Week in Pictures
September 30, 2009

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary marched to the beat of a different drum on Friday, September 18. This day marked the last day of school in the old building located on Wallace School Road.Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary

Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary marched to the beat of a different drum on Friday, September 18, which marked the last day of school in the old building located on Wallace School Road.  The Ashley River Drum Group, comprised of fourth and fifth grade students, maintained the beat as over 500 students and teachers were led into the new, state-of-the-art building for the first time.  Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley and Principal Jayne Ellicott led the procession, and the group was welcomed into the mosaic-tiled lobby by the Suzuki Chamber Players. 

The incoming freshman class of Advanced Placement Academy (APA) students at Burke High is hard producing the daily news show. Burke High

The incoming freshman class of Advanced Placement Academy (APA) students at Burke High is hard at work producing the daily news show.  The class joins the sophomore class who launched the premiere APA program last school year.  Burke High School administration and faculty have promised and delivered a rigorous curriculum to the students and their parents. Program Director Jean Graddick guides the APA students, who get a jump start to college with a rigorous curriculum that includes theatre, music, art appreciation, MUSC's “Lean Team” and the “YESCarolina Youth Entrepreneurship” program.  

On September 4, students at Chicora School of Communications kicked-off the school’s 25 Book Campaign with its first Book of the Month assembly. From September to May, Chicora students are challenged to read at least 25 books and write book reports for every book they read. Chicora School of Communications

On September 4, students at Chicora School of Communications kicked-off the school’s 25 Book Campaign with its first Book of the Month assembly. From September to May, Chicora students are challenged to read at least 25 books and write book reports for every book they read.  To kick off the campaign, the children attended a reading of Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin in the school auditorium with a special appearance from the Chic-Fil-A cow at his very own typewriter.  Students were then recognized for meeting the year’s first reading goal.    

Tammie Proctor has been named CCSD Operations Division's "Employee of the Month” for September. Operations Employee of the Month

Tammie Proctor has been named the CCSD Operations Division's "Employee of the Month” for September. Proctor is continually counted on to provide reliable and accurate financial data to the central staff offices and the schools.  Her supervisor stated that "I have never had anyone to work for me with a work ethic like this person.  She works from the time she walks in in the morning until the time she leaves and is rarely distracted. She will take on any project given to her with a smile on her face.” 

The first and second grade students at Stono Park Elementary took part in the Keep Charleston Beautiful program known as “Clean City Clara.”Stono Park Elementary

The first and second grade students at Stono Park Elementary recently took part in the Keep Charleston Beautiful program known as “Clean City Clara.” The students learned about the harmful effects that littering has on pelicans, humans, wildlife, and the environment. The students also learned the proper way to recycle. Clara the Pelican and Kathleen Clancy helped the students identify items that can be recycled.

The Kaleidoscope programs at Pinckney Elementary and Jennie Moore were treated to a visit from the PRC climbing wall. Wando Community Education Kaleidoscope

The partners of the Wando Community Education Kaleidoscope programs have been very busy in late September! Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (PRC) lifeguards were busy providing the Sharks Water Safety programs at the Belle Hall and James B. Edwards Kaleidoscope programs.  The Kaleidoscope programs at Pinckney Elementary and Jennie Moore Elementary were treated to a visit from the PRC climbing wall. Candice Price with First Reliance Bank started the Banks in Schools Financial Literacy Program at the Belle Hall, Pinckney, Laurel Hill, and James B. Edwards programs.

Students learned about the importance of honey bees and the pollination process, and they were able to help set up bee houses that will produce honey in a couple of weeks! Winwood Farm & Liberty Hill

The Windwood Farm Schoolhouse, a part of the Liberty Hill program, is going green!  Students have been involved in learning experiences in the great outdoors through hands-on activities that will add to their dinner table and help take care of the environment.   Students learned about the importance of honey bees and pollination, and they helped set up bee houses that will produce honey!  Volunteers helped the Windwood staff build a greenhouse that will produce fresh vegetables all year long.  Students are excited about and will reap the rewards of the garden which they have cultivated.  Menus will be more flavorful and spiced up this fall with the additions of new pepper and herb gardens.