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Northshore Elementary The school board must vote, but that’s a formality. Look for the new school previously known as the “southwest sector elementary school” to become Northshore Elementary. Principal Susan Davis and a committee of 13 unanimously recommended the name from more than 700 suggestions. “We decided a name that students, parents and the community can immediately identify with will help build culture and community for the school,” Davis said. Committee members were Davis; Susan Turner, elementary supervisor; Stephanie Settlemyre, Blue Grass; Lana Hsieh, Hardin Valley; Cindy Smith and Ruth Lindsey, A.L. Lotts; Carrie Sweet, Farragut Primary; Callie Painter, Farragut Intermediate; Jami Welden, Cedar Bluff; and parents Olga Marlar, Beth Duncan, Tonya Alsobrooks, Jason Hayes and Lisa Cole.
Area schools selected for technology grant Bearden High and West Valley Middle schools were among 11 selected to participate in Knox County Schools’ technology grant challenge. A total of 28 schools applied to have 1:1 technology (one iPad or tablet for each student and teacher). Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre announced the winners Friday, saying instructional technology in selected schools will give everyone a chance to see the initiative work “right in their own neighborhood.” The program will launch this fall. The application from West Valley Middle School said: “This opportunity meets students where they are and allows them to move forward at an individualized pace. It will create experiences that appeal to each student’s interests.” While Bearden’s read: “The future is now. Students must be able to find, understand, create and communicate information. Technology is a valuable tool to excite and energize the next generation of learners.” Others chosen are SouthDoyle High School; Vine and Holston middle schools; and Bonny Kate, Corryton, Halls, Mooreland Heights, Norwood and Sterchi elementary schools.
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VOL. 7 NO. 14 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
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April 8, 2013
Retro Radio launched at Karns By Theresa Edwards Byington-Solway CTE is now playing classic hits 24/7 year-round on Knox County Schools “Retro Radio” available online at www.shoutcast_ popup_player?stat ion _ id=142532& play_ status=1&stn=Retr “The radio station is totally run by students,” said program director Chris Wade. “They do all of the hands-on activities that someone would do at any radio station.” Students program the music, talk on-air, interview guests and host talk shows. They will soon broadcast sporting events. They also design graphics, and shop students built the studio and conference room next to the large open production area. Wade worked more than 20 years in Knoxville broadcasting prior to teaching at Byington-Solway CTE. He worked with B97.5, WKGN, Mix 95.7 and the Food Network. A graduate of Fulton High School, he gained interest in broadcasting from experience with their original radio program on 91.1 WKCS.
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HGTV, Travel Channel, DIY Network and Great American Country” Wade added. “They are always looking for great folks in high-quality jobs. We have a lot of opportunity Karns students (front) Devin Chamberlain, Mikee Chavez and Powell students (back) Connor in this market that not Byers and Zach Neely get hands-on learning in the new Retro Radio studio. Photos by T. Edwards many other areas have.” The CTE broadcasting class is open to high school “I think this is a good fit in this area school and target industries that have students from Karns, Powbecause there are a lot of media outlets,” potential for them.” ell and Hardin Valley. Info: said principal David Bell. “There are more than 1,000 people w w w. b y i n g t o n s o l w a y. “We prepare students for life after working in Knoxville at Food Network, knoxschools.org/.
Dogwood Arts Festival features Farragut trail By Betsy Pickle Being the featured trail for the Dogwood Arts Festival comes with a certain amount of pressure – especially concerning barometric pressure. “In 2007, when we were going to be the featured trail for the first time, it was kind of a mess because we had a freeze,” recalled Nancy Schmitz, chair of the Farragut Dogwood Trail committee. “Dogwoods froze, Japanese maples, everyNancy Schmitz’s yard in Fox Den is all dressed up for the Dogwood Arts thing.” The forecast for the ribbon cutFestival as one of the homes on the featured trail in Farragut. Schmitz is the ting for the Farragut trail at 11 a.m. chair of the Farragut Dogwood Trail committee. Photo by Justin Acuff
Duncan praises community schools By Wendy Smith The U.S. Secretary of Education came to town last week, and he said a lot of nice things about Tennessee’s education reform efforts. We’ve come a long way, he said, and he’d like to see us continue that growth.
Analysis Arne Duncan’s specific recommendations for the state included expanding high-quality early learning and reversing steep cuts to higher education. He also said he’d like for teacher salaries to be radically increased. These suggestions were met with applause from those who can imagine that such big ticket items will get funded anytime soon. Duncan also praised a more affordable initiative that Knox County has already embraced – community schools. Community schools typically remain open long after the bell rings so
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Jennifer Evans, Randy Boyd, Pam Trainor, Richard Rhoda and Anthony Hancock participate in a panel discussion following U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s speech last week. Photo by Wendy Smith students can get extra help in subjects like math and reading, participate in enrichment classes and eat dinner. Parents and other community members can enroll in GED or ESL classes, and some schools even offer health clinics, laundry facilities or help with taxes. Community schools, in essence, become community
centers. Duncan served as Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools, and witnessed the profound impact of converting 150 Chicago schools to community schools. While academic enrichment for students was at the heart of the effort, parents flocked to the schools to take advantage of
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Wednesday looks promising. The trail starts at the entrance to Fox Den subdivision and continues through Country Manor and Village Green. Farragut has four open gardens or camera sites: the home of Mark and Lisa Caldwell, 11617 Georgetown Drive; Champion Daylilies, 341 McFee Road; Campbell Station Park and Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road; and the Admiral David Farragut Memorial Plaza at Town Hall. Grigsby Chapel Greenway is a featured walking trail.
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