EOCC posts schedule for spring semester

November 12, 2008

Jim Cook

Spring semester class schedule is now available online at http://www.eocc.edu.  Magazine copies are available at various locations wherever you find American Classifieds newspaper or at any of EOCC’s locations in Enterprise, Fort Rucker, or Ozark.  For more information about how to register for classes or how to be admitted to the College, call the Enterprise Campus at (334) 347-2623, the Fort Rucker Site at (334) 598-3438, the Aviation Campus in Ozark at (334) 774-5113, or go online to http://www.eocc.edu.  Spring semester begins January 12.

Rehobeth students participate in choral event

October 21, 2008

Jim Cook

Five students from Rehobeth Elementary School participated in the 2008 Elementary All-State Choral Festival at Samford University on October 10th.  The festival is presented by the Elementary Division of the Alabama Music Educators Association.  The students who attended were Fifth Graders Abbigail Amyx and Madison Baggett, and Fourth Graders Braxton Kirkland, Ian Seales, and Jasmine Willis.  These students were selected to participate based on their love and passion for music and the arts, as well as their academic success in school.  They spent many hours in rehearsals led by clinician Susan Ramsey along with 320 other 4th and 5th grade students from all over the state of Alabama.  On Friday night they performed a dynamic concert for the public that included the use of Orff Instruments.  This was the first time that Rehobeth Elementary School participated in the festival.  The students had a great time, made many new friends, learned so many new things, and are already excited about going again next year! 

Chalktalk Oct. 4

October 07, 2008

Jim Cook

Slocomb Elementary School teacher honored by Wal-Mart
Debra Murphy was honored as Teacher of the Year by the Wal-Mart Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Program.
Associates at the Dothan Southside Wal-Mart recently presented a $1,000 educational grant to the school and a $100 gift card to Murphy.
Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year program will provide about $5 million to schools across the country to honor top teachers.
Last year, the Wal-Mart Foundation contributed more than $67 million to support educational initiatives.
Dothan High yearbooks still on sale through Nov. 10
Dothan High yearbooks are still on sale. The second offer at the price of $55 has been extended through Nov. 10.
Senior ad space is available. All reservations must be made with Danielle Snell by Dec. 1. Limited space is available.
City schools to hold parent involvement meetings
The Dothan City Schools, in collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Urban Program, will hold Parent Involvement Summits on Oct. 21 at Northview High School and Oct. 28 at Dothan High School. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the Parents Resource Fair. Parents are invited to come and hear experts in the educational field provide practical learning tips to help their children’s academic growth and ways that parents can help to build school support. The purpose of the summit is to increase academic support for all students enrolled in the Dothan City Schools System.
Seminars will include:
1. Cyber Net Training for Parents
2. How Do You Know if Your Child is Learning, Understanding Data for Dothan City Schools?
3. Mega Skills Training for Teachers
4. Communicating with Your Teenager
5. Getting Financial Aid for College — Types of Financial Aid, The Wiregrass Foundation Graduating Seniors Scholarship Program
6. Is Your Child Ready For Graduation?
7. Helping a Child with Special Needs to Succeed in School
8. YES WE CAN — Building School Support
9. Building Male Achievers
10. Pre-K ABC’s to Success in School
11. How to Communicate with Your School (K-5 Elementary)
12. How to Communicate With Your School (Middle School)
13. How to Communicate With Your School (High School)
14. Dothan City Schools Address Parent Needs, “A Conversation With Parents Only”
15. Parent Resource Fair
All services are free of charge to parents. Parents should register to attend the event, however. The summit is sponsored by Dothan City Schools, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Program, the Wiregrass Foundation, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Mike Schmitz Automotive Group.
Social service agencies/businesses that support parents, children and families are invited to set up exhibits for the Parent Resource Fairs. There is no exhibit fee. Must provide a door prize valued at $50.
To register for exhibit/or parent registration, contact: Rosalind James, Urban Regional Extension Agent at 794-4108. Parents may also register with the parent involvement specialist for their child’s school.
Girard Elementary School honors students of the month
Girard Elementary School has announced its students of the month.
8th grade:  Tyler Kramer and Bre Calloway
7th grade: Taleya Williams and Jordan Carter
6th grade: Christiana Brewster and Andrew Spotts

Chalktalk 9/25

September 24, 2008

Jim Cook

Wallace College to host nursing program review
Wallace Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its practical nursing program. The public is invited to meet the visit team and share comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled for Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. in Wheelless Auditorium, Rane Hall, Wallace Community College (Wallace Campus in Dothan).
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to Dr. Sharon Tanner, executive director, The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, or e-mail .

Ashford Academy selling fried turkeys
Ashford Academy will be selling fried turkeys again this Thanksgiving. 
Each 10-12 lb. turkey (pre-cooked weight) will be fried to perfection and available for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Ashford Academy lunchroom. 
Turkeys cost $25 each. Larger orders can be delivered. Let Ashford Academy take care of your Thanksgiving turkey this year, and support the school at the same time.
For more information, call the office at 899-3286.

Dothan High yearbook on sale, taking ads
Dothan High School Yearbook is currently accepting Business and Senior ads. Space is limited. More information is available by following the Yearbook link at http://www.dothan. k12.al.us.
Dothan High School’s yearbooks are on sale for $55 through Sept. 29.  Orders can be made with the yearbook sponsor, Danielle Capehart-Snell, or online at http://www.jostensyearbooks.com

Ashford Academy marks Grandparent’s Day
Elementary students in grades K3 through sixth recognized their grandparents with a recent luncheon at the school. 
After sharing a special meal with their grandchildren, some of the grandparents visited the classrooms and toured the campus. 
This is an annual event at Ashford Academy and usually coincides with national Grandparent’s Day.

Chalktalk 9-15

September 15, 2008

Jim Cook

Dothan band director honored
Dothan High School Band Director Steve McLendon was recently named president-elect for the Alabama Music Educator’s Association. This is an association of band, choir, elementary music education, orchestra and college education teachers.
Dothan High music students Elizabeth Jenkins, Christopher Griswold, Jazmine Hill, Grayson Martin, Trey Twine, and Paul Ware also recently received music scholarships this past year.
Northview PTSO to meet
The PTSO Board Meeting will be Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You do not have to be a board member to attend; everyone is welcome.
Northview to hold tournament
Join Northview High School on Oct. 24 for one or all of the following events:
n Golf tournament at the Dothan National Golf Club, tee times starting at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded. 
n Luncheon at the Dothan National Golf Club starting at 12:30 p.m.
n Northview vs Dothan High football game at 7 p.m.
Prices include: Corporate sponsor, $400 (includes four golf entries, four lunches and corporate display sign posted on course); Individual golf and luncheon, $100; hole sponsor, $100; luncheon only, $25; game tickets, $10.
For more golf tournament information, contact Susan Henderson at the NHS Athletic Office at 794-1410, ext. 268, or Harry Wayne Parrish at 699-4036.
Contact Susan Henderson, NHS athletic secretary, at 794-1410, ext. 268, or for more information about the Northview athletic program or the NHS Booster Club.
Northview honors students, teacher
Northview High School’s student of the month is Stephen Krietemeyer, teacher of the month is Coach Jeremy Seamon and most improved student is Issac Tunstall.