Wheeler County Middle School is working to reinforce a culture of literacy in all classrooms. Each grade level developed strategies that would support the schoolwide effort. In September, which is nationally celebrated as “Library Card Signup Month,” many 6th grade students and staff applied for and received the Pines card from Wheeler County Public Library. For October, 6th grade teachers recognized “National Cookbook Month” with in-class activities. Students read from cookbooks by Brenda Gantt in Mrs. Stanley-Bateson’s language arts class. The cookbook not only provides easy-to-make recipes but provides readers with personal heartwarming stories. In Mrs. Carey’s math class, students worked on problems related to recipes that involved them needing to half, triple, or four-third a recipe. Pictured is Makinezi Fowler working on her recipe. Wheeler County Middle School is working to reinforce a culture of literacy in all classrooms. Each grade level developed strategies that would support the schoolwide effort. In September, which is nationally celebrated as “Library Card Signup Month,” many 6th grade students and staff applied for and received the Pines card from Wheeler County Public Library. For October, 6th grade teachers recognized “National Cookbook Month” with in-class activities. Students read from cookbooks by Brenda Gantt in Mrs. Stanley-Bateson’s language arts class. The cookbook not only provides easy-to-make recipes but provides readers with personal heartwarming stories. In Mrs. Carey’s math class, students worked on problems related to recipes that involved them needing to half, triple, or four-third a recipe. Pictured is Makinezi Fowler working on her recipe.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP – United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties Executive Director Patricia Dixon emphasized her need for the community’s help in finding those who need assistance from the organization.Photo by Evan Riekhof
VACCINATING PETS - Several animal rescues and the city of Mount Vernon worked together to host a free dog and cat vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 16, to ensure all animals have the vaccines they need to remain healthy and refrain from spreading disease.
SIGNS CONTRACT - New Superintendent of Wheeler County Schools, Dr. C. Alex Alvarez, was welcomed during the Board of Education’s November 11 meeting. In the photo, Dr. Alvarez is surrounded by family as he signs his contract. Shown with Dr. Alvarez, from left, are: daughter Emily Thornton, family friend Owen Anderson, daughter Elizabeth Thornton, and wife Jennie Alvarez.Photo by Deborah Clark
RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY – During the November 5 meeting of the Lyons City Council, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr. issued a formal proclamation declaring November 3 as Retired Educators Day. L to R: Councilman John Moore Jr., Councilwoman Cathy Benton, Councilman Ivy Toole, Toombs County Retired Educator Marlene Tomlin, Toombs County Retired Educator Lucy Claroni, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr., Councilman Drayton Oliver, Councilman Tracy Johnson.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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