Students enjoy sports and fishing on field trip

Mrs. Natalie Darnaby Pinner’s first-grade class at Haywood Elementary enjoyed an exciting and educational field trip to Darnaby World at the end of the school year. When they arrived, they found lots of outdoor activities that reviewed some of the things they had learned in class. The students enjoyed sand volleyball, basketball, mini-golf, fishing, and boatball. The students also went on a nature walk where they found bird and duck eggs, worms, ducks, and geese. Mrs. Natalie said she is very proud of her students and the respect they show toward each other and adults. “Good Luck Next Year!”

Students learn about giving

What comes to your mind when you think of an E-Class? Could it be environment, energy, excellence, education? At Haywood Elementary, the E in E-class stands for empathy. When Miss Elizabeth Lovell’s first-grade E-class students learned that their teacher assistant, Mrs. Cheryl McDaniel, had lost everything in the recent flood, they went home, talked about her loss with their families and together decided to do something to help “Miss Cheryl.” This group of caring students and their parents donated a total of $270 to present to Miss Cheryl to help make things a little easier. “I was so surprised and so thankful for what the boys and girls and their parents did for me. I will never forget their kindness,” Miss Cheryl said.

“We are all so proud of all of the students at HES,” Mrs. Tracy Riddle added.

 

Clara Richardson retires from HES

After 40 years of service to Haywood County children, Miss Clara Richardson is retiring. “t won't be the same without Miss Clara,” Principal Tracy Riddle said at the reception on Monday afternoon in the Haywood Elementary library. “If you have never met Miss Clara, or saw her with her children, you will not realize what a great loss this is to education and Haywood County. With a quiet dignity, a sense of humor, and unconditional love, Miss Clara taught students, teachers, and principals. She taught students ‘readin,’ 'ritin’ and 'rithmatic.’ She taught other teachers to never give up on a student. (How could YOU give up on a child when Miss Clara NEVER gave up?) She taught principals patience and determination.”

Mr. Melvin Wells, Miss Clara’s first principal, said, “She had the drive and determination to achieve the goals she set for herself.” Miss Clara, we will miss you!
 

Students learn about Yoga

Miss Annette Hill’s second-grade class at Haywood Elementary ended the school year on “the right foot.” Mrs. Betty Carlton, owner of Your Yoga Source, spent one morning during the last week of school talking to Miss Annette’s class on the benefits of yoga. She taught them some of the basic poses. She stressed breathing, focusing and alignment. It was a great way to end the school year.
 

Haywood Elementary first graders recognized at awards program

On Thursday, May 20, Haywood County School Superintendent Marlon King was the guest presenter at Haywood Elementary’s final award programs. Students were
recognized for their achievements throughout the year. The first grade program was at 9 a.m., and students received academic as well as superlative recognition.

Second graders celebrate achievement

The second-grade award program at Haywood Elementary began at 1:00 on May 20 with a hearty cheer by everyone present. The faculty and staff and first graders will miss our second graders as they travel to East Side next year. Superintendent Marlon King announced the appointment of Mrs. Sandra Humphreys as Principal, and Dr. Amy Harris as Assistant Principal, at East Side for the 2010-2011 school year. He also congratulated Mrs. Tracy Riddle for a job well done at HES for the 2009-2010 school year.

INSOUTH Bank treats local teachers

Representatives from INSOUTH Bank made the rounds in early May to all the county’s schools delivering a “sweet treat” for all the teachers, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month. The teachers and administrators at Anderson, Haywood Elementary, East Side, Sunny Hill, Haywood Junior High, Haywood High, the Alternative Learning Center and at the Central office enjoyed delicious carrot cakes, baked just for the wonderful job they do. The teachers say, “Thank you, INSOUTH!” Delivering the cakes from INSOUTH were Alan Callery, JoAnne Finn, Tim Stokely and Brenda Lee.
 

Mrs. Carlton visits Haywood Elementary class

Mrs. Peggy Austin’s first-grade class at Haywood Elementary had an exciting visit from Lisa Carlton from First State Bank on April 24th. Mrs. Carlton talked with the children about the importance of saving their money. She had them draw a picture of their neighborhood and tell if there is a bank in their neighborhood. The students then had to use their knowledge of money to count out coins to buy an ice cream treat. The students thoroughly enjoyed Mrs. Carlton’s visit.