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in the state in both Math and Reading/
Language Arts. In addition, LSS’s
district scores were the highest in the
state
in
the
sub-groups
of
Economically Disadvantaged and
Students with Disabilities in both Math
and Reading/Language Arts, and was
highest in the state in Math in the
combined subgroup of Black/Hispanic/
Native American. In 2016-17, LSS
only had students in grades K-5. This
year, the system began educating
students in grade K-8 with the opening
of Lakeland Middle Preparatory
School.
2016-17 was the first year for
students in grades 3-5 to take the
newly aligned TNReady tests after the
cancellation of all K-8 testing the
previous year. Lakeland superintendent
Dr. Ted Horrell said the success of
Lakeland students on the new, more
rigorous tests reflects the hard work of
the teachers and administration at
Lakeland Elementary. “Our teachers
and staff, led by principal Joretha
Lockhart, accepted the challenge of
preparing the students for the more
challenging types of questions and
more open responses that our students
encountered last year, and it’s clear
their planning, commitment, and high
expectations paid off for all of our
students.”
Lakeland School System school
board chairman Kevin Floyd expressed
his appreciation for Lakeland’s
teachers and administrators as well.
“This speaks to the expertise and
adaptability of the people in our
classrooms. We could not be more
proud of our teachers.”
Horrell added, “We are already hard
at work analyzing this data to be sure
all of our students continue to excel
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November 2017
arlington elementary
5th Grade AES teachers hosted a "Parent iPad Night" on October,
19. Parents had the opportunity to become the student for a
night. Teachers guided them through the new adventures their students
experience on a daily basis. After the session, parents and teachers are
in '“Cahoots” to ensure the students have a stellar year!
FUN RUN
AES Kindergarten students are in “zombie
mode” as they participated in a lap for the Fun
Run.
The AES Tigerfest PTA Carnival was held on Tuesday, October 24th.
It was a beautiful day for the students, parents, and teachers to enjoy face
painting, a petting zoo, a cakewalk, games, food, and more!
AES parents and students enjoying a bubble lap
as they participated in the Fun Run.
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all times with no questions asked.
Community members are encouraged to
restock the pantry by refilling it with
food or dropping off items at collection
points located at The Grapevine,
Bellevue Arlington, and First Citizens
National Bank.
Through this project, Ghazali has
learned more about the need for services
like the Little Free Pantry in the
community. “I don’t think people
understood that even though we live in
an “affluent” area, there is still a need.”
“Pastor Myers gets calls often from
single moms or individuals just down on
their luck. They are embarrassed, but
hungry or their child needs milk and
diapers.”
“This project has far exceeded my
expectations,” Ghazali said. “To see all
these people who typically don’t
intersect—churches, service groups,
business, scout groups—converge and
recognize the need, has really been
amazing. It has opened my eyes to how
we can serve the surrounding areas.”
Local churches and the Kiwanis group
pitched in to help. Several local residents,
including Pastor Myers, Sherry Wooley,
Dana Viox, and Larry Harmon, stepped
up with donations of time and materials.
Mark and Katie Strausser contributed
groceries to stock the pantry before its
ribbon cutting earlier this month.
Ghazali wants to remind everyone that
the holidays are quickly approaching and
encourage the community to help keep
the pantry stocked. “The worst fear I
have is that people will forget about us
and in six months, we won’t be getting
the same amount of contributions.”
“I want every child in this town to
have a meal before bed and before
school. If one child gets the nourishment
that he or she needs and knows that
someone cares, it can change a life.”
Donations for the Little
Free Pantry can be dropped
off at First Citizens Bank,
Bellevue Arlington Offices or
The Grapevine.
Fruit Juice
Canned Fruit
Dried Fruit
Canned Beans
Peanut Butter & other nut
butters
Jelly/Jam
Oatmeal & other hot grain
cereals
Cold Cereals
Shelf stable milk
Canned Vegetables including
potatoes
Soups
Canned tuna
Canned chicken
Crackers
Rice
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Canned stews, chili
Canned tomatoes
Canned Pasta
Pasta, Rice and Potato Side
Dishes
Chicken, Tuna and Hamburger
Helper Meals
Complete meals in a box
-Cans with pop tops are
preferred over ones needing a
can opener whenever possible
-Plastic containers are better
than glass
-Please check expiration
dates, do not donate items that
are expired or near expiration/
best by dates.
-Items that are opened (even
if remaining items in packaged
are sealed) cannot be accepted
as donations.