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.

Family Reading Wall of Fame winners

Anderson winners

Haywood Elementary winners

East Side winners

The Family Resource Centers are so proud of all the students who are participating this year in the “Family Reading Wall of Fame.” All students who participate receive ribbons for the schools award ceremonies. A continuous list is kept, and trophies will be awarded to the top 10 students at the three elementary schools who read the most books for the school year.

To participate, students must simply write all books read on the reading sheets or notebook paper. Parents, please be sure to print the child’s complete name, teacher’s name, and sign the bottom. Then turn the list in to your teacher or a Family Resource Center. Please read every day and write down every book read! Our goal is to help our children know the fun of reading and work on their reading skills at the same time!

Congratulations to the top students for the first six-weeks! Anderson winners were: Sidney Martin, Adonis Bond, and Angel Shaw. Reading for Haywood Elementary were Elizabeth Porter, Karoline Hobock, and Quantesa Shaw. The East Side winners were Lauren Rochevot, Sequoya Springfield, and Robert Leal.

The Family Resource Centers, located on the campuses of Anderson and Haywood Elementary, are a team effort of UT Extension and the Haywood County School System. All residents of Haywood County are invited to visit the Centers where hundreds of items are available for FREE loan. Parents – let us help you help your child! The Centers are open Monday-Friday from 8:00-3:30. The Haywood Elementary Center is open on Mondays until 4:30.

Sidelines

School Dates

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