Hometown Rankin - February & May 2015

Pearl Lower Elementary
As part of its Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Program, structures are
created at all schools to assist students in being prepared, respectful, involved, dependable,
and excellent. Kindergarten and first grade students at Pearl Lower Elementary demonstrate
their Pirate PRIDE by making great choices and staying on green all week. For this
success, students are able to enjoy a special treat and have “Popsicles with the Principals.”
Mrs. Kayla Chandler’s class - front row, JP Williams, Brady Andris, Allanah Harris,
Zayla Mukes, and Mariana Bryant. Back row, Cheyenne Greenwood, Breland Moore,
Jamarcus Collins, and Carson Hill.
Miss Gillenwater’s class - L-R: Jenifer Montes, Corvonte Quick, Tyler Brock, Junie Mabus,
Addison Lewis, Emma Stephens, Harley Thrash, James Owen, Robert Coleman, and Taliya Smith
Pearl Lower Elementary
Pearl Upper Elementary fourth and fifth grade students participated in the “Read a Latte”
Winter Break Reading Challenge. Before the winter break, students were given a marshmallow
reading activity sheet, such as read in your PJs, read with your parents, read in front of a fireplace.
Each marshmallow represented 15 minutes of reading time. As students completed an activity,
they glued that marshmallow on a “mug.” Parents were encouraged to submit pictures of their
student completing the activity. If students returned their mugs with at least 10 activities
completed, representing 150 minutes of reading time over the break, they received a “Read a
Latte” pride stick and were invited to a “Kona Kocoa Party.” 240 students accepted this
challenge and participated in the special event.
Pearl High As part of its college and career readiness initiative, teachers
at Pearl High School have been working hard to prepare students to be successful on the ACT.
In addition to daily ACT instruction, this year all juniors are participating in three full-length
practice tests to diagnose and address their strengths and weaknesses in each
ACT content area.
PHS has established a Silver and Gold ACT to reward students for outstanding
scores on the ACT and to recognize students who show growth from
one practice test to the next. In December, students celebrated ACT scores
“popping up” with a popcorn and Coke break during BRAVO period.
Gold Club: (Right) The Gold and Silver Clubs were established to recognize
outstanding scores on the ACT. Members of the Gold Club have scored a 29 or
higher on the ACT. Pictured L-R, Phillips Watts, Parker Crane, Parker Temple,
Emily Brennan, Joseph Hanes, and Aubrey Overton. Not pictured, Matt Carter.
Read a Latte PRIDE sticks –
Mrs. Harvey’s 4th grade homeroom
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