Ackerman Elementary School will celebrate Read Across America the week of March 2nd through March 6th. Students are encouraged to dress up to celebrate the week. The school will have special readers each day and will also have an appearance from The Cat in the Hat!
5th graders in Mrs. Hollis’ class at Ackerman Elementary School earned a Bumpers lunch for achieving 80% or higher on their tests for the last two weeks!
5th graders in Mrs. Miller’s class at Ackerman Elementary School worked on finding and analyzing text evidence from the actual March on Washington pamphlet from 1963!
4th graders in Mrs. Jean Maree Mcculloch’s class at Ackerman Elementary School who were Top Writers selected a Weavers Lunch as their reward!
Pre-K students in Mrs. Zirlott’s class at Ackerman Elementary school got to visit the PBIS store on Friday to spend their Charger Bucks!
6th graders at Ackerman Elementary School held a mock trial where they examined evidence and provided arguments to plead their case. These students won the trial for their homeroom and were rewarded with Bumpers & a movie during lunch.
Health science students haVe been studying the cardiovascular system. Today, they were studying heart anatomy and systemic blood circulation.
We appreciate Josh Hough taking the time to come and speak to students at CCCTC. He is a former CCCTC student himself. He spoke about his time serving in Iraq as well as the opportunities available through the guard!
3rd block Culinary Arts students also made delicious pasta dishes using the pasta they made earlier this week!
1st block Culinary Arts students used the pasta they made to prepare different pasta dishes. They were all delicious!
Culinary Arts 1st year students recently learned to make their own dough and use it to make pasta.
Health Science and Sports Medicine students will be providing mock pre-participation physicals to 8th grade students on Monday as a way to promote the CTE programs. The students will see demonstrations of athletic taping and/or CPR-First Aid care as well!
CTE Fact #21
Students can participate in CTE at the middle or high school level and at postsecondary institutions in all states across the US.
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Mrs. Jackson took some of the 3rd graders at Ackerman Elementary School to the PBIS store! Keep up the great work!
Pre-K students in Mrs. Zirlott and Mrs. Fondren’s room at Ackerman Elementary School are doing an excellent job in their centers.
ANNUAL FERN SALE! Time to order ferns. Order by Friday, February 28. Delivery is Tuesday, March 17 - doors open at 12 noon. This fundraiser is sponsored by the SkillsUSA students at CCCTC. For more information or to order, call: CCCTC 284-4152 or Glennis Wood 285-6880/722-1325.
Students in Culinary Arts I are learning all about grain cookery. They practiced making grits and oatmeal as well as a variety of rice dishes. Rice dishes incorporated a variety of rices like Arborio, basmati, and long-grain in dishes like Risotto, Pilaf, Chinese Fried Rice, and Red Beans & Rice.
The March breakfast and lunch menus have been updated. This is great tool to use when you are in a hurry and you need to know what is on the menu for the day.
CTE Fact #20
CTE programs directly connect learners with employers, because the programs provide a clear pipeline of talent and unique opportunities for students to engage in meaningful on the job experiences, internships, and apprenticeships.
#CTEMonth #CCCTC
Several 4th graders at Ackerman Elementary School were able to go shopping in the school’s PBIS store. Students throughout the school earn Charger Bucks for good behavior each day! Keep up the great work!
