Students earn “healthy” awards

Mrs. Sharon Thornton, Coordinator for School Health, was present at the Haywood Elementary fifth six weeks award program to recognize students’ commitment to a healthier life style. Parents and students kept a calendar at home to record activities the students participated in at home that reflect healthy life choices. These calendars were then returned to school and a lucky boy and girl from each grade level received exercise equipment to celebrate their commitment.

Mrs. Thornton also presented a plaque to Haywood Elementary School with the names of the “fastest kids in school.” Each year the name of the boy and girl that can run a mile in the fastest time will be added to the plaque.
 

Haywood Elementary holds awards ceremony

 Mrs. Toni Eubanks was the guest presenter for the Haywood Elementary awards program. Mrs. Eubanks taught at HES for 20 years and is now the Executive Director of Human Resources for the school system.

Police Chief Chris Lea and Mrs. Lisa Carlton were present to present a bicycle to a lucky second grader on behalf of the Rotary Club. Each six weeks a child that has had perfect attendance for the six weeks is rewarded for this accomplishment.

Assistant Principal Stephen May presented the Character Trait winner for each grade level. The character trait for the past six weeks was “Caring.”

Mrs. Bridgit Dancy recognized Reading Wall of Fame recipients.
 

President's Fitness Challenge at HES

The second grade recently participated in their annual President's Fitness Challenge of running and/or walking one mile. Each child is timed and is recognized at an award's day if they meet or exceed the 50 percentile for time. Each child's time is a direct measure of their cardio-respiratory fitness level. One teacher at Haywood Elementary, Ms. Stacie LeFave, decided to run with her class this year. This was a noticeable motivation for her kids to try harder. She set a great example to her students!
 

HES is host to mid-month School Board meeting

Haywood Elementary was pleased to host the Haywood County School Board's April luncheon meeting on Tuesday, April 27. “This is one small way that we can show the school board how much we appreciate all they do to help make HES a place ‘Where Great Things Happen,’” Principal Tracy Riddle said.
 

Boy Scouts brighten up Haywood Elementary

What a lovely surprise for the school when several boys at our Haywood Elementary, who are in the Wolf Pack, Boy Scouts Den 68, planted flowers in the front of the school. Everyone appreciates the community spirit of these young men!
 

Haywood Elementary celebrates Professional Assistant Day

April 21 was Professional Assistant Day in America, and at Haywood Elementary we celebrated the day by honoring our teacher assistants and office assistants with a “homecooked” luncheon. Teachers and administrators at our school lovingly prepared the meal for this dedicated and valued segment of our population. “Ladies, we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you,” said Principal Tracy Riddle. “Thank you for the job you do so willingly and well each day!”
 

Carl Perkins representatives visit Haywood Elementary

The Haywood Elementary library had some special visitors recently. A few of the board members and employees came to visit us from the Carl Perkins Center. They brought the students some tattoos. The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the students were made aware of this when they were given special tattoos that said “Handle me with care.” This is the second year we have enjoyed a visit from representatives of the Carl Perkins Center.

Haywood Elementary recognizes Special Olympians

Everyone at Haywood Elementary is so proud of our students that competed in the recently held Special Olympics. Good job guys!

Students thrilled with Easter Egg Hunt challenge

The excitement filled the air as Mrs. Reagan and Miss Lovell’s classes prepared for an Easter Egg hunt on the Thursday before Spring Break. On your mark! … Go! …Yes, I knew I could do it!
 

HES recognizes support staff

March is the month that has been set aside to recognize the many people that provide support services for our school. Haywood Elementary recognized those special people at morning meeting on Thursday, March 11. The honorees were: School Resource Officer James Watson, School Counselor Michelle Brasfield, School Nurse Gail Steele, ESL Teacher Krismar Rawlins, Project Basic Counselor Demetrice Adams and Speech
Specialists Diane Avery and Trinette Payne. “These people play a very important role in helping our students in their daily life here at Haywood Elementary. Thank you for all you do for our students,” Principal Tracy Riddle said.