SLPS GEAR UP FOR TEACHER JOB FAIR

The St. Louis Public Schools will host a Teacher Job Fair designed to recruit high quality teachers who have a passion to teach in an urban setting. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, January 21, at the Gateway Elementary School, 1200 North Jefferson Avenue.

The school district is in need of outstanding instructors who are qualified to teach all subject areas. However, there is a greater need for teachers who hold certification in math, science and music. “This is an exciting time for our district because we’re changing to meet the needs of our students,” said Toni Hill, Interim Executive Director of Human Resources for SLPS.

Candidates are required to bring a resume, certification copy or college eligibility letter. Principals and human resource staff members
will interview potential hires.

For more information, call Andrea Whitfield, SLPS Human Resource Recruiter at 345-2267.


PEABODY RECEIVES TITLE I TOP STATE AWARD

Congratulations to Peabody eMINTS Academy. They are the state winner of the Title I Distinguished Schools Recognition Program. For four years, Peabody students have made significant gains in state standardized test scores, which are reflected in the school’s AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress).

Peabody was evaluated in the following areas: curriculum and instruction, providing opportunities for all children to achieve, coordination with other programs, professional development and partnerships with parents, families and communities.

“We’re very honored and excited about our award,” said principal Chereyl Spann.
Ms. Spann and staff will travel to Dallas, Texas to compete nationally at the Galaxy of Stars National Title I Conference.

SLPS STUDENTS WIN BIG IN MAYOR SLAY’S HOLIDAY CARD DESIGN CARD CONTEST

Two St. Louis Public Schools students were winners in Mayor Francis Slay’s Holiday Card Design contest. Brandy Crawford, fifth grader at Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Elementary, took home the grand prize. Second runner up was Michon Watson, fourth grader from Shaw School. Honorable mentions are as follows: Jarren Gorka, fourth grade, Gateway Elementary; Jade Ducote, first grade, Wilkinson Early Childhood Center; Alaina Lake, fourth grade, Shaw VPA; Zachary Hunziker, eighth grade, Carr Lane VPA; Molly Krummenacher, fourth grade, Shaw VPA; Jose Acosta, Kindergarten, Kottmeyer Early Childhood Education; and Sarah Shcmid, second grade, Monroe Elementary.

ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RECEIVES BANK OF AMERICA AWARD

Rachael Barnett isn’t your ordinary high school senior. According to Roosevelt High School’s principal Sylvia Shead, she is a go-getter. Rachael, a B student, received special recognition from Bank of America. She is this year’s neighborhood leader and outstanding student role mode in community impact and service.

Rachael is a member of the National Honor Society, the school’s leadership council and serves as a tutor at Fanning Middle Community Education Center. “ I am also involved in our school’s canned food and blood drives,” she said. Her future aspirations include majoring in biology and becoming a surgeon.

She enjoys tutoring students because it gives her the greatest satisfaction knowing that she helped other students succeed.

COMPTON-DREW ILC BICYCLE CLUB ROLLS INTO PRINCIPIA COLLEGE

Members of the Compton-Drew Investigative Learning Center Bicycle Club completed their
fall ride to Principia College located in Elsha, Illinois. Club leader is physical education teacher Marjorie Deem. Joseph Torrisi, community education specialist for Shaw VPA CEC School, also assisted with the coordination. The club’s spring culminating event is the annual bike ride to Jefferson City, MO. The program, which has been in existence for five years, was designed to encourage students to develop their physical activity and stamina. Twenty seventh graders and eight eighth grade students are members of the club.

KUDOS CORNER…

Congratulations to Anita Jackson, Administrative Assistant to Deputy Chief Academic Officer Gloria Shelton. She plays the starring role of Caroline in the St. Louis Black Repertory Company’s production of Caroline, Or Change. Other SLPS family includes students Tre’Von Griffith, seventh grader at Turner Middle School, who plays the role of Jackie Thibodeaux. Jordan Ward, fifth grader at Kennard Classical Junior Academy, is Joe Thibodeaux. Karen E. Hylton, Coordinator, Office of Public Information, plays the role of the Moon. For show times, call 534-3807 or for tickets, dial 534-3810. Congratulations to three Roosevelt High School seniors who are on the move. Ebony Frazier was awarded the Diversity Scholarship from the University of Missouri. Ronald Johnson and Adrianne Washington received the Wendy’s Scholar Athlete Award… Special kudos to Scruggs Elementary School parent organization. They collected over 760 canned items, enough to make gift baskets for 31 families. Basket goodies included items such as socks, gloves, toys and meat items.

Attention…

The U.S. Department of Education is looking for qualified teachers who are interested in the American Stars of Teaching program. Quality teachers will be chosen from all over the country and will be celebrated as teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students. For more information, visit www.teacherquality.us.