Tucker Elementary School
October News
Chief Anderson visits Tucker Elementary School!
Chief Anderson received a warm welcome from Tucker students and staff as she arrived to read to Pre K students during “Read Aloud Month” on , October 31st . It was an exciting and enjoyable afternoon for Tucker. Isias Joe escorted the Chief as she greeted students and staff. The girl’s ensemble did a beautiful job singing a song adapted and directed by Diann Comby. The PreK students enjoyed the story she read to them and the surprise treats. Chief Anderson appreciated the fresh flower arrangement and the 5th grade student’s handmade flowers she received.
Mrs. Clearman’s 6th and 7th grade social studies classes and Mrs. Breland’s 8th grade social studies class participated in Channel One’s Vote across America where teenagers across the United States got to take part in following the presidential debate and casting a ballot of their own.
The Junior Beta Club of Tucker will be packing shoe boxes with toys and school supplies for the children of Tucker Community. You can help the Beta Club by bringing toys, school supplies, or donations to the school by Tuesday, November 20th. Members of the Junior Beta Club include Makaylin Alex, Malaki Charlie, Seriah Cumberland, Zachary Farmer, Kristiana Taylor, Natory Tsosie, Elroy Willis, Sherent Tubby, Kaedre Denson, Gabby Cumberland, Reneesha Farve, Jordyn Frazier, Lorraine Issac, Tayah Latimer, Kijuanah Lewis, Tanaira McCombs, Raven Mingo, Elijah Tubby, Eason John, Jennaya Steve, Kevin Taylor, Cobi John, Keanon McMillian, Candance Mingo, Tyler Bell, Hailey Willis, Dylan Nickey, Hayden Farmer, Isias Joe, and Willis Demanuel. Junior Beta Sponsors are Laura Giles, Delnita Jones, and Kendra Willis.
Mrs. Moore’s 4th graders became poets last week as they traveled down the path of writing in all genres. Each student wrote their own limerick and proudly posted it in the class for others to see.
Tucker Science Fair was held October 26, 2013. There were 28 students who participated in the fair. It was an outstanding science fair and we are so proud of the participant’s hard work and dedication. Science Fair Coordinator, Theresa Savell will be working with students as they prepare for the upcoming district science fair.
Science Fair Winners: Level I, K-5 Best in Show – Makalyin Alex
Botany Group- 1st Place-Teresa Willis, Akaysha Polk, and Tehya Ketcher,
Medicine /Health- 1st Place--Lacie Chickaway, Biochemistry- 1st Place--Alyssa Farmer
Earth Science- 1st Kristina Taylor; 2nd – Candence Nickey, 3rd- Tiffany Jefferson
Engineering- 1st place--Hayden Jones, Chemistry- 1st –Makaylin Alex, 2nd Malakai Charlie;
3rd – Raiyleigh Perry, Physics- 1st- Colby Willis, 2nd Seriah Cumberland
Level II, 6-8 Best in Show –Isias Joe, Chemistry- 1st Alexis Farmer, 2nd Kiki Lewis, Biochemistry – 1st Place--Keanon McMillan, Medicine/Health – Kaedre Denson, Physics-1st Loraine Isaac, 2nd –Hailey Willis, Engineering -1st Isias Joe, 2nd – Tyler Bell, 3rd – Dylan Nickey
First Nine Weeks Honor Roll Students:
1st Grade
Chief’s List
Sereny Anderson, Michael Ben, Kezmian Carter, Daylia Chickaway, Raziya Cumberland, Jordan Davis, Brianna Denson, McKinsley Isaac, Isaiah Johnson, Kailyn Steve, Miles Taylor, and Maggie Thompson
Principal’s List
Shilayah Bell, Jordan Ben, Katrina McMillan, Jakyla Robinson
2nd Grade
Chief’s List
Lakenton Chickaway, Zachariah Chickaway, and Lexi Love
Principal’s List
Chaeton Bell, Sydney Bell, Ayers Chickaway, Nickolas Farmer, Shaylynne Hunter, Ian Lewis, Kaydee Taylor, and Keegan Thompson.
3rd Grade
Chief’s List
Elias Bell, Javion Comby, Cadence Nickey, and Thomas Saunders
Principal’s List
Iyana Anderson, Malaya Cross, Cedrian Chickaway, Alyssa Farmer, Ennalyse McCombs, Malaya Hickman, Amarie Comb, Hayden Jones, Skye Mingo, and Titan Steve.
4th Grade
Principal’s List
Samuel Bell, Leilanie Charlie, Elliyona Chickaway, Bridget Farve, Kristianna McCombs, and Olivia Willis
5th Grade
Chief’s List
Kristina Taylor
Principal’s List
Makaylin Alex, Seriah Cumberland, and Zack Farmer
6th Grade
Chief’s List
Tayah Latimer and Ravin Mingo
Principal’s List
Kaedre Denson, Gabby Farmer, Lorraine Isaac, Tanaira McCombs, and Elijah Tubby
7th Grade
Principal’s List
Cobi John and Tyler Bell