Marshall County Schools presents The West Virginia Dance Company for a return schools tour and residency Tuesday, March 17, 2009, through Thursday, March 26, 2009. The West Virginia Dance Company will perform their 2008-09 multicultural schools tour, “Around The World And Back Again,” in each of the Marshall County schools. Student workshops, under the direction of the dance company members, will be held at both John Marshall and Cameron High Schools. A teacher workshop will also be offered on Monday, March 23, 2009 from 4:00-6:00. Please contact Beth Miller at the county office for more information about this workshop. Please click HERE for more information and scheduling.
SJHS Teacher
Named 2008 Middle/Junior High School Mathematics Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Cynthia Burke, math teacher at Sherrard Junior High was recognized
by the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics and her peers at
the annual meeting of the WVCTM. Mrs. Burke teaches Math 7 and 8,
Algebra and Geometry. She is know for her creative teaching strategies
and as an inspiration to her students. She is also a respected presenter
at WVCTM conferences and is a leader in mathematics education in the region
and the state.
MCS Curriculum
Specialist Elected VP for Elementary School for the WVCTM
Sheila Pell was recently elected vice-president of the West Virginia
Council of Teachers of Mathematics for elementary schools. Sheila
will serve in that post for two years, representing all elementary math
teachers in the state on the Executive Committee of the WVCTM.
Cameron Elementary's
Marsha Roberts and Cameron High's Sheila Cain Become two of sixty-eight
state National Board Certified Teachers
According
to Mrs. Roberts, "Doing the National Boards Professional Teacher
Standards process has been an enhancing experience for me, my students,
and my profession. What I learned keeps growing and is utilized in my classroom
and beyond. It is shared with other professionals and even more students
are reached. The goal of the NBPTS process is to improve the quality of
teachers and those who attempt it are brought to a higher level because
of the indepth activities they must do to achieve passing. The students
are the real winners because of the quality of education they are receiving.
The bottom line is, "It's the Kids who count!" Sheila Cain
says, "Obtaining the National Board Certification for Teachers was a long,
but gratifying experience. Throughout the process there were times
when I wanted to give up, but there was always someone there to encourage
me to go on. The most satisfying moment was when I announced to my
students that I had achieved National Board Certification and they all
applauded me. That single moment made it all worthwhile. That's what
National Board Certification is all about...the students, they are the
winners."
Shown
at left are: Fred Renzella, Superintendent, Sheila Cain, Marsha Roberts
and BOE president Roger Lewicki. “Like board-certified
doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification
have met rigorous criteria through intensive study, expert evaluation,
self-assessment and peer review,” said NBPTS President and CEO Joseph A.
Aguerrebere. “Research demonstrates that National Board Certified Teachers
consistently outperform their peers in knowledge of subject matter and
ability to create challenging and engaging lessons.”
National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program designed
to recognize and reward great teachers—and make them better. While state
licensing systems set basic requirements to teach in each state, National
Board Certified Teachers have successfully demonstrated advanced teaching
knowledge, skills and practices. Certification is achieved through a rigorous,
performance-based assessment that typically takes one to three years to
complete. Overall, the first-year achievement rate is about 40 percent,
culminating in an achievement rate of approximately 65 percent by the end
of the third year. As part of the process, teachers build a
portfolio that includes student work samples, assignments, videotapes and
a thorough analysis of their classroom teaching. Additionally, teachers
are assessed on their knowledge of the subjects they teach.
For more information about NBPTS and National Board Certification, contact the West Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Professional Preparation at (304) 558-7010 or the Office of Communications at (304) 558-2699. Information also is available on the NBPTS Web site at www.nbpts.org
WJMH Media
Gets Rave Reviews by Broadcasting Industry
Mr. Tony Wood...
Your team did a terrific job on the Brad Paisley story! It
will air on Dec. 6th at 8pm eastern on GAC's "Country Music Across America".
Please pass along my sincere thanks and kudos. The story is
better than most of the packages we air on our show!
Thanks!
Storme Warren
Different Drummer Productions-"Country Music Across America"
.....
WJMH Media also successfully produced and aired the
Marshall County Christmas Parade on WLTV (West Liberty State College's
Television station). It will air again during Christmas break.
I wanted to express my congrats to you and the crew. Please
tell your crew that they should be very proud. Their production was
top notch. Congrats to you and your wife, as well. You are
doing a wonderful job with those students. I look forward to the
other things to come from WJMH. We at WLTV are proud to display your
work. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Theresa
Sherrard
Junior High Students Display Artwork on ARTSONIA
Artsonia
is the world's largest kids' art museum. Their dream is that every child
will have an online art gallery, reflecting their masterpieces from pre-school
through high-school, preserved forever! It's the newest way
to celebrate creativity in the classroom and get families involved in art
education! Sherrard Junior High art teacher Rosetta Epifino
spearheaded the project to bring her students' work to the World Wide Web.
Click HERE
for a look at the SJHS student artwork.
Cameron Elementary
Students Participating in Jump Rope for Heart
Guest
speakers Dan Moore (Glendale, WV) and Tim Jones (Cambridge, Ohio) shared
their experience of receiving heart transplants. They are celebrating the
third anniversary of their new lives. They shared with the students the
importance of exercise, eating properly, and being an organ donor. Mr.
Jones found out at an early age that he had heart problems. His medicine
as a child was paid for by the American Heart Association, the organization
that sponsors Jump Rope for Heart. Mr. Moore learned his heart needed
replaced in his early fifty's. Heredity and lifestyle were the cause of
his heart problems. Both men have been helped by the AHA. Without
the research that saves lives and improves the quality of life of heart
patients, Mr. Moore and Mr. Jones may not be alive today to tell their
success story. Jumping rope is a great physical fitness activity
which contributes to lifetime fitness for the students.
Park View
Participates in Fire Safety Week!
The Fire Safety Houserecently came to Park View Elementary School.
Safety House, which includes a small kitchen area and an upstairs and downstairs
bedroom, gives kids a chance to practice a safe exit from their homes in
the event of a fire. Non-toxic smoke is released into a room, the smoke
alarms go off, the children get low to the ground, crawl under the smoke
and feel the door to see if it is warm, and then are guided by a department
member to a safe escape. Children are also encouraged to work with their
parents to develop an escape plan, practice it with their family, and have
a meeting place outside their house. In the kitchen area, various fire
hazards are set up to help kids learn to identify potential dangers present
in the home. For more details see: Safety
House. The Pre-K sutdents even got involved in the safety activities...click
HERE.
Marching
Monarchs Serve as MDA Volunteers
On September 2, 2007, 22 members of the John Marshall High School
Marching Monarchs served as volunteers answering the phones for the local
Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon. The students arrived
at the WTRF TV Studio Sunday night at 11:00 p.m. and concluded with their
final broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning, raising more than $31,000
throughout the night. THANK YOU STUDENTS FOR A JOB WELL DONE!
SJHS Teacher
Selected as Model Classroom Teacher
The West Virginia Department of Education has selected Cindy Burke as a Teach 21 Model Classroom Teacher. Her classroom at Sherrard Junior High, models 21st century content and instructional strategies using 21st century tools effectively, and a classroom in which students develop deeper understanding of content while improving their thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills.
On September 20, 2007, Model Classroom Teachers will meet at the Charleston Marriott. During this meeting appointees will be provided information related to the expenditures of the $5,000 classroom grant for 21st century tools to be used in their classroom. Also provided will be information related to the filming of 21st century instructional strategies in their classrooms.
The WVDE is excited about the work they will be doing with the Teach 21 Model Classroom/Schools project, thanks each teacher for accepting the invitation to create a 21st century classroom that will serve as a model for teachers across the state. Each recipient is commended for their commitment to quality instruction and learning experiences for students.
Wheeling
Symphony Supports Marshall County Music Programs
The Wheeling
Symphony is supporting Marshall County Schools music programs by helping
us reach a matching grant challenge issued by an anonymous donor.
Anyone subscribing to the Masterworks series held at the John Marshall
Center for the Performing Arts need only mention the Marshall County Schools
Raise the Bar Grant and half of the purchase cost of new season ticket
orders will come back to the Marshall County Music Program Grant.
Tickets can be ordered by calling the Wheeling symphony at 304-232-6191.
Be sure to mention Marshall County's Raise the Bar Music Grant.
Marshall
County Schools Expand AED Location to All Facilities
The Board
of Education in cooperation with the Marshall County Schools Office of
Technology recently partnered to place Automated External Defibrillators
in all facility locations. The rural nature of Marshall County gives
rise to the urgency of providing on-site care in the area of cardiac problems.
The AED placements will strengthen the school district's safety initiatives
with county-wide protection of individuals with cardiac problems.
Marshall County previously had AEDs in six locations: two located
at John Marshall High School - on the second floor and activities
building, one at Cameron High School - second floor, one at Washington
Lands, one at Moundsville Junior High, and one at the John Marshall field
house . Five AEDs were received through donations from the “Matt
Velez Save a Life Foundation” and one was through a grant.
The Zoll AEDs were supplied by Square One Medical. Square One Medical offers the latest technology in AED devices. The Zoll AED Plus is simplistic, yet offers the world’s only CPR and AED voice prompts giving the first responder, healthcare professional, or layperson, calm, easy to follow instructions. For information about Square One Medical, click HERE. The recent allocation of twenty new AEDs brings the total in the district to twenty-six locations. The Marshall County Office of emergency Services will work with the school nurses on training issues in support of the AED program.
Announcing the new initiative from left are: Barb Hart-nurse,
Charlotte Logsdon-cook, Bill Burrall-Director of Technology, Sue McCurdy-nurse,
Diana Baker-nurse, Mary Velez of the Matt Velez Save a Life Foundation,
Fred Renzella-Superintendent, Judy Riba-nurse, Tom Hart-Office of Emergency
Services, and Cathy Jones-nurse. For a look at the new locations,
please click HERE.
Park
View Staff Attends Celebrating Connections Conference
Park View Principal and PreK teachers attended the Tenth Annual Celebrating Connections Conference in Charleston. They joined other professionals across the state to participate and gather information about practices, policies, planning and research that enhances community partnerships and quality in early care education.
Click HEREfor more information and details.
Cameron Teacher
Achieves National Board Certification
Judy Lyons, Cameron Elementary Gifted Teacher, recently achieved
National Board Certification. She is the second teacher in
Marshall county to reach this goal. Cindy Burke, Math teacher at Sherrard
Jr. High, was the first teacher who attempted the strenuous process and
suceeded. This is quite an honor and an outstanding achievement.
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