Eighth grade science teacher Jennifer Ognibene received
a $2500 Jordan Fundamentals Grant. This grant will be
used to set up a forensic science unit. The students
will study genetics and DNA in class, with the aid of
hands-on activities and virtual labs. Two crime scenes
will be set up and students will then be placed into
teams. Each team of student will be required to research
their careers and perform specific tasks related to
forensic science and the crime.The Jordan
Fundamentals Grant program was established in 1999 to
recognize outstanding teaching and instructional
creativity in public secondary schools to serve
economically disadvantaged students.
The first meeting of the MMS Future Teachers of
America was held on Tuesday, September 24 at 8:00 a.m.
The 2002-2003 sponsors are Ms. Davis, Ms. Haney and Ms.
Highfil. FTA is sponsored by the Tennessee Education
Association and is intended to help students explore the
teaching field, to provide an opportunity to work with
children and to begin to develop professional attitudes.
Students will participate in two major projects this
school year. The first begins on Wednesday, October 2
and involves students in tutoring our Hispanic friends
in McKenzie. Students will tutor each Wednesday from
3:30-4:30. The second project occurs in the spring, and
allows students the opportunity to become teachers'
aides at McKenzie Elementary.
Officers were elected at this meeting and are as
follows: President: Alicia Moore; vice-president: Lauren
Morris; secretary/treasurer: Nikki Jarrett.
Another middle school football season has come and
gone. Although we did not win as many games as we would
have likes, we are always proud of the young men who
have the self-discipline and sacrifice that it takes to
play. Congratulations to these young men. Special
appreciation goes out to all the volunteers that are
necessary at each game: Tim McBride: public address;
Mark Anderson: clock; Jeff Davis: Spotter; Randy Moore,
Larry Foster, Eddie Hilliard and Ruben Poff: Chain crew.
We also appreciate our coaches, George Ognibene, Josh
Kee, Matt McCaleb and Steve Mathis. They put in many
hours and set fine examples for our young men.
As football ends, basketball begins. The boys are
having tryouts October 3-4. the girls have already been
practicing. Coaches Kee and Ridley are looking forward
to another successful season. The teams begin the
regular season at Greenfield on October 24.
Our first grading period is coming to a close. Nine
weeks tests will be given on October 9-11. Wednesday,
students will have tests in mathematics, computer
skills, physical education and music. Thursday, students
will take tests in social studies and language arts. On
Friday, the eleventh, they will be given science and
reading. Report cards will go home on October 17.
There are a couple of other dates to keep in mind.
School pictures will be made on October 16. Again, the
pre-pay plan will be used. Information will be sent home
to allow you and your child to decide the best package
for your needs. Students will order yearbooks on October
17. The payment plan allows parents 90 days to pay for
the yearbook. No money is received at our school or will
be necessary to place an order.
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