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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL s Contributed From left, Dylan Treend, Sean Perryman and Timothy Peterson were all winners in the annual Patriot’s Pen essay contest. NMS students earn Patriot's Pen essay contest honors Special to the Journal The Northside VFW Post 9998 of Warner Robins recently announced the winners of the annual Patriot’s Pen essay contest. The topic was “Why I am an American Patriot.” Northside Middle School student Sean Perryman won first place and will be awarded a SIOO savings bond. His essay has also Literacy Day T —"—" *' ■■*- ; " <.4 tgjpWP^ ' jfl mm tfft&L*,. I | Contributed Eagle Springs Elementary celebrated International Literacy Day recently. According to a release, three par ent volunteers brought items from their native countries to share with the students. They shared information on the language, culture, currency, food, clothing, and other interesting facts. The parents volunteered the entire day to speak to each grade level. Mrs. Abdulla from Jordan, Mrs. Morales from Guatemala and Mrs. Banit from India shared their experiences as a child growing up in another culture to help students learn about the diversity found in the United States. Also, to help celebrate, the school nutrition program served international cuisine from Italy, Mexico and Japan. Hilltop Thanksgiving ~'* '" ' <v .. Contributed/Deanna Avery The first grade classes of Hilltop Elementary celebrated Thanksgiving by having a feast of their own. After studying about the pilgrims and their voyage to the new world, the students reenacted the first Thanksgiving. With the help of parents, the students brought in food similar to what the Pilgrims and Indians feasted on. The feast, according to a release was a great success. Pictured are: Kennedy Joerger, Chase Land, David Buck, Taylor Satcher, Jordan Roundtree and first grade teacher Sheri Blair. been sent to the district level. The second place winner was Dylan Treend who will receive a $75 savings bond. Timothy Peterson placed third and will receive a SSO savings bond. All three students are in the seventh grade Honors Language Arts program at Northside Middle School. lillifn HBi ' 1 Contributed Momingside Elementary presented awards for the first nine weeks. Among those honored were students earn ing “PAWS for Great Behavior.” These students, accord ing to a release, worked really hard the first nine weeks, going above and beyond the call of duty. The children were presented with a T-shirt. The second-graders hon ored, were from left: Austin Wright, Katelyn Baase, Robin Fochler, Andy Davis, Allen Lee and Hunter Revell. M U 'jHHIPr • Contributed Morningside Elementary “PAWS for Great Behavior third-grade honorees were: Shykemia Wright, Jemarcus McNeil, Traquon Releford, Madyson Kelly, Emory Arledge- Cook and Kiara Wynn. Ju " A ■SSi i •>» Viiiiinr— i§ ■+S&rmm MMm&Smm Contributed Morningside Elementary “PAWS for Great Behavior fourth grade honorees were: Menyatta Parker, Shontevous King, Robert Allen, Markese Watkins and Danasia Jackson. ~4&JSBbhI Contributed Morningside Elementary “PAWS for Great Behavior fifth grade honorees were: Kyler Kipa, Marquise Scott, Trevor Shim and Jemarcus Davis. We Have It ALL @ hhinews.com 9 mmm ■ «—■ Check Us Out Today! 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