Thanks to all who braved the wind and the rain Friday evening and came out to the Green Celebration at Lake Mirror. Even with the sideways rain, it turned out to be a wonderful event. We still had 496 people come out and visit the school booths and cast their votes at the Green Initiatives table.
I would like to thank Furr and Wegman Architects for once again paying to have the tents for our participating schools, but also sponsoring the prize money for the winning exhibits. Without corporate sponsors such as this great company, events like the Green Celebration that allow our students and staff to show off their talents to the general public would not be possible. Thank you. And now, what you have been waiting to read, here are the winning schools for the 2016 Green Celebration: Judge’s Choice Award (Elementary School) 1. Highlands Grove Elementary $750.00 2. Magnolia Montessori $300.00 3. Janie Howard Wilson Elementary $100.00 Judge’s Choice Award (Middle/Senior School) 1. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy $750.00 2. Lake Gibson Senior $300.00 3. International Baccalaureate $100.00 People’s Choice Award (Elementary School) 1. Highlands Grove Elementary $200.00 2. Cleveland Court Elementary $100.00 3. Sikes Elementary $50.00 People’s Choice Award (Middle/Senior School) 1. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy $200.00 2. Lake Gibson Senior $100.00 3. International Baccalaureate $50.00 Hey Knights! Despite FSA testing cramping our style and scheduling, we are still providing strong instruction across the board. Our teachers are exemplifying flexibility and adaptability in the finest ways in their classrooms. Mrs. Sitta: culminating project presentations relating to Body Systems...fantastic collaborative work by the students. Mr Jones's Creative Writing 7th graders just completed converting their original fables into children's books. They also shared them with local elementary school students. What a great experience on both sides for the kids. Mrs McDaniel and Mr Owens' 7th grade classes are working on insights they can gain from literature on leadership vs blind faith. Mrs Butler: used her extended time in fabulous fashion y providing her 7th graders with a fun way to enhance our IB learner profile traits playing UNO. Mrs Campbell's: 8th graders are working creatively on their Shark Tank projects. I'm looking forward to participating in the judging. MacDonald’s Emerging Tech classes are learning all about a new presentation app called SlideIdea!! Mrs Digioa's Algebra/Geometry students are taking advantage of some block time to prep in groups for the important EOC exams.They also used hats to inspire topics for real world problems that were self-created. Great work. Civics classes with Mrs. Hall and Tregler: creating the perfect presidential candidate based on history. We were honored with Judge Spoto spending the day speaking to all 7th grade students. Mrs. Thomas and Mrs LeRoy's 8th grade SS students are finishing up their powerful and professional Westward Expansion Projects, all incorporating their own websites to display all that they have learned. Portfolio Testimonials It is always nice to see a compilation of (my child’s) work. Compared to where she started, there is definitely an improvement and maturity with her work. Some people pay for private school to receive the excellent education my son receives here at L.C.M.A. Nice to see different work in the different classes. Enjoyed seeing the work and having my son explain it to me. My daughter has grown to appreciate classes she did not appreciate initially. One thing I noticed was that my son’s handwriting had improved and he was excited to go over all his work with me. Nice to have an opportunity to review assignments from all of her classes. We find his progress amazing! I appreciate all you do for the students. I couldn’t be happier or more satisfied with the education my daughter is receiving here at Lawton Chiles. My child had all her a work organized into each class and she answered all of my questions. I saw her weaknesses and her strengths. The portfolio meeting told me all about what she did in her classes. I enjoyed seeing the stuff my daughter truly enjoys working on as it shows in her work. This is my first experience with a “child-led” conference, and I actually liked it. Hearing my daughter talk about her work, sometimes with excitement, was an interesting experience. Best~ Brian J. Andrews This just in.....Leadership Lock In I was an all around success. Students learned a bit about themselves and each other and had a great time!! Way to go Mr Owens, volunteer parents (Mrs Norwood and Mrs. Skarda), and the GENTS for their dedication and hard work in putting on this event! Thanks to the following teachers for braving the evening with admirable attitude: Mrs Grimes, Mrs Harwell, Mrs McDaniel, Mrs. Davis, Mrs Butler, Mrs DiGioia, Mrs Sitta, Mrs Wiseman, Mrs Rogers, Mrs McCalpin, and Mrs MacDonald.
Mrs. Butler's science classes have been learning how geologists determine the age of the earth using both relative dating and radio metric dating. First they used skittles to simulate radioactive decay of Skittleumnium,a radioactive element. By graphing their data, they were able to estimate the half life and use that to find the absolute age of their fossil. Then they were able to demonstrate how relative age is useful in dating layers of sediment. The best part was eating their fossils containing Skittleumnium.
I am pleased to share our new Mission Statement. This was a true collaboration between students, parents, and staff. Thanks to all!
Our MissionLawton Chiles Middle AcademyWe are an internationally-minded community committed to fostering curious minds in an educational environment that produces resilient, respectful and empathetic students, empowering them to exemplify academic integrity and exhibit responsiveness to our ever-changing global community. |
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