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Janie C. Hargrave Elementary Students are busy learning and the school is busy getting ready for our visit from AdvancEd. We have had wonderful volunteers and community support to help the school. New mulch has put out, sand added to the playground and new signs put up around the school. In celebration of Black History, students at J.C. Hargrave researched many famous African Americans to portray in our Black History program. All grade levels contributed their talents to making a program a huge success. Cassie McClamb also came and gave students and visitors a very motivational speech. Teachers and Teacher Assistants also provided lunch for staff filled with “soul” food. Our Pre-K class has been busy learning about Dr. Seuss and listening to his exciting stories. We had a grandparent visit and read The Cat in the Hat. She also made a special treat with the students. Exciting things are happening in Pre-K! In kindergarten we have been working on reading with the daily five program along with various Dr. Seuss activities. Ms. Nance, our school nurse, came in and gave a dental health lesson as well as toothbrushes for all students. Kindergarten is working hard getting ready for first grade. We studied famous African Americans for Black History Month. We celebrated President's Day by learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. We continued to work on single and double digit addition. In ELA, we worked on our creative writing skills. During the month of February, we learned about Valentine’s Day and the importance of being kind and loving everyone. We celebrated Dental Health month by discussing the importance of keeping a healthy and clean mouth. Our students demonstrated how to brush and floss their teeth while pretending to be the Five Little Monkeys from the book Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed during our lesson on subtraction. During the month of February, Janie C. Hargrave 2nd grade learned a lot about African American History. They explored and researched African Americans, and learned how life has changed from then to now in American. At the end of the month, Second Grade embarked on a thematic unit centered on Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt. Students read the book, learning about the Underground Railroad, and Harriet Tubman’s role and how much she worked to gain freedom to many slaves. Students gained knowledge about the secret code through Freedom Quilts, and the meaning the quilt and also of each pattern. As a grade level, students made their own Freedom Quilt that was matted and placed on display in time for the African American History Program at the school. Students also wrote about what freedom means to them onto a Freedom Bell and this was on display around the quilt. They also learned a little bit about astronomy as African American followed the North Star to freedom. All the students worked so hard and had so much fun learning. They were so very proud of their quilts, as were the Principal, teachers, and all the staff. In third grade we have been practicing our discussion skills by having a Morning Meeting each day. Not only does this support classroom community and reinforce our rules for discussion and sharing in class, it also gives us an opportunity to review prior knowledge and introduce learning topics for the day. We believe this is a perfect way to get our day started on the right foot and promote collaborative work throughout all activities and subject areas. An essential part of these meetings is to review our daily standards, essential questions, and I can statements. We have noticed an improvement in both vocabulary and comprehension as a result of unpacking these documents together. Students now show an increased willingness not only to participate, but also to go outside their comfort zone and strive for personal responsibility for learning. Consider giving Morning Meeting a try in your classroom to start every day in a positive, productive way! The 4th graders researched famous African American inventors, scientists, teachers, and innovators. They portrayed their person during the Black History program at school. Students worked really hard and created a script and props for the program. In math we really enjoyed visually and physically creating equivalent fractions using objects in the classroom, Fraction Stax, tiles, and cubes, as well as pictures to learn various math/fraction concepts. 10
LITTLEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL Employees of the Month Mrs. Cindi Humphrey, our Media Specialist, was selected as Certified Employee for February. She has been at Littlefield for 15 years. Mrs. Humphrey is an invaluable employee to Littlefield Middle School. Oh sure, there’s the “Caped Crusader” and the “Man of Steel”, but if you’re battling a last minute media need or facing a major technology glitch, it’s Littlefield’s “Webmaster”, Cindi Humphrey, that you need. While those other guys are out playing with trains and joking around with their rivals in Revlon, she’s coming to the rescue and saving the day. With everything from webcasts to Channel One broadcasts, from coaching cheerleaders to coordinating after-school tutoring and Saturday Academy, and on to bravely fighting one of our fiercest foes in the Battle of the books, she leaves all of us mere mortals wondering, “How does she do it” For 15 years, she’s been our beloved hero, and now she’s our certified employee of the month at Littlefield Middle. Mr. Stephen Sellers, our ISS Coordinator, was selected as our Classified Employee for February. He has been at Littlefield for 6 years. If LMS was a basketball team, Mr. Sellers would be skillfully playing all the positions. He serves as a “guard” for the development of our students and our community, providing team sports opportunities for 5th -8th graders after school and on Saturdays. In addition to sharing his coaching expertise, he helps “center” students by imparting his wisdom, inspiring and mentoring a host of students on our campus. He keeps us moving “forward”, sharing his positive attitude and uplifting spirit with young and old alike. For 6 years, Mr. Sellers, our ISS Coordinator, has helped our youth succeed in the games of football and basketball, but more importantly in the game of life. We’re proud to honor Coach Stephen Sellers as our Classified Employee of the month and our MVP for life. Please join us in welcoming our newest faculty members whom have joined us for the second semester. A big Littlefield welcome goes out to Mrs. Mari Parker, 7th grade Language Arts; Mr. Scott Lindsey, 7th grade Social Studies; and Mr. Wyvis Oxendine, 8th grade Social Studies. Welcome aboard! The LMS Hornet Girls’ Basketball team led by dedicated Coach Meekins worked very hard to become the 2013 Robeson County Middle School Girls’ Basketball Champions. Their teamwork, dedication and good sportsmanship paid off. Thanks to Coach Meekins and the team: Jimmia Stephens, Sierra Foley, Jada Stewart, Trinity McBryde, Sequoia McMillian, Gia Williams, London Thompson, Mariah Pratt, Alysia Patel, Kadesia Davis, Destiny Hardin, and Taylor Smith we brought home the trophy. Way to go girls! On February 28, 2013, Littlefield was honored to present the school’s annual Black History Program. Students were chosen to conduct the ceremony. The students were Jontarius Cain, Naseem Singletary, Jeremy Hill, Jamari Pratt, Maurice Rogers, Jimmia Stephens, Aubrey Savannah, Gia Williams, Laila Jackson, Gabrielle Richardson, Ron Jefferson, Tasiana Locklear-Gibson, and Jazmine Minter. The school was also honored that Mr. John Wayne Robinson, a Lumberton City Councilman was the guest speaker. The program was AWESOME thanks to the students and our own Mrs. Humphrey. Mrs. Humphrey took time out of her busy schedule to ensure that we had a program that was a huge success. We would like to congratulate Alliyah Thompson, an 8th grader at LMS, for winning the Littlefield and the PSRC Job Shadowing Portfolio Contest. Alliyah was recognized at a luncheon at The Pinecrest Country Club and was rewarded with a $100.00 cash card. Alliyah was also the LMS portfolio winner and received a $50.00 cash card. Alliyah job shadowed Detective Jerry Kinlaw at the Lumberton Police Department. The multimedia project submitted by Alliyah was awesome! Way to go Alliyah! Jr. Beta Club wins in Greensboro The Littlefield Middle School chapter of the Jr. Beta Club put their hearts into sacrificing long hours on fundraising efforts, as well as practice and preparation for their respective competitions. We sent 33 delegates to the 2013 State Jr. Beta Club Convention. Their efforts paid off when they returned as champions in two categories. A group of our 6th graders placed 2nd in the state in the Multimedia competition. This group included: Sarah Leviere, Sarah McVicker, Tasiana Locklear, Destiny Coe, and Lauren Parker. Another 6th grader, Haven Brit, placed 3rd in the state for the Essay competition. These two wins earned these girls an invitation to compete at the National level in Alabama in June. Awesome job Jr. Beta Club! 11
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