We are so thankful to everyone for making Read Across America Week such a wonderful celebration! Your enthusiasm, participation, and encouragement made this week extra special for our students.

From sharing stories at home to engaging in our school activities, your support helps foster a love of reading that will stay with our children for a lifetime. Seeing their excitement as they explored new books and participated in literacy events was truly inspiring!

A special thank you to students from DBHS, DCHS, Preston Ayers, Jerry Boyd, Miss Johnson City Lily Brock, and Coach Scott Hagy along with the baseball players from DBHS for reading to our students. Let’s continue to encourage a love for reading every day!

News for Students...by Students!

Hey Gamecocks, here are some exciting things that have been happening in our school recently!

-Girls on the Run has started for 3rd-5th grade girls led by Ms.Hagy and Ms.Blazer

-Mrs. Yarber's theater class and Mrs. Pate's design class will be performing for their peers Jungle Book play on March 12th 

-Congratulations to our students who made the SSES track team  

-Congratulations to the Baseball and Softball team for playing hard this past week 

-Yearbook Orders are due by March 14

-Thanks to all of our Very Important Readers that read to our K-4 students this week!

Read Across America: SSES Style

What an incredible Read Across America event at SSES! 🎉 Kindergarten through 4th-grade students were treated to wonderful stories read by our VIRs( Very Important Readers) including a Mystery Reader. They shared their favorite books and the importance of reading every day! 📖❤️ Thank you to our Director of Schools, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Preston Ayres from WCYB, and our own WCDE Book Bus!!!
Watch for more VIRs next week!

CPR Certifications in CTE

Students recently completed their CPR certifications, gaining essential skills to respond effectively in emergency situations. They were trained to assess both the environment and the individual when encountering someone who is unconscious, ensuring a safe and informed approach.

Throughout their instruction, students practiced the critical steps needed to revive someone who is not breathing. They learned the importance of performing chest compressions and administering breaths in a timely manner, a skill that can truly make a difference in saving lives.

In addition, students became proficient in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a vital tool in the CPR process that enhances their ability to assist those in need.

Here’s what some students had to say about the significance of CPR training: "Participating in CPR training equipped me with a vital skill that could potentially save a life."

A special thank you to our Coordinated School Health nurses for collaborating with our students to teach these invaluable real-life skills!

Exciting News: The Jungle Book Play is Here!

It's finally upon us! Next week, our talented students will take the stage to showcase their hard work and dedication in the performance of The Jungle Book! Join us for a delightful experience as they bring this classic tale to life.

Performance Schedule:

• March 12:

  • Grades 6-8: 8:30-9:00 am

  • K-2: 1:20-1:50 pm

  • Grades 3-5: 2:10-2:40 pm

• March 13:

  • Performance for parents and family at 2:10 pm

Thank you for your unwavering support of theater at Sulphur Springs! We can't wait to see you there!

K-2

Engaging Young Minds: Animal Skull Investigation

Our 1st-grade students stepped into the role of "Animal Skull Detectives," utilizing observational skills to identify skulls and learn about animal diets. By analyzing eye sockets, brain space, and teeth structures, they distinguished a coyote from a fox and identified a raccoon as an omnivore.

Hands-on, inquiry-based learning fosters critical thinking and scientific curiosity in young learners. Encouraging observational skills and exploring nature!

3-5

Coding a Song

Students discovered a new and innovative approach by writing their own songs using Code.org. The experience allows them to use their problem solving skills and enhances creativity.

Encouraging students to take risks and try out new methods of music creation helps build their confidence and encourages experimentation.

What an exciting and interactive activity to inspire and engage learners!

6-8

Generating Energy With Turbines

Students actively engage with renewable energy concepts through hands-on projects involving small-scale wind turbines. By experimenting with blade designs and utilizing sensors for data collection, they gain valuable insights into the engineering design process and the factors affecting electricity generation. The used a multi-meter tool and a light and sound panel for testing their product.

After testing their initial design, student teams designed and tested their own turbine blades. Blade design required students to consider the type of material used, the number of blades, and the positioning of blades to increase the amount of energy produced.

This practical approach fosters problem-solving skills and encourages creativity in renewable energy solutions.

• March 9, 2025 Daylight Saving Time begins

• March 12, 2025 Jungle Book performance for students and staff

• March 13, 2025 Jungle Book performance for parents and family