BIG READING EVENT
THE POWER OF 11!!
November 11, 2011 "11-11-11"
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
THE POWER OF 11 WAS A B-I-G SUCCESS!!
All of the Van Winkle Elementary staff and students shined through the week events of the POWER OF 11!!
Congratulations to all students who read to meet this goal.
In grades Montessori through 2nd grade, there were 98 students who read 11 books with or without the assistance of someone else. The result of this reading was a total of more than 1,078 books being read in those grades.
In grades 3-5, the requirement was to get at least 11 AR points. Many students exceeded those numbers. There were 78 prizes given for the students in those grades.
The Top Readers were:
Highest number of AR in the school:
Artesia Trader / 3rd grade/Mrs. Turner's room/ 42 AR points
Maleah Briggs/ 5th grade/ Mrs. Armstrong's room/36 AR points
Andrea Taylor/3rd grade/ Mrs. Taylor's room/ 28 AR points
Waltricia McGowan/1st grade/Mrs. Farley's room/14 AR points
Tatyanna Florence/2nd grade/ Mrs. Meek's room/ 11 AR points
Grahm Torrey/K/Mrs. Hogues' room/12 AR points
Congratulations is also extended to:
Maleah Brigg's for winning FIRST PLACE in the JPS District Reading Fair
and to
Kayla Mena for winning THIRD PLACE in the JPS DIstrict Reading Fair
Other events that happened during the Power of 11 reading emphasis!
Throughout the week, older students read to the younger students so that they could reach their goals of 11 books by 11-11-11! Reading lessons paid off as the older students reinforced reading skills and asked the important reading questions to check for comprehension, fluency, and understanding of vocabulary.
Teachers arrived on Friday dressed as a favorite character in a book. Students were thrilled to see their teachers dressed as characters. Every where students looked there were teachers dressed as Pippi Longstocking, Junie B. Jones, Pinkalicious, Strawberry Shortcake and Dorothy! Students could see the Scarecrow, Camille Cream and of course, several teachers dressed as The Cat in the Hat!!! There were several Princesses, a Mrs. Bunny and Farmer Brown. One teacher was dressed as IRA and came ready for a sleepover!!! Another very touching character was the teacher who chose to emphasize Veteran's Day by reading Patriotic books! She came dressed as her husband who is deployed at this time. The spirit of the day was contagious and went from great to even greater as students were able to hear snippets of two books read by Dr. Bowen (Imogene's Antlers) and Dr. Cook (The Big Mission) in the cafeteria as the students ate. It is impossible to name all of the favorite book characters who showed up to emphasize the fun and knowledge gained through reading.......there were so many more. THIS was a day where the staff had as much fun as the students. To see some slides of the events of the week, click on the slideshow below. Click on the actual picture to see a larger version.
NOVEMBER 6, 2011
BIG READING EVENT
THE POWER OF 11!!
November 11, 2011 "11-11-11"
All students are encouraged to have 11 or more AR points. Students in grades K-2 may read 11 books and have the reading documented in a reading log. All students who achieve the above will be given a prize. Students who achieve the goal in multiples of 11 will receive prizes accordingly!!! 22 books = 2 prizes and 33 books =3 prizes.
The Van Winkle school community will stop and read from 11:00 to 11:11!! Students who are in the cafeteria at this time will have a very special reader.
We will also remember our veterans on this Veteran's Day by saying the pledge and by reading books about patriotism.
Teachers will dress in a costume of their favorite book character.
Parents will attend their child's classroom to see a reading lesson being taught.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A FUN READING DAY.
Looking Back at the First Nine Weeks!
Congratulations to all of the Van Winkle students who worked very hard to achieve academically, while following through with the PBIS slogan to be OBedient, Encouraging, Accountable, Respectful, and Safe & Smart!
Van Winkle Honor Roll List 2011-2012
1st Grade
High Honors: Amaya Archie, Tyler Bennett, Waltricia McGowan, Michaelan Sanders, Brenden White
Honors: Ken’nia Braggs, Damir Brown, O’Dareion Flanagan-Clark, Shamarius Holmes, A’kiana Johnson, K’niya Jones, Trinity Kelly, Jarquez Lewis, Javon Marley, Nathan Marshall, Jermeria McClendon, Tarajhi McDonald, Charity Parks, Calea Perry, Tatyana Rhodes, Jimmy Sheriff III, Le’Jerrick Sheriff, Jacoldy Strong, Karigan Thompson, Ti’Jerrical Thornton, Daniya Wallace, Keundra Weathers, Kala White, Quinashia Williams, Jermaine Wise
2nd Grade
High Honors: Deontae Smith, Lydia Williams
Honors: Jalen Adams, Tiera Anderson, Kyla Arrington, Marcus Benton, Akaya Booker, Ty’Kevion Braggs, Cartisha Cashion, Ashanti Casnell, Keiona Cassidy, Jordan Dorsey, Joniya Esco, Tatyana Florence, Rodney Gilbert, Nicquavious Glover, Mekayla Hawkins, Nicholos Jones, Makayla Latham, Jacobie Lockhart, DeJuan Outland Jr., Christina Rhodes, Jamarus Robinson, Janiah Smith, Jaysolyn Smith, Joseph Smith, Martavis Smith, Jessica Taylor, Tonyah Williams, Lamarius Young-Smith
3rd Grade
High Honors: Divine Thomas,
Honors: Rashee Allen, Vito Bilbrew, La’Marion Burns, Kelsea Dixon, Jaden Dorsey, De’Ayra Evans, Meagan Fuller, Jaiden Hayes, Tiara Jackson, Janesha Moore, Jewel Roberts, Ashton Robinson, Madison Sheriff, Jaida Sumler, Artesia Trader, T’Marcio Williams
4th Grade
High Honors:
Honors: Tania Brooks, Aaliyah Burns, Jontae Campbell, James Cornelius, Shania Ephraim, Myia Fields, Orlando Flowers, De’Koria Kelly, Tierra Magee, Maria Matory, Nautica Neal, Jakiya Scott, Christolyn Sheriff, Jordan Sumler, Andreha Taylor
5th Grade:
High Honors:
Honors: Jalundreyhn Brice, Maleah Briggs, Ricky Dobson, Shibrena Robinson
October 28, 2011
Fall Festival and Career Day
The rains came, and plans changed, but that did not deter from a day of fun activities and learning experiences for the Van Winkle staff and students. There were a variety of careers represented and children learned so much from the speakers. Everything from a nurse to a meteorologist, and a Master Sergeant from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations came to inform students about their careers. The Van Winkle students were also able to listen to representatives from the Jackson Police and Fire Departments. Students listened to stories being told by a storyteller and also learned about our environment from the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation experts . There were so many more who came to share their career expertise with the students. Pictures of the day's event are below.
Other fun events included playing the Wii, Face Painting, Needle in a Haystack, and so many more!!!!
Partners in Education Volunteers from Entergy Nuclear Work in Van Winkle's Learning Gardens!
The extremely hot weather did not stop the volunteers from Entergy Nuclear from working in the learning gardens at Van Winkle. Students and staff appreciate the efforts of this group of men and women who have given of their time and resources to maintain and add to the beauty of the learning gardens. Thanks to Mr. Timothy Crisler, Mr. Randy Douet, Ms. Jessica Sebren and her daughter, Jalina Fourcade for the time and effort in maintaining our gardens.
MR. TIMOTHY CRISLER
MS. JESSICA SEBREN
MR. RANDY DOUET
Partners in Education, Entergy Nuclear
Making a BIG Difference at Van Winkle
Van Winkle Adopters donate $3,000 in Honor of National Engineers Week!
Entergy Nuclear, adopters of Van Winkle Elementary School delivered a $3,000 contribution to the school in honor of National Engineers Week Monday, February 21. The donation will help fund the Increasing Academic Achievement through Positive Behavior project at Van Winkle. Participating in the presentation with Van Winkle students are (adults from left) Tim Crisler, senior corporate communications specialist for Entergy Nuclear and partners in education advisory board member; Dr. Wanda Walker-Bowen, principal at Van Winkle Elementary School; Tim Mitchell, senior vice president of engineering and technical services for Entergy Nuclear.
"The donation from Entergy Nuclear will enable Van Winkle Elementary School to continue establishing the behavioral interventions and supports needed for all students to achieve social, emotional and academic success," said Dr. Wanda Walker-Bowen, principal at Van Winkle Elementary School. "We appreciate the support and enthusiasm of Entergy Nuclear as our partner in education. Together, we can truly build the community, starting with the education of our youth.”
Since 1987, Entergy employees based at Echelon have actively supported Van Winkle Elementary School through monetary and in-kind contributions. The partnership supports Entergy Corporation’s commitment to improving public education and is a component of Entergy Mississippi’s Destination Education initiative aimed at improving graduation rates.
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P.T. A. Holiday Program featuring The First Grade Classes
READY TO LEARN!!!!
CHECKING OFF ITEMS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS!!!!
Uniform (check)
Backpacks (check)
Shirts Tucked in (check)
BIG SMILES (check)
READY, SET, GO for a Successful School Year!!!!
Students stop for a moment to pose with Mrs. Clark.
Getting the Day Off to a Good
Start with Breakfast!!
"Why is this lady taking my picture while I eat?"
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