Physical Education Teachers attended training session led by Nancy Ray with the Alabama State Department of Education - Physical Education Program. Nancy was very excited to share new and relevant information with our teachers who were just as eager to learn new things. They are better prepared to implement an active and quality physical education program, as well as administer the Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment beginning November 1st. Participants included Crystal Tarver and Charles Biggers (BTW), Gerald Holland (DCW), Autavia Porter-Harris, Terry Welch and Principal Williams (GWC), Clifton Knight, Tommy Thompson and Assistant Principal Williams (NHS), Jimmy Davis, Arthur Mitchell and William Graham, Dean of Students (TIMS) and Quentin Gaillard and Principal Asberry (TPS).
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Congratulations to our students who participated in an oratorical contest as part of United Nations Day Celebration, October 24, 2012! The winners are announced below:
First Place: Chelsea Greer (BTW) $100
Second Place: Kyra Nettles (NHS) $75
Third Place: Desiree Oneal (BTW) $50
Fourth Place: Abigail Smith (NHS) $25
Fifth Place: Alicia Woods (BTW) $20
Sixth Place: Sidney Jernigan (NHS) $20
These remaining participants were given Certificates:
Justin Lucus
Allaya Cannon
Evelyn Hooks
Dee' Jannell Holmes
Rosie Washington
A special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Jimmeh, Judicial Affairs Officers at Tuskegee University for providing the opportunity to our students and for the concerted efforts Mr. Albert Nelson, BTW Principal and Mrs. Brelinda Sullen, NHS Principal for encouraging student participation. Photos taken during the contest are below.
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On October 13, 2012, the Tuskegee University National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care in partnership with Tuskegee University Library Services & Archives and the Tuskegee University History & Political Science Department offered the first TU Teacher’s Academy. The TU Teacher’s Academy was a pilot professional development workshop to engage Macon County Public School Teachers, K-12, in the exploration of historical events that still prove relevant in 2012. Several Macon County educators in the areas of American history, government, literature, art, music and other related subjects in the humanities gathered to attend the one-day academy. Participants included Charma Allen, Kimela Coleman, Gwendolyn Collier and Stephen Rogers.
The academy was facilitated by a multi-disciplinary team from the university and focused on guiding the participants through Archival documents, dating back to the mid 1900’s. The group researched the history of the Tuskegee Civic Association (1941-1979). The TCA was an important community effort that impacted the Civil Rights Movement and had particular significance leading up to the historical landmark Supreme Court case of Gomillion vs. Lightfoot. The group journeyed through history by delving into boxes that included authentic articles, pictures and announcements from the aforementioned period. The teacher’s were divided into three groups – Student movements, Race relations and the Socio-economic times of African Americans in Southern states. Each group presented a Power Point presentation on their individual finds. The day ended with a conversation of how they would translate this lesson into an informative learning experience for their students.
PRESS RELEASE
FROM: Johnny Ford, Mayor-Elect,
The City of Tuskegee
CONTACT: 334-558-3907, 334-727-4035,
DATE: October 21, 2012
First of all I want to thank the Montgomery Advertiser for bringing to the forefront, in an article that Headlined the Sunday, October 21st paper, the facts, given in detail, that point to the almost certain likelihood that Poarch Creek Indian funds were used in the battle against the electronic bingo bill. This is what we in Tuskegee/Macon County have been saying all the time. As the former legislator who introduced, and passed the bingo legislation, I have been fighting this battle for years, most of the time alone, and struggling to get not only the Advertiser, but the rest of the press as well to cover this issue. Ironically it was, in part, to discuss this issue that we had already called for a town rally on, and march around, the Tuskegee City Square on Wednesday, October 24th, at 4:30 p.m. In addition, the rally has been called to provide an opportunity for Tuskegee/Macon County citizens to make another resounding outcry, in a very public way, that we want VictoryLand, the gaming facility for which we voted, and which brought crucial jobs and revenue to all aspects of our community, to be reopened immediately, We will brief our Macon County Democratic Leadership at the regular 6:00 p.m. meeting of the Macon County Democratic Conference, Monday, the 22nd, at the Macon County Courthouse Annex, on our plans for the rally, and ask for their input.
Following the rally and march on the square on Wednesday, the 24th, we will meet with citizens in the Macon County Courthouse, at 5:00 p.m. to continue the discussion on our support of the effort to re-open VictoryLand, as well as to discuss other important issues specific to the Tuskegee community. As Mayor-Elect of Tuskegee it is important to have the thoughts and ideas of the citizens with regard to county-wide and city issues as we develop our strategy to move Tuskegee forward.
The Staff of the Career and Technical Education Center all Celebrated with Mrs. Verdell Brown; October 22, 2012. Mrs. Verdell is a 14-year survivor of Breast Cancer. "Awareness Is The Key To Survival".
From Left to Right - Dr. Melvin Lowe, III, Mr. Roland Vaughn, Mrs. Ronita Abney, (Centered - Mrs. Verdell Brown), Mr. Robert Spratlin, Mr. William Turner, Mr. Christopher Clark, Mrs. Cynthia Brown, and Mr. Tracy Stacy.
Tuskegee University President Dr. Gilbert Rochon and Family
The Crimson Pipers of Tuskegee University
The Crimson Piperettes
The Crimson Pipers
Jonathan Horn, Tuskegee's "Mr. Enthusiasm"
A couple of tigers
Ms Tuskegee University 2012 and Attendants
A Pretty Smile
Tuskegee Public
The Nursing Students of Tuskegee University
Who's that lady?
Bishop Jesse Harris and son
Look at that Talent!
Life-Long Best Friends
The Notasulga High Band
There's a new sheriff in town!
Local Students Named Finalists in United Nations Observance Day Essay Contest
Congratulations to the students at Booker T. Washington and Notasulga High Schools who have been become finalists in a United Nations Observance Day essay contest. They are named below:
Chelsea J. Greer - BTW
Sidney Jernigan - NHS
Kyra Nettles - NHS
Desiree O’Neal - BTW
Abigail Faith Smith - NHS
Alicia Woods - BTW
As finalists, they will participate in an oratorical contest on October 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Booker T. Washington High School Library. The theme is “Overcoming Violence in the Global Village”. Three winners will be selected and awarded prizes as follows:
First Prize Winner: $100
Second Prize Winner: $ 75
Third Prize Winner: $ 50
A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmeh, Judicial Affairs Officers at Tuskegee University for providing the opportunity to our students and for the concerted efforts of Dr. Venesia McClaney, Curriculum and Instruction Director, Mr. Albert Nelson, BTW Principal and Mrs. Brelinda Sullen, NHS Principal for encouraging student participation.
D.C. Wolfe Elementary School
Red Ribbon Week Activities
October 22-26, 2012
- Monday, October 22nd "Put a Cap On Drugs Day" - Everyone wears a red ribbon and a cap
- Tuesday, October 23rd "Sock-It to Drugs Day!" - Everyone wears a red ribbon and mismatched socks"
- Wednesday, October 24th "Shade Out Drugs Day" - Wear a red ribbon and sunglasses
- Thursday, October 25th - Everyone wears a red shirt. Balloon release with messages
- Friday, October 26th - "Team Up to Fight Against Drugs" - Everyone wears their favorite team shirt or jersey
Click the document below for more details.
If you were not at the George Washington Carver Cafeteria and Auditorium at 6:00 PM on October 9th, 2012, then you missed a treat!
Parents, friends and family, administrators, teachers and guests were entertained by the pomp and pagentry of the Coronation of the 2012 George Washington Carver Elementary King and Queen and The Royal Court.
The theme of the event was "A Whole New World", and the room was decorated to perfection, with refreshments waiting in the wings.
The 2012 - 2013 Royal Court and Program Participants are;
Master Jaivien Uhuru & Little Miss Mahagani Cloud.
Kindergaten Attendants
Master Javien Jackson & Little Miss Cheryl Harden
First Grade Attendants
Master DeAdndre Arnold, Jr. & Little Miss Taniya Floyd
Second Grade
Master Malek Stafford & Little Miss Lare'ziah Torbert
Third Grade Attendants
Master Dylan Purten & Little Miss Chelsi Freeman
Crown Bearers
Little Miss Genesis Arnold
Scepter Holder
Little Miss Alexis Jones
Flower Girl
Master D'Marcus Bass & Little Miss Amatallah Saulawa
Mr. & Miss GWC 2012 -2013
The newly-crowned King and Queen and their court moved with inpiring words of encouragement from the First Attendant to Ms Tuskegee University and Ms Janet Langford, Ms Booker T. Washington High School 2011-2012.
The Court performed a dance routine, followed by closing remarks from Ms Melissa Williams, Principal of George Washington Carver Elementary.
Congratulations!!
WHEN: Thursday, October 11, 2012
WHERE: BTW Library Media Center
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this evening is to provide our district parents and community with relevant, meaningful information and resources.
NOTE: Each school will set up a table with information to distribute to parents
Documents may be the following:
School Brochure
Newsletters
Parenting Tips
Parent Schedule of Event Calendar
A Glimpse Inside Parental Involvement
CIP at a Glance
Homework and Testing Strategies
Opportunities to Volunteer
Tokens) of Appreciation