January 12, 2024

Pictured from left are CEMC Community Relations representative Payton Boyd, CEMC Foundation Trustee Jeffrey Vance, CES Principal Kylie Carroll, and CES art teacher Airyonna Ayala.

Bringing Bright Ideas to life

Wednesday, members of the Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative Bright Ideas prize patrol visited Carrollton City Schools to award grant money to classrooms across all four schools. Seventeen educators throughout the district were awarded grants totaling nearly $13,000. These grants will fund exciting and innovative learning experiences for students.

CMS students Jennifer Martinez-Enamorado (left) and Kenzie Stansell (right) enjoy the Starbucks Cafe Book Tasting event where they shared their impressions about different book genres.

Brew-tiful moments at the Starbooks Book Tasting event

Great authors were on the menu this week in the CMS media center. Mrs. Camille Lovelace, the media center specialist, created a literary experience for students with a cozy Starbooks Book Tasting event. Students from Mrs. Whitfield's eighth-grade ELA class explored different literary genres and crafted their impressions about the books while enjoying coffee and sweet treats.

Fifth-grader Simon Hawig (left) shows his army base plant cell model to teacher Abbey Smith (right).

A microscopic army base of life

This week, Mrs. Smith's fifth-grade science class studied plant and animal cells. For their end-of-unit assessment, students were to create a model representing either a plant or animal cell. Simon Hawig took his creativity to new heights by turning an army base into a fascinating model of a plant cell, including all the plant cell organelles the students have studied.

Carrollton High School STEM teacher Luke Young coordinates international travel opportunities for Carrollton students as well as "adult only" trips that are open to community members. Pictured above in Munich, Germany are Mr. Luke Young, Luke Zimmer, Chris Zimmer, Mark Zimmer, Alishan Ameer, Will Roberson, Shawn Whitt, and George Carden.

Luke Young talks travel opportunities on WLBB's 'Community Voice'

Yesterday, Carrollton High School STEM teacher Luke Young was on 'Community Voice' to discuss international trip opportunities he coordinates for not only students, but community members. Take a moment to learn more HERE!

New year, new opportunity for healthy habits

The new year is here, so it's a great time to reflect on the last year and make plans on how to be better in 2024. One thing to consider is making a commitment to improving mental and physical wellness. People often say that they don’t have time for exercise. All it takes is carving out 30 minutes three to four days a week to make improvements. Research says that it takes 66 days before a behavior will become automatic. Committing to mental and physical health for 66 days and seeing how one feels afterwards may lead to a lasting positive change.

Try these:

• Walk a mile a day for 66 days
• Strength train every day for 66 days
• Drink a liter of water a day for 66 days
• Meditate daily for 10 minutes for 66 days

2024-2025 enrollment begins Jan. 29!

2024-2025 enrollment for grades K-12 opens on Jan. 29 for any new student. Pre-K lottery begins March 4! Click HERE to learn more.

Ben Scott Sports Auction to be held March 15

Save the date for the 37th annual Ben Scott Sports Auction! Tickets will go on sale soon. Stay tuned for more information or visit www.carrolltontrojans.net for updates.

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