Educational
Websites
to
help with Homework:
Plans
MPACT & MACS
http://www.CollegeSavingsMississippi.com
Getting the Message Out:
Helping our Homeless Youth
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/is/homeless.htm
No Child Left Behind
Giving our Best
at
West
Jones Elementary
Breakfast with the Principal
Ms. Erin Hill’s fourth grade class at West Jones Elementary broke the school’s record for the class with the most Accelerated Reader points. The school record of 3,062.5 points stood for six years. When Ms. Hill’s class broke the record, they were treated to breakfast with both WJE principals, Mark Reddoch and Steve Gieger. Also, attending the breakfast was the PTO President, Mrs. Bartran. “AR testing is still going on, so we are not sure what the new school record will be,” said Lorna Harper. The sausage and biscuits were provided by Mr. Stacy Chandler and McDonald’s of 16th Ave. Lorna Harper is the school’s librarian along with Teresa Davis, library assistant.
Sixth Grade Gets In the
Groove!!!!
The sixth grade students at West Jones Elementary presented a sixth grade showcase. The 6th grade band performed several songs, and the 6th grade Beta students, under the direction of Catrina Taylor, performed “Betas, Start Your Engines” to the tune of the song “Dynamite”. Beta students had also performed their song at the Beta convention. The finale of the showcase involved sixth grade students under the direction of Sally Wooten. They presented the play "Where were you in '72?”.
Arbor Day
WJE 3rd Graders helped the environment by planting a tree in February.
Masonite Corporation, annually donates a tree and teaches WJE third graders the importance of Arbor Day.
Second graders at WJE performed Flakes as their annual Christmas program. Sally Wooten, WJE music teacher, directed the 152 member cast. The children looked adorable dressed as snowflakes and SNIRTS (dirty snowflakes). In the beginning of the program, SNIRTS were unwelcome guests at Christmas, but by the end, all became friends and had a very "Merry Christmas with lots of Flake friends"!
Alexis Avalos, a K student in Mrs. Swindall's class won first place in the Ornament Coloring Contest.
West Jones Elementary
Honors our Countries
Veteran's
Red, White and Blue at WJE
Fourth Grade Students at WJE treated area veterans to a program and breakfast as a special “Thank You” for all the sacrifices the veterans have made for our country. During the program, Major Bartran presented the school with a certificate for a special Christmas service project the students organized and sponsored last year for the servicemen in Iraqi. WJE was honored to have thirty-eight veterans present. The program was directed by Salley Wooten, WJE music teacher.
WJE
Beaus & Beauty
Review
On November 10, 2011, West Jones Elementary held its annual Beau/Beauty Review at the West Jones High School Performing Arts Center. Below are the Top Five Winners in each category:
Kindergarten:
Payton Gray, Alex Matthews, Kara Spradley, Audrey Thrash, and Sarah Grace Berry
1st and 2nd Grade
Allie McMahon, Mariana Orr, Anna Grace Bolivar, Emma Rustin, and Maggie Bullock
3rd and 4th Grade
Abby Scarbrough, Macy Kate Malone, Bailey James, LeAnne Breland, and Madison Maxey
5th and 6th Grade
Kate Broom, Carley Hill, Kaylee Manning, Savannah Hall, and India Jones
Boys
Winner: Hunter Barlow
1st Alternate: Justin Davis
2nd Alternate: Austin Land
3rd Alternate: Colby Brownlee
Be A Good Sport
Students at WJE received first hand experience at “being a good sport”. On the first day of “Health Week”, Coach Coleman and her son Isaac Coleman talked to the students about the importance of being a good sport even if you are not winning. Students learned to always play fair and to do their best when playing tag at recess or playing in a big game. Isaac, a former WJH soccer standout, Bobcat player and referee for the Laurel Jones County Soccer Association, showed the students some of his cool soccer moves.
Health Week Kick-off
Students at WJE are excited about healthy attitudes and healthy lifestyles. “It is important for the students to start learning about healthy choices early. Little changes will make a BIG DIFFERENCE when they become adults,” stated Marie Coleman, PE coach. Pictured are the students wearing their “Mustangs in Training” shirts, which is this year’s health shirt.
The 4th grade Star Reach students at WJE, were honored with a visit from Dr. Walter Butler, professor emeritus at William Carey University and WWII veteran. The students have been studying historical events, specifically the Manhattan Project. Dr. Butler served in the U.S. navy during WWII. After his military service, he attended JCJC, then studied chemistry at the University of Mississippi and Millsaps. With this expertise, he was asked by the military to go to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to teach chemical operators who were working on the highly classified atomic and hydrogen bomb projects. Dr. Butler gave the students some chemistry basics, and shared his personal experiences about the top secret project. As an American patriot, he is very proud of our military, as well as, the advancements in science and technology. However, he saw first hand the destruction of nuclear weaponry and prays that no country will ever use it again. Dr. Butler finished his work at Oak Ridge, and obtained a doctorate in education administration and counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Butler has written and co-authored several college textbooks. He has also written a book entitled Mansions in Glory. Dr. Butler is currently working on another title, which should be out soon. Mrs. Ellzey, who happens to be Dr. Butler's niece, told the children that this was a memorable opportunity. Not many people who worked on the atom bomb are still living to talk about it. The students got to ask specific questions from someone who actually helped build them and saw them being tested.