Haywood County Schools Brownsville Tennessee

Contact us:

Haywood County Schools
900 East Main Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone: 731-772-9613
Fax: 731-772-3275
Email: battled1@k12tn.net
haywood.k12.tn.us

Doris Battle, Editor

Welcome to a new year

It is my pleasure to welcome all Haywood County students to the 2008-2009 school year. As interim director, I realize the great responsibility our school system has in shaping the lives of the children. We hope all students have settled into their classrooms and are looking forward to a great school year.

As you may have heard, our system made AYP during the last school year, and we are proud of the administrators, teachers and students for their hard work. This is an ongoing challenge for us all, and you should know that our administrators are ever vigilant in doing what needs to be done to continue this trend in our schools.

I have visited all the schools this year and always enjoy seeing all the children at work and at play. It’s part of our job to provide not only academic training in our schools but also lessons in good behavior, social interaction, the arts, music, and athletics. Each school is providing healthy food choices and exercise opportunities for the students to promote a healthier lifestyle and opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences in many different areas. We want our schools to be a well-rounded learning experience for all children.

So, to all the students and their families, let’s join together for another year to give our children an exceptional educational experience. It’s the most important thing we can do for them and for our community.

Free books for Anderson students

Anderson students recently participated in Book Jam sponsored by the Family Resource Center. Students were able to pick out a brand new book for their own. Parents volunteered and read the books to the children.

Mrs. Hooser named Educator of the Month

One of Anderson’s kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Denise Hooser, was selected as the West Tennessee Educator of the Month by WBBJ- Channel 7. Miss Denise received the award at the school Pep Rally. She was on the 5 p.m. news on Friday night, November 16.

Hooray for achievement

Kindergarten students were congratulated for their academic achievements by our school mascot, Andy, at the second six weeks pep rally in November.

Stacmot visits with Anderson students

Anderson students watched the HHS Homecoming parade on November 2 and enjoyed a visit with the Tomcat mascot, Stacmot!

Sock Hop lots of dancing fun!

The students had a 50's Sock Hop in the gym. The dressed up in their poodle skirts and leather jackets. Fun was had by all!

Anderson holds book fair

Pictured during the Anderson Book Fair are the students in Windy Hopper’s preschool class. Also pictured are Shonte Bradley, library assistant; Yolanda Taylor, preschool assistant; Windy Hopper, preschool teacher; and Anita Berry, preschool assistant.

Contest winners
At the Anderson Book Fair, Zach Jeter, a kindergarten student in Sara Pearson’s class, and Virginia Williams, preschool teacher, guessed correctly the number of snowflakes contained in the bowl and proudly displayed their prizes.

Parent volunteers make a difference
Parents on hand at Anderson during the Book Fair pictured with students were Cheryl Evans, Phoebe Parker, and Tammy Scifres.

Sidelines

School Dates

Oct.13-17
Fall Break

Nov. 5
End 2nd Six Weeks

Nov. 14
Report Cards Issued

Nov. 26-28
Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec. 2-4
Gateway Test (Grade 9-12)

Dec. 19
(½ Day Students & Teachers) End of 1st Semester (89 days)

Dec. 22-31
Christmas Holidays