Tag: Perdido Elementary/Middle School

By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Pre-k and kindergarten students at Perdido Elementary School are enjoying learning about the American folk hero, John “Johnny Appleseed” Chapman. They have learned that he got his nickname from the fact that he planted apple trees throughout the Midwest of America. Of course, the idea that he wandered around barefoot with a cooking pot on his head for most of his adult life intrigues all…

By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News       It’s fall! The days are shorter and the nights are cooler. The leaves are turning yellow, red, and orange, giving a colorful salute to summer. First graders in Miss Jesse Reed’s class are welcoming autumn into their classroom and celebrating the changing foliage with a variety of fall-themed activities and lessons. Students are building literacy skills as they follow Fletcher (the fox) in…

Students at Perdido Elementary / Middle School had the opportunity to dress out of uniform to help raise awareness for childhood cancer. Many of the children voluntarily gave a donation to help support this cause. More than $300 was donated. Pictured showing off their yellow are fifth-graders, from left, seated, Colton Wiggins, Alex Cooper, Conner Lanham, Josey Dean, Xander Payne, Brandon Smith, Blake Dorough, Heath Anderson, and Ethan Parker; standing, Haleigh…

By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Grandparents of Perdido students in kindergarten through second grade were invited to have lunch with their special child on Wednesday, September 20. Not only did the grandparents have the enjoyable opportunity to eat lunch with their grandchild, they were also involved with selecting their favorite books at the fall fundraiser Book Fair in the library. Close to 200 grandparents ate with their grandchild…

By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted and talented youth. Duke TIP works with students, their families, and educators to identify, recognize, challenge, engage, and help students reach their highest potential. They have served over 2.8 million academically talented students in grades four through 12 since 1980. Seventh graders at Perdido Middle School…