IN FOCUS – Issue 18 - May 8, 2008 

In this issue of IN FOCUS, a fourth grader overcomes adversity to compete in the Country Music Kids Marathon; students get a taste of exotic cultures and customs at International Day; and information about a community meeting to discuss gang activity in Franklin.  This LINK will take you to the homepage, or select each individual story below.

AWESOME DAWSON (video included)
Meet a fourth grader named Dawson who, despite having cerebral palsy, competed in a recent marathon.

INTERNATIONAL DAY (video included)
Take a trip around the world with the students at Kenrose Elementary School.

SHINING APPLE AWARDS (video included)
Watch as Williamson County Schools honors its top volunteers at this special awards ceremony.

LUXURY LIMO LUNCH (video included)
Ride along as the secretaries and bookkeepers at two more schools are treated to a luxury limo lunch.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS MEETING
The Franklin Police Department invites you to attend an upcoming meeting about gang activity.

GRADUATION DATES & TIMES
It's cap and gown season.  Find out the dates, times and locations of this year's ceremonies.

OPEN ZONED SCHOOLS REMINDER
A reminder for parents who wish to apply for out of zone approval.  The deadline is almost here.

ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
Four WCS students receive scholarships from the Rotary Club of Cool Springs.

WINSTEAD STUDENT JOINS FIGHT AGAINST ARTHRITIS
Learn how a third grader is helping in the battle against arthritis.

ARTIST PAINTS GRASSLAND MURAL
An accomplished artist transforms the cafeteria at Grassland Elementary into a fantasy world.

FHS STUDENT NAMED 2008 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR
A Franklin High School senior becomes one of only three Tennessee students to join this elite group.

STUDENTS RECEIVE HONOR AWARDS
Two WCS students are honored by the state for their academic achievements.

2008 TENURE TEA
Check out some of the photos from this year's Tenure Tea at Franklin High School.

AUTHOR VISITS SCALES
The son of a well-known author shares his father's love of reading and writing with students at Scales.

SCALES TEACHER HONORED
Find out which Scales educator was recently honored with the title of Outstanding Teacher.

STATE HONORS TWO WCS SCHOOLS
The state honors two WCS schools for their exceptional performance.

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