Author Visit

New York Times Best Selling Author Melinda Long visited with students at North Elementary on Tuesday, January 24^th.  During her visit, she discussed her love of writing and the process for which a book is published.  Students were very surprised to learn that Ms. Long began her writing career at the young age of 6 years old.  She attended Furman University and majored in teaching.  Several years later, with the encouragement of her husband, she mailed a short story to a publisher.  The story was rejected.  However, Ms. Long continued to write stories and, after 12 years, her first book was published. Since the release of How I Became a Pirate, it has been translated into sixteen languages, including Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish and Hebrew.  It has also been written into a musical that has been performed all over the United States.  Ms. Long is currently working on her next book to be released, Shiver Me Pirates. 

5th Grade Dens

5th grade students have been randomly placed into dens with a den leader to serve as their coach.  Each den is in a competition with one another to be eligible for a trip to Carowinds at a reduced cost.  Only the winning team will be eligible for this trip.  Dens will earn points on an AAA System. 

A~Academics:  students will earn a point for every A they make, as well as huge growth.
A~ Attendance:  dens will earn points when everyone is in attendance on assessment day..
A~ Attitude:  students will earn a point when they show respect and keep a positive attitude.

Den Leaders are as follows:
Dr. Blackwell ~ Cougars
Mrs. Ribelin ~ Foxes
Mrs. Mickles ~ Wolves
Mrs. Burton ~ Bears

Below is a slide show of the Pep Rally that was held on Tuesday, January 17th to kick off our new incentive program and introduce students into his or her den.  http://www.picnik.com/show/id/18361928908_T5bF2/t/picnik-show

Meteorologist Al Conklin
WBTV

Students in grades 1, 2 and 4 have recently been learning about weather.  Meteorologist Al Conklin from WBTV visited with students on Friday, January 6, 2012.  He discussed the importance of making good choices and good grades in school.  He also talked about hurricanes, tornados and, of course, snow storms with students.  We all learned that every household should have an emergency kit complete with batteries, flashlights, and non-perishable foods.  Below is a slide show of his visit at North Elementary. 

http://www.picnik.com/show/id/18228397401_6FqKm/t/picnik-show

100 Book Challenge



We are off to a great start with reading.  The 100 Book Challenge has provided students with incentives and daily goals.  Our North students have always enjoyed reading, but this year the enthusiasm for reading is at an all time high.  Please encourage your child to read at home and stay on track with their reading goals.  Keep up the good work!!

http://powerschool.lcsd.k12.sc.us/public/

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