Schools

NAACP sponsoring ACT workshop

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010, 1:58pm

The Memphis NAACP Youth Council has organized a workshop for high school students planning to take the ACT College Entrance Examination.

The Education Committee, chaired by Meredith Smalls, noticed that many of their classmates were taking the ACT over and over in an effort to improve their scores. They recognized that without some special help they could not realistically expect to improve their performance on this standardized exam which is required for admission to Tennessee area colleges. Therefore they have organized a group of educators who will volunteer their time with up to 150 students in an ACT work session.

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Schools hosting “Demand Parent Summit”

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 8th, 2010, 6:26pm

Lucie E. Campbell Elementary and White Station Middle Schools are set to host the third annual “Demand Parent Summits” Saturday, Nov. 13.

Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash will lead an interactive Demand Parent 101 discussion with parents, which will include helpful educational tips from teachers.

District officials will share important information about the new state standards, TCAP Prep, ACT prep, online courses, graduation requirements, truancy, gang awareness and much more.

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Wharton visiting schools for ThinkShow!

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 8th, 2010, 5:52pm

Since its debut in November 2008, the impact and popularity of ThinkShow has grown exponentially.

The Fall ThinkShow is Thursday, Nov. 11. Its purpose: teaching students to think outside the book.

Standardized testing can make it more challenging for educators to fully determine the unique abilities of each student. To better measure these talents, Memphis City Schools developed ThinkShow, to give students an opportunity to excel in areas that may not be captured in the traditional school format.

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Cherokee Elementary students honor veterans

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 8th, 2010, 5:37pm

Cherokee Elementary students will celebrate Veterans Day with a showcase of projects focused on the American flag and the themes of "Liberty" and "Unity.”

Selected pictures, projects and students’ reflections will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m., during the Cherokee Elementary Veterans Day Assembly. The Cherokee Chiefs Chorus will also be on hand, singing patriotic songs.

Information provided by Memphis City Schools.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Beverly & Pack.

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Library sponsors Memphis college fair

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, November 4th, 2010, 3:10pm

About 150 Mid-South high school students are going to learn how to make getting into school less stressful during the College Survival Information Fair on Friday, Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Central Library.

In partnership with the Memphis Talent Dividend, the Library is sponsoring CSI to encourage students to pursue post-secondary education at one of the fine institutions in Memphis, and after graduation remain in the Bluff City – contributing to the future vitality and success of the City.

Fourteen Memphis-area colleges will attend the fair to educate students about navigating admissions and completing entrance applications (including drafting the oft dreaded college essay).

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Third annual Regional Demand Parent Summits set for Nov. 6, Nov.13

Submitted by cnepps on Tuesday, November 2nd, 1:56 pm

The Memphis City Schools Division of Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) will host the Third Annual Regional Demand Parent Summits. The summits will be held on consecutive Saturdays in November, on the 6th and 13th. This year's summits will feature a new twist. Superintendent Kriner Cash will lead an interactive Demand Parent 101 discussion with parents, which will include helpful educational tips from teachers. The Demand Parent Summits will also offer parents an opportunity to gather useful information to support children in their pursuit for academic success and personal growth.

District officials will be on hand to share important information about the New State Standards, TCAP Prep, ACT Prep, On-Line Courses, Graduation Requirements, Truancy, Gang Awareness, and much more. Children activities will also be available during the summits so that parents can be fully engaged in the summit presentations. Light refreshments and give-a-ways will also be provided.

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CBHS holds annual online-auction

Submitted by Andrew Vandeventer

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 4:55pm

This week, you can purchase some unique items while helping out a Memphis high school. The annual Christian Brothers High School online auction is currently in progress.

The 10-day event, which began on Friday, raises money for the school's technology fund.

CBHS' special events director, Nancy Lanigan, says the auction has an overall purpose as well.

"Our motto is 'men for tomorrow, brothers for life,'” she said. “We're hoping the dollars raised will keep that connection and give our young men the educational opportunity to be 'brothers for life.'"

Over 700 donated items are on the auction block. They include sports tickets, restaurants certificates, pottery, jewelry and CBHS memorabilia.

Specialty items include a football signed by the Manning brothers and a gourmet duck dinner for 12.

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