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MEETING CANCELED
The meeting scheduled for tonight, January 24, 2012 at 6 p.m., to be held at Merriwether Elementary School to discuss the relationship between the Edgefield County School District and Fox Creek Charter High School has been canceled. The representative from the South Carolina State Department of Education, Mr. Mark Bounds, Deputy Superintendent for School Effectiveness, called today at 11 a.m. to inform the Edgefield County School District office that he was unable to attend the meeting due to circumstances beyond his control.
District Spelling Bee Winner
Meg Hoffmann from MMS
Meg Hoffmann was the winner of her school spelling bee and then went on to win the district level contest held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Meg will represent the district at the local qualifying bee for the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Morris Auditorium in The Augusta Chronicle News Building. Best of luck Meg!
These were the participants in the District Spelling Bee from left to right: Carter Kingery from MES, Bryston Butler from JET, Jasmine Elam from DES, Natiana Axen from WEP, Stephen Barwick from JES, and Meg Hoffmann from MMS.
Merriwether Middle School
PASS Scholars
The following students are recognized as MMS Pass Scholars. They scored Exemplary on all parts taken on the 2010-2011 Pass test!
6th Grade PASS Scholars: Left to Right Front Row: Marquez Langford, Cassidy Pfennig, Adam Weeks, Thomas McCain, David Bombard
Back Row: Elijah Knight, Tyra Thomas, Meg Hoffmann, Njasi Oji, Zachary Russ
7th Grade PASS Scholars: Left to Right Front Row: Misty Henderson, Wil Holmes, Andy Hoffmann
Back Row: Maria Bautista, Caroline Ball, Ethan Lowe, Gage Logan, Jacob Hodges
8th Grade PASS Scholars: Left to Right Front Row: Elizabeth Adams, Olivia Paradis, Pressley Wilson, Chloe Syms
Back Row: Dylan Grose, Clayton Bowen, Henry Cartrett, Austin Harper, Tannor Byrd, DeAndre' Ryan, Aaron Mathis (not pictured Morgan Swearingen)
Architect/Engineering Services for Construction and Maintenance of Stadium Bleachers/
Athletic Fieldhouse
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The School District of Edgefield County is Seeking Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering and architectural firms to provide engineering and design services for various projects related to construction & maintenance of stadium bleachers and athletic fieldhouse during fiscal years 2012 -2013. The engineering and architectural services shall include, but not limited to, project assessment, design preparation of plans & specifications, contract administration and other services as may be required.
Delivery Point:
The School District of Edgefield County
Deadline for Submitals:
February 3, 2012 3:00 pm.
Purchasing Agent:
The School District of Edgefield County
Office of The Superintendent
P.O. Box 608
3 Par Drive, Edgefield SC 29824
A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Office of the Superintendent, 3 Par Drive, Edgefield SC.
Direct Inquiries To:
James Courtney, Director of Facilities & Operations
P.O. Box 608
Edgefield SC 29824
(803)-275- 1767
E-mail: jcourtney@edgefield.k12.sc.us
Strom Thurmond High School Project Angel Tree
Strom Thurmond High School Rowdy Rebels, Student Council, FCA and Mock Trial team sponsored Project Angel Tree and it was a success. Angel Tree is a way for incarcerated parents to send gifts to their children. Some of these gifts will be all that they get. According to Jeffrey Bryan "With your generosity may God bless each and everyone of you for giving and helping with this community project for Strom Thurmond High School."
Friday, November 11, 2011 was a very special day at W.E. Parker Elementary School. The chorus presented a very moving and patriotic program in honor of Veteran's Day. There were many veterans in attendance and each one introduced themselves to rounds of gratefui applause from the audience. All of the students welcomed these special guests by wearing red, white, and blue. Pictured on the stage are many of the honored guests along with the W.E. Parker Elementary School Chorus.
District's Distinguished
Teachers of Reading
Edgefield Reading Council hosted a reception honoring the district's Distinguished Teacher of Reading on Tuesday, November 15.
Honored were from left to right: Kippy Kelly, Administrator of Reading, Julie Jackson and Nancy Cowart, Distinguished Teachers of Reading for the entire district, Gloria Jackson, Angela Fallaw and Elaine Taylor, Distinguished Teachers of Reading representing their school. Not pictured are Melissa Melick and Mandy Lowe.
Julie Jackson and Nancy Cowart will go on to the state level SCIRA conference in Feburary and represent the Edgefield Reading Council.
You Are Invited
What: Important meeting ~ Charter School Information
When: January 24, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Merriwether Elementary School
Purpose: As many of you know, Charter schools are relatively new in our public education system. Many people have genuine basic questions about these schools and how they operate. The Edgefield County School Board has arranged to have professionals from the state to answer these and other questions that may be of interest to you. So that we can maximize our time at this meeting, we are asking everyone to submit their questions in advance to the following email address:
charterschoolquestions@yahoo.com
Alternatively, you may provide questions in written form to the District Office:
Attn: Questions for the January meeting
P.O. Box 608
Edgefield, SC 29824
All questions must be submitted by November 29, 2011 at noon. No questions will be allowed from the audience at the meeting.
It is our intention to get clarification on many of the day to day questions people have. We hope that you will use this opportunity to get your questions answered.
United Way Contest Winner
Left to Right: Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Speight, Mr. Campbell, Dr. Lenderman
Mr. Dean Campbell, Chairman for the Edgefield County United Way Campaign presents a $500.00 check to Mrs. Holmes, principal of W.E. Parker Elementary School along with Mrs. Speight. W.E. Parker Elementary raised the most funds from all the schools in support of the United Way campaign this year.
1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll List
My Favorite Teacher Contest
The Foundation For Public Schools in Edgefield County announces a “My Favorite Teacher” contest to raise money for a scholarship to be awarded to a graduate pursuing a degree in education. This scholarship will be established in honor of Sandra Friar. Voting will take place during the month of November to coincide with American Education Week, November 13-19.
Votes will cost $1.00 each and you may vote as many times as you like. The winning teacher, if living, will win a $250 gift card, donated by Edgefield Fuel. If the winning teacher is deceased, the gift card will go to the living teacher with the next highest vote. Results will be announced December 12, 2011.
You may vote in the following ways:
- www.fpsec.org
- Mail a ballot from the newspaper to:
My Favorite Teacher
PO Box 38
Edgefield, SC 29824 - Or drop a ballot off at any Edgefield Fuel and Convenience store in Edgefield County
Community Breakfast
The annual Community Breakfast was held on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Strom Thurmond High School and sponsored by the Piedmont Education and Business Alliance and the Upper Savannah Region Educational Center. Over 72 participants from the business and education community were in attendance. This breakfast highlighted the positive relationships that businesses and schools have especially in Edgefield County.
AmeriCorps Students
Superintendent's Brief
Dedicated to Sandra Friar
School Board Visits Schools
On Tuesday, September 27, 2011, the Edgefield County School Board of Education visited all schools across the district. The tour began at Johnston Elementary School and concluded at Fox Creek High School.
AmeriCorps Students Take Oath
AmeriCorps students from Strom Thurmond High School take their Oath from State Senator Shane Massey and State Representative William Clyburn on September 13, 2011, at the regularly scheduled board meeting. These students will be responsible for completing over 19,000 hours of community service this year. We are proud of our AmeriCorps members.
Mrs. Sandra Friar
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mrs. Sandra Friar, Public Information Officer and AmeriCorps Director, after a brief battle with cancer. For 28 years Mrs. Friar was a passionate advocate for the students, teachers, and staff of the Edgefield County School District. She will be truly missed. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. The viewing will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Edgefield Mercantile on Monday, September 12, 2011, and the graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. At the request of the family, donations may be made to the Edgefield County Relay for Life Chapter. Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society and mail to Sharen Fay, 113 Hill Drive, Johnston, SC 29832. The Foundation for Public Schools in Edgefield County is sponsoring the Sandra Reece Friar Scholarship Fund. The foundation is accepting donations at this time. Please send your contributions to Joel Jolly at P.O. Box 28 Edgefield, SC 29824 - please put the Sandra Reece Friar Scholarship Fund in the for line on your check or contribution.
CONGRATULATIONS
Left to right: Debbie Durham, Anna Timmerman, Mary Bouknight
2011 Edgefield County Teacher of the Year:
Mrs. Debbie Durham - JET Middle School
2011 Edgefield County Citizen of the Year
Mrs. Anna Timmerman
2011 Edgefield County Support Staff of the Year:
Mrs. Mary Bouknight - Johnston Elementary School