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McBee Chorus performs in Philly
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Members of the McBee Elementary Chorus performed at the People’s Plaza in Independence National Historical Park during a recent trip to Philadelphia, PA. The group toured Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, Christ’s Church, and saw the home of Betsy Ross.
They also ran the steps of the Museum of Modern Art and placed their feet in the famous imprints of “Rocky Balboa”! Other highlights of the trip included a tour of the Amish Countryside and an Amish house and farm, a meal with an Amish family, a ride on the Strasburg Railroad, a visit to the Milton Hershey School’s Founders Hall, and a wonderful morning at Hershey’s Chocolate world.
Children, teachers, and adult chaperones enjoyed a very educational and exciting weekend.
The MES Chorus, under the direction of music teacher Stephanie Tiller, travels each spring to Philadelphia, New York City or Disney World in Orlando, FL to perform. The group also performed at the Palace Theatre during their Christmas on Ice show, the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, NC, and the Hartsville area nursing homes and assisted living facilities in December. (posted May 15)
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Sixth-Ninth Graders: How can you win a $50 gift card?
Chesterfield County has been chosen for a large research project to learn about teens and violence in dating relationships. Sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students are being asked to participate in the study with their parent or primary caregiver. You could win a $50 gift card just by having a parent or caregiver inquire about this important opportunity to contribute to knowledge about safe and healthy relationships among teens. Contact Stacee Mosier or Sharon Sweatt at (843) 623-5265 or Margaret Mitchell at (843) 623-5274.
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Petersburg students tour town
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The CDEPP Classes at Petersburg Primary School participated in the Week of the Young Child Celebration held on April 24, 2012 sponsored by First Steps, McDonalds, and the Pageland Chamber of Commerce.
The students enjoyed the grand walk through downtown Pageland, the lunch from McDonald's ,the balloon launch, as well as touring of the transportation vehicles represented by various county agencies.
(posted May 14)
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Ruby Elementary shows support during Autism Awareness Month
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The month of April is National Autism Awareness month, and Ruby Elementary showed their support for individuals affected by Autism and their families by hosting several fun and educational activities. The students and faculty were treated to a puppet show demonstrating ways to be a friend to some one with Autism. The students were also provided with facts about Autism, and given a chance to ask questions.
Lenette Brigman, the ABT coordinator, reminded the students and faculty that everyone has differences that make us unique. In addition to the puppet show, the students wore puzzle piece necklaces and constructed a giant puzzle piece ribbon.
Puzzle pieces are the national symbol of Autism, which still continues to puzzle doctors and researchers due to its broad spectrum and multiple dimensions. Faculty and staff district wide were asked to wear blue on Thursday April 19 to draw attention to Autism Awareness. A wonderful story to share with children who have questions or would like to know more about Autism is Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson.
(posted May 9)
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TOY gets books for classroom
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Last month Chesterfield County's 2011 Teacher of the Year Vicky Earle of McBee High School represented Chesterfield at a statewide meeting.
As the district teacher of the year, she received a box of books for my students. Bojangles gives a box to every district's Teacher of the Year.
Bojangle's has given more than 9500 books to South Carolina teachers in the last three years. They also hosted a dinner.
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McBee Elementary first and second graders enjoy National Teach Children to Save Day
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The American Banker’s Association Education Foundation established National Teach Children to Save Day to spotlight the importance of teaching our nation's youth about saving money.
Teach Children to Save Day is a component of the national Teach Children to Save campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the important role that banks and bankers play in helping young people develop lifelong savings habits. Every April bankers make presentations to students in grades K-12 about budgeting, saving, recognizing needs and wants and how interest makes money grow.
Miss Bree Melton and Miss Amanda Horton, representatives from Sandhills Bank in McBee, visited first and second graders at McBee Elementary to teach them about the importance of saving for the future. Children enjoyed the presentation, discussed the value of saving their money, asked lots of questions, practiced their money counting skills, and received goody bags with pencils, crayons, and money related activities. A highlight of the presentation was getting to see a shredded bundle of de-circulated $20 bills that at one time amounted to $500.
At the conclusion of the program, each child signed a savings pledge. One first grader was overheard saying, “This was my best day ever!” (posted May 8)
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Cheraw French students journey to USC
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Students in the Cheraw High French III Honors class along with their French teacher Delandris Jones, recently went to USC Columbia for their annual French Day.
While there, students networked and participated in various workshops that were presented strictly in French, i.e. les phonetiques (phonetics), les tubes (French genres of music), les fêtes (French Holidays), etc.
These outstanding French students were complimented by several of the French professors on their beautiful accents, pronunciation and level of comprehension. They definitely did NOT hide their Brave pride! Bon travail chers élèves! (posted May 7)
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