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Students of Wilmore Elementary School (WES) will join with students from more than 500 other schools around the world by signing Student Signatures in Space® (S3) posters to celebrate Space Day 2008! S3 provides elementary and middle school students the opportunity to send their digitized signatures into space and to feel a personal involvement with the crew and the mission. Jointly sponsored by NASA and Lockheed Martin, S3 is one program of the award-winning Space Day educational initiative. “Our goal with Student Signatures in Space is to spark kids’ interest in technical studies by giving them a personal connection to the space program,” said Barbara Reinike, Space Day program manager for Lockheed Martin. “Classes usually follow their signatures mission together from launch to landing, so it really piques the students’ interest in the whole process. Counterpart lesson plans that incorporate math and science activities help teachers take the learning experience to the next level.” To this end, Lockheed Martin provides several space-themed lesson plans as well as classroom and school-wide activity ideas, which are featured on the Space Day website at www.spaceday.org. The Space Shuttle mission designated to carry this year’s signatures has tentatively been identified as STS-126, a flight to the International Space Station that is scheduled for the fall of 2008. After returning from space, the poster will be sent back to WES for permanent display along with a flight certificate and picture of the crew that carried the signatures into space. Student Signatures in Space! These students in Mr. Madill’s class are taking turns signing the poster to be sent into space with the Space Shuttle in the fall of 2008. Potting Soil and Plants by Jen Bourland I liked doing my science fair project because I got to try to do something new that I have never gotten to do before. I think that it was cool that I got to see what soil a flower grew best in. It was a cool opportunity that I got to do a science fair project. If I could do one every year I would put my best effort into it. I was really glad that I finally had to do a science fair project and try something new. Page 6 The program began in 1997, and nearly 4.5 million students have participated. There is no cost to schools, but because of space constraints on each mission, participation is limited to approximately 500 schools each year. Space Day, the first Friday of May, is dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The ultimate goal is to promote math, science, technology, and engineering education by nurturing young peoples’ enthusiasm for the wonders of the universe and inspiring them to continue the stellar work of today’s space explorers. Warner Elementary School held its annual 4th Grade Science Fair on May 15. Winners were chosen from each 4th grade class and were honored at the end-ofschool awards assembly. The winners were: Mrs. Simpson’s Class 1st Place: Noah Ragland; 2nd Place: Mike Hamann; 3rd Place: Allison Schubert Ms. Bernitt’s Class 1st Place: Brianna Marino; 2nd Place: Zebbie Marsee; 3rd Place: Jarod Bertlett Ms. Underwood’s Class 1st Place: Jen Bourland; 2nd Place: Zach White; 3rd Place: Jonah Kahler at warner elementary school Does Light Affect Plant Growth? by Noah Ragland The reason that I chose this project was because my mom did that project when she was in school. I learned that white light makes a plant grow fastest. The last height we measured was 14 inches.
Scholarship Winners! WJMS eighth-grader Maddie Lockridge is one of sixteen state-wide Kentucky Middle School Association scholarship winners. The Kentucky Middle School Association (KMSA) has named Maddie Lockridge, an eighth-grade student at West Jessamine Middle School (WJMS) as one of its 2008 scholarship winners. Each year 16 eighth-grade students across the Commonwealth receive the award. Only two are awarded in this region. Winners receive a certificate of recognition and a $100 savings bond, and are invited to attend a luncheon at the KMSA fall conference at which they are honored. Tom and Jennie Lockridge are the proud parents of Maddie, who is an exceptionally well-rounded student and excels in academics. She is in all accelerated classes and has maintained a 4.0 grade point average at WJMS. Maddie is an excellent role model with her attitude and attendance. She is community minded and volunteers at her church. She has worked at the Jesus Prom, a dance for mentally and physically challenged. She has also collected and helped to distribute food and clothing to the homeless and needy with her brother in downtown Lexington. She has been a band member for two years and was first chair flute in 7th grade. Maddie has been a member of the undefeated West Jessamine Middle School soccer team for three years, as well as other soccer teams. She has been a dance student for 11 years and a member of a national award-winning competition dance group for 6 years. WJMS principal Terry Meckstroth states, “Maddie is a diligent, hard-working student, athlete and volunteer with many gifts, talents and leadership strengths.” Scholarship winners are selected based upon a written application and must exemplify academic excellence, outstanding citizenship, a commendable attitude, and leadership. The application includes an essay written by the student explaining how he or she exemplifies the traits advocated by KMSA. Letters of recommendation from one of the student’s current teachers and his/her principal are also submitted along with the student’s grades, attendance, and conduct records. Any eighth grade student may submit an application. The scholarship program was started as a way to recognize young adolescents that are making positive contributions to their schools and communities while also building awareness of scholarship programs with eighth grade students. Schools are encouraged to use the application process as a tool for teaching students about submitting applications with a written piece and getting letters of recommendation. Rotary Club Awards Scholarships Each year the Nicholasville Rotary Club awards scholarships to deserving students. This year 28 graduating seniors were selected to receive $500 toward their College education. The Rotary has committed a total of $17,500 in scholarship assistance in 2008. This is a record amount, topping last year’s assistance of $11,500. Scholarship Winners for 2008 are: EJHS: Chistopher Hisle, Desirae Overstreet, John Drury, Thomas Owens, Jared Hager, Andrea Watts, Jason Rexroat, Genevieve Beach, Ian Schweitzer, Daniel Boyko, Grant Cobb, Roxanne East , Layla Howard, Jordan Lingreen, Matt Prewitt, Jason Morton, Andrew Baker, Jamie Pridemore, LeAndra Longoria, Shanda Snyder, and Danny Mitchell. WJHS: Daniel Williams, Kellsey Carlstadt, Ethan Adams, Evan Ball, and NatalieYoung photo by Dexter Knight Scholarship Recipients were 2008 graduates from East and West Jessamine High Schools and current college students. Winners were recognized on May 22 at the Rotary Scholarship Banquet held at the Jessamine Career and Technology Center. Page 7
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