Showell Elementary students recently used various peppers to understand certain science lessons. Pictured above, Andrew Stone, Chalea Brittingham, Austin Terry and Kayla Short observe green pepper seeds in a Grade 3 science class.
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OCES Enjoys Making Music
Kindall Johnson, Nicole Saldana, Summer Vorsteg, and Max Taylor work at the keyboard lab in Mr. Rick Chapman’s third grade music class at Ocean City Elementary School.
Root Beer Floats Reward Respect
Mrs. Christine Williams’ third graders are all smiles celebrating their first complete “Compliment Chain.” The students chose to have a root beer float party for all of their hard work showing respect.
“The Big Pig” Enjoys Figs
Snow Hill Elementary School first-graders recently read the story “The Big Pig,” and enjoyed one of the pig’s favorite treats – figs. Shown with fresh figs and fig cookies are (left to right) Alayla Sample, Daniel Outten, Victoria Harper and Benjamin Trejo-Munoz from Mrs. Pat Tucker and Ms. Katie Moyseenko’s class.
WPS Awards Commendations
– Dr. Barry W. Tull, Headmaster of Worcester Preparatory School, awards Commendations from the College Board to seniors Ali Schwartz (left) and Anna Pavlos (right). The girls’ scores on PSAT-NMSQT were among the best in the nation.
Adventures In Fatherhood
My son had an encounter with the Cookie Monster the other day and it didn’t go well.This was surprising because typically he’s a big fan of all the Sesame Street characters. Elmo continues to reign as his favorite, but I think the Cookie Monster is in contention for top billing.There we were walking along the… Read more »
Things I Like
A wall pencil sharpener Season premieres Patience Pocket doors Black and white photos framed Mexican leftovers the day after Taking my kids places they’ve never been The first sunny day after a storm Playful dogs Fresh fish on the grill Polenta
Adventures In Fatherhood
There’s nothing like a little surgery on a kid to hit you where it hurts.Our youngest, Carson, about to turn 11 months old next week, had tubes put in his ears last Thursday in what by all accounts was a routine outpatient surgery.No matter how many people we spoke to regarding how minor and simple… Read more »
SDHS Honor Society Hosts Event
Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members hosted their annual Blacktop for Bikes fundraiser during Bike Week last month. Proceeds from the benefit will go to the school, the Worcester County Developmental Center and the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation. Above are seniors Jessica Fry, Hannah Smithhisler, Rebecca Rittershofer and Sam Carestia. Submitted Photos
WPS Students Honored
Worcester Preparatory School’s juniors and seniors who were honored for their Advanced Placement Test scores were, front from left, Billy Tyler, Devon Zorn, Anna Pavlos, Ali Schwartz, Kelley Chandler and Christopher Potvin; and, back, Brad Pedigo, Jackson Berger, Duncan McIntosh, Hunter Harmon, Matt Carey and Ty Mayers.