Marshmallow Force and Motion Experimentation
E T A D P U
Volume 30, Number 6 www.searcyschools.org Searcy Public Schools 801 North Elm Street Searcy, Arkansas 72143 (501) 268-3517
SHS NHS Gives
2
SHS Wrestling Team Wins Tournament 2 4th Annual Living Museum
2
Lunch Menu
3
Events Calendar
3
Marshmallow Force and Motion Experimentation Second grade students at Westside Elementary School used marshmallows of various sizes to experiment with force and motion. Students in Mrs. Jill Snow’s and Ms. Sandra Heathscott’s classes worked cooperatively to shoot marshmallows from a marshmallow shooter and recorded their results of which size and shape travel the furthest distance.
Inside this Issue:
February 2017
Below left: Liliana Williams records her findings following the marshmallow project. Below right: Mrs. Heathscott’s class works together.
ADE Recognition 4 Deener Creativity 4
Left: Watch Dog Dad James Blankenship assists Ms. Heathscott with the force and motion experiment.
SHS Lion TV 4
Dates to Remember • February 7 Westside Bingo for Books
• February 7 Grades K-3 P/T Conferences • February 9 Grades 4-12 P/T Conferences • February 14 Valentine’s Parties • February 20 Presidents Day/Makeup Day— No School
Deener’s Great Kindness Challenge Sidney Deener Elementary School students participated in the “Great Kindness Challenge” during the month of January. The challenge benefited the Ozark Water Project that provides affordable footwear and a cup of clean, fresh water for those who are in need in African countries. Students participated in
a shoe drive and donated worn shoes. At the end of the drive, prizes were awarded to the classes who collected the most. The Ozark Water Project gives these shoes a second life and the profits are used to purchase well-drilling rigs and other supplies. Way to go, Sidney Deener!
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FEBRUARY 2017
SHS National Honor Society Gives During Holidays The National Honor Society came together this holiday season to buy presents and bring Christmas cheer to a local family in need. The group also bought Christmas turkey breasts for all of the district’s computer technicians and maintenance crew. The students wanted to show appreciation for the work these crews do every day to keep their schools clean
and operational. Pictured is NHS sponsor Mrs. Sandy Webb and NHS member Darius Gavin at Wal-Mart purchasing the gifts for the family who benefited from this holiday project. Searcy School District is always proud of the giving spirit our students exhibit through the holiday season.
SHS Wrestling Team Wins Tournament The Searcy High School wrestling team hosted their Searcy Duals Tournament on Saturday, January 14. The team won first place over Bryant by 34 points in the final match, and the final score was 53-19. The district would like to congratulate the entire wrestling team for their impressive victory as well as Searcy wrestler Caleb Freeman for winning the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award in the
Middle Weight Division while participating in the tournament. Congratulations SHS wrestling
McRae’s 4th Annual Living Museum McRae Elementary’s third grade students will be at Robbins-Sanford Grand Hall on February 28 to participate in the 4th Annual Living Museum. The students will be taking on the roles of different historical figures and celebrities to teach others about their lives. Each student has spent time researching their particular person, learning about good research techniques, and studying biographies. The
event will take place from 6:00-7:15p.m., and everyone who is interested is invited to attend.
FEBRUARY 2017
Lunch Menu
6
7 Breaded Steak Fingers OR “Domino’s Smart Slice” Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pepperoni Pizza Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Green Salad with Dressing Seasoned Green Beans Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Texas Toast Raisins Applesauce Milk Milk 13 14 “Breakfast for Lunch” Hot Dog OR Hamburger Scrambled Eggs Lettuce / Tomato / Pickles Biscuit w/Cream Gravy & Jelly Baked “Cheetos Puffs” Sausage Patty Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Tator Tots with Ketchup Baked Beans Bell Pepper Strips Diced Pears / Milk Juice / Milk 20 21 Chicken Tenders with Sauce NO SCHOOL Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Fresh Orange Quarters Hot Roll Milk 27 Breaded Baked Catfish Strips with Dinner Roll OR Cheese & Poblano Grab Wrap with Salsa Seasoned Baked Fries w/Ketchup Green Salad with Dressing “SideKicks” Frz. Juice Cup/Milk
28
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1 Chicken Noodle Soup with Mini Saltine Crackers & Cheese Toast OR Chicken Nuggets with Sauce & Dinner Roll Baked Potato with Margarine Grape Tomatoes Peaches / Milk 8 Grilled Cheese Sandwich* OR Spaghetti with Meatballs/Dinner Roll Fresh Baby Carrots/Baked Beans Pineapple Chunks / Milk *SHS/AJHS: Hot Turkey Cheese Melt 15 Personal Pepperoni Pizza OR Chicken Nachos Green Salad with Dressing Glazed Carrots Fruit Cocktail “M & M” Cookie / Milk 22 Max Cheese Sticks OR Stromboli Marinara Sauce Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Baked Beans Fruit Juice Punch “Chortles” Mini Grahams Milk
Taco Salad with Cheese Lettuce & Salsa Seasoned Pinto Beans Fruit Juice Punch Cinnamon Roll Milk
2 Pig-in-a-Blanket with Mustard OR Grilled Chicken Breast with Bread Stick Seasoned Baked Fries /Ketchup Fresh Broccoli w / Ranch Dip Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Red Delicious Apple / Milk 9 Popcorn Chicken with Sauce OR Three-Cheese Calzone Sweet Potato Crunch Seasoned Black-eyed Peas Bread Stick Applesauce Milk 16 Chicken Sticks with Sauce OR Baked Turkey w/Gravy Sour Cream & Chive Potatoes Seasoned Green Peas/Hot Roll “Sidekicks” Frozen Juice Cup Milk 23 Breaded Chicken Sandwich OR Chicken Spaghetti with Bread Stick Lettuce / Tomato / Pickles Baked Potato with Margarine & Sour Cream Seasoned Green Beans Peaches / Cupcake / Milk
3
Crispito with Cheese Dip OR Vegetable Beef Soup with Goldfish Crackers & String Cheese Seasoned Pinto Beans Green Salad with Dressing Fresh Banana / Milk 10 Chili with Beef & Beans & Mini Saltine Crackers OR Mini Corndogs with Mustard “Smiles” Potatoes w/Ketchup Creamy Coleslaw Fresh Grapes Brownie / Milk 17 Corn Dog with Mustard OR Mostaccioli Pasta/ Dinner Roll Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Seasoned Green Beans Granny Smith Apple Slices with Caramel Dip / Milk 24 BBQ Chicken Drumstick OR Tangerine Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Asian Rice Celery Sticks Baked Sweet Potato with Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Roll / Pineapple / Milk
NOTE: Additional foods may be offered to meet calorie needs for specific ages. ALL grain foods are >50% whole grain to meet USDA regulations. For more information or questions, contact Child Nutrition Director, Charlotte Davis, RD, LD at (501) 268-3517 or [email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer.
February Events Calendar 1
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12
6
7
3:15 pm Progress Reports Sent Home and P/T Conferences-Grades K-3 5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Greenbrier 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Greenbrier
13
Parties: 14 2 pm Valentine Deener, McRae, Westside: JRFH
2
4:30 pm Basketball: 8th & 9th Grade vs. Beebe 5 pm Basketball: 7th Grade vs. Batesville Southside (GB) 6 pm Wrestling: SHS vs. Cabot (Sr. Night)
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9
Westside, SWMS 5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Batesville 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Batesville
19
20
21
22
McRae: Class Pictures 5:15 pm Regular School Board Meeting
*President’s Day/ Makeup Day
Bowling: Baker Competition Choir: All-State Tryouts 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Morrilton
16
McRae: Kindergarten Superhero STEM Day 7 pm Choir: AJHS Pre-CPA Concert 5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Mt. Home 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Mt. Home
11
17
27
28
18
FFA: National FFA Week
Wrestling: State Championship Tournament
24
8:15 am Deener: Student Recognition Pep Rally
JANUARY 2017 S M T 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31
Basketball: Jr. High Conference Tournament
Basketball: Jr. High Conf. Tourn.
25
Drama: Lion’s Pride Tournament
FFA: National FFA Week
6 pm AJHS: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Night 6 pm Drama: SHS Dessert Theatre 6 pm Westside: 3rd Grade Program Baseball: SHS Max Preps Varsity Tournament
Wrestling: Conference Tournament
Drama: Southside Forensics Tournament
Basketball: Jr. High Conference Tournament
26
Wrestling: Dual State Tournament
5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Vilonia 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Vilonia
Band: All State Clinic Choir: All State Clinic/Concert Orchestra: All State Clinic
23
Band: All-State Tryouts 4 Orchestra: All-State Auditions
Drama: Sheridan Debate Tournament FFA: Greenhand/360 Leadership Conference
10 Progress Reports Sent Home and P/T Conferences Grades 4-12
15
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W T F S 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28
MARCH 2017 S
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5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27
T W T F S 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31
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FEBRUARY 2017
Board of Education President - Linda Benson Vice President - Dr. Brent Blakely
Arkansas Department of Education recognizes Searcy School District
Secretary - Jimmy Simpson Member - Philip Williams Member - Dr. Michael Liles Superintendent - Diane Barrett
Concerns regarding UPDATE may be addressed to Betsy Bailey, Editor at [email protected]
Congratulations to Searcy School District finance department and district treasurer Heather Burrow for receiving recognition by the Arkansas Department of Education for a zero variance on the Cycle Bank reports for all of Fiscal Year 2016. Presenting Mrs. Burrow with the certificate of recognition is Superintendent of Schools Diane Barrett.
Deener Students get creative with Indoor Recess
As a result of a very rainy January, students had to spend a number of outdoor recesses indoors. Students in Mrs. Nicole Hughey’s class got creative during indoor recess by playing putt putt golf, bago, and participating in ring toss competitions. James Day is shown here (left) putting the golf ball during recess. Our teachers do an outstanding job of keeping our students active and engaged throughout the day.
Lion TV Shoots 2017 Segments
Searcy High School TV Production Department runs weekly Lion TV shows with school announcements, feature stories, weather and sports. Access searcylionpress.com and click on Lion TV to see weekly shows.
Volume 30, Number 6 www.searcyschools.org Searcy Public Schools 801 North Elm Street Searcy, Arkansas 72143 (501) 268-3517
SHS NHS Gives
2
SHS Wrestling Team Wins Tournament 2 4th Annual Living Museum
2
Lunch Menu
3
Events Calendar
3
Marshmallow Force and Motion Experimentation Second grade students at Westside Elementary School used marshmallows of various sizes to experiment with force and motion. Students in Mrs. Jill Snow’s and Ms. Sandra Heathscott’s classes worked cooperatively to shoot marshmallows from a marshmallow shooter and recorded their results of which size and shape travel the furthest distance.
Inside this Issue:
February 2017
Below left: Liliana Williams records her findings following the marshmallow project. Below right: Mrs. Heathscott’s class works together.
ADE Recognition 4 Deener Creativity 4
Left: Watch Dog Dad James Blankenship assists Ms. Heathscott with the force and motion experiment.
SHS Lion TV 4
Dates to Remember • February 7 Westside Bingo for Books
• February 7 Grades K-3 P/T Conferences • February 9 Grades 4-12 P/T Conferences • February 14 Valentine’s Parties • February 20 Presidents Day/Makeup Day— No School
Deener’s Great Kindness Challenge Sidney Deener Elementary School students participated in the “Great Kindness Challenge” during the month of January. The challenge benefited the Ozark Water Project that provides affordable footwear and a cup of clean, fresh water for those who are in need in African countries. Students participated in
a shoe drive and donated worn shoes. At the end of the drive, prizes were awarded to the classes who collected the most. The Ozark Water Project gives these shoes a second life and the profits are used to purchase well-drilling rigs and other supplies. Way to go, Sidney Deener!
Page 2
FEBRUARY 2017
SHS National Honor Society Gives During Holidays The National Honor Society came together this holiday season to buy presents and bring Christmas cheer to a local family in need. The group also bought Christmas turkey breasts for all of the district’s computer technicians and maintenance crew. The students wanted to show appreciation for the work these crews do every day to keep their schools clean
and operational. Pictured is NHS sponsor Mrs. Sandy Webb and NHS member Darius Gavin at Wal-Mart purchasing the gifts for the family who benefited from this holiday project. Searcy School District is always proud of the giving spirit our students exhibit through the holiday season.
SHS Wrestling Team Wins Tournament The Searcy High School wrestling team hosted their Searcy Duals Tournament on Saturday, January 14. The team won first place over Bryant by 34 points in the final match, and the final score was 53-19. The district would like to congratulate the entire wrestling team for their impressive victory as well as Searcy wrestler Caleb Freeman for winning the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award in the
Middle Weight Division while participating in the tournament. Congratulations SHS wrestling
McRae’s 4th Annual Living Museum McRae Elementary’s third grade students will be at Robbins-Sanford Grand Hall on February 28 to participate in the 4th Annual Living Museum. The students will be taking on the roles of different historical figures and celebrities to teach others about their lives. Each student has spent time researching their particular person, learning about good research techniques, and studying biographies. The
event will take place from 6:00-7:15p.m., and everyone who is interested is invited to attend.
FEBRUARY 2017
Lunch Menu
6
7 Breaded Steak Fingers OR “Domino’s Smart Slice” Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pepperoni Pizza Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Green Salad with Dressing Seasoned Green Beans Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Texas Toast Raisins Applesauce Milk Milk 13 14 “Breakfast for Lunch” Hot Dog OR Hamburger Scrambled Eggs Lettuce / Tomato / Pickles Biscuit w/Cream Gravy & Jelly Baked “Cheetos Puffs” Sausage Patty Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Tator Tots with Ketchup Baked Beans Bell Pepper Strips Diced Pears / Milk Juice / Milk 20 21 Chicken Tenders with Sauce NO SCHOOL Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Fresh Orange Quarters Hot Roll Milk 27 Breaded Baked Catfish Strips with Dinner Roll OR Cheese & Poblano Grab Wrap with Salsa Seasoned Baked Fries w/Ketchup Green Salad with Dressing “SideKicks” Frz. Juice Cup/Milk
28
Page 3
1 Chicken Noodle Soup with Mini Saltine Crackers & Cheese Toast OR Chicken Nuggets with Sauce & Dinner Roll Baked Potato with Margarine Grape Tomatoes Peaches / Milk 8 Grilled Cheese Sandwich* OR Spaghetti with Meatballs/Dinner Roll Fresh Baby Carrots/Baked Beans Pineapple Chunks / Milk *SHS/AJHS: Hot Turkey Cheese Melt 15 Personal Pepperoni Pizza OR Chicken Nachos Green Salad with Dressing Glazed Carrots Fruit Cocktail “M & M” Cookie / Milk 22 Max Cheese Sticks OR Stromboli Marinara Sauce Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Baked Beans Fruit Juice Punch “Chortles” Mini Grahams Milk
Taco Salad with Cheese Lettuce & Salsa Seasoned Pinto Beans Fruit Juice Punch Cinnamon Roll Milk
2 Pig-in-a-Blanket with Mustard OR Grilled Chicken Breast with Bread Stick Seasoned Baked Fries /Ketchup Fresh Broccoli w / Ranch Dip Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Red Delicious Apple / Milk 9 Popcorn Chicken with Sauce OR Three-Cheese Calzone Sweet Potato Crunch Seasoned Black-eyed Peas Bread Stick Applesauce Milk 16 Chicken Sticks with Sauce OR Baked Turkey w/Gravy Sour Cream & Chive Potatoes Seasoned Green Peas/Hot Roll “Sidekicks” Frozen Juice Cup Milk 23 Breaded Chicken Sandwich OR Chicken Spaghetti with Bread Stick Lettuce / Tomato / Pickles Baked Potato with Margarine & Sour Cream Seasoned Green Beans Peaches / Cupcake / Milk
3
Crispito with Cheese Dip OR Vegetable Beef Soup with Goldfish Crackers & String Cheese Seasoned Pinto Beans Green Salad with Dressing Fresh Banana / Milk 10 Chili with Beef & Beans & Mini Saltine Crackers OR Mini Corndogs with Mustard “Smiles” Potatoes w/Ketchup Creamy Coleslaw Fresh Grapes Brownie / Milk 17 Corn Dog with Mustard OR Mostaccioli Pasta/ Dinner Roll Seasoned Whole Kernel Corn Seasoned Green Beans Granny Smith Apple Slices with Caramel Dip / Milk 24 BBQ Chicken Drumstick OR Tangerine Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Asian Rice Celery Sticks Baked Sweet Potato with Cinnamon & Brown Sugar Roll / Pineapple / Milk
NOTE: Additional foods may be offered to meet calorie needs for specific ages. ALL grain foods are >50% whole grain to meet USDA regulations. For more information or questions, contact Child Nutrition Director, Charlotte Davis, RD, LD at (501) 268-3517 or [email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer.
February Events Calendar 1
5
12
6
7
3:15 pm Progress Reports Sent Home and P/T Conferences-Grades K-3 5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Greenbrier 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Greenbrier
13
Parties: 14 2 pm Valentine Deener, McRae, Westside: JRFH
2
4:30 pm Basketball: 8th & 9th Grade vs. Beebe 5 pm Basketball: 7th Grade vs. Batesville Southside (GB) 6 pm Wrestling: SHS vs. Cabot (Sr. Night)
8
9
Westside, SWMS 5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Batesville 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Batesville
19
20
21
22
McRae: Class Pictures 5:15 pm Regular School Board Meeting
*President’s Day/ Makeup Day
Bowling: Baker Competition Choir: All-State Tryouts 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Morrilton
16
McRae: Kindergarten Superhero STEM Day 7 pm Choir: AJHS Pre-CPA Concert 5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Mt. Home 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Mt. Home
11
17
27
28
18
FFA: National FFA Week
Wrestling: State Championship Tournament
24
8:15 am Deener: Student Recognition Pep Rally
JANUARY 2017 S M T 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31
Basketball: Jr. High Conference Tournament
Basketball: Jr. High Conf. Tourn.
25
Drama: Lion’s Pride Tournament
FFA: National FFA Week
6 pm AJHS: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Night 6 pm Drama: SHS Dessert Theatre 6 pm Westside: 3rd Grade Program Baseball: SHS Max Preps Varsity Tournament
Wrestling: Conference Tournament
Drama: Southside Forensics Tournament
Basketball: Jr. High Conference Tournament
26
Wrestling: Dual State Tournament
5 pm Basketball: JV Girls/Boys vs. Vilonia 6 pm Basketball: SHS Lady Lions & Lions vs. Vilonia
Band: All State Clinic Choir: All State Clinic/Concert Orchestra: All State Clinic
23
Band: All-State Tryouts 4 Orchestra: All-State Auditions
Drama: Sheridan Debate Tournament FFA: Greenhand/360 Leadership Conference
10 Progress Reports Sent Home and P/T Conferences Grades 4-12
15
3
W T F S 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28
MARCH 2017 S
M
5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27
T W T F S 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31
Page 4
FEBRUARY 2017
Board of Education President - Linda Benson Vice President - Dr. Brent Blakely
Arkansas Department of Education recognizes Searcy School District
Secretary - Jimmy Simpson Member - Philip Williams Member - Dr. Michael Liles Superintendent - Diane Barrett
Concerns regarding UPDATE may be addressed to Betsy Bailey, Editor at [email protected]
Congratulations to Searcy School District finance department and district treasurer Heather Burrow for receiving recognition by the Arkansas Department of Education for a zero variance on the Cycle Bank reports for all of Fiscal Year 2016. Presenting Mrs. Burrow with the certificate of recognition is Superintendent of Schools Diane Barrett.
Deener Students get creative with Indoor Recess
As a result of a very rainy January, students had to spend a number of outdoor recesses indoors. Students in Mrs. Nicole Hughey’s class got creative during indoor recess by playing putt putt golf, bago, and participating in ring toss competitions. James Day is shown here (left) putting the golf ball during recess. Our teachers do an outstanding job of keeping our students active and engaged throughout the day.
Lion TV Shoots 2017 Segments
Searcy High School TV Production Department runs weekly Lion TV shows with school announcements, feature stories, weather and sports. Access searcylionpress.com and click on Lion TV to see weekly shows.
