This Week
November 30, 2018
Timrod Elementary Teacher Named a Top Inspiring Teacher in South Carolina & Awarded $10,000
In recognition of inspirational teaching nationwide, Patti Nunnally, a teacher at Henry Timrod Elementary School, has been named a recipient of the first-ever National University System-Sanford Teacher Award.
The 51 teachers, representing each state, and the District of Columbia, each receive $10,000 for demonstrating their commitment to creating inspirational and harmonious classrooms that support student development and achievement.
The award is in the name of philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, who is committed to supporting inspiring teaching nationwide through Pre K-12 programs that are being expanded nationally by the National University System. Each of the teacher recipients qualify for a chance to be recognized as the national winner of the Sanford Teacher Award, which will be named in early 2019.
The teachers named were selected by a committee of educators based on an application process that included nominations and information provided by each teacher to assess how closely they represent characteristics of inspiring teaching, which included: Enthusiasm for teaching; empathy and warmth towards all students; fostering positive relationships with all students; creating a positive learning environment; and recognizing student strengths.
School Report Card Released This Week
To view the joint South Carolina Department of Education/Education Oversight Committee (EOC) Report Card data, click here: https://conta.cc/2Rk0rog
To learn more, review the guide to the 2018 SC School Report Cards developed by the SC Education Oversight Committee: https://goo.gl/KAsLRR.
Holiday Concerts & Music Performances Announced
December 3 - Moore (Band, Orchestra, Dance 7 Chorus) Program - Gymnasium, 6:30 pm
December 4 - Greenwood (Bands, Strings, Chorus) Music Program - Cafeteria, 6:30 pm
December 4 - West Florence Band Holiday Concert - Auditorium, 7:00 pm
December 4 - Wilson High Chorus Holiday Concert - Auditorium, 7:00 pm
December 6 - West Florence Chorus Holiday Concert - Auditorium, 7:00 pm
December 6 - Southside Guitar & Piano Recital - Gymansium, 6:30 pm
December 6 - Wilson High Orchestra Concert - Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
December 7 - SF Drama & Dance Performance - Auditorium, 6:00 pm
December 7 - W. Florence Knight Edition Performance, Festival of Lights, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 pm
If You Missed the Live Performance of the All City Concert.....
Two Teams Advance to State Level Robotics Competition
High School Gymnasium Floors Refinished
3,000 New Books
Florence 1 Schools has purchased more than 3,000 new books in a move to replenish English language arts classrooms at Rush Academy and South Florence, West Florence and Wilson high schools. Read more about in the Morning News. https://bit.ly/2PH65nV
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North Vista Elementary
Wilson High
Greenwood Elementary
Spelling Bee Winners Announced
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