Issue 8 - November 9, 2006

     Welcome to the eighth issue of IN FOCUS.    There is plenty of cool stuff in this issue and lots of video!

     CLICK HERE to check out how "Potato Heads" are helping some Walnut Grove Elementary School second graders with their reading.  Winstead Elementary School recently hosted some four-legged guests during a Red Ribbon Week assembly.  CLICK HERE for the story.  Brentwood Middle School is the proud recipient of the No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School award.  CLICK HERE for more on that.  Do you ever wonder what teachers do when students have the day off school?  CLICK HERE to learn more about professional development day.   You can also find out information on the 2006 World of Possibilities Career Fair HERE. 

     ***A special note for MAC users!  CLICK HERE for a FREE download from Microsoft that will allow you to watch the videos featured here in IN FOCUS.***

      We have some non-video stories this week as well. Williamson County Schools' Nutrition and Food Services Department is the recipient of a big honor from the Tennessee Department of Education.  CLICK HERE to learn more and to see some pictures of the wonderful cafeteria staffs in our schools!  Also, Fairview Middle School cheerleaders' voices will be heard nationwide, as they lend their pipes to a song on the latest album from country stars Sugarland.  CLICK HERE for more!

     We also feature something new this week!  Be sure and check out the new  MUSIC AND THEATER INFORMATION section.  This has information on upcoming musical and theater productions happening in Williamson County Schools. This is going to be a regular fixture here at IN FOCUS and we hope you'll get out and support these wonderful programs!

     Also, be sure and check out the WC-TV TEACHER FEATURE section to learn about four more teachers who've recently earned the distinction!

     Be sure to pass the word along to SIGN UP for IN FOCUS to those who haven't yet!  We have thousands already on board and we're hoping everyone will sign up and learn about the wonderful things happening inside Williamson County Schools!  And as always, feel free to EMAIL US with any questions or comments!