Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Groups that had been fighting individually against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness and the extinction of wildlife united on Earth Day around these shared common values. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, urban dwellers and farmers, business and labor leaders.
By the end of 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of other first-of-their-kind environmental laws, including the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air Act. Two years later congress passed the Clean Water Act.
This year's theme for Earth Day is PLANET VS PLASTICS!
Planet vs. Plastics unites students, parents, businesses, governments, churches, unions, individuals, and NGOs in an unwavering commitment to call for the end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 and an ultimate goal of building a plastic-free future for generations to come.
Click the link for more information.... https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/
Ms. Veronica and Ms. Renee’s PreK is learning about life cycles. They are watching caterpillars turn into butterflies, have planted flowers, are growing grass, and germinating beans in our greenhouses. We are enjoying the flowers from SHHS FFA’s greenhouse! The kids are learning about all the things they might be able to plant one day in the greenhouses when they are older. 🌷🐛🌼🦋
Tell someone good job and give them a HIGH 5! #NationalHighFiveDay
Tomorrow will be Hat Day!
Our reptile friend, Dobby, has been enjoying the weather lately. He is our bearded dragon that lives in the 4th grade as a class pet. Just look at him!!
ATTENTION!!!!
Important 8th grade information.
If you have any questions or wish to chaperone Prom or Field Trip, please contact Krystal Hayes hayes.krystal@Hcschoolstn.org
Tomorrow is the first day of TCAP!!
SCREAMING GREAT JOB!!! Congratulations to the Henderson County Middle School Soccer team on their hard fought win over Fayette West last night!
TCAP Testing starts April 15th! Here are a few tips to help prepare! #roar
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A few parents have messaged, so I wanted to publish the date for 8th grade prom. More details to come tomorrow. A parent information sheet about prom, field trip, and graduation will be sent home soon!
A huge thank you to the Henderson County Fire Department, Ms. Amber Crawford, and Mr. Stanton Watts for coming to Scotts Hill today to teach the 2nd grade about fire safety! We love support from the community!
We had a great time learning about the solar eclipse and the effects it can have on UV rays!
Ms. Veronica's Pre-K loved the Solar Eclipse
In honor of the Solar Eclipse tomorrow... We will have HAT DAY!!!
In Pre-K, we have been learning about Letter Qq this week. Ms. U can make works on her own like fun, sun, and run. However, Mr. Q needs Ms. U to form words like quiz, quit, and quarter. Mr. Q and Ms. U promise to stay together through quicksand, earthquakes, and during quiet times. Following our wedding, we had a reception and dance party. It will be a special day to remember.
Parents,
I am writing to let you know of a temporary change happening in your child’s 2nd-grade
classroom. Due to events beyond our control, we need to move Ms. Tina Crews to third grade
over the next few weeks. The class she will be working with is directly across the hall from your
child’s 2nd-grade classroom. This will allow Ms. Crews to monitor progress with her 2nd
graders while overseeing the third-grade classroom during these crucial weeks for that grade.
Ms. Leslie Bartholomew will be in your child’s second-grade classroom each day carrying on
with the daily routine. I have confidence in both of these ladies and know your child is in good
hands. Thank you for your understanding.
We sure have some sweet kiddos!! Maleigha McCormick and Jaelyn Smith got creative and surprised Mr. Jon Mark Parrish with cell cakes for his birthday today!!
Good luck on your marathon, Brad! Thank you to everyone for your bear donations for such a great cause! We are all behind you, Brad!
One of our favorite days of the year!! We love when 4th grade completes Treasure Island. We get to bring out our eye patches and celebrate with them!
