WILDCAT WORKDAY 2008 IN PICTURES

Thanks to everyone who supported and participated in Springwood’s third annual Wildcat Workday on Friday, April 18, 2008. The faculty, student, and parent involvement was outstanding. Springwood completed 23 service projects in the community and the response to the morning has been one of gratitude.

A successful Wildcat Workday depends on Springwood volunteers, donations for the picnic lunch, and financial sponsorships. We raised $27,000 for the school. We sincerely thank Springwood families and friends for supporting Wildcat Workday 2008.

2008 WILDCAT WORKDAY PHOTOS

Before making deliveries to the Valley, Lanett, and West Point Police and Fire Stations, 1 st grade stopped at JSL Park in West Point to make pinecone & peanut butter bird feeders.

Mrs. Slade's 2 nd grade students are pictured delivering a welcome basket to new Fuller Center homeowners in West Point, James and Amy Gregory.

Mr. Nolen's 10th graders along with parent volunteers painted at the Literacy House in Lanett.

Martha Bailey and Linda Combs weeding at the West Point First Baptist Church on Wildcat Workday.

David Dunn's 7th graders putting out pine straw at Sav-A-Life in Lanett

Mr. Freeman, Mrs. Major, parent volunteers, and 10th graders landscaped at Madge Barnwell Park in West Point.

Tree planting project at the new “overlook” area at the West Point Project Office for the Corp of Engineers. Shown in front are Maggie Newton, Kati Tschur, and Claire Humphrey

K4 students planting azaleas and putting out pine straw at the K-P Building

Mr. Bill Cantrell and 8th grade boys, along with volunteer, Dana Miller, re-planted and transformed the butterfly garden on campus.

SPRINGWOOD CHORUS

The Springwood High School Chorus participated in the AISA Honors Chorus
Festival on April 10th and 11th.  The group was judged on their performance of
two select pieces in several different categories.  They received three Superior ratings.  Several students also participated in Honors Chorus and performed six pieces to sing in concert with all other participating AISA Schools High School Chorus members.  Springwood Chorus members are:
Brittany Butts, Kendyl Colley, Gerd'Anice Noel, Nicole Pinckard, Kimberly
Reynolds, Kallie Turner, Mary Martha Scott, Rachel Coleman, Cierra Horne,
Anna Lewis, Meagan Morris, Lucy Willis, Ashley Davis, Merrielle McCoy, Rhys
Bendell, Seth Hogan, Robby Wilkinson, Calem Bendell, Blain Turner, and Heath
Hogan. Mrs. Cari Mahan is the Chorus Director.  Way to go, Chorus!

SPRINGWOOD ART TAKES AWARDS
by John Kinnaman

The 2007 - 2008 school year has been fabulous for the Springwood Art department. We have participated in four art shows throughout the year. The first show was at the LaGrange Art Museum where we competed against Georgia public and private schools. We had a first place winner in the digital photography category. Taylor Coleman took the honor and a check for $50.

Our second show was at Troy University in Troy Alabama. We competed against both public and private school in Alabama. Parker Huckaby took first in this show in the Mixed Media category.

This past month, we participated in our AISA District Art Show. We submitted more than 40 artworks and received 25 district awards. We also received 8 first place finishes, which went on to the AISA State Art Show. In addition, 9 th grader Eric Jones won a “Best in Show” award for his 3D ceramics piece.

At the state show, we captured seven awards. Eric Jones took first place in 7-9 th grade 3D, Parker Huckaby took first place in 7-9 th grade Mixed Media, Kim Reynolds took second place in 7-9 th grade Commercial Art, Rachel Coleman took second place in 7-9 th grade Collage, Seth Hogan took 3 rd place in 10-12 grade 3D, Calem Bendell took 3 rd place in 7-9 th grade in Drawing – Non Color and Art Wood took 3 rd place in 4-6 th grade 3D.  This is the largest state winning from Springwood school in recent years, which can be attributed to the dedication of the students, parents, and staff, as well as the leadership here at Springwood that realizes the importance of Art education.On behalf of Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Horne, I would to thank the students, parents, staff and leadership for their continued support of Art Education.

Tablet Computer Roll-Out Dates  

Seniors: Monday, July 21 st 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the FAC

Juniors: Tuesday, July 22 nd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the FAC

Sophomores: Wednesday, July 23 rd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the FAC

Freshmen: Thursday, July 24 th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the FAC

The roll-out session will take about 2 hours and students must plan to be present for the entire time. All students must participate in the roll-out training.

 What to Bring:
Completed and signed 2008 Tablet Computer Lease and Use Agreement

Completed and signed technology Acceptable Use Policy

Check for $50.00, made payable to Springwood School, for Tablet Computer Insurance

Students must bring all three of the items listed above to be issued a computer. Please be sure items are complete and signed as required.

Dr. Teresa "Tiger" Williams, Head of School