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Pendleton High Principalship Posted
Applications for the principalship at Pendleton High School are now being accepted through May 25, 2012. Candidates must have a valid S.C. secondary school principal certificate and have five years teaching experience and three years administrative experience. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding and have a vested commitment to leading the school in its pursuit of providing personalized learning and global opportunities for all students. Job Announcement
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Congratulatios to Tyler Whitten!
On May 12, our very own Tyler Whitten participated in the national archery tournament in Kentucky. He shot a 276 and finished 1st among SC shooters in his age group and 53rd in the nation (out of 841) in his age group. Congratulations, Tyler!
TES Announces Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year!
On Monday, May 7th, the 2012-13 Townville Elementary SchoolTeacher and Support Person of the Year were announced. Our new Teacher of the Year is Amy Howson. Mrs. Howson, a fifth grade teacher, has taught at TES for three years now, and is a vital part of the faculty team. She has just recently acquired her Master's Degree in Education. A fellow teacher is quoted as saying, "Mrs. Howson loves what she teaches, but loves who she teaches even more, desperately wanting them to achieve and succeed in all areas."
The Support Person of the Year is Debbie Mullinax. Mrs. Mullinax, administrative assistant and bookkeeper, has worked at TES for five years. Her co-workers describe her as "comforting," "invaluable," "dedicated to our school," and "reliable." She truly "keeps our school chugging along!" We are lucky to have Mrs. Howson and Mrs. Mullinax as part of our family at TES; we commend them on their hard work, and thank them for all they do for our children each day!
The Support Person of the Year is Debbie Mullinax. Mrs. Mullinax, administrative assistant and bookkeeper, has worked at TES for five years. Her co-workers describe her as "comforting," "invaluable," "dedicated to our school," and "reliable." She truly "keeps our school chugging along!" We are lucky to have Mrs. Howson and Mrs. Mullinax as part of our family at TES; we commend them on their hard work, and thank them for all they do for our children each day!
TES Students Earn Superior Ratings!
Eight of our 6th-grade band students from TES competed in the South Carolina Band Directors Association's annual Solo and Ensemble competition. The event was at Westside High School this year for all band students competing in the Greenville area. Students signed up to perform a solo or small ensemble (or both) for a judge and earn a rating. From TES, two quartets and two solos performed, and all four performances earned Superior ratings! Superior is the highest rating that can be earned. The students are as follows: Quartet 1: Matthew Gilbert, Alexis Johnston, Kaitlyn Moody, Preston Reek; Quartet 2: Bryson Heaton, Blake Kendrick, Kelsey McGraw, and Joshua Whittington; Trumpet Solo: Kelsey McGraw; Snare drum solo: Bryson Heaton
Please help us congratulate these young musicians on their hard work, dedication, and superior ratings!
We Helped to Wipe Out Child Abuse!
In April, the TES Student Council helped to wipe out child abuse by collecting paper products for the Foothills Alliance in Anderson. Way to go, TES!
Volunteer Breakfast Was a Blast!
Townville Elementary said "thank you" to all of our volunteers last week at the Annual Volunteer Breakfast. They were treated to a splendid breakfast and entertainment was provided by our talented 4K class! Fred Teinken, a volunteer from Michelin, got in on the action as he high-fived and hugged each 4 year-old leaving the room. Thank you, volunteers, for another wonderful year! We couldn't do all that we do without you!
5th Grade is Putting Forces into Motion!
Students from Mrs. Howson’s science class are applying their understanding of how forces affect the design and motion of objects all around us. The students have been working on designing and building vehicles to meet certain design requirements. They have been grouped into engineering teams to work together on completing these tasks. This week the 5th grade engineers must design a lunar rover that will carry two blocks and move across their workspace in 4 to 6 seconds. They are finding themselves making changes to their design to change the moon car’s weight, friction, pull, and streamlined design. At the end of the unit the engineering teams will compete with each other on designing a model of their own on the best speed or the best distance.
Awesome Archers
Townville Elementary is home to the fourth-ranked archery team in the state! Our team traveled to the SC state tournament on March 22nd and had a score 2796. That's our highest score ever! Also, we had an individual, Tyler Whitten, who received an award for the 4th highest male score for the state. Way to go Tyler and Way to go Panthers!
Spring Time is Here!
Our 5-Year-Old Kindergarten class is really getting into the spirit of Spring. They made Spring hats, or Easter Bonnets, and wore them to lunch on Friday. What fun! By the way, don't forget that Spring Break is coming up, and school will re-open on Tuesday, April 10th. Happy Spring, everyone, from Townville Elementary School!
Jump Rope for Heart Raises Over $2000!
TES held a Jump Rope for Heart event the last week of February and raised over $2100 for the American Heart Association! The top class on the upstairs hall was Mrs. Powell's fifth grade class, and the top class on the downstairs hall was Mrs. Callihan's first grade class. The top five fundraisers, in order, were Madison Ferstl, Jerry Drawdy, Rachel Martin, Connor Meyer, and Jackson Eggleston. Thank you to all who supported and participated to make this a huge success!
(The order in picture are Connor Meyer, Jackson Eggleston, Rachel Martin, Jerry Drawdy, and Madison Ferstl)
Way to Go, Joshua Whittington!
Townville Elementary held its annual school Spelling Bee on February 15, 2012. Two students from each 3rd through 6th grade homeroom were chosen from classroom spelling bees to compete in this event. After many rounds and some terrific spelling, the competition was down to two students: Emily Ladines, a fifth grade student in Mrs. Powell’s homeroom and Joshua Whittington, a sixth grade student from Mrs. Williams’ homeroom. In the end, Josh won the spelling bee. His winning word was chisel. Josh represented the school at the regional spelling bee (sponsored by the Anderson Independent-Mail) that was held on March 3rd at Anderson University. (Pictured: Joshua Whittington and runner up, Emily Ladines)
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