To keep everyone updated on the progress of the Lea Ousley Outdoor Education Center and Nature Trail, Mrs. Hurst is doing daily web updates on her blogspot, http://www.hurstscience@blogspot.com/. Please check it out for the latest information and ways that you can help bring Lea's vision to life. It is also a wonderful way to post stories and memories of Lea to share with others.
To donate to the Nature Trail in honor of Mr. Ousley, please make your check or money order out to Clinton Elementary School-Nature Trail Project. Lea's family will receive notification of your contribution, and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Mr. Ousley's Passing
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Lea Ousley, our beloved sixth grade social studies teacher. Mr. Ousley, a 32 year teaching veteran, passed away on April 16th after a ten year battle with cancer. He will be surely missed by the thousands of lives that he has touched throughout his life and career.
The Clinton Elementary students, former students, staff, and community members will be working on the Nature Trail Project in his honor. Please check back for dates and more information.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Nature Trail Gazebo is Complete
Thanks to the vision of sixth grade social studies teacher, Lea Ousley, Clinton Elementary School now has an outdoor learning education gazebo. The gazebo will seat a class of 28 students and has a table positioned in the center for teacher materials. The gazebo also has electricity that will allow for the usage of different science equipment.
The funding for the gazebo came from the Goody's Good Deeds for Schools Grant. Also, the City of Clinton donated 120 man hours of labor toward planning and construction. Mr. Hank with the City of Clinton Parks and Recreation Department has created a masterpiece that CES will treasure for a lifetime. Other contributions toward the gazebo have come from Willow Ridge Nursery in Oak Ridge and Bob and Karen Arowood. Thanks to David Brogdon at Brogdon Roofing for giving the school a great deal and doing a beautiful job on the metal roofing project.
During the spring, landscaping around the area will continue with the installation of a decorative fountain and small wetland bog. In addition, a variety of science stations will be arranged on the nature trail with various types of weather instruments and bird feeders.
The nature trail project is proof that one's vision and dreams can become a reality!!!!!
I will be posting pictures of the gazebo shortly. Look for a ribbon cutting date coming soon!
The funding for the gazebo came from the Goody's Good Deeds for Schools Grant. Also, the City of Clinton donated 120 man hours of labor toward planning and construction. Mr. Hank with the City of Clinton Parks and Recreation Department has created a masterpiece that CES will treasure for a lifetime. Other contributions toward the gazebo have come from Willow Ridge Nursery in Oak Ridge and Bob and Karen Arowood. Thanks to David Brogdon at Brogdon Roofing for giving the school a great deal and doing a beautiful job on the metal roofing project.
During the spring, landscaping around the area will continue with the installation of a decorative fountain and small wetland bog. In addition, a variety of science stations will be arranged on the nature trail with various types of weather instruments and bird feeders.
The nature trail project is proof that one's vision and dreams can become a reality!!!!!
I will be posting pictures of the gazebo shortly. Look for a ribbon cutting date coming soon!
Acer One Laptops "Baby Laptops"
In an effort to improve intervention for at-risk reading students, CES has recently purchased six Acer One Laptop computers. Each laptop weighs less than two pounds and is extraordinarily child friendly with wi-fi capabilities. The cost was also small considering that each unit was less than four hundred dollars. These laptops are kept on a charging cart throughout the day and are shared by K-2 teachers for usage with students needing additional phonics and reading practice. The students are thrilled about the new learning tools, and so are the teachers! We look forward to purchasing more in the future. You can view these laptops by visiting the walmart.com web page.
Clinton City Schools Get High Honors
The Greater Knoxville Business Journal just came out with their annualranking of the 13 area school districts. Last year Clinton City Schools was ranked 6th. This year we moved to second place!! For your information the top five systems are: (1) Alcoa City;(2)Clinton City; (3) Maryville City; (4) Oak Ridge City; and (5) Sevier County. Congratulations to each and every one of our staff members, students,parents, and community members!
Parents and Families Supporting the School Tutoring Program
In an effort to improve student performance in mathematics, Clinton Elementary School is preparing to begin a mathematics tutoring program for students in grades 3-6. Parents and family members who are interested in tutoring CES students are responsible for having the TBI Background Check completed prior to tutoring. The background check costs approximately fifty dollars. If you are interested in tutoring and are concerned about the price of the background check, please contact the school at 457-0616 for more information.
The tutoring will take place either before school, after school, or during a students' study hall. Parents who are interested in having their child tutored need to contact Mrs. Jordan or their child's homeroom teacher. Parental permission is required before a child can begin the program.
The tutoring will take place either before school, after school, or during a students' study hall. Parents who are interested in having their child tutored need to contact Mrs. Jordan or their child's homeroom teacher. Parental permission is required before a child can begin the program.
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