Yearly Archives: 2017

The Macon East 5th grade class recently completed their first semester D.A.R.E. course led each year by Corporal Kofee Anderson.  Launched in 1983, D.A.R.E. is a comprehensive K-12 education program taught in thousands of schools in America and 52 other countries. D.A.R.E. curricula address drugs, violence, bullying, internet safety, and other high risk circumstances that today are too often a part of students’ lives.  D.A.R.E. envisions a world in which students everywhere are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other dangerous behaviors.  At the conclusion of the course, participants each wrote an essay about what they learned and how it will impact their lives.  At the awards ceremony, Kaiden Byrom and Kayce Rutland were honored for Best Essay.  Anna Watson was recognized as Top Student for the course, and Corporal Anderson selected Spurlin Culpepper as Most Improved.  We thank Corporal Anderson for his dedication to the Macon East students.  He is truly a part of our Knight family.

The lower school students were treated to a show from Magician Gary Ledbetter as a reward for achieving their Accelerated Reader goals for the 2nd nine weeks.  Mr. Ledbetter performed many magic tricks including levitation, card tricks, and pulling a bunny from his hat.  Overall, Macon East students continue to excel in the Accelerated Reader program, reading well above grade level and surpassing their quarterly reading goals.  Thanks to school librarian, Leigh Desmarais for always challenging our young readers and planning fun events to reward their accomplishments.

Each year Mrs. York’s 1st grade class celebrates January learning about penguins.  The class kicked off the unit by reading Mr. Popper’s Penguins, along with making penguin glyphs and doing research on 17 different types of penguins.  Each first grader created their own penguin rookery displayed in the photo above.  To complete this fun study of penguins, the class enjoyed watching March of Penguins and eating penguin snacks.

The Macon East Drama Club recently competed in the AISA District and State level competitions.  Katherine Kirk, placed 3rd  at District for her monologue “The Stepsister Speaks Out” based on Cinderella’s stepsister.  The drama department presented performances in four categories, including solo acting, duet acting, ensemble, and musical drama.  They are currently preparing for “Peter Pan” as this year’s annual spring play.