Can You See Me Now?
By Stephanie Dixon

Second graders at Vance Elementary had a fantastic time in science class.

Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Lee’s students made disappearing ink. The students concocted a tube of ink by mixing two different liquids.

Another experiment included a tasty treat. Students made yummy science ice cream! What a “sweet” treat to have ice cream and disappearing ink all in one day.

Fun in Math at Cooper
By Stephanie Dixon

Third grade students in Ms. Shires and Ms. Horta’s class at Cooper Elementary had a great time in math class. The lesson of the day included marshmallows and toothpicks.

Students made angles with the objects and had a great time. Students focused on three different angles, right, acute, and obtuse. A right angle is 90 degrees and forms a square corner. The acute angle is less than 90 degrees also called “a cute little angle.” The obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees and is a big angle. The students used a deep voice when saying the word obtuse.

Everyone had a great time in math class with the visual aids. Raymond liked building the angles and Ashley enjoyed eating the angles or marshmallow treats.

Wild About Reading
By Stephanie Dixon

Fifth graders in Mrs. Douglas’ class at Selma Elementary enjoyed reading centers.

After reading, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, it was time to divide into groups. One group had comprehension questions, one had idioms, computers, listening center and word study group.

Everyone enjoyed working with classmates and participating in class. Mrs. Humphries and Mrs. Morris helped groups of students too.

Literacy first is a wonderful reading program to enhance the skills needed.

By Chris Gosek

With the majority of the team having played together prior to this season and the hard work and togetherness they have already shown as a group, the Earthquake 12U team in Johnston United Soccer Association is ready and excited for the 2010 spring season.

The team will look to their two twelve year old players Elizabeth McBride and Taylor Stevens for some veteran leadership on the field. The solid core formed by the rest of the roster should prove to put a successful lineup on the field and includes, Meghan Barefoot, Skylar Carroll, Lauren Kallam, Madison Langley, Brydie McQuaid, Meaghan Powell, Margaret Raynor, Alexandra Rodier, Stephanie Ruiz, Taylor Stevens, Emma Swarts and Jenna Swarts.

The Earthquake is coached by Chris Earp, who speaking of his team said, “we have a great group of girls and we should have a great season this year

Pennies for Patients

During the weeks of January 25th - February 12th, the fifth Grade Student Council at Polenta Elementary held a Pennies for Patients Campaign.

Over $3,500 was collected for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, whose mission is to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

Student Council members encouraged participation by sharing a fact on the school's morning news each day about blood cancers and placing posters around the school. Each classroom participated by collecting spare change students brought in from their homes to donate.

Polenta Elementary has their very own survivor who is deemed by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as an Honored Hero. It was very special to the students at the school to raise money to support one of their own students in the program.

Pictured: Jake Mason (Vice President), Kyle Cramer, Lauren Davis, Beverly Simmons (Advisor), Caiden Norman (President), Tyler McDowell, Zoie Deichmueller, Amy McGinnis (Advisor), Scott Berkowitz (Treasurer), Carleigh Sokol, Abbey Strader (Secretary), Mya Jones, and Thomas Blalock. Not Pictured: Mackenzie Ridgeway, Desirea Haynes, and Ally Knowles.