2010-2011 School Calendar Approved

 H1N1 Informational Video for Elementary Children

This is a great resource for families to help reduce anxiety of elementary age children by imparting a better understanding of the H1N1 virus. The video will gently explain the H1N1 flu, its origin, its spread, and appropriate precautions.

Discounts on Office 2007 Software for Students and Teachers

Kentucky Department of Education is offering Office 2007 software for Kentucky's students, teachers, and administrators for as low as $48.75, plus shipping. All you need is your employee or student email address. You will need to register for an account on this site. They will accept VISA and Mastercard. Follow this link for more information.

Congratulations to David Craycroft &
Amy Vujaklija

David Craycroft and Amy Vujakulia were selected as the winners of this years' $1000 Greer Creative Teaching Grant. Their proposal entitled Young Entrepreneur Systems involves up to 200 middle school students designing, advertising, marketing, and producing a product for their peers. This multi-disciplinary project incorporates reading, writing, technology, math, economics, and art.

Thanks to the many who submitted applications this year. We hope to see even more teachers submit their ideas for the Greer Insurance Creative Teaching Grant this spring!

Past winners:

• 2007-2008: Lindsey Meyer, Flaherty Elementary--Ukeleles in Kentucky Education
• 2008-2009: Joy Adams, Matt Pollock, Shirley Barger & Allison Doutaz, Brandenburg Primary--Olympic Celebration