Here's a look at what's happening around District Five schools this week!
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Five's Finest Honored
Several of District Five's best educators received some much deserved recognition last week!
Gail Smith, of
Abner Creek Academy, and
Rhonda Demumbreum and
Mark Bigby, both of
Byrnes High School, were honored as "Five's Finest" teachers, for their commitment to their schools and students.
Five's Finest, a program that started over a year ago, recognizes teachers are going above and beyond, both inside and outside the classroom.
Smith, a 2nd grade teacher at
Abner Creek, has been at the school since 2008. Administrators describe her as "loving and kind", and the "type of teacher you'd want your child to have."
Smith also is a lead organizer of the school's Veteran's Day program, an annual tradition at
Abner Creek.
Rhonda Demumbreum and
Mark Bigby are both longtime Rebels at
Byrnes High School and serve as co-chairs of the school's "Welcome Committee". Along with others, it is their job to welcome new teachers to the staff, and get them acclimated to
Byrnes when they first arrive. According to Principal Todd Hardy, both
Demumbreum and
Bigby spend a large part of their summer making sure new teachers feel "at home", and getting them adjusted to their new jobs.
Demumbreum is also a lead organizer for the school's Prom each year, and
Bigby volunteers his time with the football team, creating graphics for each home football game.
Congratulations
Gail Smith, Rhonda Demumbreum, and
Mark Bigby! We are so proud of you!
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D5 Students Meet At Pole
Students across District Five joined hands, and hearts, this past week, in honor of "See You At The Pole" day.
Students at
Byrnes High School,
Berry Shoals Intermediate,
D.R. Hill Middle, and
Florence Chapel Middle School, amongst others, gathered to pray for their schools and our country.
Enjoy these pictures from the event!
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Buy A Piece Of Byrnes History
If you're a die hard Rebel, the Byrnes High School AFJROTC has just the opportunity for you!
In commemoration of the 2016 Construction Project, cadets are sponsoring a brick fundraiser project to benefit the Byrnes High Student Council, the Fishing Club, and AFJROTC.
200 bricks were "rescued" from the demolition of the original Byrnes cafeteria which later became the AFJROTC wing. Each has a commemorative plaque and is individually numbered - no two are alike.
Individual number requests will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The requested donation is $50 and all proceeds will go toward student activities and support at Byrnes High School.
If you would like to participate please call AFJROTC at 864-949-2364 or email us at
[email protected]
. Bricks will also be available during home football games.
Support this worthwhile cause, and Go Rebels!
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Teacher of the Week Honors At Beech Springs
Congratulations to
Nicole Gilbert and
Stephanie Gidaro, both of
Beech Springs Intermediate School, for being nominated for FSI's "Teacher of the Week" program!
Nominations are submitted by parents, co-workers, friends and students.
Learn more about the program
here.
Way to go,
Nicole Gilbert and
Stephanie Gidaro!
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Students Team Up For Pig Project at Reidville
Visit Reidville Elementary this week, and you might spot some pigs and even the big, bad wolf! 1st grade students in Laura Brockman's class are teaming up with 4th grade students in Paula Quinby's class for a "Three Little Pigs" adventure.
Brockman's students recently read the popular tale, in studying how books have a beginning, middle and end. As part of the same project, Quinby's students were presented with the problem of how to build an indestructible house that the big, bad wolf couldn't blow down.
When the homes were ready to be put to the test of the wolf's "huff and puff", Brockman and her students joined in! Brockman, with the help of a hairdryer, played the role of the wolf.
Quinby's 4th graders now must create an advertisement marketing their homes to other pigs (their 1st grade friends), to see which one they prefer.
Great job,
Reidville students!
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Abner Creek Goes Back In Time
Students and teachers at
Abner Creek Academy traveled back in time for a good cause this week!
The school celebrated "Decades Day" as a way to kick off fundraising for Relay for Life.
Keep up the good work,
Abner Creek!
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Beech Springs Students Go On Wild Ride For Learning
It wasn't a trip to the amusement park, but it sure felt like it for students at
Beech Springs Intermediate School recently!
Science students at
Beech Springs recently studied
about design, teamwork, and perseverance by designing and building roller coasters. The team, known as "Beech Builders" were tasked with building a ride for "The Beech Blast" amusement park. Students researched roller coasters, came up with a sketch, and built their own coasters.
After the entire design process, they presented their coasters to the class and the Beech Builders board of directors (their teachers).
Great job,
Beech Springs students!
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Rebel Swimmers Compete At Region
Congratulations to the
Byrnes High School
Swim Team for competing at Region Championship this past weekend.Sam Beckley
Girls 200 Medley Relay- 2nd Place (K
Boys 200 Medley Relay- 2nd Place (Garrett Roach, Clayton Stratton, Sam Beckley, Alex Kovell)
Boys 200 M Freest- 3rd Place (Camden Stratton)
Boys 200 M Individual Medley- 3rd Place (Garrett Roach)
Boys 200 M Free Relay- 2nd Place (Garrett Roach, Sam Beckley, Alex Kovell, Clayton Stratton)
Girls 400 M Free Relay - 2nd Place (Rebecca Martin, Savanna Lipford, Kelsi Palmquist, Jane Murphy)
The Girls 400 Free Relay team also broke a school record set in 2008 with a time of 3:58:00!
The team will compete at the State Championship at USC in Columbia on Friday, October 7. Participating swimmers are:
Boys:
Sam Beckley
Garrett Roach
Alex Kovell
Camden Stratton
Clayton Stratton
Girls:
Kelsi Palmquist
Savannah Lipford
Rebecca Martin
Jane Murphy
Hannah Kok
Go Rebels!
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This week's "Picture of the Week" is in honor of
Wellford Academy Principal
Angie Showalter, who celebrated her 50th birthday this week!
Students, teachers and staff surprised
Mrs. Showalter with a serenade of "Happy Birthday", flowers and cake on Friday! Happy Birthday,
Mrs. Showalter!
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Monday, October 3
- BHS Homecoming Week
- BSIS Olweus Kickoff
- DES PTO Volunteer Meeting
- BHS New Girls Lacrosse Coach Announcement/Meeting 4:15 p.m.
- FCMS Volleyball vs. Fairforest 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4
- RVES Vision, Hearing and Dental Screening
- BFA Makeup Pictures 8:30 a.m.
- FCMS Zaxby's Night (Volleyball Fundraiser)
Wednesday, October 5
- BSIS National Walk to School Day
- ACA Walk to School Day 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
- DRH 7th grade Parent Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- FCMS 7th Grade Football vs. Fairforest 5:00 p.m.
- FCMS Volleyball vs. Gaffney 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 6
- DRH 8th Grade Parent Breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- FCMC 8th Grade Football vs. Fairforest 5:00 p.m.
- BHS Tennis vs. Traveler's Rest
- BHS Girls Golf
Friday, October 7
- RRES Walk to School Celebration
- DRH Student Picture Day
- DES Olweus Kickoff
- RVES Terrific Kid 8:15 a.m.
- BHS Homecoming Parade 4:00-4:45
- BHS Football vs. Boiling Springs 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 8
- BHS Rebel Regiment Irmo Competition
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