It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas at Joaquin Elementary - December 1, 2011
Submitted by Debbie Leggett

Chilly weather, Christmas programs, parades, toy advertisements and all the decorated halls at Joaquin Elementary School surely puts everyone in the Christmas mood. Joaquin High School FCCLA members have an Angel Tree set up as you first walk into the school. Next, one is welcomed with Silver Bells in the City and are then reminded of the real gifts we have such as faith, family, health and love represented by gifts under a ten foot tree made with traced hands from every kindergarten through fifth grade student. There are children in grades two thru five preparing for a district wide UIL Academic Meet to be held at our school next Tuesday and Thursday. To be sure, Christmas stories are being read and discussed, Christmas carols are being sung and lots of excitement fills the classrooms. Without a doubt, the spirit of Christmas is in the air and quite catchy!

Joaquin Elementary School Science Fun - November 21, 2011
Submitted by Debbie Leggett

Wow, let’s talk about fun science projects. It was a day of fun learning experiences for all first grade students at JES on Wednesday, Nov. 16th. First grade teacher, Mrs. Casey Gamble was joined by another noted expert in the field of science, Ms. Eva Loyce Gamble, a former teacher at JHS.

Several parent volunteers were also on hand to help with various stations. Some of those volunteers included Terry Johnson, Ben Brittain, Marie Hunsley and Jamie McBride. We really appreciated their help. Some of the stations of learning were weighing and measuring each pumpkin, sketching the different stages of growth of pumpkins and measuring the circumference. One of the areas of discovery that the students found interesting was that no matter the weight of the pumpkin the pumpkins still floated. They also learned that there is a great color variation as well. Besides learning about the pumpkins, different stations were set up such as testing magnets, seeing how light and water plays tricks on our eyes and also there were boat and car races. It was a great day for all first grade students. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.

Joaquin School Enjoys Halloween - October 31, 2011
Submitted Debbie Leggett

Trick or Treat? Well, for the faculty and staff at Joaquin Elementary School it was all treats. Mrs. Sheryl Graves, principal, spent her weekend cooking up goodies to treat the faculty and staff at Joaquin Elementary School. To be sure, it was a treat that everyone greatly enjoyed on this cool, crisp fall day.

JHS Child Development Class Halloween Surprise

Joaquin Elementary Pre-K, K and First Graders were surprised when Mrs. Daniell Smith’s Child Development Class brought over homemade treats. There were cups of candy, batty suckers and other ghostly treats. All the students loved their treats and wish to say thank you to all the high school students who made them! Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Ode to Our Principal - October 19, 2011
Submitted by Debbie Leggett

Ode to our principal
How she does care,

If one of us hollers-
We know she will be there.

She walks, talks and takes care of the bad-
She listens, is compassionate and takes care of the sad.

She goes to the cafeteria and just loves that duty!
‘Cause when she returns … she is one fine beauty.

She took this job with love in heart…
We are all so glad she has become a part.

Today we stand here to make ourselves clear
We’re so glad you are our principal, Mrs. Sheryl…so let’s give her a cheer!