IN FOCUS
– Issue 16 - March 18, 2010
In this issue of IN FOCUS, information
about a series of public meetings with Superintendent
Dr. Mike Looney; a timeline of events related to the
budget process; and a video tour of the district's new middle
school. This
LINK will take you
to the homepage, or select each individual story below.
SPRING STATION TOUR
(video included)
Go behind the scenes for an inside look at the
district's newest middle school.
LESSON FROM CHINA
(video included)
See how technology is helping
students at Sunset Elementary School learn about Chinese
culture.
DESTINATION IMAGINATION
(video included)
Enjoy some of the sights and sounds from this month's
Destination Imagination Regional Tournament.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
(video included)
Learn how a recent collaboration among teachers will
be used to improve student assessment.
LET'S TALK SCHOOL
Information about a series of public meetings with WCS
Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney.
BUDGET
TIMELINE
A timeline of upcoming dates concerning the 2010-2011
budget process.
PRINCIPAL NAMED FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Learn who will lead the new high school in Spring Hill.
NAME THE DISTRICT'S NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Submit your ideas for naming the district's new high
school.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Williamson County students are honored for their first
place finishes in state and national competitions.
STUDENTS SHINE AT ART SHOW
Time is running out for
those who wish to attend the 2010 Williamson County Art
Show.
REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Find out which Williamson County teacher was recently
named Regional Teacher of the Year.
OWL ACADEMY
Learn how a new enrichment program is helping students
at Oak View learn about math and science.
KIDS ON STAGE
Find out how your children can be part of this highly
acclaimed summer academy.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Celebrate the many accomplishments of Williamson County
students.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Information about new guidelines for volunteers
serving in Williamson County Schools.
DISTRICT LAUNCHES HEALTH CAMPAIGN
Learn about the district's new health awareness campaign
and how to adopt healthy changes in your life.
PARENTING WORKSHOP
Details regarding a free workshop for the parents of
children with autism.
MESSAGE FOR MAC USERS
Important information for Mac users who might be having
trouble viewing the IN FOCUS videos.
CHILD FIND
Information about the process of screening students to
determine if they have a disability.
PHOTO GALLERY
Check out dozens of snapshots
from schools across the district.
MUSIC/THEATER INFORMATION
You don't have to go to Broadway to see
some amazing theatrical performances.
CONSTRUCTION
UPDATE
Get caught up on the progress of the
district's four newest schools.
STUDENT ART
Enjoy new student artwork submitted by
Crockett Elementary and Woodland Middle.
CONTACT US
Send us your questions,
comments or suggestions. We want to hear from you!
