The HEARTBEAT
SEPTEMBER EDITION
CLASS OF 2022
"Inside every TITAN beats the heart of a WARRIOR!"
Welcome to the first edition of The HEARTBEAT! We're thrilled to share with you all of the interesting and exciting things happening with our building's newest Titans. Every edition will feature both students and teachers, and will include important announcements, dates, and parent information.
It has truly been a successful start to the 2017-18 school year. Teachers and students have engaged in building meaningful relationships and establishing high expectations and goals, and mastery of content is well underway. Our mission of graduating every student college- and/or career-ready starts NOW!
We look forward to watching the class of 2022 discover, grow, and mature over the next eight months. We're here to collaborate and provide systems of support, and we're committed to pursuing excellence for all of our students.
BACK ROW (L TO R): Donna Jones-Hocker (Assistant Principal), Sheila Kuykendall (science), Jenny Pennington (Social Studies), Matthew Watts (Career), Janis Peterman (science), Casey Robinson (ELA), Blake Traylor (Social Studies)
NOT PICTURED: Ginger Reed (ECE), Angela Carter (Math Intervention)
Academic Support
After-school tutoring for eighth graders started on Wednesday, September 6.
Tutoring is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (transportation provided on Thursdays ONLY) from 3:30-4:30 p.m. through April 26, 2018.
Ms. Leanne Sparks will support students in math/science in room 526, and Mrs. Cynthia Germano will support students in Language Arts/Social Studies in room 528.
"LINK-UP to Beat the Missiles" & 8th Grade Night
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017, 06:00 PM
Martha Layne Collins High School, Discovery Boulevard, Shelbyville, KY, United States
September Star Students
Abby Creque
Abby is not just a model student, but she’s also a role model for the entire eighth grade class. I can always count on Abby to be prepared, attentive, participatory, patient, and kind to others, and as a constant observer in and out of the classroom, I see her walking in the same honorable fashion each and every time I see her.
(Mrs. Smith)Sara Beard
Sara is a hard-working, conscientious student who always has a smile on her face. Her attitude in the classroom is awesome. She exhibits strong leadership qualities which will always serve her well in her future goals. (Ms. Wilson)
Marisol VIeyra
Marisol always gives great effort, follows class expectations, and is a help to other students. She helps translate English to Spanish to help her classmates. (Mr. Traylor)
Peter Sproul
Peter is always ready to go. He comes in every day with an awesome attitude and willingness to get stuff done. He's a total pro at adding to the discussion and sharing his knowledge with others. He's a leader in my classroom, and he uses that in a positive way to be an excellent example! (Ms. Pennington)
Collin Elkins
Collin puts forth his best effort on assignments. He is a very engaged reader. (Mrs. Germano)
Morgan Bryant
Morgan was absent the first two weeks of school due to a family emergency. She took the initiative to get work periodically so that she would not be behind. She has been a great asset to the class. (Ms. Kuykendall)
Marvin Alvarez
Marvin comes in with a positive attitude and tries hard. He continues to work even when he is confused. He powers through. (Ms. Reed)
Elijah Patton
Elijah Patton is a star student because he is always polite and focuses on the topic in class, willing to answer questions and ask questions if he needs to understand a concept. (Ms. Peterman)
Archly Pulido
Archly always volunteers to help take care of the classroom. She is a caring student that helps to translates Spanish for classmates who need assistance. (Ms. Byard)
Ja Shea Jones
Ja Shea is very respectful and brings a good attitude to the classroom. She is very helpful and willing to help classmates with things when needed. She is attentive and polite. (Ms. Sparks)
David Jewell
David is always willing to help his fellow students, engaged in the classroom, and excited to learn! He has a positive attitude anytime of the day. He is kind to others and always sharing smiles. (Ms. Tickle)
Zoe Kearfott
Zoe is a model student. She is a member of the volleyball team and a great friend to many of her classmates. Zoe works hard in class and is a fine young lady. (Mr. Watts)
Cole Martens
Cole is always prepared, meets class expectations, and is willing to share out his excellent work with the class. Cole is a positive student, and wears a smile on his face every day! During student discourse, Cole contributes new and interesting thoughts, and respects the opinions of his peers! (Ms. Robinson)
Teacher Spotlight: Language Arts Team
Mrs. Thea Smith
Ms. Casey Robinson
Ms. Mary Byard
2017-18 WMS Academic Team
We're proud to announce the members of the 2017-18 WMS Academic Team: Emma Garland, Joshua Sponel, Presley Spry, Jaesylin Stephens, Emma Swallows, Jacob Taylor, and Allen Wilson.
"PARENT ACADEMY"
SCREEN TIME VS. BOOKS
How do you squeeze book-reading into this already overpacked schedule?
More important: How do you help kids see reading as something separate from school, from testing, from work?
How do you foster a love of reading for pleasure?
Find out more on how to get your kids to decrease screen time and increase their time reading for pleasure.