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December 11, 2017 TEACHERS AND STAFF RECEIVE A SPECIAL THANK YOU Pelham City Schools Board of Education members and Dr. Coefield visited our schools this morning to hand-deliver extraordinary compensation checks to all faculty and staff and personally thank employees for their efforts and commitment in inspiring and empowering our students to achieve personal success!
STUDENTS OF ALL AGES SUPPORT COMMUNITIES NEAR & FAR In the spirit of the season, several student groups have taken the initiative spread some holiday cheer to others. Here are just a few of the ways our students have been involved in supporting communities near and far: The Pelham High Boys Basketball team volunteered at the Big Fish Ministries Thrift Store in Foley, AL while in Gulf Shores for a recent tournament. In collaboration with Oak Mountain Missions, the Pelham High Art Club shopped for an entire family's Christmas gifts. They also made Christmas cards for residents at
a local nursing home and took the time to personally deliver the cards and visit with residents. Pelham Ridge students collected nearly 1100 canned goods for the Oak Mountain Missions Food Pantry. 5th-grade students at Pelham Ridge made cards filled with appreciation and holiday greetings for Marines stationed at Camp Shorab in Afghanistan. The Pelham High SGA purchased items to stuff stockings for residents at Family Connections in Alabaster. They also donated toiletries, art supplies, and coats for the organization to have on hand when new residents arrive. The Pelham High Cheerleaders spent an evening volunteering for the Salvation Army as Bell Ringers at a local store.
PELHAM STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WORLD-WIDE "HOUR OF CODE" ACTIVITIES During Computer Science Education Week our schools participated in the international initiative called Hour of Code. It's an introduction to computer science that shows students of all ages that everyone can learn the basics of coding. Pelham Oaks and Pelham Ridge students participated in a variety of coding activities that focused on problem-solving skills, logic, and creativity. Activities included interactive visual programming lessons and off-screen programming techniques that challenged and captivated the students. The lessons also provided the opportunity to collaborate, and students with more experience even took on leadership roles to help guide and teach classmates in some of the lessons.
PELHAM HIGH THEATRE STUDENTS SHINE AT RECENT FESTIVAL
Pelham High Theatre students recently attended the Walter Trumbauer Theatre Festival at the University of North Alabama and competed among 1500 students from across the state of Alabama. Several Pelham students received Superior medals and others brought home top awards for stellar accomplishments in scenic design and group musical theatre performances. Congratulations to all of our talented theatre students!
2ND GRADERS DO-SI-DO AT ANNUAL BARN DANCE Second-grade students were clad in western attire from head to toe when they arrived at the Barn Dance at Pelham Oaks Elementary on December 7. Led by Mrs. Aaron-Brush, students showed off their Do-si-do and other square dancing moves for parents and family members at this fun, annual event that celebrates the culmination of the dance unit in PE.
PELHAM RIDGE HOSTS STUDENT LED CONFERENCES Students at Pelham Ridge Elementary School took pride in showcasing their accomplishments to their parents at the school's first student led conference of the school year on Thursday, Dec. 7... Third grade teacher Brittney Woodley said the student led conferences provide time for students to talk to their parents about their growth, progress and things they still need to work on... Read the rest of the story in this Pelham Reporter article.
Photo: Briana Harris, Pelham Reporter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPCOMING EVENTS
Pelham Park Middle School Online Book Fair Monday, December 11 is the LAST DAY to order! Pelham Park earns 30% of every book purchased! Anyone can participate and thousands of books for all ages are available. Just go online, shop for your books, and then the books will be delivered directly to your home. Click here to start: https://childrensbookstore.com/go/pelhampark. Christmas Break Monday, December 18-Tuesday, January 2 Students will be dismissed at 1 pm on Friday, December 15. Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Pelham High School Students Invited to Take Part in Polar Plunge Saturday, January 13 from 8 am - noon Oak Mountain State Park The Polar Plunge is an annual event that benefits Special Olympics Alabama. This year, a friendly competition among area high schools will take place to see which school can raise the most money for the cause. The winning school will receive a pep rally hosted by iHeart Radio! Click here for more information. A discounted rate is available for student teams, and online donations are an option for anyone who's not ready to brave the icy lake of Oak Mountain State Park! For the team, the discount code is PELHAM For the individual, the discount code is PELHAM1 Click here to register. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15 Schools/offices closed. Board of Education Meeting Monday, January 29 at 6:30 pm Pelham Park Middle School
Job Opportunities for School Bus Drivers & Subs If you're self-employed, have a flexible schedule, retired or looking for a new career, consider driving a school bus for Pelham City Schools. Qualified candidates must be at least 25 years or age, have a good driving record, and like to be around children. Candidates must also pass a background check and an Alabama School Bus Driver Physical or a DOT Physical. For more information visit the Employment section on PelhamCitySchools.org or click here.
