South Albany social studies teacher Tony Vandermeer’s Modern U.S. History class recently visited Mennonite Village for a class discussion.
See a slideshow of the conversation between students and residents.
The following images are from the event. Mr. Vandermeer said, “It was impossible to tell who enjoyed the visit more, the students or their new friends at MV!”
It takes many dedicated people to run our schools and help them be successful. Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Jim Haggart has been helping Tangent Elementary School start the day successfully this year. He spends a few hours at the school in the mornings to help things run smoothly.
The school recently honored him with an assembly and the gift of an “all-star” tie:
This year, Tangent Elementary has had many new faces in the building. One in particular is Mr. Jim Haggart from our district office. We have had the privilege of his amazing support everywhere in our building from the front office, to the cafeteria, and throughout the classrooms.
Today, he was recognized during our morning assembly by the staff and students with a Tangent Stars t-shirt and tie, as a special thank you for his ongoing support of our school. It gives us great pleasure to recognize him as part of our Tangent family and we truly appreciate his presence!
On Monday, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from Liberty Elementary School for their motivation, perseverance, growth, and school and community service.
Liberty students are:
Brookelynn Welker
Brookelynn is a school and community leader from Mrs. Pantovich’s 5th grade class. She demonstrates a sincere compassion for her classmates. She is a caring, giving individual who cares deeply about the well-being of others.
Taylor Bond
Taylor is a 5th grade student in Mr. Nazarian’s class. She is a hard working, dedicated student who rolls up her sleeves when faced with a challenge. She is an excellent role model for the trait of perseverance.
On Monday, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from Lafayette Elementary School for their motivation, perseverance, growth, and school and community service.
Lafayette students are:
Mia Rowe
Mia is a wonderful student who can always be counted on to make good choices, try her best, complete quality work, help other students, be kind and caring to others, and be a role model that everyone else can look up to. She is a compassionate and a selfless person who is always willing to be there for others. Mia was a leadership student for the school and fulfilled every expectation of what a leadership student should be.
Kiersten Bellis
Kiersten is a great candidate for this award because she demonstrates motivation daily in all of her work. Her consistent perseverance sets an example for others. She always comes to school ready to learn and never gives up even when it might be difficult.
On Monday, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from Oak Grove Elementary School for their motivation, perseverance, growth, and school and community service.
Oak Grove students are:
Evan Lathrop
Evan has consistently demonstrated great determination, persistence, humor and integrity in fifth grade. He has worked hard to maintain his “Self-Manager” status this year. That means he has to get his math done to 100 percent each week, which is a challenge, and turn in all assignments on time, as well as show responsibility and integrity throughout the school days. Evan is a champion for issues of injustice. He will be a hero to many through his life. Evan motivates himself to stretch his abilities and be the very best he can be.
Dane Tilley
Dane is the hardest working 5th grader at Oak Grove. He has an outstanding work ethic and continues to push himself every minute of the school day. He has a growth mindset and knows that hard skills will eventually be easy with a positive attitude and lots of hard work. Dane always has a smile on his face and is a great friend to every other student at Oak Grove.
