Walmart employees used their own time and resources to raise money for supplies for Blanton Elementary School Students. The supplies filled Principal Eva Medina-Walker’s car when she went to pick them up.
The employees asked to also be matched with a student, who received a monogrammed backpack from these generous community partners. Blanton Elementary & CFBISD thank them for their caring hearts and servant spirits!
DeWitt Perry Middle School has been featured in a Google Education article. The article explains the Dynamic Learning Project going on at Perry. Through this project, technology coaches work with educators to help them discover how technology can be used better in the classroom. The project also highlights the many different ways to utilize technology.
These are Perry’s newest 7th grade AVID students participating in their first Tutorial of the year! Throughout the year our AVID Eagles participate in these tutorials to better themselves as students by working on their studying and collaboration skills all at once.
It’s never too early to start planning for college, and that’s what these Eagles had in mind as they attended the College Night at R.L. Turner High School last Tuesday, September 11th. At college night, these Perry Eagles met with representatives from multiple colleges and universities from around the country.
On September 21, 2018, Kindergarten LEAP students at McCoy Elementary School enjoyed some independent reading time. Ms. Callahan said that her students have found several comfy places in the classroom where they can get lost in books. Ms. Callahan’s students love to read!
September 21, 2018, First Grade LEAP students at McCoy Elementary were engaged in Writers’ Workshop. Students learned how to write focused personal narratives called “Small Moment” writing. They elaborated their stories by including dialogue, action, and character development. Mrs. Green said, “We grow great writers at McCoy!”
On September 19, 2018, First Grade LEAP students played an addition game: “Collect $2.00.” This game increases computational fluency and provides addition practice that children enjoy. Students can transfer these skills by counting and totaling the money in their piggy bank at home!
Fourth Grade Students at McCoy Elementary School voted for Student Council representatives. Students voted for a class rep as well as for campus officers. McCoy Cowboys participate in the democratic process!
On September 13, 2018, Fourth Grade students at McCoy Elementary School made multiple towers. This activity teaches students the multiples of a number. Mrs. Aznavour makes math come alive with hands on activities for her students!
