Day: January 18, 2017

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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers The passing of Governor Albert Brewer on January 2nd at 88 years old, marks the passing of an era in Alabama politics. Albert P. Brewer was a good man and a true public servant. Brewer was born in Tennessee, but his folks moved to Decatur when he was very young after his father accepted a job with the Tennessee Valley Authority. He graduated from Decatur High School…
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Top spellers compete
The top spellers in grades 3 through 8 in Escambia County public schools participated in a district-wide spelling bee Thursday, January 12, at Flomaton High School. The media center was packed as seven students in grades 3 through 5 and six students in grades 6 through 8 went head to head with some really tough words. Participants were Jaelyn Bloodsworth, Pollard McCall Junior High; Ashley Boutwell, Flomaton Elementary; Abby Burkett,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
RP Elementary Star Students
These Rachel Patterson Elementary students were named Star Students for the month of January. They are, from left, front, Shiloh Thomas, Yalayah Weaver, Ty’daia Phillips, Heavenli Hartley, Cameron Harsey, Taylor Coleman, Anthony Hines, TyJustice Wiggins; middle, Alonna Knotts, T’andrea Johnson, Jyfia Williams, Aaniyah Jones, Yulron Dailey, Mariyah Robbins, DeMarcus Smith; back, Sandro Ramieri, Kendrick Mobley, Hannah Montgomery, Michael Brazwell, Shamarie Hands, Trinity Thompson. Not pictured, Anna Sanspree. Click on photo…
by Donna Fitzpatrick access_time8 years ago
Perfect attendance at Perdido E/M School
For the second quarter, 134 students at Perdido Elementary / Middle School had perfect attendance. During a school-wide assembly, excitement built, as students, faculty and staff who had not missed a day during the second quarter anxiously awaited the drawings to see who would walk away with $50 gift certificates. This quarterly event, is an integral part of Perdido School’s Incentive Program that focuses on students being in school, and…
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Perdido E/M School’s Incentive Plan (PIP)
Students at Perdido School are really excited about the continuation of the Perdido Incentive Plan ­(PIP). This 3-prong strategy focuses on attendance, behavior and academics. A grant from Southern Pine covers the cost of this program. Here is how the program works. Earning PIP bucks Weekly: Students earn 1 buck for perfect attendance and good behavior Teacher’s choice: an extra PIP Buck is awarded to one students who sets an…
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