Mrs. Julie Albritton Receives Grant

Congratulations to Mrs. Julie Albritton.  She is the recipient of the Flex Math Grant valued at over $1,500.   The research-based math program helps students develop math fact fluency. It is adaptive and can be individualized.  Mrs. Albritton attended the professional development and has implemented it with her after-school group.   Kudos to Mrs. Albritton for searching for new innovative means to reach our students.

HHS PTA Awards iPads

On Thursday, January 10, 2013,  the Highland Home Players and PTA awarded 10 ipads to its primary teachers to be used as instructional resource.  Proceeds from the production of The "Wizard of Oz" (Summer 2012) were used to make the purchase. This cause was  $1,500 short in purchasing the minimum of 10 and to purchase cases when the HHS PTA stepped in and made up the difference. HHS placed one iPad in every classroom grades K-2 and one in Mrs. Leigia Free's 4th grade reading classroom as she is piloting content literacy strategies.  

The HHS Players would like the public to know that they are already at work on their next production, "Seussical the Musical." Show dates are set for May 30, 31 and  June 1.

Thanks to the Players, PTA and Staff for their efforts!

Mrs. Jenny Holladay Accepts on Behalf of Grade 1

Mrs. Alicia Beasley Accepts on Kindergarten's Behalf

HHS Enters Poetry Contest

HHS had the following FORTY TWO students (the most, EVER!) accepted for publication in the Fall 2012 “A Celebration of Poets” anthology.  They are as follows: Wesley Allen, Mariah Alexis Andaluz, Cassidy Balkcom, Maitlyn Barton, Sarah Best, Brandy Cauthen, Destiny Clayton, Caleb Davis, Jenna Dorman, Jenice Foster, Anna Maria Garcia, Brenda Givens, Kasi Graham, Dalton Ray Harris, Randale Harris, Kyler Henderson, Chris Hudgens, Brittany Hurley, Morgan Jinright, Madison Lancer, Gabby Lee, Catlyn Mann, Darren McGhee, Jasmine Means, Miranda Nichols, Austin Norris, Johnathan Phillips, Adrienne Pouncey, Latarica Robinson, Jordan Roll, Colby Searight, Jessica Sexton, Jerika Shepherd, Marrisa Shepherd, Abigail Stephenson, Jade Stovall, Mary-Katlin Tarvin, Adam Taylor, Shannon Taylor, Jonah Vitollo, Shutarra Williams, and Sarah Woods.

Kudos to JAG

I received an email from the Department of Human Resources thanking our JAG sponsors and students for their contributions to the food pantry.  According to the e-mail, DHR has more food items now than ever before.  Additionally, the JAG Program  sponsored multiple children for Christmas through Operation Santa Claus. We agree with DHR in that it is imperative that we teach our students the importance of serving others in their community.   

"Teaching the Intangibles" is noted on our newly devised system posters.  This is an area of accomplishment and emphasis that we will expound upon as we present to our External Review Team at the end of this month.  Thank you to all who so willingly give to others!

Mega Title and Synopsis Submitted

We recently submitted our Mega Conference title and synopsis to the ALSDE.  

Ready, Set, Grow……with College and Career Ready Standards!

Is your “iceberg” melting?  Has someone “moved your cheese?"  Are you unsteady about College and Career Ready?  If you answered yes to any of these, it is time for you to come think, pair, and share with the Crenshaw County CCRS Implementation Team as we discuss proven strategies for transitioning faculty, parents, and students from ordinary to extraordinary without losing your mind.  Questions are welcomed and handouts will be provided.

January is Board Member Recognition Month

Please know that we are celebrating Alabama’s 20th annual School Board Member Recognition Month during January. This observance, which also is being celebrated nationally, offers everyone a chance to strengthen their relationship with your school board members. The theme, “Making a World of Difference,” reaffirms the goal we all share: preparing tomorrow’s leaders for productive citizenship. 

Please join us at the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013.

Best Wishes to Summer Jenkins

Summer Jenkins, Crenshaw County's Distinguished Young Woman 2013, was honored with a send-off given by the faculty on January 10, 2013, at Brantley School. Summer will be leaving Friday afternoon for a week in Montgomery with her host family. The Distinguished Young Women of Alabama program will take place at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Summer will perform her fitness and self expression routines on January 18^th at 7:30 p.m. The program will continue on January 19^th at 1:00 p.m. where she will perform her talent. The finals will take place on January 19^th at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to send Summer a card, her host home address is Brien and Christy Cornett, 106 Sophia Lane, Pike Road, Alabama 36064.