Nassau Notebook
Recording Outstanding Education
Volume II, No. 6
Nassau County School District continues to have positive events occurring on our campuses. Take a look at some of the things that have happened recently.
Callahan Elementary recently held its student volunteer orientation. Students from West Nassau High School and Callahan Middle School attended their student volunteer orientation.
Each day, approximately 40 secondary students volunteer at Callahan Elementary before their own school day starts.
During this time they read to students, assist them in taking AR test, and help teachers. After talking with several students, many would agree that working with the "Little Warriors" is a great part of their day!
Freedom Designs
As part of Constitution Day and Freedom Week, Callahan Middle School's Social Studies classes participated in the Constitution Day Poster Design Contest. This is a national contest in which students design a poster to reflect how they and their family benefit from the freedoms embodied in the U.S. Constitution.
Congratulations to the winners for Callahan Middle! Their posters will represent Callahan Middle School in the national contest. The winners are:
- 6th Grade: Ronald Lawson
- 7th Grade: Jordan Wilburn
- 8th Grade: Mariah Johnson
- Overall Winner: Keerataya Jeeraorn
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West Nassau is Sailing in Unity
West Nassau High School is excited about their 1st Annual Schoolwide Book Talk on "The Boys in the Boat." From September through December, classrooms are centering activities around this amazing story about beating the odds and finding hope in the midst of the Great Depression.
Great work to all West Nassau High School's admin, teachers, and faculty for creating a connected learning experience for all of your students!
STEM with Rayonier
On a recent field trip for Manufacturing Day, Rayonier Advanced Materials provided students with exposure to a real life STEM workplace.
Mrs. Wright and her Fernandina Beach Middle School students rotated to different STEM stations: motors and controls, wood chemistry, cellulose products, pulping operations and forestry.
What a great opportunity to see these science concepts in action in our own local community!
State Recognition for "Little Warriors"
At the Exceeding Expectations Conference, Callahan Intermediate School was honored as an Award School for the state for their efforts in academic achievement and family involvement. Congratulations to everyone at Callahan Intermediate!
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Rocketing into Learning
At Wildlight Elementary, Mrs. Elliott had her 5th-grade students discovering the Nature of Science while creating and experimenting with balloon rockets.
Taking a Bite Into Science
Mrs. Jones, also at Wildlight Elementary, had her students experimenting with the five senses in the STEAM lab.
Chili, Pow Wow, and Chairs
Hilliard Elementary School students and families participated in our second annual Pow Wow and Faculty & Staff Chili Cook-Off. Each classroom decorated a chair to auction at the first annual Chair Auction.Their Pow Wow was lead by Jim Sawgrass, a native Floridian and a member of the Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe. Mr. Sawgrass has been sharing his knowledge of the Southeastern Native American tribes for over 30 years.
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Campus Beautification
Southside Elementary has been working to make their campus even more inviting. Parent volunteers, Mrs. Voges' and Mrs. Martin's classes, and Officer Hank enjoyed working in the gardens at Southside Elementary. The campus even had local artist, Lamar Miles, complete an ocean-themed mural.
You are....a TEAM!
Yulee Elementary School's 3rd-grade teachers completed a team building exercise where each teacher wore a blank "You are..." sign on their back and their fellow teachers wrote adjectives and positive words that conveyed to one another how amazing and important each member of their team is.
The thoughtfulness of this activity was really influential because it allowed each teacher to build one another up and gave everyone an opportunity to see the wonderful aspects they bring to their team each and every day.
We sometimes forget to take the time to recognize one another's gifts, so it was truly special to see how much fun everyone had praising their peers.
Champs!
Congratulations to Callahan Middle School's Volleyball Middle School B Team County Champs!
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