ISSUE 13
February 12, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE...
  

Second grade students at Heritage Elementary School learn how to operate their own company at a special event called BUSINESS DAY.  Plus, are you SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER?  IN FOCUS editor Cory Mason wanted to know how he stacked up so he went back to school to experience a day in the life of an average fifth grader.  Also, take a trip out to Bethesda Elementary School for what has to be one of the most UNUSUAL FUNDRAISERS around.  And get caught up on all the happenings in the world of athletics with this week's WCS SPORTS REPORT.

Some of the other stories you'll find in this issue of IN FOCUS include an update on the search for a DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS, as well as information on how to receive free admission to the 2009 Williamson County ART SHOW in Nashville.  Plus, we'll tell you about a very special high school student who VOLUNTEERS her free time to helping the families of sick children.

Williamson County Schools recently held its 2009 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR ceremony.  Find out which teachers were named the best of the best.  Also in this issue, we have several contests to tell you about.  First off, students can compete for a $100 cash prize by participating in this year's Family Resource Center WRITING CONTEST.  But that's not all.  Students, parents and staff can also help win money for their school by taking part in the WCS ACTIVITY CONTEST.     

This week's PHOTO GALLERY features more than five dozen snapshots from schools across the district.  Plus, go to our FUNDRAISER section and find out how you can be part of an upcoming concert featuring country music singer and Dancing with the Stars performer Julianne Hough.  And you'll also find information regarding upcoming performances of Annie and Beauty and the Beast in the MUSIC/THEATRE section.

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