Month: October 2014

Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Thies – 1st Grade

Mrs. Thies is an exceptional teacher. Her classroom management skills are very impressive; she has built a structured nurturing environment where her students thrive. She is the 1st grade team leader and is also serving on two committees at our campus. She is truly a professional among professionals.

Why Drug Awareness Week Matters

No one likes to contemplate drug use in schools, particularly in elementary and middle grades. So no one really likes to be reminded about it. That’s a natural reaction for most parents and many students. But recent statistics indicate that drug use among middle school students is on the rise and that more are actually using drugs or alcohol in school.

Home Sweet Home is a Great Place for Learning

“Homework” might not be one of the most welcomed words in a student’s vocabulary, but it’s a necessity of their learning process. Homework helps reinforce material and skills that are taught in class, introduce material for future lessons and teach students how to apply learned skills to new or multiple subjects.