April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2, 2018
If you wish to become more involved in preventing Child Abuse the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center is a great place to start. Please see their website for additonal information.
Doctor of Hip-Hop Visits WDE!
April 2, 2018
On March 28th 2018 West Defuniak Elementary Kindergarten through 5th grade had the privilege of meeting the Doctor of Hip-Hop, Dr. Blake Brandes. Dr. Blake received his PhD in Hip-Hop and Global Youth Cultures from the University of Kent. He talked to students about being passionate, determined, and about growth mindset (or changing your brain to think positively). He even created a freestyle rap about things the students mentioned they were passionate about and taught the students how to beatbox. Many students loved being able to practice beatboxing and felt very encouraged to achieve their dreams.
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
April is Autism Awareness Month
April 2, 2018
April is National Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Please visit the Autism Society for more information on how you may be involved in this worthwhile cause.
http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/national-autism-awareness-month/
PHS Students Participate in Autism Awareness Walk
April 2, 2018
This past Friday, students at Paxton participated in a walk around the track. The students paid $2 to participate to help riase money for Autism Awareness. There was a huge turnout of many Bobcat supporters. Way to make a difference. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
FMS #kindnessproject
April 2, 2018
The Freeport Middle School Art Department, with Teacher Mrs. Kendra Peloquin, organized a whole school event to share kindness. #kindnessproject was an event created by art students who wanted share a little kindness to each and every student at FMS. All students were called out of class at the end of the day to visit the picnic area and participate in kindness activities. Activities at the event included making a link for the kindness chain, guessing how many Skittles in the water bottle and win, and passing out lollipops and random acts of kindness cards. Music, lots of bubbles, and laughter filled the air. Submitted by Kendra Peloquin.
FES Student Wins Scholastics Storyworks Essay Contest!
March 30, 2018
FES 4th grade student, Emily Simmons won the Scholastic Storyworks Essay Contest! The editor of Storyworks wrote Emily a letter stating that she "loved Emily's creative and effective essay"!
Submitted by Nancy Currie
SWHS Web Application Development and Programming Students Demonstrate Knowledge by Passing Industry Certification Exams
March 30, 2018
SWHS is pleased to announce those students in the Web Application Development and Programming Program who have successfully passed their CIW Site Development Associate industry certification exam. Congratulations to these students!
Pictured from left to right: Connor Cross, Jacob D'Aleo, Julian Slater, Mrs. Yu, Tyo Smith, Black Shipp, Alex Nguyen, Ben Sirmans, Steven Dersy (absent)
Submitted by Rich Komando.
Patrick E. Kennedy, attorney at Law, spoke this week via teleconference to Paxton High School's third year aerospace students about constitutional law and its impact on the future of unmanned aerial systems, or drones. These students earn high school and university credit from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University through the aerospace program. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Mossy Head Elementary Students Get a "Taste" of Fractions!
March 30, 2018
Mrs. Becking's and Mrs. Booth's second graders get a "taste" of fractions!
Students in Mrs. Becking's and Mrs. Booth's classes work on understanding fractions by becoming chefs and creating baked goods. Students then calculated what fraction of their play-dough pizzas, cakes, and brownies they "ate."
Submitted by Allie Blanton
WHS Students Attend FBLA State Convention
March 28, 2018
These six students recently attended the FBLA State Convention in Orlando. They represented WHS and Walton County well and learned a lot. They are ready to win state, not just district, next year!
Pictured from left to right:
Will Huff
Abigail Hewett
Katelyn Lloyd
Katelyn Gillert
Belle Lloyd
Tanner Grey
Submitted by Christy English