our
spring and Summer art projects and I am looking
forward to seeing what our amazing PGS art students produce!
Thank you for your continued support of the arts.
Lisa Blain
Library News
The school year is quickly coming to an end but reading doesn’t have to! Remember to visit the Spartanburg County
Public Library for free programs, special guests and, of course,
lots of wonderful books to read.
It’s also the time of year when we start looking high
and low for missing library books. Books have been known to
turn up in closets, under beds, even on bookcases at home.
Thank you for helping to return our books so that others may
enjoy them. Think you’ve looked everywhere…try looking in
some of these places:
Honors Chorus
Just a reminder that Honors Chorus has ended for the year.
Thank you for a fabulous job at the District Choral Festival!
Music Visions
Just a reminder: Please remember to bring all of your
materials to class:
n Recorder
n Binder
n Pencil
n Highlighter
Under the bed
Under the baby’s car seat
In the recliner
In a suitcase
At the daycare center
In my classroom or my Book Buddy’s classroom
At my friend’s house
In the dresser drawers
Under the dirty clothes
In the trunk of the car
Under or in back of the sofa
In the kitchen cabinets
On top of the refrigerator
Between the mattress and the bed frame
In my brother’s or sister’s bookbag
At my Mom or Dad’s workplace
In my desk
SPECIAL NOTE:
Please consider donating to our technology project on
DonorsChoose. We are desperately wanting to get this funded
so that we can create our very own music soundtracks! Share
with your family and friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
and email. Every little bit counts. We have until April 2016!
Click the link below for more information and to GIVE!
http://www.donorschoose.org/bburgess
Musically yours,
Mrs. Burgess
You never know where those books will turn up!
Mrs. Michels
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Bug bites and stings usually are just annoying, causing temporary discomfort and pain, but no serious or lasting health
problems. But sometimes, they can cause infections that require treatment and allergic reactions that can be serious, even
fatal.
Parents should know the signs of an infection or allergic reaction, and when to get medical care. Inform all caregivers if a child
has any history of complications so they know what to do in the event of a bug bite or sting.
Handling Bee and Wasp Stings
A bee will usually leave behind a stinger attached to a venom sac. Try to remove it as quickly as possible using a scraping
motion, without pinching the venom sac at the end. (Wasps don’t leave their stingers in the skin after stinging, which means
they can sting more than once.)
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Wash the area carefully with soap and water. Do this two to three times a day until the skin is healed.
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Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or a cold, wet washcloth for a few minutes.
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Give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain.
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For pain and itching, give an over-the-counter oral antihistamine if your child’s doctor says it’s OK; follow
dosage instructions for your child’s age and weight. You could also apply a corticosteroid cream or calamine lotion
to the sting area.
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A sting anywhere in the mouth needs immediate medical attention because stings in oral mucous
membranes can quickly cause severe swelling that may block airways.
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Seek medical care if you notice a large skin rash or swelling around the sting site, or if swelling or pain
persists for more than 3 days, which could indicate an infection.
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The following signs may indicate a
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serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Use an epinephrine auto-injector if it’s available, and
call 911 right away if you notice:
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wheezing or difficulty breathing
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tightness in throat or chest
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swelling of the lips, tongue, or face
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dizziness or fainting
nausea or vomiting
If your child has had an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting in the past, see your doctor for a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector.
Computer Lab News
Our Computer Lab Mission Statement:
To encourage a love of technology by providing skills and knowledge
necessary to thrive in a digital world!
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Please visit our web pages!
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Kindergarten: We started the 9 weeks researching
arctic animals and ended looking at nursery rhymes, folk tales,
and fairy tales. The children enjoyed retelling stories and doing
activities related to them.
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First Grade: First grade has been studying sun, moon
and earth. We made models of the rotation of the earth. In
February, we researched presidents and early American
leaders. We finished the 9 weeks with the life cycle of a butterfly.
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Second Grade: We have done lots of hands on
activities in second grade this 9 weeks. We made snow, made
clouds rain, and a water cycle. We finished the 9 weeks
studying communities and creating a community in groups.
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Third Grade: Third grade “created” a new species of
fish and researched about its features. Then they moved into
researching the north and south during the civil war. We ended
the 9 weeks looking at states of matter – we made butter!
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Fourth Grade: 4th grade started the 9 weeks research
and constructing a timeline of the revolutionary war. We then
moved into map skills and reading maps.
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Fifth Grade: 5th grade has been working on a STEM
project for the 9 weeks. They have researched buoyancy and
gravity, sailboat construction and designed boats. We finished
the 9 weeks by testing our sailboats in a tub of water.
Principal Mrs. Jennifer Million
Assistant Principal Mrs. Mia Silvers
Guidance Mrs. Kim Kimberly
School Nurse Nurse Teresa Ellis
Related Arts Music / Mrs. Bridget Burgess
Art /Mrs. Lisa Blain P.E. / Mrs. Ashley Wyatt
SAIL /Mrs. Allyson Nelson
Resource Mrs. Stephanie Henson
Horizons Mrs. Lori Crumpton
Computer Lab Mrs. Leigh Swad
Speech Mrs. Lisa Fowler
Math RTI Mrs. Julie Walker
Reading Coach Mrs. Lorraine Walker
Media Mrs. Mary Jane Michels
Kindergarten Mrs. Annie Cherry Mrs. Kim
Plexico Mrs. Amanda Stephens
First Grade Mrs. Rhonda Cranford Mrs. Sara
Malone Mrs. Marsha Ross Mrs. Rhiannon Wyatt
Second Grade Mrs. Sally Gaskins Miss Kaylee
Foster Mrs. Margaret Quinn
Third Grade Mrs. Laura Brown Mrs. Allison Catto
Mrs. Kristin Humphries
Fourth Grade Mrs. Laura Emory Mrs. Sarah
McClure Mrs. India Rowe Mrs. Stacie Stewart
Fifth Grade Mrs. Spiller Gregory Mrs. Susan
Justice Mrs. Allison Sumerel Mrs. Jordan Varn
Parents please visit our web site to send us
email, check the lunch menu, and learn more
about what’s going on at PGS:
http://pge.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us/
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Physical Education & HEART Club News
Physical Education
We just finished up our tennis unit. Students worked on underhand tossing, forehand stroke, and
the back hand stroke. We are also finishing up 5th grade fitnessgram testing. These 5th graders take a
battery of tests including; Pacer, curl ups, push ups, sit and reach, and trunk extension.
As warm weather approaches I have noticed and increase in sandals, flip flops, and crocs. Please
help your student come to PE prepared with tennis shoes. This is for their safety.
HEART Club News (3rd-5th):
HEART club will meet on Tuesdays at 2:30 until 3:15. We will be finishing up our club meeting in April.
We have two more fun runs to attend as well. We also have won the spirit stick for the second time this
season. We are currently working on the recreational game of corn hole.
Relay for Life
You may join our PGS Relay for Life team at relayforlife.org. Our 2015-2016 goal for Relay is $1500. We
are currently at $1253. We have many fundraisers continuing throughout the rest of the school year.
Guidance
Congratulations to these students, who were selected as Terrific Kids for the 3rd Nine Weeks:
Olivia Lawson, Emmy Dyar, Logan Vaughn, Mary Elisabeth Reid, Maggie Humphries, RJ Graham, Sam
Gregory, Trey Lawson, Reese Shugart, DeMarcus Smith, Chloe Clark, Auston Hale, Leah Hurley, Lane
Meritt, Dylan Honeman, Hayley Billings, Ava Snow, Madi Zimmerman, Katelyn Grace Renfrow, Thomas
Campbell, and Denee Bennett.
Students and their parents enjoyed breakfast together to celebrate on March 10.
Parents, you are reminded about upcoming testing dates:
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March 22 & 23: INVIEW – Gr. 2
April 11 – 15: STAR / Reading, Math, Early Literacy – Gr. K - 5
April 25 – May 10: SC Ready / Writing, Reading, Math – Gr. 3 – 5 (computer-based, not timed)
May 9 – 12: SC PASS / Science and Social Studies – Gr. 4 & 5 (computer-based, not timed)
May 16 – 20: ACT Aspire / Reading, English, Math - Gr. 3- 5 (computer-based, timed)
May 23-25: SCPASS and Aspire Make-Up
** It is important that all students involved in testing be present and on time on testing days.
Any testing that is missed will have to be made up. **
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We have enjoyed learning about the season of spring. After reading many interesting books, we have
discussed signs of spring. When we see eggs in the bird’s nest, we will know it is spring. Did you know that
birds are oviparous? All animals that lay eggs are oviparous. Birds, reptiles and insects are oviparous because
they lay eggs. We created a display in our hallway of our favorite oviparous animals. There are also many other
signs of spring. How do you know that spring is here?
Mrs. Cherry
♦Sarah Phillips – The trees are getting leaves.
♦Wyatt Ross – The leaves are growing and it is getting warmer.
♦Abbie Smith – The flowers are budding.
♦Seth Taylor – The leaves are growing back.
♦Leah Tollison – The sun is shining.
♦De’Miah Tribble – It’s sunny outside, kids get to go out and play.
♦Carlos Gonzalez – I play in spring.
Mrs. Plexico
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Mrs. Stephens
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I know it is spring because I can see flowers.
Tristan Steadman
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I know it is spring because it rains a lot.
Riley Peterson
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I know it is spring because it is warm.
Reese Lineberry.
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I know it is spring because birds are flying.
Payton Stafford
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I know it is spring because I can feel the warm air.
Madison Brown
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I know it is spring because I can play outside.
Maddox Meritt
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I know it is spring because I can see plants.
Logan Vaughan
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I know it is spring because I can see flowers.
Logan Owens
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Kaitlyn - I know it is spring because I see flowers.
Jenna Cate - It is spring because the little green
leaves on the trees.
Anna - The sun is out. It is warm outside.
Ryan - The grass is green.
Ayden - There are flowers in my yard.
Jett - The flowers are about to bloom.
Thomas - It is sunny.
Zack - There are buds on the trees.
Ann Claire - I see rainbows after the rain.
Lauren - I see flowers.
March 2016
Mrs. Cranford
Mrs. Cranford and Mrs. Thomas are so proud of their students. The children have worked very hard this
nine weeks. They really enjoyed their unit on the Solar System. The students really got into learning about the
sun, moon and the planets. They were full of questions and soaked up all the information they could about the
planets. It was a great time of learning for everyone. They also enjoyed learning about George Washington,
Abraham Lincoln and many of the symbols for the United States of America. They are a very smart inquisitive
class. Below are a couple of stories the students chose to write about during this nine
weeks period. Again, Mrs. Cranford and Mrs. Thomas are very proud of them.
Dancing by Ellie
I love to dance. We are learning tap, jazz, and ballet. Ballet is my favorite because we
dance like butterflies. I wear pink shoes and a pink leotard. My teacher’s name is Miss
Jennifer.
My Family by Cailen
My mama get us dressed. My sister, Erika loves fashion. My daddy is in the Army. My
brother, Alex loves Star Wars. As you know, my name is Cailen and I love to draw. My
brother, Aiden loves Lion Guard. I love my family.
Mrs. Malone
Mrs. Malone’s class has been working very hard at improving lots of skills this 3rd nine weeks. We had so much
fun exploring new facts about the sun, the moon, and our solar system. Our class became excellent scientists
and did some fun crater experiments too! We also learned how astronauts live, work and explore in space. And
we had a lot of fun creating some new “extra- terrestrial friends!”
Enjoy our writings that we created about our Alien Friends!
If a space alien came to visit me, I would give him a name and it would be Lucas. I will teach him how to play
a board game and the game is Monopoly. I’d tell him to give me a tour around his spaceship. He is my BFF
and I will eat pizza with it. I can teach it to be nice. I can tell him to hide under Mrs. Malone’s bed! I love my
alien!
Riley Barbare
If a space alien came to visit me I would take it to school. I would feed it space
goo. I would put him in my mom’s bed to scare her. I would take it hunting with
me. I would teach it how to shoot.
Tanner Owens
If a space alien came to visit me its name would be Arvy. I would cook it some
mash potatoes. I would ask it if it wanted to stay the night. Her color of her eyes
would be green.
Destiny Jackson
If a space alien came to visit me I would go to Gravitopia with him. We would
jump a lot. We will color a picture together. I will play with him. If it is mean, I will
make it go back home.
Colton Doremus
If a space alien came to visit me I would help it fix its spaceship. I would hide it in my mama and daddy’s bed
and I would name it Gloria. But I would have to say good bye.
Maggie Humphries
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1st Grade continued...
Mrs. Ross
Wow! Where does the time go? We have been having such fun this third nine weeks. We have learned a lot of interesting
information this winter. We have learned about measurement, time, 2-D and 3-D shapes. In science, we have learned all about space.
We learned about the 5 outer planets in the solar system. They are giant gas and ice planets. We have also learned about the sun and
the moon. The children have enjoyed reading about the sun, moon, stars and planets. We learned that there are eight planets and they
all revolve around the sun. It is the most important star because it gives Earth light and heat. In Social Studies, we have learned about
America’s different presidents and have begun to learn about our national symbols. The children have really loved learning different facts
about some of our most celebrated presidents. Our main focus was George Washington, and Abe Lincoln. I am very proud of all my
children. They are working very hard and making great progress. Keep up the great work!!!
Below are some of our writings from this nine weeks:
Ninja Bread Man
One day, I made a ninja bread man.
That ninja bread man popped out of the oven.
He ran. I ran after him.
He got away!
By: RJ
Spring
In spring, I will plant flowers.
We go to Lowes and my daddy lets me get whatever I want.
After we plant flowers I help spread mulch.
Mt daddy cuts the grass. The sun stays out longer and I get to play longer.
By: MaKenzie
My MawMaw
My MawMaw is good to us.
We like her. She is nice.
When we go out to her house she takes us places.
She lets us eat candy.
I love her.
By: Savannah
Mrs. Wyatt
Well, the year has come and is almost gone! My first graders definitely have Spring Fever! We have had a great nine weeks
learning many new and exciting skills. In science, we finished our unit on the Sun and the Moon. The students enjoyed learning facts
about each one and illustrating the moon phases. In addition to science, the students have been sharpening their math skills by
learning to tell time to the hour and half hour as well as identify and compose 3D shapes such as cylinders and rectangular prisms.
In the fourth nine weeks, we will begin learning how to add and subtract two-digit numbers. My students are so excited about learning
these challenging skills because it makes them feel like second graders already. Our class has done a fantastic job in class so far this
year! We are looking forward to the warm weather and summer vacation that is just around the corner!
Moon Facts
by
Maggie Rogers
The moon is a ball of rock. The moon has no air. The moon is dusty. The moon has
no plants. The moon has no animals. The moon has holes called craters. There is
not a lot of gravity on the moon.
Moon Facts
by
Walker Timms
The moon is a ball of rock. No one can live on the moon. No animals can live on the
moon. The moon has lots of dust. The moon has lots of gravity. The moon does not
have air or water.
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It is amazing how much our students have learned during the 3rd 9 weeks. They have worked a lot with determining the main
idea and supporting details of a story. They have practiced comparing and contrasting different pieces of literature. Second graders
have also analyzed characters and created story maps. They have been introduced to many new Language Arts skills this past 9 weeks.
They have worked with pronouns, adjectives, and irregular verbs. Students practice these skills throughout the week and in their writing
performance tasks. It’s hard to believe that we only have 9 more weeks to help mold the minds of these precious children!
In math our second graders have learned how to add 2 and 3 digit numbers. We also learned how to subtract 2 and 3 digit
numbers using different strategies. We learned how to borrow and carry. The students have had a great time using manipulatives and
drawings to show their work. We learned new and different ways to solve problems. The students have spent a lot of time counting
money and learning to tell time.
The third nine weeks in Social Studies has been fun and beneficial to our growing students! We have been proactive and
created safety posters to help us begin with the end in mind when an emergency occurs. Students also learned about goods and
services, going to the bank, how we trade and move goods around countries, as well as studied our state, local, and federal government. Students have enjoyed and worked diligently with friends, writing stories, acting out scenarios, learning about spending and
saving money, and figuring out how our government works. Hold on tight as we finish the year and become social studies experts!
Our second graders have learned all about weather. We have enjoyed learning about the different kinds of clouds, learning
about each season, and observing the weather each day. Students have worked hard observing, gathering data, and tracking the
weather. Students also synergized while making Water Cycle projects! They used different materials around the room, worked together
in small groups, and created their very own water cycles! In doing these projects, our students were able to learn fun scientific
vocabulary terms such as evaporation, precipitation, anemometer, cumulus, orbit, and many others! We’re looking forward to taking on
our last two units in science, which will be matter and magnets. Bring on the force!
2nd Grade Writing Samples
Ms. Foster’s 2nd Grade Class
A Leadership School
Did I hear you ask “is there a leadership school around here?” Well my school is the best. We have an amazingly clean school,
ice cream, and a very cool playground! Have you ever driven by a school that has litter everywhere? How horrible does that look? Well
PGS is the cleanest around. We have a Green Team. When it is Earth Day we all go out and pick up trash. We also have a litter patrol who
picks up trash daily. Are you ready for this? Ice cream, ice cream, ice cream! Yes, that’s right! We don’t having baking sales here at PGS,
we have the best Hershey’s ice cream. We get excited when we have ice cream. Are you ready for the next best thing? “Weeeeee!” Do you
want to go down the slide? It’s recess time! We have a very cool playground! It isn’t just any playground. This one has four slides and an
awesome bridge. When it’s raining we play on the computers. When we go outside all of the girls chase the boys. I hope you think my
school is amazing!
Mattie Bandy
Mrs. Quinn’s 2nd Grade Class
I turned my “kiss” into a tent because I love camping in the woods! Camping is one of my favorite
things to do outside of school. My dad and I go camping in the fall. I enjoy being out in nature with a camp
fire and plenty of fresh air. I got to see all the stars in the sky and hear all the animals moving around in
the woods. I can’t wait to go camping again soon!
Logan Sellars
Mrs. Gaskins’ 2nd Grade Class
PGS is the Best!
I think PGS is the best school around. First, PGS has
really good teachers because they are all very kind and nice.
Second, PGS is super because we have the 7 Habits. 7 Habits
are words that remind you how to be leaders. Third, PGS is amazing because our building is neat. When you walk in the office you
see beautiful pictures. I hope you come to PGS one day to see
how fantastic it is for yourself!
Lilly Harris
Mrs. Gaskins’ 2nd Grade Class
PGS is the Best!
I think PGS is the best school in Spartanburg. PGS is
the best because we have fun playgrounds to play on. PGS is
also the best because we have a school store where we can
buy stuff that makes us feel happy. PGS is also the best because we have friendly staff and an office that keeps us safe.
PGS is the best because we have kind principals that are
nice. I love PGS!
Kamdyn Miller
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The third nine weeks has been very exciting. We have been very busy and learned so much. The students have worked hard
to reach their academic goals this nine weeks. The students also participated in Leadership Day and showed teachers from around
the Southeast how PGS are leaders! It’s hard to believe we only have one more nine weeks to go.
The students have read many fiction and nonfiction stories. They’ve enjoyed reading about many of our social studies and
science topics such as migration, water, The Civil War, and Civil Rights. The students have also done a lot of research on these topics
as well. They worked hard and are proud to show off their Civil War knowledge which was displayed through writing and out in the hall
for Leadership Day.
Third graders have been learning about fractions and graphs in math. Along with that, they are still perfecting their multiplication facts and solving word problems using multiplication and division.
The students have loved doing all of our science experiments. We learned about how and why different animals use
camouflage to protect themselves or hunt for food. The students really enjoyed being able to see the different types of animals owls eat
by looking at owl pellets. The students have also really enjoyed learning about beetles and crayfish through having both of these
animals right in our classroom to observe!
We are so proud of what the students have accomplished this nine weeks. We have lots more to learn and achieve before the
end of the year.
The Life of a Union Soldier
The life of a Union soldier is very hard. I wake up in a tent every single morning. I have
a wormy breakfast and I get ready for war. Boom! The first shot has fired. The battle is harsh and
deadly. After the battle, General Ulysses S. Grant marches us to the next battleground. Along the
way we pass through towns. The people give us cloth, food, money, and a place to stay for the
night. We didn’t have very much supplies. (four years later) We won the war! After four harsh and
lonely years (1861-1865) the war is over! Slaves are now free. I can return home now. I leave the
camp. The war is over and I’m so happy!
Andy Ratterree
Mrs. Brown’s Third Grade Class
Things About Me
There are all kinds of things you don’t know about me. I help my mom cook! Sometimes I make
lunch for school. I help make cakes or cupcakes for parties too. I was in a rodeo in Chester. My two
cousins have horses. I was in fourth place and was so happy. My horse’s name is Trigger. I was
proud of him. My favorite thing to do is READ! I love to read! I have a basket full of books plus three
stacks of books. I read every night…it always helps me fall asleep. I have fairy tale books, nonfiction,
fiction, and others. My favorite books are nonfiction. I have two Taylor Swift books, animal books,
hunting books, and football books. I am a very cool person!
Hayden Dill
Mrs. Catto’s 3rd Grade Class
A Master’s Daughter
Hi, my name is Emily Robertson. I am thirteen years old and I live in the south. My father is a plantation owner. He has lots of
slaves, but I don’t like it. I think slavery is wrong, but he disagrees. I think people shouldn’t have the right to own someone else. On
Tuesday, I tried to help some slaves escape to the north. They didn’t want to leave because they didn’t want to get caught. Yesterday, I
helped a slave, named Mary, find her way to the Underground Railroad. I think I will continue to do this as long as my father does not find
out.
Ella Perry
Mrs. Humphries’ Class
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If your fourth grader has been singing “We the people…,.” then chances are that he or she is
doing well in Social Studies. Memorizing parts of historical documents helps students identify them when
they get to middle school and high school. Studying the important people and battles of the American
Revolution has helped our students understand the motives behind our system of government—and the
song is catchy, too!
With a lot of hard work, your student may have joined us for our third Pajama-Rama. Research
shows that good readers are those who read a lot, and we have high expectations. Students deserve a
little fun after working hard!
Avery Phillips put himself in the shoes of a soldier camped out at Valley Forge in the winter of 1776-1777 and composed this letter
to his parents:
Dear Mother and Father,
You know the shoes you gave me for the war? They are demolished. All of the army has no shoes. All of the snow is red from
the bloody footprints. We might have defeated the British at Saratoga, but setting up camp and living at Valley Forge is hard. I feel
ashamed of stealing, but it was for the army. I robbed a farm! I stole eggs, fence posts to burn, and even money I found hidden in the
henhouse. I saw one person who ran away. I heard that General Washington is going to have him killed because he betrayed the army.
When we train, we walk through towns, and if we are lucky someone may give us a warm cape.
Your son,
Avery
Sophia Knight also wrote a letter from the viewpoint of a soldier:
Dear Mother and Father,
The winter has been harsh. We have ended up so dangerously low on supplies, we are stealing eggs, hens, and even fence
posts. General once sent me to fetch the eggs for breakfast, and while on assignment, I found money under a nest! General was
relieved, for we could buy shoes and leather for our feet! We were so happy we thanked the Lord for our good fortune.
The Battle of Saratoga was a big turning point. The Battle of Trenton was an easy, bloodless battle. However, our feet were
bleeding, cracked, and callused.
Wish me luck!
Your loving son
Here is a version from Arden Silvers:
Dear Mother and Father,
I have come to write this letter because Valley Forge is terrible. My best friends have mostly died, or are sickly. Every time
we walk, it’s like we are leaving bloody prints everywhere. I know that General George Washington will help us, so don’t worry.
Though I am afraid I’m going to get hurt in this battle, I still have hope in me. Valley Forge is becoming a turning point to the General
and me. We will stick together no matter what happens to us. I am a little sick and we don’t really have any medicine. The women
are very helpful to us, though. I don’t know how anything is going to end up, but I hope you have me in your prayers.
Sincerely,
Your son
Here is David Sorensen’s letter:
Dear Mother and Father,
I’m at Valley Forge in a hen house looking for eggs for breakfast. My feet are bleeding very badly. I’m standing on my hat to
keep my feet off the snow, but it’s scraping my wounds and it’s very painful. General Washington keeps pushing us to go forward.
I was shot at the Battle of Saratoga, so I have a limp in my leg. Many men are
sick and some have died. I am very fortunate that I have not gotten sick. One man
deserted us, but we caught him and put him in jail. We are low on warm clothing. I was
thinking about deserting, but I know it’s wrong to do it. So, I decided not to run away.
Best regards,
David
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The fifth graders have had a busy nine weeks. We had our last fifth grade music performance for
the school. It was great! We did a Jousting themed show.
In Social Studies, we have been studying World War I, the Great Depression, and WWII. In Math,
we have been learning different content depending on the class. In Language Arts, we have had many
lessons on Close Reading while focusing on comprehension. In Science, we have been studying Mixtures and Solutions. We have had some cool experiments with kool-aid! Next, we will be enjoying science experiments in the Science Lab, dealing with Forces and Motion. We have had a great nine weeks!
Enjoy some of the Pourquio Tales that our students have written in their reading class.
How The Lion Got His Mane
Long ago there was a lion and he thought he was the king.
The other animals thought otherwise. One day the lion was walking
a stumbled across a monkey, giraffe, and bird and they all said
you’re a nobody. The lion said to the monkey, giraffe, and bird one
day you will respect me. That was the last time the lion was heard
from again for 5 years.
The lion went to many places to hide. He would not stay in one
place for a long time so the other animals would not get suspicious. The lion was gone for five years and nobody noticed. The lion
made no friends the five years he was gone. When he got back to
the old jungle nobody noticed him except the monkey, giraffe, and
bird.
The bird said what is that on your face. It looks amazing.
The monkey and giraffe agreed that it looked amazing. They asked
the Lion, “what can we do for you?” The lion said “I told you! You
would praise me one day.” From this day, the lion is still the king of
the jungle.
By Thomas
How The Star Fish Became Star
One day a long, long, time ago in a small city in the ocean called Merwood where all the best
animal actors lived and that’s where the magical mermaid lived as well. There was a musical called
“The Star”, and all the fish came to try out. There was Roy the shark, Sally the sword fish, Crush the sea
turtle, and the lonely fish, He was the smallest fish ever!!! His name was “Splishy Splashy”. He had no
friends. He was just a small, plain white fish. Who was So boring, lonely, and a tiny. So when he swam
in to audition everybody teased him saying “look at little squirt!” and “He can`t be a star! He is not even
a cool fish like me! So he sat down all alone. So the magical mermaid named Aquafelisha and she
said why are you so sad? He said no one thinks I can be a star, and he wished that he could be a star.
Oh how I wish I could be a star. So Aquafelisha took it to literally and turned him into a star shaped fish.
She turned him bright red and a tiny bit bigger. She said Now! You are a star fish. Just the way you
wanted. It turns out that he got the part in the musical. So from now on Aquafelisha and Splishy Splashy
are best friends.
By: Olivia
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News to Assist You from Mia Silvers,
Assistant Principal
How can The Leader in Me help students manage the day to day duties, responsibilities and
expectations they are expected to perform? If all students applied the 7 Habits and Highly Effective
Principles they learned at school to every aspect of their lives, how would this enhance their lives and
those around them?
Let’s look at the expectations for students at PGS and relate those expectations to the 7 Habits
of Highly Effective People. In many of the examples below, parents play a major role in helping students “be ready” to meet the challenging demands of school and life in general.
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Habit 1- Be Proactive (You’re in charge)
Habit 2- Begin With the End in Mind (Have a plan)
Habit 3- Put First Things First (Work first, then play)
Habit 4- Think Win-Win (Everyone can win)
Habit 5- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood (Listen then talk )
Habit 6- Synergize (Together is better)
Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw (Balance is best- mental, physical, social and emotional)
Student’s Duties/Expectations
Come to school every day ready to learn
Be on time
Be Prepared (books, materials, etc.)
Establish meaningful relationships with others (peers, teachers, etc.)
Follow classroom rules
Model good behavior
Focus and participate during classroom instruction
Complete all classwork and homework
Study for tests
Give good effort
Get involved (school roles, jobs, clubs, etc.)
Showcase talents and skills
Be Creative
Be a good friend/Stand up for others
Exhibit leadership skills
Have fun, laugh and be inspired
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Habit Related to this Skill
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
Habits 1, 3, 4 and 6
Habits 1, 2 and 3
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Habits 1 and 4
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Habits 1, 3 and 4
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6
Habits 1, 2, 3 and 4
Habits 1, 2, 4 and 6
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7
Habits 1, 4, 6 and 7
Habits 1, 2, 4 and 7
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Habits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
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If I had to sum up this year with just one word, it would be LEADERSHIP! We
have seen so many students using their 7 Habits at school and showing true leadership through their actions. Hearing elementary aged children speak so intelligently
about using the 7 Habits is a true source of pride for me and all the adults in our
building. We’re growing leaders, one student at a time, and we’re always searching
for ways to reinforce those skills in our students. Our school’s partnership with
Bojangles has given us the opportunity to recognize student leaders who are truly
making a difference.
I’m proud to present to you the list of BOJANGLES STAR LEADERS for the
third nine weeks. These students were chosen based on their demonstration of the
7 Habits and Leadership skills.
Kindergarten Star Leaders:
3rd Grade Star Leaders:
Emma Pittman
Logan Smith
Madison Brown
Carson Rushton
Hudson Bowyer
Austin Hurlburt
1st Grade Star Leaders:
4th Grade Star Leaders:
Heidy Martinez
Arden Silvers
Will Hatchett
Adam Goudelock
Layne Farr
Peyton Foster
Kinsley LeGrand
Kiley Rhodes
2nd Grade Star Leaders:
5th Grade Star Leaders:
Anna Reid Nelson
Kinsley Thomas
Hayden Snyder
Taylor Amick
Lily Cate Malone
Roman Irick
Jenny Manchester
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March 2016
News from Your Princi“PAL”
Dear PGS Families,
Spring has arrived and we are just a few short weeks away from the end of what has been another
successful year of learning at PGS! The past 9 weeks have been very busy, but exciting for all of us!
We just learned recently that we received the Palmetto Gold and the Palmetto Silver Awards from the South
Carolina State Department of Education. The Palmetto Gold is awarded each year to schools who have
overall academic achievement. The Palmetto Silver is awarded for schools who are closing the achievement gap. We are proud to have received this recognition!
On February 18thand 19th, our school was selected to participate in the South Carolina Leader in Me
Symposium at the Spartanburg Marriott. Pauline-Glenn Springs was a school-tour site, hosting over 200
guests from across the United States during our Leadership Day. 100% of our students participated in
Leadership Day events, which included in preparing for the day, serving as greeters, speakers, tour guides,
and leaders of talent. The visitors were in awe of our Lighthouse School, and most importantly our amazing
students! I continue to receive emails and contacts from other schools within and outside of South Carolina
requesting information and materials that can be replicated and used at their schools. We have so much to
be proud of!
I am happy to report that we reached and exceeded our Leadership Wildly Important Goal (WIG) for
the second 9 weeks. We now have 100% of our students who have school-wide leadership roles. We will
be celebrating the attainment of this goal by having a school-wide picnic on Friday, April 1st.
We are continuing as a school to work on improving reading comprehension. Encourage your child
to read as much as possible! This will help us to reach our individual, class, grade level, and school goals
for this upcoming grading period!
As you are aware, District 6 is going through the AdvancED accreditation process this year. PaulineGlenn Springs will be receiving a site visit on Wednesday, March 30th, as part of this self-reflective process.
We are proud of our school and District Six and appreciate the input of all of our stakeholders during
preparation for this visit.
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Hats off to………………………
• Mrs. Ashley Wyatt, PGS Teacher of the Year.
• Mrs. Jennifer Cole, PGS Support Employee of the year.
• Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Blain, and our 5th Grade Teachers and Students for the outstanding
musical program.
• Mrs. Bridget Burgess and Mrs. Ashley Wyatt who both recently received grants for their
classrooms.
• Mrs. Brandy Birch, who donated 4 new colorful birdhouses for the front of our school.
• Our wonderful PTO Officers: Brooke Shugart, President; Holly Hoenig and Alyson Varner,
Vice-Presidents; Ashley Miller, Secretary; Will Peeler, Treasurer and all of our parent volunteers for supporting our Leader in Me Staff Development, Doughnuts with Dads and Valentine Parties.
• Regional Science Fair Winners: Jamison Little, Elementary Biology Honorable Mention; Kelsi
Foster, 2nd Place Elementary Biology; Maddie Hatchette, Elementary General Science Honorable Mention and Spartanburg Science Center Award.
Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards
Ethan, Aliyah, Madolyn, and Javeon are all smiles as we received
gold and silver balloons for the Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards!
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March 2016
Parents, please remember to reinforce the 7 Habits with your children daily.
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Habit 1. Be Proactive- You’re in Charge (Do what’s right when no one is watching)
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Habit 2. Begin with the End in Mind-Have a Plan (Set goals)
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Habit 3. Put First things First (Work First, Then Play)
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Habit 4. Think Win-Win- (Everyone can win)
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Habit 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood-Listen Before You Talk
(Listen with your eyes, ears, and heart)
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Habit 6. Synergize-Together is Better (Work as a Team)
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Habit 7. Sharpen the Saw-Balance Feels Best (Take care of your body, heart, mind, and soul)
At PGS, we focus on the following paradigms:
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The Paradigm of Leadership: Everyone can be a leader.
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The Paradigm of Potential: Everyone has genius.
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The Paradigm of Change: All change starts with me.
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The Paradigm of Motivation: Educators empower students to lead their own learning.
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The Paradigm of Education: Develop the whole person.
If you want to learn more about the 7 Habits and The Leader in Me, please visit our school’s website
http://pge.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us/ and click on the following links:
Leaders @ PGS or the logo at the bottom of the page “The Leader in Me Great Happens Here”
Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, or just drop in if I can ever be of assistance. My
door is always open! I LOVE BEING YOUR PRINCIPAL!
Sincerely,
Jennifer F. Million
Principal
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Mrs. Cherry
Mrs. Cranford
Sophie Davis
Scott Giles
Austin Owens
Rome Bass
Ian Chapman
Silver Durham
Heidy Martinez
Whyatt Nadeau
Mary Elisabeth Reid
Easton Rider
Mrs. Cranford
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Mrs. Malone
Mrs. Plexico
Lila Davis
Brady Foster
Chance Huffman
Emily McAbee
Jenna Cate Murphy
Ann Claire Peake
Zack Shockley
Ayden Tucker
Jett Wyatt
Riley Barbare
McKennon Dill
Bryson Justice
Maggie Humphries
Sky Lucy
Tanner Owens
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Madison Brown
Caleb Jones
Maddox Meritt
Jada Pruitt
Easton Weaver
* Riley Barbare
Lana Brannon
* McKennon Dill
* Caroline Gaskins
Gage Ham
* Maggie Humphries
* Bryson Justice
* Kinsley LeGrand
* Mady Little
Sky Lucy
* Nicholas Lunsford
Tanner Owens
* Ava-Reese Painter
Addy Parris
* Cole Phillips
* Garrett Snow
Jenna Burnette
Maddox Coyle
Chase Davis
Aubri George
Will Hatchett
Alexia Malone
Dhruvi Patel
Makenzie Rapalee
Mrs. Wyatt
Cooper Brackins
Emma Clark
Sam Gregory
Andrew Johnson
Benjamin Schafer
Ellie Sumerel
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* Madison Birch
Victoria Bradley
* Jenna Burnette
* Micah Fox
* Aubri George
R J Graham
* Will Hatchett
* Sam Jacobs
* Avery Johnson
* Alexia Malone
* Marlee McCumber
* Dhruvi Patel
* Makenzie Rapalee
* Tim Shchirov
* Savannah Smith
* Trevor Stribling
Mrs. Malone
Mrs. Ross
Mrs. Stephens
Patience Ballard
Rome Bass
Natalie Baytes
Sliver Durham
Adrienne Fowler
JJ Green
Heidy Martinez
Abby McDonald
Yudani Mendoza
Sassy Miller
Whyatt Nadeau
Ellie Powell
Mary Elisabeth Reid
Easton Rider
Colton Weeks
Connor Wells
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Mrs. Wyatt
Cooper Brackins
* Emma Clark
Jalan Esquivel
* Layne Far
Marina Graham
* Sam Gregory
Alyssa Inabinett
Andrew Johnson
Ian Langston
Karli McCumber
* Kayleigh Rapalee
* M.E. Ratterree
* Maggie Rogers
* Benjamin Schafer
Andi Silvers
* Ellie Sumerel
* Walker Timms
* Bella Turner
* Moss Evelyn Wise
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Miss Foster
Holden Flynn
Kamryn Harper
Jaeveon Savage
Wyatt Stephens
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Emory
Mrs. Gregory
Willa Brockman
Logan Brooks
Mayson Coyle
Hallston McKenzie
Carson Rushton
Emma Snyder
Leah Taylor
Corbin White
Landen Davis
Peyton Foster
Maddie Hatchett
Anna Grace Ingle
Mark Mendoza
Devansh Patel
Jordyn Price
Taylor Amick
Reese Davis
Jacob Jordan
Alexis Linehan
Caroline Nelson
Alec Pedersen
Ricardo Ramos
Mrs. McClure
Mrs. Gaskins
Kylie Allen
Brayden Chapman
Lilly Harris
Connor Jordon
Brandon Larios-Mendoza
Reese Shugart
Austin Willis
Ellis Catto
Adam Goudelock
Hannah Hembree
Alex Hendrix
Michael Manchester
Ethan Neal
Cayce Snyder
Kendall Wallington
Mrs. Catto
Kara Allen
Braden Baucan
Coleman Brown
Dru Darby
Ethan Davis
Hayden Dill
Tanner Droze
Jacob Harper
Lucas Holmes
Avery Mason
Jon Carter Murphy
Rylan Ruston
Mrs. Rowe
Mary Allen
Hayley Billings
Tyler Camara
Breanna Gosnell
Triston Long
Aidan Martin
Trey Prysock
Douglas Reid
Kiley Rhodes
Aden Savage
Bailey Smith
Mrs. Humphries
Maddie Arter
Georgia Blain
Joseph Carter
Evan Felmet
Seth Gourley
Austin Hurlburt
Kristen Shchriov
Marissa Shockley
Justise Aquino
Carley Baker
Gina Hall
Zachary Hysong
Lucas Mainville
Cal Malone
Amber Moore
Kaylee Warner
Jasmine Waters
Mrs. Sumerel
Savanah Calicutt
Thomas Campbell
Kallie McAbee
Carson McCowan
Will O’Shields
Brycen Plexico
Kelsey Sellers
Mrs. Varn
Mrs. Stewart
Harrison Cunningham
Sophia Knight
Ella Burcklee Lancaster
Emily Patton
Avery Phillips
Madolyn Ross
Ava Snow
Jasmine Thao
Mrs. Quinn
Lexsy Barrientos
Hayes Bowyer
Hayden Snyder
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Michelle Barrientos
Blyth Freeman
Benjamin Hatcher
Tyler Hendricks
Cabet Jordan
Jacob Lawson
Chrisyn McLyea
Colby Price
Sam Roddy
Madison Smith
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Mrs. Emory
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Miss Foster
Mrs. Brown
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Abby Bishop
Willa Brockman
Lilly Phillips
* Andy Ratterree
Carson Rushton
Elena Schafer
Leah Taylor
Corbin White
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Mattie Bandy
Leah Burgess
Holden Flynn
Merrin Fowler
Kamryn Harper
Isabel Helms
Graham Hoenig
Trey Lawson
Madison Mohr
Anna Reid Nelson
Briyanna Rogers
Callie Satterfield
Jaeveon Savage
Logan Smith
Wyatt Stephens
Cameron Stepp
Christian Valentine
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Mrs. McClure
Brecken Brown
Ellis Catto
Biggs Fowler
Morgan Frank
Preston Gibson
Adam Goudelock
Hannah Hembree
Michael Manchester
* Dylan Honeman
* Zachary McDonald
Ethan Neal
Josh Revan
Brett Thompson-Bailey
* Anna Woodward
Mrs. Catto
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Cara McAbee
Noah McCravy
Kamdyn Miller
* Reese Shugart
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Kara Allen
Braden Baucan
Dakota Brown
Coleman Brown
Chloe Clark
Dru Darby
Hayden Dill
Tanner Droze
Jacob Harper
Lucas Holmes
Ansley Lawson
Avery Mason
Kassidy Miller
Jon Carter Murphy
Elizabeth Nelson
Jayna Osborne
Rylan Rushton
Jackson Wyatt
Mrs. Rowe
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Mrs. Quinn
* Lexsy Barrientos
* Hayes Bowyer
* Dylan Butler
Ian Butler
Lilly Campbell
Dalton Deal
* Peyton Gibson
Abby Harvey
Jordan Miller
Logan Sellars
Hayden Snyder
Thomas Trantham
Tristan Vanderburg
Alayna Zimmerman
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Roseanna Benavidez
Kaylee Calicutt
Peyton Foster
Maddie Hatchett
Parker Hoenig
Anna Grace Ingle
Ben Lineberry
Willow Moore
Emily Neal
Kyle Parks
Devansh Patel
Thomas Patterson
Jordyn Price
Abby Tollison
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* Georgia Blain
Joseph Carter
Abbey Caston
Parker Freeman
Seth Gourley
* Aydan-Karter Henry
Austin Hurlburt
* Leah Hurley
Gracelyn McElhaney
* Ella Perry
* Rachel Ruiz-Gonzalez
Kristen Shchriov
Caleb Bailey
Hayley Billings
Tyler Camara
Breanna Gosnell
Alicia Hernandez
Walker Jackson
Triston Long
Aidan Martin
Trey Prysock
Douglas Reid
Reagan Rhine
Kiley Rhodes
Bailey Smith
Mitch Wilson
Mrs. Stewart
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Ty Jacobus
Sophia Knight
Ella Burcklee Lancaster
Jamison Little
Wyatt Lunsford
Kade Parks
Emily Patton
Jackson Peeler
Madolyn Ross
Ava Snow
David Sorensen
Mrs. Gregory
Taylor Amick
Harrison Blackwell
* Reese Davis
Emma Ellason
Catherine Helms
Brixten McKenzie
Lilly Moore
Caroline Nelson
Alec Pedersen
Ryan Stock
Daniel Thomason
Madi Zimmerman
Mrs. Justice
Carley Baker
Gina Hall
* Kennedy Holmes
Zachary Hysong
Roman Irick
Lydia Johnson
* Cal Malone
* Mary Marzouka
Amber Moore
Katelyn-Grace Renfrow
* Kaylee Warner
Mrs. Varn
* Michelle Barrientos
MaKensley Casey
Kathryn Fowler
Blyth Freeman
Benjamin Hatcher
Tyler Hendricks
Jacob Lawson
Olivia Long
* Jenny Manchester
Sam Roddy
* Maddox Smith
Jarrod Swanson
Mrs. Sumerel
* Emma Bright
Savanah Calicutt
Thomas Campbell
* Nate Helms
* Katie Jennings
Kallie McAbee
Will O’Shields
Jonathan Osborne
* Greyson Parris
* Maddie Grace Peake
Brycen Plexico
Will Rhyne
Kelsey Sellers
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