Ms. True's first period class won the trophy for high attendance for last week. The students received a donut breakfast and Ms True can wear jeans for the week!
Mrs. Allred's 4th grade classes learned what it means to be a veteran and why we observe Veterans Day. They were even sent an informative video by her son, Sergeant Marshall Allred. They wrote letters and also brought in items to send a care package to a local WV soldier-Brandon Smith- who is currently stationed in Kuwait.
The Water Valley School District is thankful to all who have freely served our country, especially our employees.
Mrs. Logsdon’s students love being the teacher. Students worked in groups to solve math problems and then one person from each group was chosen to teach their classmates how to solve the problem. Students were engaged and said it helped them remember the strategies better.
Mrs. Logsdon's second grade students enjoyed a Lego lesson. They worked together to build a maze and watched Who Ate My Cheese. Students learned how to work together to solve problems. They love Lego Friday!
The Early Childhood I & II students completed a story pumpkin project where they chose a children's book and decorated a pumpkin to resemble a character from that story. They were also required to come up with age appropriate questions to ask young children and props they could use while reading the story.
My Jersey, Your Impact. Seniors chose teachers who have impacted them through the years.
Congratulations to these outstanding students who have received positive office referrals. These students received a "treat" and a positive phone call to their parent(s).
Water Valley High School Algebra teacher, Mrs. Upchurch was presented with the "Super Teacher" Award and a gift card for her dedication, passion, and going above and beyond for her students. Congratulations Mrs. Upchurch!
Game Day!
Ms. Tune’s 2nd graders are excited to have Mrs. Teresa Shuffield reading Charlotte’s Web to them over the next few weeks in the DES Library.
Pamela Redwine came to the Health Science 2 program yesterday and did a program called Gray for a Day that teaches students what health issues elderly people have and discussed as healthcare workers ways to help them. It also helps students have empathy for future patients because they better understand problems that occur with aging. The learned about decreased sensation, neuropathy, how vision affects ADLs, decreased taste affects eating habits, and problems with hearing and safety issues that need to be addressed. Thank you Mrs. Pamela. You did an excellent job and students enjoyed the activities
Mrs. Jack's students worked through a spooky escape room as they used their knowledge of various 5th grade science standards.
Ms Allen's 7th graders worked in groups on two-step equations today to solve a bank robbery mystery activity. Pictures are students working as well as the “robbers” being brought to justice.
6th grade math practiced their new math skills, reviewed some old skills through an interactive game and included Officer Wilhite in the fun!
Happy Birthday!
DES held a door decorating contest in celebration of Red Ribbon week and these are the winners! The teachers were awarded prizes including the coveted "wear jeans for a week."
Ms Kelly -1st place
Mrs. Clark -2nd place
Mrs. Tedford - 3rd place
Mrs. Briscoe - Honorable Mention
Mrs. Horner -Honorable Mention
WVHS junior John McMinn spoke to the Rotary Club on behalf of the Water Valley High School FFA today.
Future Farmers of America is a premier youth organization preparing the members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
DES lunch menu change for Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Pizza
Green beans
French fries
Chilled fruit
Milk
Playoff game
Friday, November 3, 2023
