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VOL. 7 NO. 6
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The picture in the window Wendy Smith has found the most exquisite love story to delight even the least sentimental among us. Don’t believe it?
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February 11, 2013
‘Going red’ for Hannah Garrett
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Buy bulbs! Plant flowers! Her name was Maria de la Luz Compere, and when she died Jan. 24 at age 97, this tiny human dynamo was responsible for planting some 2 million daffodils along Pellissippi Parkway. Betty Bean says there is a simple way to honor her legacy: Buy some bulbs. Plant some flowers.
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Read Bean’s column on page A-4
Hannah and Jennifer Garrett Photo submitted
Going red at Karns Elementary School are: (front) Terry Jones, teacher assistant; Gail Treece, secretary; Carmen Rodriguez, secretary; Lori Heilbronn, secretary; Christine Boring, assistant principal; Rita Crowe, teacher assistant; (back) Sally Wirtz, secretary; Diane Eubanks, resource teacher; Beth Childress, curriculum coach; Jennifer Garrett, third-grade teacher; Julie Todd, bookkeeper; Darlene Miller, principal; and Kimberle Harrison, assistant principal. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
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Do not call the Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy an alternative school if you’re within earshot of principal Kim Towe, who will politely set you straight: “We are a nontraditional school, and we value the fact that we work with our students individually. And we value the fact that they are on a non-traditional learning plan.”
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By Theresa Edwards “Go Red for Women” is a day designated by the American Heart Association to raise awareness of heart disease, and this year Karns Elementary School staff wore red especially to honor seventh-grader Hannah Garrett, daughter of thirdgrade teacher Jennifer Garrett.
Parents and students who are zoned to attend the new school located in the Northshore Town Center in August of 2013 are invited to meet principal Susan Davis at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at West Valley Middle School, 9118 George Williams Road.The school board approved a “grandfather” transfer to permit rising 5th grade students and their currently enrolled siblings (to include rising kindergarten siblings of 5th graders) to apply to remain at their current school. The deadline to request such a transfer is Feb. 18. Details at knoxschools.org.
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A big crowd showed up for “lunch with the mayor” at Nick & J’s Cafe at 1526 Lovell Road on Feb. 1. “We’re here to support local business,” said Mayor Tim Burchett. “This is a small, Americanowned business, where folks have basically risked their life savings to have a business ... This thing has been wildly successful as you can see. There is not an empty seat in here and people are still coming in. “The food is great. I had a steakin-a-sack, onion rings, French fries and iced tea. But I haven’t had time to finish eating it. People have been so kind to keep coming up and
“Lunch with the mayor” brought a crowd to Nick & J’s Cafe at 1526 Lovell Road near Pellissippi Parkway. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
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“It’s shifted the responsibility to their hands,” he said, and it’s possible because every student at the STEM Academy is equipped with an iPad. Arnold was one of several teachers who brought students and examples of school technology to the State of the Schools presentation at Powell High School last week. Much of it was in the form of computers and softWest High student Indiana Laine (center) shows A.L. Lotts ware. But West High School Elementary School assistant principal Missy Beltran data physics teacher Joe Foy collected from a dual range force sensor. West High physics brought gadgets, including a teacher Joe Foy (right) brought students to demonstrate dual range force sensor. school technology following last week’s State of the Schools address. Photo by Wendy Smith To page A-3
By Wendy Smith Instead of doing chemistry homework, Chris Kleinschmidt, a sophomore at the L&N STEM Academy, listens to an online lecture by teacher Glenn Arnold each evening. Then, during class time, Arnold answers questions and helps students work through problems. It’s called a flipped classroom, and it’s becoming more common across the country, Arnold said. Students are more likely to struggle with homework, so he’s available while they’re doing it. They can listen to the 15-minute lecture when it’s most convenient for them.
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talking about how glad they are that we are doing this, what a great restaurant this is and what fine hosts the owners are.” Owner Najwan Natour posted a message on Facebook afterwards: “Thank you, Mayor Burchett and everyone else that had lunch at Nick & J’s Friday. What an excellent turnout. Thank you again.” Lunch with the mayor grew from the “cash mob” events Burchett started to increase business in South Knoxville with the Henley Street Bridge reconstruction. The cash mobs spread to other areas of Knox County, and then he started the lunches to help local smallbusiness restaurant owners.
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You just never know when it is going to be your child.” Staff and students at Karns Middle School also wore red in support of Hannah. “When she walked in class and saw everyone in red, she was really excited,” Jennifer said. “People care. That’s what is nice about this community. Even in a
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“Hannah (who has a heart health condition) is a great kid, and this is a great staff,” Jennifer Garrett said. “Their support and love for my family is huge because if something happens, they are right there. “Many people have a mother, sister, daughter, or other loved one going through this same type of thing.
school this big, there is a smalltown, neighborhood feel where everybody takes care of everybody. “There are kids on the other side of the building who said, ‘I’m wearing red for your daughter today,’ and that is huge. Parents came in who also said they were wearing red for Hannah. That is all it takes, people caring enough to support us, knowing we have all these people who are behind us.” Garrett is making a scrapbook for Hannah, including this story and photograph – so when she is having a difficult day, remembering all the people who care will help her through it.
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