Surviving the TCAP Season
With the end of the year comes the anticipation of summer for both students and parents. Before the fun in the sun can begin, students around the area must take standardized testing at the end of the school year. For younger students this involves TCAP testing. TCAP testing for students in Jefferson County will be […]
Boxes for Creative Play
Boxes are wonderful ways to assist in creative play by springing your child’s imagination, which will enhance more complex play schemes. Become An Animal: This simple box horse can be modified to become any animal your child might want to become. Supplies: Large cardboard box, scissors, markers/temper paints, yarn, masking tape, wide cloth ribbon/strips of […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “ridiculous.” A demi hive met this week to discuss the pollination for the fire fighter nests but Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing lots of humm and little action. The low humm is that the push back may bee the source of more exterior push back than was […]
To Save Honey Bees, Human Behavior Must Change
In the search for answers to the complex health problems and colony losses experienced by honey bees in recent years, it may be time for professionals and hobbyists in the beekeeping industry to look in the mirror. In a research essay to be published this week in the Entomological Society of America’s Journal of Economic Entomology, […]
Public Service Committee Passes Torch Back To Fire Chiefs
Fire Department Funding was the topic of discussion as the Jefferson County Public Service Committee met last week at the Patriot Academy. Charged by the Budget Committee with reviewing established areas of service, the possibility of combining stations and bringing back a formula for equitable funding, the Public Service Committee and representatives of most of […]
Memories of Easter
With Easter this week, my thoughts have ventured to Easter’s past. And, while I now love the Easter feast and all the wonderful food associated with it, my childhood memories involve egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and Easter frocks. Egg hunts were so great. I have always loved the feel of fresh new grass in the […]
Creamy Marsala Pork
This is the perfect weeknight meal. It tastes like it took hours to prepare, but really only takes about 30 minutes. For a side, try riced cauliflower. It holds the sauce and is a fantastic taste to pair with the pork. Ingredients: 6 thin sliced boneless pork chops 3 T olive oil 2 T butter, […]
Slighted
I remember, years ago, when Jefferson County was so deeply split that living in a different city or part of the County was like living in a different Country. Some of that went by the wayside when Jefferson County High School opened the doors. For the first time, cross county rivals were on the same […]
Invisible to All
It’s amazing the difference one little word can make. Take the Pledge of Allegiance, for instance. Should a well-meaning but obviously contextually confused boy say the pledge over his school’s loud speaker and change “indivisible” to “invisible,” the meaning shifts dramatically. “One nation invisible to all” doesn’t seem to capture the essence of what I […]
TDOE Releases Report on New Teacher Landscape, Proposes Recommendations to Strengthen Educator Preparation and District Partnerships
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced her plans today to strengthen the new teacher pipeline in key areas through additional state support and focus on partnerships between districts and preparation programs. This new work aims to address two key challenges: shortages of educators to teach in certain subject areas and new teacher quality. At an event […]
Dandridge Elementary Holds Spring Fling
Spring was in the air on Saturday at Dandridge Elementary School, as the cubs kicked off the season with a little philanthropic fun. Teachers, Students and friends of the community came together this past weekend to celebrate Dandridge Elementary Spring Fling. The event featured games, inflatables, contests, concessions and homemade crafts. Participants had the opportunity […]
Making the Most Out of Your Easter Decorations
Easter is a welcome sign of the spring season for many, and brings family and friends together for a fresh start into new beginnings. If you are entertaining this Easter season, you may be looking for some fresh ideas for your home and table. You might also be a busy parent looking for some creative […]
9th Annual Cruise Against Cancer – Saturday, April 22, 2017
Newport’s Hard Times Street Rod Club, in association with Celebrate Life Cancer Support Group, invites you to attend the ninth-annual Cruise Against Cancer… Saturday April 22, 2017… 6AM to Midnight… Rain Or Shine. This event will again take place at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 120 Epley Road in Newport. Cruise Against Cancer is an […]
