Here's a look at what's happening around District Five schools this week!
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Orchestra Students Take Talents To Mass Clinic
More than a dozen students in District Five's Orchestra program had the chance to share their skills with some of the best musicians from around the Upstate recently.
Thirteen students participated in the "Cellobration" clinic at Furman University, learning and playing with the best student cellists from across our area.
The day event included master classes, rehearsals, sectionals and a formal concert featuring professional cellists.
The event concluded as the students performed a mass concert at Furman with over 150 cellists. District Five students included: Roman Marcano (D.R. Hill), Mary Elizabeth Kennedy (D.R. Hill), Isabella Cureton (D.R. Hill), Drake Atkins (D.R. Hill), Anira Brown (Beech Springs Intermediate), Gabe Culletto (Beech Springs Intermediate), Rhylan Campbell (Florence Chapel), Brendan Short (Florence Chapel), Gabe Dillard (Florence Chapel), Diana Ilie (Florence Chapel), Courtney Hargreaves (Berry Shoals Intermediate), Gage Logsdon (Berry Shoals Intermediate), and Preston Lee (Byrnes Freshman Academy).
Congratulations, students!
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Wellford Works To Save Environment, Thanks To Donation
Lunch time at
Wellford Academy is looking a little different this year, and we're not talking about the menu!
This year,
Wellford students are enjoying their meals, but also learning to help the environment at the same time. The school has partnered with Atlas Organics, an Upstate based company that specializes in recycling food waste. The company works with schools, turning leftovers into valuable compost that can be used in the agriculture and landscaping industries.
Atlas employees recently visited the school, teaching students what waste can be recycled. Students now separate their lunch leftovers into special bins, which are collected by the company and composted at a nearby facility.
District Five was able to pilot the program at
Wellford this year, thanks to a generous donation from OmniSource Metal Recycling. Company representatives
Bryan Goldman and Summer Reid presented a $3500 check to
Wellford
principal, Mrs. Angie Showalter, Friday. Jim Davis with Atlas Organics and Brandon Lewis,
Chartwells Food Service Director, were also on hand for the presentation.
District Five is very grateful to Atlas Organics and OmniSource for this great partnership.
Way to go,
Wellford!
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Beech Springs Goes For The Gold
The Olympics may be over, but the celebration is still going on at
Beech Springs Intermediate School! The school held its own "Olympic sized" celebration recently, to reward student success in the classroom.
As part of the school's ELA curriculum this year, 5th and 6th graders at
Beech Springs have been working hard to learn about different communities, from global to classroom, and how they can help contribute to their successes. Last Friday, students and teachers came together in the gym to celebrate student learning and participation in their classroom communities.
Guest speaker, Byrnes basketball head coach Layne Fowler, spoke to students about community, endurance, and perseverance.
The event ended with a great Olympic parade of flags, where each classroom presented its own flag designed and created by students.
Great job,
Beech Springs!
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Duncan Goes Grand For Special Visitors
Grandparents give the best hugs and typically always say yes, but nothing is better than having them show up to school for your Grandparent's Luncheon!
A big crowd made it out for Duncan Elementary's annual event, filling the cafeteria with many grandparent visitors! The day was extra special, thanks to their presence. And of course, who could resist one of their favorite people showing up with a special lunch...from Zaxby's, Chick-fil-a, or McDonald's! What more could a kid ask for?
Check out the love Duncan grandparents showed in honor of Grandparent's Day. More pictures are located on their school website photo gallery here.
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Spirit Filled Week At Florence Chapel
Students and teachers at
Florence Chapel Middle School were pumped up this week for the school's Fall "Spirit Week" events!
Everyone enjoyed dress up days, including Mr. Pegram and Mrs. Keller, who pulled their best outfits out of the closet for "Decades Day"!
The week concluded with a big pep rally to celebrate all fall sports athletes. Teachers and students competed in an intense ping pong ball race, which ended with a teacher victory! Way to go,
Florence Chapel!
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Social Studies Lesson Comes To Abner Creek
Students at Abner Creek Academy were able to see part of a recent social studies lesson in person, thanks to a visit from a local company.
Students in Ann Salway's 3rd grade class are studying the six regions of SC and industries in each region. A represenative from Sage Automotive, a textile company in the Piedmont, visited the classed, and discussed the process of creating fabrics for car seats and the inspiration behind each design.
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Fowler Gets "Teacher of the Week" Nomination
Congratulations go out to
Christie Fowler from
Beech Springs Intermediate School for being one of FSI Office Supply's Top Ten Teachers this week!
If Fowler is selected as "Teacher of the Week", she will move on to compete for "Teacher of the Year" in the company contest. The award would also snag a $5000 prize for
Beech Springs!
Here's how you can help: click
here to vote for
Mrs. Fowler and
Beech Springs between now and this Wednesday.
Congratulations
Christie Fowler!
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Grant Adding Up To Success At Abner Creek
Kindergarten students
Abner Creek Academy are sharpening their math skills this year, thanks to some help from the District Five Teacher Forum!
Students in
Dana Boyd and
Tara Proper's class are learning all about the number 10, using base 10 blocks funded through a Forum grant.
Way to go,
Abner Creek!
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Grandparents Gather At Beech Springs
Beech Springs Intermediate School was filled with some *grand* visitors this week, as the school hosted grandparents for their annual "Gathering With Grands" event.
Students invited their grandparents to come enjoy doughnuts and juice with them before school. The event was a huge success with a full cafeteria!
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Rebel Swimmers Break Record
Members of the Rebel swimming team made a big splash this week, breaking a five year old school record!
Swimmers
Garrett Roach, Clayton Stratton, Sam Beckley, and
Alex Kovell set the new school record in the 200M medley relay by swimming a time of 1:50:21. The last record was set by the team in 2011.
Way to go, Rebels!
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Byrnes To Host Cheer Invitational
Pack up your spirit and head out to the Byrnes High School "Cheer Invitational" this weekend!
The event will be held on Saturday, September 24, at the Upward Star Center, with competition beginning at 11:00 a.m. with the J.V. Division. Varsity Division will take the mat at 12:50 p.m.
Join the crowd as coaches, parents and fans cheer on our dedicated cheerleaders!
Go Rebels!
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Softball Trio Commits To Next Level
The
Byrnes High School Lady Rebel softball team is celebrating big news in the off season! Three Lady Rebels have committed to take their talents to the next level, and play softball for major area colleges!
10th grader Kasey Widmyer has verbally committed to play softball at USC-Upstate, Junior Haven Pesce
has committed to play at Lander University, and Senior
Kristina Poe has committed to play at Columbia College.
Congratulations to these three outstanding student athletes and to head Coach
Brandi Aiken for this accomplishment!
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Fishing Team Reels In Big Win
The
Byrnes High School fishing team got off to a great start this week, as they took top honors in their first tournament of the season!
202 boats hit Lake Keowee last weekend for the first tournament of the season, and two
Byrnes teams placed in the top 10.
Wyatt McAbee and Anthony Moss had 5 fish for 9.36 lbs, earning them 3rd place in the team competition. Marshall Robinson and Mason Fulmer brought in five fish for 7.73 lbs, earning 9th place honors. Finally, Nathan Sandlin and Brian Bowen came in 37th place with two fish weighing 3.53 lbs. The top three teams sealed 1st place, making
Byrnes the overall school champion for the event!
Great job,
Rebels!
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The
Florence Chapel Middle School volleyball team remains undefeated in the Peachtree Conference, after defeating Granard and Rainbow Lake Last week! Go Cougars!
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Monday, September 19
- DES 4th Grade Parent Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
- WA K5 Parent Breakfast 8:20 a.m.
- FCMS vs. D.R. Hill Volleyball @ Byrnes 4:30 p.m.
- BHS Cheer Parent Showcase 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20
- DES 3rd Grade Parent Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
- WA 1st Grade Parent Breakfast 8:20 a.m.
- ACA Family Fun Night 5:00 p.m.
- FCMS Family Literacy Night 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21
- DES 2nd Grade Parent Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
- WA 2nd Grade Parent Breakfast 8:20 a.m.
- FCMS Volleyball vs. Carver
- FMMS 7th Grade Football vs. Carver 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 22
- DES 1st Grade Parent Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
- WA 3rd Grade Parent Breakfast 8:20 a.m.
- FCMS Faith Leaders Luncheon 11:00 a.m.
- BHS SIC Meeting 12:00 p.m.
- FCMS 8th Grade Football vs. Carver 5:00 p.m.
- ACA Family Fun Night 5:00 p.m.
- BHS Volleyball vs. Gaffney 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
- BHS Tennis vs. Gaffney 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 23
- DES K5 Parent Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
- WA 4th Grade Parent Breakfast 8:20 a.m.
- BHS College Fair 8:30 a.m.
- RVES First Tee Team Challenge
- BSIS Fall Pictures
- DES "The Conservation Caper" 1:15 p.m.
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As we begin a new year, make sure you stay connected with District Five for all your latest news, announcements, and sneak peeks into our classrooms! Here are a couple of ways you can stay connected all year long:
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