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Monday, February 28, 2011

Dauphin Island's Art and Dance

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The Dauphin Island Annual Valentines Dance was much more than a dance!  The school held an Art Gallery, with judged art work, sponsored by Ms. Bromley, the Dauphin Island Art teacher. The PTO provided pizza and drinks, while the teachers baked up batches of brownies, cookies and cupcakes.   All of this enjoyment was in celebration of the school's accomplishments in Reading...Master School!Bailey Hogue, Ashlin Lott, Amelia Felice, Reagan Rhodes, Taylor Steiner,...

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Books for Babies

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Recently, the John Will Elementary Student Council sponsored a service project called Books for Babies.  Teachers, classes, individual students, and some of the school's Partners in Education sponsored a book kit which included a small canvas tote bag with a letter explaining the importance of reading to children beginning at birth and the board book Whatever You Do, I Love You.  The goal is to help parents impart and foster a love of reading to their children.  These...

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Drug Education Council Honors Student

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Satsuma High School's Katlin Sims was honored with a $500.00 scholarship by the Drug Education Council because of her participation in their Red Ribbon Leadership Program for Outstanding Community Service Project. Satsuma's project this year focused on saving the earth by making simple changes in everyday habits that will result on them "Going Green." Katlin is the president of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club (FCCLA) at Satsuma. She is a FACS Halo as...

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Partners in Education Donate Home Economic Supplies

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A big thank you to Partners in Education (PIE), Semmes First Baptist church.  The church continually donates funds to help cover the cost of supplies for the 7th grade Home Economics course at Semmes Middle.  Students love taking this course, enthusiastically taught by Allison Blaylock, which includes cooking, sewing, and more.  The church's generosity helps the program be successful. Pictured with Semmes Middle students-Bridget Lovejoy, Day Care Director at Semmes...

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MHS IB Student Named a Finalist in Alabama Science Scholar Search Competition

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Congratulations to Murphy High School International Baccalaureate-IB  student-Rodah Wangondu for being named a Finalist in the Alabama Science Scholar Search and Gorgas Scholarship Competition for 2011!  He is one of ten students in the State of Alabama (and the only student in the Mobile & Baldwin County School Systems) who has been named a Finalist.  This is a significant achievement based on excellence in academics and completion of an individual work of scientific research...

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Monday, February 14, 2011

County Commissioners Help Students' Celebrate Their Day

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It's official!  February 14th was celebrated in Mobile as "No Cussing Day" in addition to Valentine's Day.  Through the hard work of Lott and Semmes middle school students, the Mobile County Commission celebrated Mobile's 1st official "No Cussing Day", during the County meeting and later at Lott school for a student assembly.  The Commission graciously donated funds to have founder and high school student-McKay Hatch fly in from California to support...

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Lady Pirates Have Undefeated Season

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Congratulations to the Lady Pirates of Phillips Preparatory school.   Pictured from (L-R) Kneeling :  Diamonique Jamison, Taylor Spears.  2nd Row :  Mary-Katherine Ladnier, Hannah Brennan, Emily Coumanis, Madison Dortch, Shelby Hall, coach Tim Manning. Third Row: Head coach Calvin M. Turnipseed, Ysatis Dickinson, Tanasia Reed, Hannah Fromdahl,  Dasia Howell-Colley, Maggie Robinson, Hunter Primm, and Carson Tillman.  Not Pictured: Julianne Patterson.  Congratulations...

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J.E. Turner Math Night

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J. E. Turner Elementary hosted an evening dedicated to math education.  More than  two hundred and twenty parents and students gathered to learn innovative new ways to enhance math and learning.  Teachers met with parents and students to share ideas, websites and make suggestions on how to make math more enjoyable and accessible at home.  Parents were each given a 100's number chart to take home along with a packet of various ideas geared towards their child's specific...

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MCPSS Kicks Off 100 Days of Non Violence Initiative

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MCPSS High Schools are taking the challenge.  With the support of community leaders, the students are signing a pledge to go 100 days without violence in the school.  The students are taking a stand to handle conflict with peace.  Recently, School Board Commissioner, Rev. Levon Manzie held a 100 Days of Non Violence Kick Off to inform the public of this program and to stand behind with support and encouragement to students.  The Honorable Mayor of Mobile, Sam Jones,...

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