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♦ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 10A 14 designated 'distinguished 1 schools Special to the Journal Fourteen Title I schools in Houston County have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2007-2008 Title I Distinguished Schools. Distinguished schools serve as models for schools with similar demographics that have been identi fied for improvement. “Every year, the number of Houston County schools honored as a Title I Distinguished School increases,” said Superintendent David Carpenter. “We are proud of this accomplishment and will continue to work throughout our system to produce high-achieving stu dents. RIGHT: Kindergarteners enjoy treats dur ing the Hilltop Elementary School Constitution Day celebration held Sept. 17. BELOW: Pre-K students made red, white and blue hats for the celebration. Contributed/Deanna Avery mvm, p 1 . ■» jn|AH§Rffi| k.~. <~--'* *%mOBSnF : ' * ' wmmSf mi < • ilji PHffl WRJ £*. M B k • A jßPd* V ‘API < *jagiw JBlpfe ** '<. r . HL .. 8 *“■ iffyUß.' <Wj _ t '■* Hp , ‘ nf BwMbb .>V'* y 9Hg|p .jP^PIBBI^BABI *JMmt lift.:: '■■ ABflplfl |f r iWMPI^'" 1 "'" • --.v.„. JMRPv '/v-v/' v ■IHI.'P .Hi as&sta3a«®ii*SiHf .rt'Sh IKISiv »,. RIGHT: A group of first graders display their red, white blue clothing. Contributed/Deanna Avery Hilltop ES holds celebration tor Constitution Day Special to the Journal The students and faculty of Hilltop Elementary cel ebrated Constitution Day Sept. 17. According to a release, stu dents participated in numer ous activities throughout the day. From pre-K to fifth grade, the Hawks, according to the release, were soaring in their red, white and blue attire. Throughout the day, stu dents took part in lessons cen tered on the Constitution. Red, white and blue treats were had by many. The day ended with a patriotic parade provided by the Kindergarten classes of Hilltop Elementary. rfWim ’'Tj * k ‘Vmv*, mu r** 'Sint riL PjpiPi&fc. m. ' ■'s'Jte'fJsSßm MB/ «jfc fl ■ ■■• : ;.- L. w/ ! ,|g|^ Br ..iigaia%«Bßw^»•.:..: —— & r\ n • I'- *JS|P3R „ f.Me 4»7 “» ;. - |Nf« AH '*• .__ \g/ JIL H| ft ' A» H 4| 1-800-DQNATE-CARS I Her it aye ■ or .hcßlind SUNSHINE CARPET CARE Call ‘Us’ On The Carpet ® Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning jjgjypjj) Serving Houston County i.-|. Since 1988 I * Dan Mason Dan 987-7330 WWW.BANECLENE.COM W. R. 923-5655 “Congratulations to the teachers, staff, and students at these schools who are focused on quality education.” Distinguished schools have made adequate yearly progress under the federal No Child Left Behind Act for at least three years. Schools that have made AYP for four or more consecu tive years are invited to a special event honoring Title I Distinguished Schools. Houston’s County’s 14 schools will be recognized Nov. 2, in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center begin ning at 7 p.m. The chart below lists Houston County’s Title 1 Distinguished School and the number of years of AYP WRITING READING 1 ► i dd yetwo Lahore, 0 • The donation is tax deductible. • Pick-up is free. • We take care of all the paperwork. School Name Years of AYP Lindsey Elementary 8 Perry Primary 8 Pearl Stephens Elementary 6 Tucker Elementary 6 Westside Elementary 6 Centerville Elementary 5 Linwood Elementary 5 Miller Elementary 5 Morningside Elementary 5 Parkwood Elementary 5 Russell Elementary 5 Shirley Hills Elementary 5 Huntington Middle 4 Warner Robins Middle 4 MvS^4j gSwii Section exclusively in the on October 27 th * ©J 54240 * jn "' *• MH; i Contributed Bryan Holmes, minister at Higher Dimensions Ministry in Warner Robins, recently spoke to the Houston County High Family and Consumer Sciences and FCCLA classes about developing good communication and conflict reso lution skills. He emphasized good decision making and the importance of “talking it out” rather than “fighting it out.” Nelda Clay is the instructor of the classes. 3 JjJB - ;& H j wmjor nM&bjM;: 'j&.dfrJv* \'i Contributed/Jennifer Spivey Kindergarten twins Kaitlyn and Ashlynn Scott enjoy lunch with a grandparent Kings Chapel Elementary holds Grandparent’s Day Special to the Journal Kings Chapel Elementary recentlyheldaGrandparent’s Day Celebration. According to a release, more than 500 grandparents attended to watch their grandchildren perform several Academy Award winning songs under the direction of music teach er, Ginny Caban. The song selection included: Do- Re-Mi - From the movie The Sound Of Music: 1965 Academy Award winner for Best Movie; If I Could Talk To The Animals - From the movie Dr. Doolittle: 1967 Academy Award Winner for Best Original Song; Zip-A- Dee-Doo-Dah - From the movie Song Of The South: 1947 Academy Award Winner for Best Original Song; Chim Chim Cher-Ee - From the movie Mary Poppins: 1964 Academy Award Winner for Best Original Song; Don’t miss out on all the r 3 GREAT DEALS to get your feme 1 spruced up before the holi|a^|! “Vo/// /§ m/n///cs s/(/// s //ow' HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Super man Over The Rainbow - From the movie The Wizard Of Oz: 1939 Academy Award Winner for Best Original Song; I Got Rhythm - From the musical Crazy For You: 1992 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical. The cafeteria staff served grilled hot dogs for lunch and the grandparents were given tours of their grand children’s classrooms. 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