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SJS, SES partnership a ‘win-win’ BY KAREN THOMPSON orty-one years ago when I was in Mrs. McCleskey’s fifth grade class at Augusta Circle Elementary School in Greenville, I would have been over-the-moon if my class could have written a newspaper insert for The Greenville News. Well, guess what? My class and I at Summerville Elementary ARE overthe-moon. The fact that my students were able to participate in the Adopt- a -Teacher program with the support from the Greater Summerville /Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce once again was very humbling.
My original intent three years ago was to find a business that would help my students know that writing is real. Writing a newspaper DOES make writing real to my students. The class ran the gamut from writing biographies of the class; brainstorming story ideas they felt were important to our readers and then interviewing and writing those stories; taking photographs and writing cutlines for the photographs; to finally drawing advertisements. My students have witnessed the “pressures” of a deadline and all that producing a newspaper entails. SES is a leadership school where we live The Seven Habits (of Highly Effective People) through the Art of Leadership: being proactive, put-
THE TURTLE TIMES STAFF 2012 ting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then to be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the
ALL ABOARD Fifth grade students at Summerville Elementary recently took a train ride on the Amtrak from North Charleston to Kingstree. The field trip tied in with their study of Westward Expansion in social studies. At left, Meagan Reed and Nicole Willsea enjoy eating snacks on the train. At right, a conductor welcomes students aboard. Photos by Dylan Zoeller
saw. This project encompasses all of The Seven Habits. These life skills will help these fifth graders as they begin their new
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adventure into middle school next year and beyond. An independence and confidence have developed in these children that is immeasurable. I’d like to thank Chris and Paul Zoeller for their tireless efforts in making this newspaper a success. Their dedication to making this does not go unnoticed. I’d also like to thank Judy Watts, the writing staff and advertising staff for coming in and assisting my students with their stories and advertisements. What a treat for my students to have professionals help them perfect their writing and explore their creativity. “Kids are our business...Leading the way, every learner, every day, with rigor, relevance, and relationships” is our school motto. It truly encompasses what our experience with The Summerville Journal Scene has been for the past three years.
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Once again after partnering with Mrs. Thompson’s 5th grade class for the past three years, the Newspaper Project/ The Turtle Times, has exceeded our expectations. Every year, we continue to be amazed at the talent of her class. We appreciate the fresh perspective of these young students in developing story ideas, taking photographs and designing creative advertisements. Special thanks to Karen Thompson & her 5th grade class, Summerville Elementary School, our Journal Scene staff for coaching the students, our advertisers and you...our readers for making this experience unforgettable. We invite you to enjoy the stories, photos and ads created by The Turtle Times staff.
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Meet The Press Meet Karen Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5th Grade class of Summerville Elementary School. These students make up the staff of The Turtle Times, a student-produced Newspaper Project from the Summerville Journal Scene.
By Micah Trauger
Mrs. Thompson is a respectful woman who loves to spend time with her sons and husband. Her hobbies are reading, cooking, and walking. She also loves country-style steak. Her favorite team is Clemson and her favorite book is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tiger Rising.â&#x20AC;?
Ruthie Baggett is a nice and fun girl. Her favorite color is limegreen, and her best friend is Katie Freeman. Ruthie is good at art. Ruthieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister is Emma, and she is in the second grade here. Ruthieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname is Rudi Baggs.
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Ian Betz is 11 years old. He is a musically-inclined, creative boy with a great imagination. His favorite hobbies are playing with his electric guitar and collecting model cars. Ian likes the Clemson Tigers, and his favorite food is crab.
Ryan Cook is 11 years old and he just joined a basketball team. He has three sisters and likes the Steelers. His favorite food is mac-and-cheese, and he likes the color gold. When he gets home from school, he plays video games.
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Ten-year-old Soren Cudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite food is hot dogs. Why? His dad owns Perfectly Franks. He has a sister, Yves, Soren has a dog named Gus who is four years old. His favorite football team is the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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Mytchell Ernst is hardworking and loves math. He lives with his mom, dad, four cats, and one dog. His favorite team is North Carolina. His favorite color is green, and his favorite sport is basketball. He is 11 years old, and loves pizza!
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Katelynn Freeman is 11 and has blond hair and brown eyes. She plays travel softball and likes softball and Clemson. Her favorite color is teal. She likes to draw. Katie has a pug named Daisy. She has two sisters, and her nickname is Katie.
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By Coty Lodge
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Grace Geddis-Knowell is a 10-year-old girl. Her favorite subject is reading, and she loves to ride her bike. Her favorite hobbies are swimming and drawing. Grace is on the SES Step Team and is really enjoying it. She loves to eat lobster tails.
Katelyn Gesling is hard working. She has a brother, Dylan, who is in fourth grade here at school. Her favorite team is South Carolina, and she loves basketball. She loves the color pink and loves to play with her friends. She is 11 and is always on track.
John Grant is 10 years old and loves to play travel soccer. His favorite football team is Clemson, and his favorite player is Andre Ellington. He has one dog named Jack and a cat named Annie. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nickname is JG.
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Isabel Harlow, or Izzy, was born on November 2 which makes her 11 years old. Isabel loves pasta and roots for Clemson and Duke. Her hobbies are violin and gymnastics. When Isabel is grown up, she wants to be a nurse.
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Born eleven years ago, Sincere Harris is a baseball and skateboard-loving Clemson fan. When not outside playing, Sincere likes science, salad, and the color blue. Sincere has a brother named Javari who is six years old.
Nicholas Horne loves to play games with his friends. He loves to travel with his family, and he always has an active spirit. Nicholas has a little sisWHU 0DJJLH ZKR LV LQ WKH ÂżUVW grade. They are even Reading Buddies!
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Hayden Jasso is 11 years old and loves to eat pizza. His favorite football team is Clemson, and he loves to play basketball. He has two brothers and no sisWHUV +D\GHQÂśV PRWKHU LV D ÂżUVW grade teacher at SES. Finally Haydenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite color is green.
Marley Jones is 10 years old. She likes to listen to music and play the Wii. She has a dog named Polly who likes to play a lot. Her favorite book is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter 6,â&#x20AC;? and her favorite hobby is reading. Her favorite movie is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twilight 3.â&#x20AC;? Today she is still loving and caring.
Eve Katz is a very interesting 11-year-old. She likes to ride horses, play basketball, and read Harry Potter books. Her favorite animal is a polar bear, and when she grows up she wants to be an actress. She has four dogs. One of them is named Lilly. Her favorite food is mac-and-cheese.
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Coty Lodge is ten years old. His favorite school subject is mathematics, and his favorite animal is a monkey. Coty loves soccer. He would like to attend Clemson to play soccer, and one day become a professional soccer player.
Taylor Martin is spirited and playful and loves cheerleading. She likes it so much she hopes to be a professional cheerleader when she is older. Taylor enjoys hanging out with her friends, the color blue, and eating fried shrimp with French fries. Taylor loves her dog Jox, but her favorite animal is a hippo.
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Mariah Pyatt loves to hang with friends. She has a guinea pig and hamster. Mariah has a brother named Malik, a sister named Adreanna, and a little sister, Maranda. She always has a positive attitude and spirit.
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Jackson Radcliffe is a 10-yearold boy who loves Clemson and sports. His Dad is a teacher at Fort Dorchester and his Mom is the principal at Ashley Ridge. Jackson also loves spaghetti and SpongeBob. Last, but not least, Jackson is a dog lover. He loves to play with his dogs Beckett Jackson Radcliffe and Hank.
By Isabel Harlow
Eleven-year-old Caroline Raglin was born on Dec. 7. She has a care for horses, loves to hunt, and plays basketball. Living with two boys, she has a “thing” for football. Her favorite team is Oklahoma State. Caroline is a loving person and is a friend to all.
Caroline Raglin
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By Ruthie Baggett
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Jack Robinson is 10. He likes to play golf. He likes sushi and his favorite team is Wake Forest. His hobby is running. He likes classic rock, and his favorite instrument is a guitar. Jack’s birthday is March 29, and he loves Tom and Jerry.
Micah Trauger is a fun-loving Clemson fan. Micah has an eight-year-old brother, Evan, who is in the third grade at SES. He likes to play video games, but he loves to play with his friends. Michah’s favorite hobby is Cub Scouts, and he is 11 years old.
Eleven-year-old Dylan Zoeller was born on Dec. 10. She likes to play tennis and hang out with friends. Her favorite food is sushi. Her favorite NCAA team is Clemson University. Her favorite subject in school is math. The most wonderful thing of all is her favorite color purple.
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Special Contributors
For the past two months, the Journal Stene staff has coached students on developing stories, conducting interviews, taking photographs and designing advertisements for The Turtle Times, a student-produced Newspaper Project from the Summerville Journal Scene.
Dylan Zoeller Below, Paul Zoeller mentors Coty Lodge with photography.
Leslie Cantu, staff writer, kicks off the project by helping enterprise story ideas.
Sarah Wiggins, marketing consultant, displays examples of advertisements in the newspaper.
Above, Roger Lee, sports editor, assists Ian Betz, Taylor Martin and LaTeasha McClellan with developing interview questions. Left, Stefan Rogenmoser, staff writer, helps Jack Robinson, Dylan Zoeller, Katelyn Gesling and Mariah Pyatt prepare for their interviews. Right, Executive Editor Judy Watts offers advise to Sincere Harris, Isabel Harlow and Eve Katz on story ideas.
Above left, Laura Patterson coaches with Katelyn Gesling and Erika Stubbs with Soren Cuda on designing ads.
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A Gift that Can’t be Taken Away STORY AND PHOTO BY JOHN GRANT, CAROLINE RAGLIN AND MICAH TRAUGER earning to read isn’t easy, but fourth and fifth grade students at Summerville Elementary are helping kindergarten and first grade students get off on the right foot by being their reading buddies. “It is fun and I learn how to read. My reading buddy is nice and funny,” first grade student Sam Daniel says, Blair Bailey, also a first grader, likes to be read to by her buddy. “It’s fun. I like the end of the books and learn more vocabulary,” Bailey says.
Sincere Harris, a fifth grade student, enjoys being a reading buddy. “I like to make new friends and help expand the children’s vocabulary,” Harris says. Harris also says he sees improvement in his reading buddy. “They are reading more fluently,” says Harris. Fifth grade student Dylan Zoeller enjoys reading with her buddy, Jade Thompson, every week. “Jade learns words she can’t pronounce and instead of memorizing books, she reads them,” she says. Zoeller remembers when she had a reading buddy. “It taught me to read higher level books,” she says. Reading is a gift that can’t be taken away from the Summerville Fifth grade student Katelyn Gesling (right) reads to and mentors first grader Isabella Graham Elementary students. each week during Reading Buddies.
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A New Hard Drive STORY AND PHOTO BY RYAN COOK, SOREN CUDA AND HAYDEN JASSO
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ummerville Elementary School brought new computer programs to the school this year with the help from Anne Marie Wilcox, technical support teacher. Wilcox heard about the programs from a training camp. “The whole district is doing First in Math and I wanted to bring it to our school,” says Wilcox. Teachers and students have responded well to the new programs. “My kids love First in Math, but my favorite is Just the Facts,” says second grade teacher Barbara West. Third grade teacher Terri Wooten says her students also love First in Math. “They are required to do one math lesson a day before getting on First in Math,” she says. Kindergarten and first grade students use the program Waterford, a computer game that helps the students with their reading, matches facts and has mini games on it. “Waterford is great. It has funny pictures. I like playing the speed games when you type letters to save sky divers,” First grade student Cameron McCray, from left, Malajia Spells, Isabella Graham and Kiah Deas enjoy a game of Waterford during Jahnz Myers explains. Ramona Jasso’s first grade class.
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Once Upon a Playground aughing, playing, giggling and clapping are all things that you see at the new Summerville Elementary playground addition. This playground was built for the special needs students. Before the playground was built, these students were limited to some playground equipment. This playground was given as a gift from the district office and installed before Christmas. Administrators felt the playground would offer more options for special needs students and have better balance in school, otherwise known as “Sharpening the Saw.” Now all the students enjoy playing with the new equipment. The new playground has two swings, an interactive tic-tac-toe board and a steering wheel. Shantell Pooser says, “I love the tic-tac-toe and the swing.” Amanda Dayton, a special needs teacher, says, “I think it is much safer and more fun for the students.” All of the Summerville Elementary Sea Turtles would agree this new equipment is a great addition to the school. Kids will enjoy playing on it for many years to come.
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Shantell Pooser plays with Kaesean Bright on the swing at the new playground recently installed at Summerville Elementary School.
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Students from left, Gavin Crump, Alex Whitfield, music teacher John Daniel, Sydney Sizemore and Logan Williams make up the Louis Armstrong Club.
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ouis Armstrong, John Daniel, and children are the perfect symphony for the Louis Armstrong Club. The club is led by music teacher John Daniel. He started this club by reading Louis’s biography. The purpose of the club is to change children’s lives. “Learning the trumpet was the catalyst for a major life change for Louis Armstrong. I thought I would apply the same treatment to some of my school’s children,” says Daniel. The students practice three days a week. They learn to play the trum-
pet and will also eventually learn about other instruments. Daniel said he appreciated Dr. Sires, former principal, for giving him trumpets. Otherwise there would not be a club. Students may play in the club if recommended by their teacher. Logan Williams, fourth grade student, joined the group from a recommendation by teacher Deborah Malinoski. “The reason why I joined this year because I want to be known for something instead of just a regular boy in Mrs. Malinoski’s class,” Logan says. The Louis Armstrong Club will perform on Leadership Day on March 29 and at many other school events.
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Two Unexpected Stars choneke Summerhill is a fifth grade teacher at Summerville Elementary School. While she is not making lesson plans or teaching a class, she is a lay speaker at New Hope United Methodist Church. A lay speaker is a member of the congregation who speaks in church. Summerhill’s mom Anna Bell, dad Lorenza Bell and brother Lorenza Bell II are preachers. Summerhill’s pastor also got her involved. She has been lay speaking now for seven years. She hopes her children will one day walk in her footsteps and get involved in church too. In the same school another person has a cool feature about him. Ten year-old Joseph Girsh has been interest-
ed in history since he was six years old. Girsh does reenactments at Legare Farms and in Aiken, SC. Girsh’s mom and two brothers also participate. He also has a couple of friends in the reenactments too. Girsh’s favorite war is the Civil War, and his favorite battle is Gettysburg. Girsh adds, “I like this because it was quite big and it was cool.” Girsh has liked history. He says, “I never really knew a lot about what happened back then.” Girsh’s role models in history are Robert Third grade student Joseph Girsh poses E. Lee and Stone Wall in his Confederate Jackson. He hopes to uniform at Summerville be an Air Force pilot Elementary School. Girsh has many when he grows up, uniforms that he wears but still do the reento school and actments. at reenactments.
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Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Leadership Day STORY AND PHOTO BY MYTCHELL ERNST, KATIE FREEMAN AND GRACE GEDDIS-KNOWELL ummerville Elementary School students are gearing up for special presentations for Leadership Day on March 29, 2012. Leadership Day is when visitors from all over the United States come and learn about if they want to become a Leadership school. Third grade teacher, Tara White, prepares her kids by making sure they live and learn the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” Visitors have come in and out of her classroom observing the students and how they incorporate leadership in the classroom. “Having visitors can be nerve-wracking, Hayden Fowler, from left, Samante Hicks and Alexis Herc, give a speech at Summerville Elementary School on Leadership Night. The fifth grade students are practicing for their but my kids are always well-prepared,” speech they will give on Leadership Day on March 29. White says.
Another teacher involved in Leadership Day is Tria Grant, fifth grade teacher, who sponsors the the SES Steppers. “The steppers are very serious about their show on Leadership Day,” says Grant. Marley Basset, third grade student, has an important leadership role. She is an SES tour guide who will guide visitors around the school. Marley’s favorite class to stop in is her second grade teacher, Elizabeth Crotty. “It is scary meeting all these new people, but fun at the same time,” Basset says. Assistant principal, Marsha Yarborough, is undercover on Leadership Day. She checks on everybody and makes sure the tasks are done. “When it’s all put together I like to step back and watch the performers,” Yarborough says. These are some of the ways Summerville Elementary prepares for Leadership Day. SES students are leading the way everyday.
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Alexus Cuttino STORY AND PHOTO BY RUTHIE BAGGETT, CLAY CULP AND COTY LODGE aren Thompson’s fifth grade family has a very special gift, and that gift is Alexus Cuttino. Alexus is a student who comes to class everyday for special area, recess and lunch. Alexus’ favorite color is yellow and she loves math and PE games. Alexus wants to be a nurse when she grows up just like her mom. Fifth grade student, Taylor Martin, says, “Seeing my best friend walk in our classroom everyday puts a smile on my face.” Summerville Elementary School principal, Lori Dibble, says “I think of Alexus as a joy to our school.” “She has her own special qualities that no else has,” adds Dibble. Fifth grade teacher Karen Thompson says, “I have never seen a class embrace a new student with such love. We are lucky to have Alexus as part of our family. We can’t wait to Fifth grade students, Jackson Radcliffe, from left, Alexus Cuttino and Katie Freeman have fun hanging out at unwrap the gift of Alexus each day.” recess.
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Student Council Leads the Way STORY AND PHOTO BY IAN BETZ, LATEASHA MCCLELLAN AND TAYLOR MARTIN tudent council is a way for students to participate in helping their school and the community. At Summerville Elementary we have some great programs to help the school. One of the programs is the food drive. The food drive provides food to students who are in need. “Making a difference in the lives of people who don’t have everything they need makes me feel great,” says Student Council sponsor Juanita Waring. Another project that student council takes on is the book chart. The book chart is a program that challenges grades Pre K-5 to read 5,000 books. Summerville Elementary exceeded their goal by reading 11,106 books. As a reward, they will enjoy a game day. The reading incentive encouraged the whole school to read and complete their reading logs. Student Council President, Isabel Harlow, says the council is much more involved inside and outside of school this year. “I’ve enjoyed decorating the Scarecrows in Square with the “7 Habits” theme because we are all working together, it looks really good and we have fun,” says Harlow. Student Council has provided many ways to improve education and service in our school.
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Fifth grade students Jeannane Rivers (front) and Maycee Williams stock the shelves of the SES Food Closet. The Food Closet is one of many service projects started by Student Council.
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Students Create High Tech App STORY AND PHOTO BY KATIE FREEMAN AND ISABEL HARLOW
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he Summerville Elementary School’s Robotics team invented something very unique called the Rot Clock. The Rot Clock is an app that tells you when your food is about to go bad. There are five parts of the clock that will help you and your family be safe and healthier. The Robotics team is made up of ten students. The team builds a robot and programs it to do missions. The team chose to create the Rot Clock because the theme for the competition is food factor. Each team member helps in different parts. “We have fun while doing our work and we’re thinking Win-Win and helping each other out,” fourth grade team member Lydia Shultz says. The Robotics team recently competed at the First Lego League Tournament and will advance to state in Fifth grade teammates James Avant, from left, Gavin Hunt and Jordan Campeau present a new app, The Rot Clock, a few weeks. created by the Robotics Club. The Rot Clock is designed to inform the user when their food is about to become rotten.
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On left, Coty Lodge flies off the swings, Mariah Pyatt takes a turn on the slide and John Grant hangs from the monkey bars during a photo workshop on the SES playground. Students learned to use cameras and learned about photojournalism in the process.
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Adopt-A-Teacher Offers Life Learning BY SHANNON RAGLIN Partners in Education Coordinator
earning by real life application is at the forefront of the Adopt-A-Teacher (AAT) Program at Summerville Elementary School. Businesses share their time and expertise in the classroom, providing students with "hands-on" learning opportunities. This gives students a better understanding of what they are learning and how to apply it. The Turtle Times is one of the many examples of “hands on” education in the classroom. Students have writing standards that must be learned in the class. By using the expertise of the Summerville Journal Scene, the community newspaper, students learn using state standards and apply it to the real world of journalism. While this concept looks different in every classroom, it works for all grade levels. A pharmacist works with a Kindergarten class on counting by two’s with medicine trays. A local restaurant works with a 2nd grade class on measurement and following recipe directions.
Another business works with a 3rd grade class creating a business plan and the bid process for contractors. In 5th grade, a concrete company teaches the students how to design a walkway using area and perimeter, and a bank works with a class comparing the Great Depression with today’s recession. This is just a sample of the many classes in which the students are learning by practical application. Summerville Elementary currently has twenty-three classrooms “adopted” by local businesses. All of these adopters provide the students with real-life learning and a broader view of future occupations. The AAT Program is a win-win for the community. Through this program Summerville Elementary unites business with education, which in turn creates a strong community. The AAT Program provides both the education and business community a better understanding of each other’s needs. It enables the creation of a strong future workforce while promoting and supporting local businesses. For more information about the AAT Program, contact Shannon Raglin, Partners In Education Coordinator at Summerville Elementary, at 8732372 or raglinsc@gmail.com.
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From left, Daymon Blankenbiller, Dr. Britt Reagin of Reagin Orthodontics, Aaron Jones, James Droze, Josh Daniel, Brandon Raglin learn about conduction through a demonstration of a chain reaction in Tara White’s third grade class. Reagin Orthodontics is one of many local businesses who partners with Summerville Elementary School through the Adopt-A-Teacher program.
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