Saturday, June 26, 2010
Beautiful New Look and Wonderful Thing to Do
Friday, June 25, 2010
R. L. Young Wants to Go Green
Check out what one school did to become "green". R. L. Young students have expressed an interest in recycling.
If you know how or where we can recycle the plastic water bottles from the lunchroom, please comment to this post.
It needs to be local, if possible.
If you know how or where we can recycle the plastic water bottles from the lunchroom, please comment to this post.
It needs to be local, if possible.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Great Dads at R. L. Young
HAPPY FATHERS' DAY......
Quotes for our R. L. Young Dads
Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again. ~Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968
He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington Kelland
My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys." ~Harmon Killebrew
Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! ~Lydia M. Child,Philothea: A Romance, 1836
Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again. ~Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968
He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington Kelland
My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys." ~Harmon Killebrew
Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! ~Lydia M. Child,Philothea: A Romance, 1836
Mark Your Calendars for our 2010 MEET and GREET
Meet and Greet at R. L. Young
August 5, 2010
We are sharing this information so you can put this special date on your calendar. Each grade level is responsible for meeting with parents. There are varying needs depending on the age of the student so follow the time schedule below to meet your child's teacher and allow your child a glimpse of their new classroom (if the accompany you).
PTO officers will be available in the lunchroom to sign you up as a PTO member ($5 per family covers everyone). You may also order the new 2010 school t-shirts featuring the winning logo design by Kevin Williamson.
You may pay for your child's lunch at this time, too.
3:30- 4:00 Mandatory Title One Meeting with Parents
After the mandatory Title One Meeting, parents are invited to participate in the various MEET and GREET sessions.
Kindergarten | 5:00-6:00 | meet first in library |
First | 3:00-3:30 | Meet with parents in library |
Second | 4:30-5:00 | Parents go to classrooms, then to library |
3rd Grade | 3:00-3:30 | Meet in individual classrooms |
4th Grade | 4:30-5:00 | Meet in lunchroom first, then to classrooms |
Upper Grade Academy (grades 5 & 6) | 4:00-4:30 | meet with parents (in auditorium) |
Friday, June 18, 2010
Already Bored? Try these...
Consider these sites that are free and fun:
http://www.spellingcity.com/
http://www.studyisland.com/
http://www.kidsknowit.com/
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
OR just grab a great book, sit under a tree, and READ!
To Donate or Purchase?
Many parents like to purchase supplies during the summer to have when the new school year begins. Our teachers, especially in the lower grades make it convenient for parents by offering to purchase the items for them! Teachers do not pay sales tax so this is a savings for all. Many of our teachers have limited storage space and like to purchase as they need things. Either way our children always have what they need to be success.
To access the lists, click on the link below:
http://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=187ch8KSF6Lj50uIh4HPALLwVc_OIhc2GyB7dfRSlIQo
To access the lists, click on the link below:
http://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=187ch8KSF6Lj50uIh4HPALLwVc_OIhc2GyB7dfRSlIQo
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Mike Royer, NBC Birmingham, has Great Piece on Flag Etiquette.
**Thank you Millie Chastain for sharing this and coming to R. L. Young to work with our fourth graders.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
My Montage 6/15/10 at OneTrueMedia.com
First Technology Fair....Talladega City Schools moving forward!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Last 75 Point AR Party of the YEAR
YES, the principal loves to party with kids who love to read. Check out this group.......they reached the 75 point mark and got an invite to chow down on PIZZA! A special thanks to CUSTOM PIZZA for supplying the delicious eats.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
A Personal Note
*This post by Ralph Marston is particularly meaningful to me. Often I have people mention that I am always working, they see my jeep at the school after dark, I have "school on the brain", etc. Although it is sometimes difficult for my family to understand, work for me, especially my position at R. L. Young is challenging, but even more rewarding. I am blessed with the best faculty and staff, students that come to school to learn, and parent and community support. Because of all of these factors, I have the freedom to focus on things such as motivating students, recognizing achievements of adults and children, and making the learning environment a better place to be. So thank you for allowing me to post on a personal note and serving as principal of the best school ever!
Meaning in the Effort
Because there is darkness, light has value. Because of the challenges, the rewards have meaning.
The essence of great art is in the authentic physical, mental and spiritual effort that creates it. If it were easy, instant and free, no one would care about it.
When the path becomes steep, that's no reason to despair. For it means you are making progress and nearing the top.
Do you find yourself wishing that life could be easier? Take that as your prompting to go out and make it more meaningful.
Because a life free of effort is not really what you want. What you really want is for every effort to bring a meaningful sense of fulfillment.
When your purpose is clear and honestly you, everything is an opportunity. Feel the beauty of that purpose, and eagerly greet whatever may come.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com/motivate/100610.html#ixzz0qYNyv0St
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Bemiston Baptist Church Luncheon
Thank you all so much......
100 Smackers!!
**All profits from this fundraiser benefited our auditorium restoration project.
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