HE holds final awards program

Haywood Elementary held its final awards program during the final days of school, and Superintendent Marlon King was the guest presenter.

Among the good news at the program was that HES students read almost 24,000 books from the Family Resource Center this year.

Good work in the physical education department was also big news. Kay'veon Bowers ran the mile in 6 minutes, 42 seconds, and Kemiya Evans’ time was 8:58.

Ten second graders and 12 first graders had perfect attendance for the year, and 36 second graders and 43 first graders made all A’s and all E’s for the entire school year.

Mrs. Glenda Pettigrew was honored for her work as PTO president over the past several years, and the top three sellers from the schools fundraiser were presented gift cards.

In addition, Mrs. Wills and Mrs. Caldwell were presented with a book created by the students in Mrs. Cheri Velotta’s class.

 
 
On Wednesday, May 13, first graders at Haywood Elementary enjoyed an activities day.

Haywood Elementary faculty and staff honored their principal, Jean Wills, and assistant principal, Carolyn Caldwell, with a farewell luncheon on May 21.

First State Bank sponsors HE Exercise Program Reward

Haywood Elementary ended its “Exercise of Fame Program” with every student who participated receiving time in a jumping castle sponsored by First State Bank. Through this sponsorship with the bank, we were able to provide an incentive for students to get them motivated to be active outside of the school day. Ms. Jean Wills, Principal, even joined in for some fun and exercise.

The Program was established through the school’s Healthy School Team with the help of Coordinated School Health Director Sharon Thornton.
 

Opera Memphis performs at Haywood Elementary

The Haywood Elementary gym rang with the resounding cheers of “bravo,” “brava” and “bravisimo, bravisimo!” as students welcomed Opera Memphis to the school on Thursday, May 14. The elementary school touring group presented Denise Page Caraher’s adaptation of Jack and the Bean Stalk from Charles Gounoud's opera, “Faust.”

The group included Stephen Carey on the keyboard; Kearstin Piper Brown, who
portrayed Jack’s mother and the giant’s wife; Benjamin Bunsold as Jack; and Campbell Vertesi, who was the narrator and the giant. What a treat to have such talented performers visit our school!
 

HES students celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Mrs. Dawn Lovelace, HES librarian, taught the students at Haywood Elementary about the significance of the fifth of May, Cinco d Mayo, to Mexico, our neighbor to the south. The students particularly enjoyed learning to do the Mexican Hat Dance.

Students perform “Broadway in May”

Patricia Gaietto presented her spring music program on Friday, May 8th. The theme was Broadway in May and students performed songs from broadway musicals, “My Fair Lady,” “Carousel,” “The Sound of Music,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Oklahoma,” “Porgy and Bess” and many more.
 

Second graders enjoy HE Activity Day

Second-grade students at HES participated in the school’s annual “Activity Day” today. The students had a great time and the day ended with the Tug-of-War “Championship of the World” competition. Mrs. Cindy Currie’s class defeated Mrs. Robin Philpot’s class for the title.

HES staff enjoys lunch

Mrs. Demetrice Adams from Project Basic treated the staff at HES to lunch on Friday, May 8. Mrs. Adams provides a wonderful service to our students, their families, and the staff at the school. She always has a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on for everyone. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Adams, we appreciate you!

Haywood Elementary teachers feel appreciated

Members of the Haywood Elementary PTO treated all of the school’s faculty and staff to a luncheon at Lily’s during Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8. It was a special treat for everyone to go one of three days during the week and enjoy a scrumptious lunch.

InSouth bank sent a beautiful purple and white cake to the school to show its appreciation for our staff. Thank you, InSouth Bank! We appreciate all the things that this Partner in Education has done for us throughout the year.

 

Haywood Elementary students learn about animal control

Ms. Shirley Key, the animal control officer for the City of Brownsville, paid a visit to Mrs. Jenna Lea’s first-grade class on Thursday, May 7. The children enjoyed learning about the department and how it cares for the animals it picks up. The Animal Shelter tries to adopt many of the animals that have no homes.

“Miss Jean” welcomes “Miss Tracy”

Mrs. Jean Wills, principal at Haywood Elementary, recently welcomed a visit from and passed the reins to Mrs. Tracy Riddle who will principal at the school next year. Miss Jean shared with Miss Tracy information about the school.
 

HES honors students for achievement

Haywood Elementary School held its fifth six weeks awards program on Thursday, April 30, in the school gymnasium where students, parents and faculty welcomed special guest, Haywood Schools Deputy Superintendent Teresa Russell, who helped present the awards.

Can you see all the ribbons children are wearing? These students all received “E’s” for excellent conduct for the six weeks.

“Congratulations, boys and girls, for a job well-done,” HES Principal Jean Wills said.

Spring flowers brighten HES campus

Mrs. Jackie Clark’s class is at it again! If you remember, this charming group of students planted flowers at the bus entrance at Haywood Elementary in the fall. Now that winter has bid everyone adieu, they are planting spring flowers. The children received a resounding “thank you” from everyone at the school for keeping the gym area of the school so inviting. Hey, is that a little lady with that ladybug?