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Haywood County Schools
900 East Main Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
Phone: 731-772-9613
Fax: 731-772-3275
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battled1@k12tn.net
haywood.k12.tn.us 
Brief Notes
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.

 

The program was a little snaky …

Most Sunny Hill students enjoyed a program presented by Bob Tarter of the National History Education Company as he shared with them the world of reptiles. Among the animals that are cold-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate, that the children saw were a pygmy frog, a monitor lizard, a coral snake and a snapping turtle from Tennessee. Oh, and let’s not forget this lovable pet, “Monty,” the Bermise Python that is wrapped around Mr. Tarter.

Sunny Hill Fun night provides something for everyone
 

The students who earned the privilege of attending Fun Night at Sunny Hill School by keeping their grades at a “C” or better and having no unsatisfactory conduct were thrilled with the fun, food and entertainment the night provided. There were games, inflatables, a cakewalk, a basketball game, dancing and even fingernail painting for the girls. Some also competed in several events making the night a double win-win occasion. Principal Dorothy Bond holds this event annually to give students an incentive to perform well academically.
 

Mr. Leigh's class goes "Around the world in 175 days"...


Sunny Hill social studies teacher Mike Leigh is taking his students on a trip “around the world in 175 days” this year. Their first stop was in Egypt, where they learned about the culture and people there through their studies. Mr. Leigh also shows the “passports” the students receive that helps them earn points on their travels. The students will study the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia next. Among other skills, they use these studies to practice their creative writing when with words they describe the sites and cultures about which they are learning.
 

 

 
Sidelines
School Dates

Oct.13-17
Fall Break

Nov. 5
End 2nd Six Weeks

Nov. 14
Report Cards Issued

Nov. 26-28
Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec. 2-4
Gateway Test (Grade 9-12)

Dec. 19
(˝ Day Students & Teachers) End of 1st Semester (89 days)

Dec. 22-31
Christmas Holidays
 

 

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