Monday, February 25, 2019

Student Art if March 2019 Issue of "Forsyth Family"

By Amber Simmons
By Ethan Etheridge

In the March 2019 issue of Forsyth Family, you will find art by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County students.
   
Ethan Etheridge, fourth grade, Kimmel Farm Elementary. Joanna Portis, Art Teacher.

Austin Osborne, fifth grade, Sedge Garden Elementary. William Neagle, Art Teacher.

Amber Simmons, sophomore, Glenn High. Karen Berger, Art Teacher.

Neil Williamson, senior, Career Center. Andrea Raines, Art Teacher. 

By Austin Osborne
By Neil Williamson



Meadowlark Middle Art Teacher to Study at Penland School of Crafts

Thanks to a scholarship honoring Tony Swider, Elizabeth Miller, who teaches art at Meadowlark Middle, will be studying at the Penland School of Crafts this summer.

On Tuesday, Brad Oliver, the school system’s Director of Arts Education & Summer Enrichment Programs, and Penny Freeland, the school system’s lead teacher for visual arts, dropped by Meadowlark Middle with a representative of The Winston-Salem Foundation to recognize Miller.

“I love mixed-media art, and I am looking forward to dedicating uninterrupted time to creating my own art this summer at Penland,” Miller said. “Life gets noisy, and I am excited to refocus, slow down, and make art!”

“The workshop options at Penland are extensive. The printmaking studio looks inspiring, and it would be neat to learn how to use a letterpress.” 

“Creating art both relaxes me and helps me to better connect with the world around me. To me, the process of creating art is often as important as the end result.” 

“Students are stressed and do not choose to slow down and learn a craft. When students are able to enjoy the process and connect personally with their art, it is a beautiful experience.” 

“This award came on an ‘Overall Good Tuesday,’ which is my favorite day of the week. My students often join me in wearing overalls on Tuesday and making a choice to have a great day!”

During his 40 years with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Swider served as both an art teacher and as an arts administrator. Arts supporters and educators established The Tony Swider Art Education Scholarship Fund to promote artistic growth.

The Tony Swider scholarship is overseen by the Winston-Salem Foundation. Each year, the foundation notifies the school system’s arts educator of the amount available. Those wanting to receive the scholarship apply, and a committee of arts professionals and educators recommend a recipient to the foundation.




Friday, February 22, 2019

A Black History Wax Museum at Union Cross Elementary

On Thursday, the second graders in Amanda Reaves class became prominent African-Americans for a Black History Wax Museum.

To read the story, go to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Here are more pictures:


















Thursday, February 21, 2019

Operations Department Recognizes Wayne Loflin, Chief Operations Officer


In November, Instructional Superintendent Trish Gainey invited people throughout the school system to write about those who embody the school system’s Core Values.

General Counsel Dionne Jenkins responded with this note:

“I would like to recognize the Operations Department, and, specifically, Wayne Loflin for his never-ending commitment to students and for tirelessly working for the benefit of the district.”

“Wayne embodies the Core Values of collaboration and integrity.”

Loflin, who has been with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 30 years, is the Chief Operations Officer. On Thursday, people in the department recognized Loflin with a special breakfast.

“This is an opportunity for us to recognize one of our own,” said Darrell Walker, the Assistant Superintendent of Operations before presenting Loflin with a certificate.

“This is all about you this morning. I appreciate your dedication. We appreciate what you do every day.”

In turn, Loflin spoke about how much he appreciates those he works with.

“Without our team, I wouldn’t be here today,” he said.

Loflin’s daughter Brittney Myers works in Central Office as a Purchasing Specialist, and she came upstairs for the recognition.

Myers is recently back from maternity leave. As it happens, the person who usually takes care of her daughter, Layla, during the day was sick. Loflin had taken a day off to take care of Layla, and, when he came in for the recognition, he brought Layla with him.

One of the points that Loflin made later was that, early on in his career, his drive to do well at work kept him from spending as much time with his family as he would have liked. In retrospect, he wishes he had made it more of a priority to spend time with them.

“One of the things I preach really hard is ‘Take that time with your family,’” he said. “You can’t get back that lost family time.”  

He has been a great father, Myers said, and she appreciates everything about him.

Asked what she has learned from him, she said, “Always give it my all.”






Wednesday, February 20, 2019

District Students Win at Regional Science Fair


This comes to us from David DeLade, the Director of K-12 Science for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools:

After an exciting day of science at the Region 5 Science Fair, I am pleased to share that all students representing our district did an outstanding job presenting their science fair projects. Highlights of the day can be found on our science Twitter feed.

Please help me congratulate the following students who will be representing our district at the North Carolina State Science Fair on March 29 30 at N.C. State University in Raleigh.

Jack Stieber, 1st place elementary division, Southwest Elementary

Talon Keeler, 1st place middle school earth environmental, East Forsyth Middle

Oliver Lee, 2nd place, middle school chemistry, Hanes Magnet Middle

Both Talon and Oliver were award recipients from the North Carolina American Water Works Association for projects involving impacts of water usage and water conservation and stewardship.

Bri Thompson, 2nd place, high school Bio B, Atkins Academic & Technology High

Riyan Careathers, 1st place, high school Bio A, Atkins

Anabel Merriam, 3rd place, high school earth environmental, Atkins

Emily Moore & Brianna Oxendine, 1st place, high school chemistry, Walkertown High

Liliane Masamba & Julia Ebangula, 3rd place, high school engineering, ESL Academy

Thank you all for supporting our students in science.


Hanes Math Team Champions of 2019 Mathcounts Regional Competition


This comes to us from Adam Cross, who coaches the Math Club at Hanes Magnet Middle:

Congratulations to the Hanes Dragons, the CHAMPIONS of the 2019 Mathcounts regional competition at Wake Forest University on Sat. Feb. 16.

We won First Place team overall.

1. Vikas Sarvasya 
2. Eva Murea 
3. Matthew Lee
4. Brock Fuller

We had 5 out of 10 individuals in the Top 10

1st Place: Vikas Sarvasya
3rd Place: Eva Murea
4th Place: Matthew Lee
5th Place: Brock Fuller 
7th Place: Connor Danelson

First Place in the countdown round - Vikas Sarvasya

Math Club Coaches: Neveen Cross and Adam Cross

A special thank you to Professor Miaohua Jiang for supporting the Math Club.

For more pictures, go to Math Club.







Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Sheriff Kimbrough Visits with Parkland Students

On Thursday, Sheriff Kimbrough talked with Parkland students about some of the lessons he has learned in life.

To read the story, go to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

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Black History Month Celebration at Flat Rock Middle

On Wednesday, students and staff members at Flat Rock Middle celebrated Black History Month with songs, dances and much more.

To read the story, go to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Here are more pictures: