Anderson students “At the Hop”

Anderson Early Childhood Center students donned their finest 1950’s attire and put on a performance the packed house of family and friends won’t soon forget at the school’s annual Sock Hop on October 30. They danced to “At the Hop,” “Chicken Dance,” “Tooty-Tah,” Freeze Dance,” “Macarena,” “Hands Up!,” “Cupid Shuffle,” Hokey Pokey,” “Bunny Hop,” and “Lets Twist Again” for a very appreciative crowd.

Anderson observed Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October26.

 

Mrs. Allison Harvey visited Mrs. Nicole Henderson’s class and talked about having breast cancer. They enjoyed cookies decorated with the pink ribbon logo afterward.

Anderson goes pink!

 

Students and staff all over the school wear pink to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Anderson faculty, staff and students appreciate their custodians

 

Friday, October 23, was Custodian Appreciation Day at Anderson. Each class made a page to go in a book that expressed how they appreciate all Mr. and Mrs. Aleta Bradford and Mr. Sammy Oldham do for us every day. The school also gave them a gift certificate to Backyard Barbeque.
 

Anderson selling “sweets” at Fall Fest

Anderson Early Childhood Center was represented at the Hatchie Fall Fest this year with a booth selling Funnel Cakes, with the help of expert cook Barry Phillips. Principal Jim Frazier and Assistant Principal Cindy Smith and several teachers greeted students and guests as they made the festival circle around the Brownsville Court Square.
 

Anderson students create an “Alphabet” scarecrow scene

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Students at Anderson Early Childhood Center pulled their talents together to create an “Alphabet” Scarecrow scene to enter into the Hatchie Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest. Each class took a letter of the alphabet and drew a picture of something with that letter, giving everyone the opportunity to participate in the school-wide project.

Anderson students enjoy 1st Book Jam

Anderson students enjoyed the first Book Jam recently, courtesy of the partnership between the UT Extension Service and Haywood County Schools. Three times a year students receive a book at the special “Book Jams.” Guests were on hand to read to the children, and then they went on a treasure hunt this year to each select a book they can take home.
 

It’s the letter “A”

Mrs. Callie Adams’ preschool class members recently studied the letter “A.”


Sidewalk study …

Students in Mrs. Trudy Hughes’ class took to the sidewalks for their studies. They drew letters and shapes on the outdoor “chalkboards.”
 

Officer Watson talks about safety and behavior

Anderson students in Ms. Kelly Key’s class learned about safety and good behavior from Officer James Watson of the Brownsville Police Department when he visited the classroom. He also told the students about being a policeman.

Anderson students visit with Brownsville firemen

Students in Mrs. Allison Ferrell and Miss Callie Adams’ classes at Anderson met several local fireman recently when they visited the schools, and enjoyed learning about what they do and inspecting their trucks.

Learning to read …

Students in Mrs. Jessie Warren’s class at Anderson enjoyed time in their reading circles with her and with Mrs. Angela Palmer helping them learn to read.


 

School Board members visit Anderson

Members of the Haywood County School board visited Anderson on September 22. Some of the students shared some of the things they have been working on with the guests. Each school hosts a mid-month luncheon throughout the school year for school board members.
 

Anderson celebrated Patriot Day on September 11

Krista Parker’s class

 Pam Thomason’s class

Jessie Warren’s class

Lunchtime...lots of red, white, and blue

 Denise Hooser’s class

Julie Carver’s class

Judy Deming’s class