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Archive for the ‘Drew Central News’ Category

DCHS Graduation – 60 + Photos

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Just finished processing the DCHS graduation photos,  We apologize for the delay

Engineering Institute at Drew Central

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Fourth graders at Drew Central Elementary worked on their engineering skills by attending DC Engineering Institute during their second semester as part of a grant written by teacher Eva Arrington funded by Toyota & Ryburn Automotive.

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Drew Central Earns Removal From ADE Fiscal Distress Status

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

016Drew Central Superintendent Mike Johnston attended an Arkansas Dept. of Eduction meeting in Little Rock, Monday, where it was confirmed that the Drew Central school district had been removed from the “fiscal distress list”.

When a district works to prove their fiscal viability to ADE, the process usually takes two years.  Drew Central is the only Arkansas district to accomplish this designation in one year, during this cycle.

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Dozen Suspects Identified by Police in DCHS Vandalism – $5,000 Damages Estimated – RePost

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

More details have come to light, following Friday morning’s discovery of the vandalism at Drew Central High School, including a list of approximately a dozen “senior prank” suspects, and the realization of around $5,000 in damage.

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Drew Central Expanding “Breakfast in the Classroom” to Middle & High School Students, Tuesday

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Breakfast in the Classroom expands to Drew Central Middle and High School on March 26th!

Breakfast is FREE for all students, and will be served in elementary and middle school classrooms at the start of each school day, and in high school classes at the beginning of second period.

School breakfast supports health & achievement, with a grant provided by Arkansas No Kid Hungry and Share Our Strength Campaign.

The program began with a pilot program in December, then became a part of the daily routine for the elementary school, in January, with impressive results.

DC Red Brick Ornaments Still Available.

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

The Drew Central PTO has Red Brick Memory Ornaments for sell. The Ornaments are $8 each.

If you have fond memories of the Red Brick Building at Drew Central this is a “must have” keepsake. Contact Sheila Gardner at 870-367-5235 to get your ornament.

Silver Slippers or Ruby Slippers? – DC 4th Graders Research Wizard of Oz

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Drew Central fourth graders in Eva Arrington’s class enjoyed reading, researching, and exploring the classic The Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum.

After analyzing and close reading the book, students viewed the movie and made comparisons. One example was Dorothy’s shoes were silver slippers in the book, but in the movie her shoes were ruby slippers. The study ended with students developing research projects.

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Furry Guest Visits Drew Central 4th Graders

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Left to Right Krista Donley, Keith Reynolds UAM Football player, Savannah Rainey

Drew Central 4th graders in Eva Arrington’s class had 3 furry guests on Friday- ferrets. Keith Reynolds, a UAM football player, spoke to the class about the responsibilities of owning a pet.

DC 3rd & 4th Graders Present “Aladdin”

Monday, February 25th, 2013

Drew Central 3rd & 4th graders’ presentation of the musical Aladdin under the direction of Ashley Gonzalez was a theatrical success!

Using the Common Core State Standards as her guide, Ms. Gonzalez, Drew Central Elementary music teacher, read the book to the students first and a character study followed. Every third and fourth grader had a part in the production from actors, dancers, stage managers, props managers, and audience greeters. A backdrop of Agrabah was designed and painted by students under the guidance of Lindsay Harper Groce, Drew Central Elementary art teacher.

The musical had two acts and an intermission. The play ended with a grand finale of all students on stage singing with baton twirlers, gymnasts, bread venders, flag bearers, belly dancers, Jr. Djinns, guards, and a beggar woman.

First picture: Jordan Watson as Jasmine singing her solo “One Jump Ahead”
Second picture: Arnold Diaz as Jafar, Pricila Tinajero as Lago, Lauren Tumey as Genie
Third picture: Pricila Tinajero as Lago, Arnold diaz as Jafar, Michael Herman as Aladdin, Jordan Watson as Jasmine, Adonis acre as Sultan, Lauren Tumey as Genie

Drew Central Students Raise Money For American Heart Association

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Titus Burke with his parents Doyle and Kathy

With February being Heart Disease Awareness month, 37 Drew Central students in grades 1st-6th grade participated in the Physical Education Department’s Annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. The students collected donations for The American Heart Association. By collecting $5, students were able to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart event, with music, jumping rope, snacks and recognition of the students’ hard work. Many students raised money and jumped in memory or in honor of a loved one that has battled heart disease.

Titus Burke, a fifth grade student in Mrs. Wilmoth’s class, raised $141.00, which was our highest donation. The grand total raised was $1,226.04.

 

DC Elementary Safety-Security Meeting & Memories from Former Jonesboro Resident

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

The Drew Central Elementary Safety Team met Monday evening, to discuss a wide range of security and safety issues.

An espicially interesting part of the meeting was when Laura Kaminicki, a Drew Central 3rd grade parent, also a former Jonesboro resident from the time of that city’s March 24, 1998 massacre at Westside Middle School, described some of that school’s physical charistics.

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Dr. Sue Martin Speaks To DCHS Students

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Dr. Sue Martin of the Education Department at the University of Arkansas at Monticello came to talk to Orientation to Teaching students at Drew Central High School about the requirements and classes they would be taking at the University and actions to take in order to become licensed teacher in the state of Arkansas.

The Orientation to Teaching class is instructed by Cindy Sass and gives students a glimpse into the profession of teaching.

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