LOWER LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Very soon we will be able to read all about what’s happening at Lower

Lee Elementary School in the school’s newspaper entitled, The Lower Lee Times. The school’s

newspaper staff is diligently working on publishing the newspaper by the end of the month. On

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, the school’s newspaper had the pleasure of hosting a special visitor,

Ms. Tenell Felder. Ms. Felder is an editor at the Chronicle Independent Newspaper and

graciously spoke to the school’s newspaper staff about her career in journalism. She also gave

the students interview tips and she closed with a Question and Answer session. Congratulations

to the Lower Lee Elementary School newspaper staff on their new project. We look forward to

reading all about Lower Lee Elementary School in The Lower Lee Times.

Fourth grade students at Lower Lee Elementary School are excited about

becoming international pen pals with a group of fourth grade students in Jamaica. The students

mailed their first letters on last week and they are patiently awaiting a response from their

Jamaican peers. Nowadays electronic communication is at the forefront of our society; however,

becoming pen pals has several benefits for the students: it enhances both their reading and

writing skills, promotes patience, sparks interest in social studies, and supports the development

of social skills. Thank you to fourth grade teacher, Ms. Jean Moore, for presenting the idea to

the class. Ms. Jean Moore is an international teacher from the beautiful island of Jamaica.

Fourth grade students at Lower Lee Elementary School are learning all about

civil engineering in Ms. Toretha Wilson’s art class. The students used 25 craft sticks to build a

bridge that can hold the weight of a hot wheels car. Ms. Toretha Wilson has also collaborated

African-American history into civil engineering lesson by presenting the students with

information on well-known African-American civil engineers. Currently the students are

learning about Harriett Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

Photos Included:

Lower Lee Elementary School’s newspaper staff pose with Ms. Tenell Felder, Editor at the Chronicle

Independent Newspaper. Pictured from left to right: Zachery McClellan, Mylasia Dennis, MaKalia Rouse,

Candria Merritt, Ms. Tenell Felder, MaJailia Rouse, Xavier Jackson, and Yi’Dayja Baker

Fourth grade student, DeMarqus Geddis, works on his

letter to his Jamaican pen pal

Fourth grade student, Ni’Shawn Zimmerman, works

on his letter to his Jamaican pen pal

Fourth grade student, Jaheim Burroughs, works on his letter

to his Jamaican pen pal

Fourth grade student, Laila Spann,

constructs her bridge

Fourth grade student, Montia Gregg, constructs

her bridge

Fourth grade student, Kayla Rogers, constructs her bridge

WEST LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ms. Arlene Henry’s fourth grade class are preparing

graphic organizers to illustrate the United States branches of government. The students were

organized into three groups and each group examined a branch of government and presented

their findings to the class.

Ms. Carmella Graham-Wilson’s fifth grade science class is

studying volcanology. The students have been tasked with a special project to build volcanoes

from various materials and make them erupt using a combination of vinegar and baking soda.

February 6 -10, 2017 was National School Counselors

Week and West Lee Elementary made sure that they expressed their gratitude to their school

counselor, Ms. Delphine Thomas. The students presented Ms. Delphine Thomas with

certificates that listed why they love their school counselor. National School Counselors Week

highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school

success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first

full week in February.

West Lee Elementary School held their annual African-American Heritage Program on Tuesday,

February 7, 2017. The 4K and 5K students performed, “I Have a Dream.” The program was a

huge success. West Lee Elementary School would like to thank the parents, faculty, and staff

who attended and/or assisted with the program.

Upcoming Events February 8, 2017: Fifth grade students Washington Field Trip deposit due

February 14 – 17, 2017: Dance Residency

February 17, 2017: Muffins for Moms / Donuts for Dads, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

February 21, 2017: Spring pictures (Students may dress up for pictures)

February 21 – 24, 2017: Dance Residency

Photos Included:

Students present Guidance Counselor, Ms. Delphine Thomas, with a

special token of appreciation

4K and 5K students perform, “I Have a Dream,” at the school’s annual African-American Heritage Program

Students, Tanashia Stuckey, Anjhualik Addison, and Emily Amado, perform a

skit about Mrs. Rosa Parks at the school’s African-American Heritage Program

Alexis McCauley works on her volcano

Fourth grade students, Maurice McCalley, Mauriana

Rufus, and Anhjlik Addison, collaborate on their

social studies project

Fourth grade students, Davion Montgomery, Malachi Johnson, Tanisha Stuckey, and Emily

Amodo prepare their graphic organizer on the United States branches of government

Fourth grade students, Malasia Jackson, Tavon McFadden, Hakeem Watters, and Nykiece Porter finalize

their graphic organizer on the United States branches of government

Fourth grade students, Nyjerria Harris, Eniya Goodwin, Jonathan Henry, and Nate Wilson work diligently on

their social studies project

LEE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lee Central Middle School’s 21st Century Community Learning Center

after school program in collaboration with District Parent Liaison, Ms. Gwendolyn Frederick,

presented a “Winter Extravaganza” on December 21, 2016. The parent workshop stressed the

importance of literacy skills and how they are essential to good communication needed in

today’s workplace. Motivational strategies used at Lee Central Middle School were discussed

along with the enjoyment of reading for entertainment. Parents were also advised to visit the Lee

Central Middle School Parent Resource Center located in the school’s Media Center.

Ms. Beverly Osborne Scholars, Coordinator from Central Carolina Technical

College, visited Lee Central Middle School’s afterschool program. Ms. Osborne offered

encouragement to students to set priorities for future achievement; the first priority being school

work. The students were given strategies of how to excel in advanced and honor classes, summer

enrichment programs, and to work towards dual enrollment and pre-college classes. Ms. Osborne

also emphasized the importance of goal setting and to use your time wisely in community

service. Additionally, she discussed the significance of appropriate body language and respectful

speech and behavior towards peers and adults at all times. Students were advised to set SMART

goals because they are necessary in school, careers, and personal life.

Lee County native, Mr. Cedric McDuffie, is the local leader in the Iron

Man Outreach program. This facet of the 21st Century Community Learning Center addresses

young men in the area of laying the foundation of skills needed to be successful. Mr. Cedric

McDuffie, who is also a Coach with the District, teaches the youngsters the importance of

maintaining a sense of self-discipline and a positive attitude to shape their future success.

Photos Included

Eighth grade math teacher and After School Coordinator, Ms. Devetter Bradley

presents a parent with a token of appreciation

Ms. Gwendolyn Frederick, District Parent Liaison, talks to parents about the importance of literacy

Ms. Beverly Osborne, Scholars Coordinator from Central Carolina Technical College

poses with Lee Central Middle School students

Ms. Beverly Osborne, Scholars Coordinator from Central Carolina Technical College

talks to Lee Central Middle School students

Mr. Cedric McDuffie mentors to Lee Central Middle School’s young males

LEE COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

This year the Lee County Career and Technology Center’s DECA Chapter

was one of three schools in the state of South Carolina to receive recognition for their hard work

and dedication. They earned THRIVE Level recognition for the fifth consecutive year. In order

to earn recognition, the DECA Organization completed three school reach activities, submitted

success stories of alumnus of Lee Central High School, and sponsored three community outreach

activities. The DECA Organization will receive a pennant, plaque, flag and three allocations to

attend the ICDC Conference on Friday, March 3-5, 2017, at the North Charleston Convention

Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The DECA Emerging Leader Honor Award recognizes senior members who

have been involved at the local, chartered association and DECA Inc. levels. These are members

who have maintained at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average, have completed at least one

course in marketing, business management and administration, entrepreneurship, finance or

hospitality and tourism, and have participated in a variety of activities that have helped them

become community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders in their

communities. The following students were recognized as the 2017 DECA Emerging Leader

Award Recipients: Kennedy Corley, Katrina Love, and John Kelley. Congratulations to the

award recipients!

LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Ms. Tara Satterfield, Admissions Counselor and

Recruiter, from Allen University visited Lee Central High School on Tuesday, January 31, 2017

to present seniors with scholarship awards. Allen University awarded the students with more

than $40,000.00 in scholarship money. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients!

Photos Included:

Lee Central High School senior shows off his scholarship award

with Ms. Tara Satterfield, Admissions Counselor and Recruiter

from Allen University

Ms. Tara Satterfield speaks with Lee Central High School

scholarship award recipients

Ms. Tara Satterfield from Allen University poses with Lee Central High School scholarship award recipients

Ms. Tara Satterfield from Allen University congratulates Lee Central High School scholarship award recipients