Ford wins Duck Stamp drawing contest

Eliza Ford, a student in Mr. Tracy Evans art class at Sunny Hill School, was recently awarded a third-place prize for the fourth- through sixth-grade division of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest. She participated in an award ceremony on May 9 at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Her winning drawing of a Harlequin Duck will be on display throughout the state until February 2010.
 

Sunny Hill students enjoy annual barbecue

Ms. Barbara Wellington, Ms. Pam Pickens, Ms. Alexandria Seaton, and Mrs. Cynthia Grimsley held their annual barbecue and game day for their fifth- and sixth-grade students at Sunny Hill on April 30. Assisting with the barbecue were Ms. Joann Bobbitt, Ms. Shaqunda Leonard, Mrs. Gwen Brown, and Coach Tim Seymour. Students enjoyed grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, slaw, and dessert. Students had a wonderful time as they danced, played baseball, basketball, football, and UNO.

May Day a favorite time at Sunny Hill

Sunny Hill Elementary held its annual May Day Week from April 27-May 1 with students and adults participating in lots of exciting activities each day.

On Monday, which was Team Day, students wore their favorite team shirts and hats. Tuesday was Dress-up Day, and some students participated in a fashion show that was held in the school’s cafeteria. Wednesday was Purple and White Day, and Thursday was Crazy Hat Day. On Friday the week culminated with the annual May Day celebration for which Sunny Hill is famous, and students look forward to all year.

Parents and grandparents were invited to join the Friday celebration. Students rotated in groups to participate in a variety of fun activities, such as blow-up bungee, slide, obstacle course, and jousting. Students also enjoyed the annual “Sock Hop” and playing Bingo.

“Dress-Up” Day a hit during SH May Day Week

Ethan Riddle	Jada Shaw
Mireya Pulido	Tyler Starks

It was only their finest that the students at Sunny Hill wore on “Dress-Up Day” during May Day Week that culminated on May 2 with the school’s annual May Day celebration that students look forward to each year. Among the models in a fashion show honoring the day were Tyler Starks, Mireya Pulido, and Teacher Mr. Mike Leigh.