Kids enjoy visit from “Louie”

On February 28, Anderson Early Childhood Center kindergarten classes of Mrs. Judy Deming and Mrs. Tanesha Walker had the opportunity to meet “Louie” the Lightning Bug. During the week the students were learning about the letter “E,” and Louie played an important part in introducing the word “electricity” to the students. Employees from Southwest Electric Company brought Louie for the presentation where students learned how to stay safe while using electricity. Louie brought stickers and bookmarks for the students.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

    
It was a big day on March 2 as students at Anderson enjoyed “Green Eggs and Ham” for breakfast in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Classes also made “tall” hats in the tradition of the Dr. Seuss “Cat in the Hat” book. Joining the fun were 29 volunteers from throughout the community who came and read Dr. Seuss books to all the students.

Academic Pep Rally celebrates achievement

 
Anderson students celebrated academic achievement on Friday, March 2, at their fourth six-weeks Academic Pep Rally. Students were rewarded for good conduct, citizenship, and perfect attendance, among other things. To add to the fun, the principals made a deal with the students. If the kindergarten classes read 1,000 books, Principal Mary Deaton would receive a pie in her face. If they read 1,500 books, Assistant Principal Drayton Hawkins would receive a pie in his face. The students read more than 1,500 books, so they saw both their principals receive a pie in the face. The two students who read the most books were chosen to do the honors.

 

100 days and counting …

 
Students at Anderson celebrated 100 days of school on Friday, January 26, with the help of teachers and parent volunteers. The fun-filled day of events and activities was held in the school gym. Activities included jumpers, basketball shooting, face-painting and much more.

Learn and serve

Haywood High School students, under the direction of Shaunda Brittain, who are members of the Child Development/FCCLA classes at the Career and Technical Division at Haywood High, are helping Anderson students with their lessons several times a week. This program allows high school students to share their learning with younger students who need extra help, giving the older students an insight into child development.

Young artists at work

Students in Beth Ann Smith’s art class at Anderson Early Childhood Center recently learned about making pottery. Preschool students each made a bowl and kindergarten students created fish, with help from parent volunteers. And the creativity didn’t end with the design, the students were also allowed to paint their pottery.