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WHS Band / Winter Guard Accomplishments

April 5, 2016

Submitted by Christy English

This was an incredible weekend for the Walton High Jazz Band and Winter Guard!

On Saturday, our Winter Guard finished up their season at Circuit Championships at Tate High School in Pensacola.  The Guard bounced around in placement from 2nd to 3rd and even 1st at some point throughout the season, but on Saturday they gave their BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR!  Their efforts did not go unnoticed as they placed FIRST IN THEIR CLASS!  This will serve us well as we are having open auditions for next year's Guard during the last week of April.


On Sunday, our Jazz Band performed at Pensacola Jazzfest and did GREAT!  They received compliments from many other jazz directors, audience members, and event coordinators.

You may view a 4-minute video from the Winter Guard Championships at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX_0VTxNbBE.

 WHS Winter Guard Accomplishments

FMS Seventh Grader Aidan Burnham Recognized for Outstanding Performance by Duke University

April 5, 2016

Submitted by Chelsea Ellison, Freeport Middle School

Congratulations to Aidan Burnham, a seventh grader enrolled at Freeport Middle School, for his outstanding performance in the Duke Talent Identification Program.  As part of Duke TIP, Aidan took the ACT, scoring in one section, at or above 90% of high school juniors and seniors.  Aidan’s scores have qualified him for the Grand Recognition Ceremony held at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Fall Registration Dates for Voluntary Pre-K are set for April

April 4, 2016

Walton County School District Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program: 2016—2017

Participating Pre-K locations:  Mossy Head, Paxton, Wise Pre-K at Maude Saunders, Freeport and Van R. Butler Schools.

Parents MUST register students at the school the students will be attending from 8:30 –1:00  on the following dates:

April 11 - Freeport Elementary

April 12 - Van R. Butler Elementary

April 13 - Paxton School

April 14 - Mossy Head Elementary

April 15 - Maude Saunders Elementary

Click here to download the informational flyer.

VRB Raises Over $30,000 in Two Years for the American Heart Association!

April 4, 2016

Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski, Van R. Butler Elementary School

Van R. Butler students enjoyed Jump Rope for Heart, benefitting the American Heart Association. VRB received a plaque for last year’s donations, which totaled $17,897.14. This school year, students raised almost $13,000. The top fundraiser was Adler Nation, who raised $615. Way to go VRB students!

Rosemary Beach Foundation Invites you to Music in Pictures

April 4, 2016

Rosemary Beach Foundation invites you to celebrate arts in education.  Please join us for our spring events:

·         Music in Pictures** Student Art Exhibition:  March 7 – April 20, 2016 (Amavida Coffee and Tea, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, and Coastal Branch Library)  Visual interpretations of classical music were created by talented artists (Kindergarten – 12th Grade) from 16 Walton County Schools.  372 images are displayed.  Stop by the exhibition locations and vote for your favorite painting. 

·         Music in Pictures Student Awards Ceremony:  Sunday, May 1st, Freeport High School, 2 pm  Festivities include student artwork screening (slideshow of 372 paintings inspired by classical music), awards presentation, classical music performances, instrumental petting zoo, and photographs. 

 

**Presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation, the Annual Music in Pictures is an educational art initiative and juried art contest open to ALL students in grade K-12 in the Walton County school system – both public and private. Created in collaboration with professional musicians and university faculty, Music in Pictures promotes creativity, encourages lifelong appreciation of symphonic music, enhances learning and provides educational enrichment. 

 

Music in Pictures also includes classroom presentation, live performances by Florida State University musicians, professional development workshops for teachers and an Awards Ceremony. 

Attachment:  Additional information on the 2015/2016 Music in Pictures program and contest winners

 

Our thanks to Walton County art teachers and students for participating in the 5th Annual Music in Pictures. 

 

Please contact me if you need additional information. 

 

Malayne DeMars

Rosemary Beach Foundation

PO Box 611306

Rosemary Beach, FL 32461

850-231-7382

 

*ROSEMARY BEACH is a registered trademark owned by Rosemary Beach Holdings, LLC and is used with permission pursuant to a license from Rosemary Beach Holdings, LLC.

 

WDE 5th Grade Students Participate in Table Top Twitter Reading Strategy

March 25, 2016

Submitted by Pam Leavins, West DeFuniak Elementary School

WDE 5th graders participated in a reading strategy called “Table Top Twitter.”  Students were able to read an excerpt form a passage with their group members and then “Tweet” their thoughts about what they read.  Students were able to read each other’s comments and respond back to each other.  Table Top Twitter is a great strategy for getting all students to interact with text and gives them a chance to share their thoughts about reading with each other.

 WDE Table Top Twitter Reading Strategy WDE Table Top Twitter Reading Strategy

Mrs. Pacheco's 5th Period Class at ECMS Wins Achieve 3000's "Read to Succeed 2" Contest

March 23, 2016

Submitted by Angela Vance, Emerald Coast Middle School

Congratulations to Mrs. Pacheco’s 5th period class who are winners once again! They competed in and won Achieve3000’s “Read to Succeed 2” contest that took place between February 22 and March 18.  If you recall, 5th period also won Achieve3000’s fall contest.

Students worked hard by reading nonfiction articles and answering questions. Each time a student scored 75% or higher they earned points for their class. Fifth period earned more points than any other class at ECMS.  Acheive3000 awarded the class with a gift card to spend towards a party. Way to go 5th period!

Pictured: Back Row: Connor Campbell, Makenna Gailey, Isabella Blasbichler, Bennett Edson, Mitchael Hall, and Sam Vermillion.  Front Row: Cinthia Castandeda, David Gonzalez, Darius McIntosh, Kaylee Michua (not pictured: Emmanuel Angeles, Sherry Lin, Mayra Lopez, and Cooper Richards)

 

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