Christmas, December 25
Awareness Month of Awareness Months Month, World Aids Month, Bingo's Birthday Month, National Drunk & Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month, National Write A Business Plan Month, National Tie Month, Operation Santa Paws, Quince and Watermelon Month, Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month, Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Spiritual Literacy Month, Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking, Tomato and Winter Squash Month Universal Human Rights Month, Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Awareness Month of Awareness Months Month, World Aids Month, Bingo's Birthday Month, National Drunk & Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month, National Write A Business Plan Month, National Tie Month, Operation Santa Paws, Quince and Watermelon Month, Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month, Safe Toys and Gifts Month, Spiritual Literacy Month, Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking, Tomato and Winter Squash Month Universal Human Rights Month, Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Craigmont High School SkillsUSA at a Glance 2013
Craigmont High Schools SkillsUSA chapter has had a strong start. They began the year with at Membership Drive “Kick- Off” on September 5, 2013. SkillsUSA, FCCLA, and FFA students attended the Delta Fair on High School Day, Friday September 6, 2013. SkillsUSA also participated in the Baking competition & poster contest. In the month of October, SkillsUSA supported Breast Cancer Awareness month. SkillsUSA raised a total of $700.00 for 2 organizations which are the American Cancer Society: “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fight “ and Standing in the Gap4. During the month of October we also had our Annual Pink Balloon Release and GO Pink Chiefs! where everyone in the school was allowed to wear pink. Lastly, in the month of October to improve breast cancer awareness, we had a pink pancake breakfast where we served the teachers pink pancakes. Next year hopefully we can reach our goal of $1000.
October 28, 2013 for the 4th year Craigmont High School SkillsUSA /Culinary Department was invited to the 12th Annual Grizzlies Tip-Off luncheon where they participated in catering and serving at a high scale event. At this event, members volunteer a total of 2100 community service hours to help support the children at St.Jude Children Research Hospital/Grizzlies house.
The Skills USA Induction Ceremony/Luncheon took place on November 1, 2013 at Coletta’s Restaurant where a total of 42 members were in attendance. Culinary arts have 100 percent SkillsUSA membership. At this time we want to give a special thanks guest. Ms.Martha Bailey( CTE) FACS Teacher on assignment, Ms. Brenda Young (CTE) MS. Pat Todd (CTE) FACS/ Health Science (Instructional Supervisor) and our advisory member Mrs. Allison Banks.
Dec, 4 Craigmont High School – wide campaign National Hand Washing Day presented by SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA health and safety committee member set up an informational table about the awareness of Hand washing. Hand washing prevents the spread of germs and illnesses. A total of 150 students and school staff stopped by the information table. Each participant received a Henry the Hand sticker and hand sanitizer. December 9-13 SkillsUSA 5TH annual Christmas bake sale. SkillsUSA will end the year with a Professional /Meeting (Luncheon) December 13, 2013 at Texas De Brazil to discuss our upcoming events for 2014.
Stay tuned for our Upcoming 2014 events.
SkillsUSA NewsToday Reporter
-Cornetria Green
SkillsUSA health and safety committee member set up an informational table about the awareness of Hand washing. Hand washing prevents the spread of germs and illnesses. A total of 150 students and school staff stopped by the information table. Each participant received a Henry the Hand sticker and hand sanitizer. December 9-13 SkillsUSA 5TH annual Christmas bake sale. SkillsUSA will end the year with a Professional /Meeting (Luncheon) December 13, 2013 at Texas De Brazil to discuss our upcoming events for 2014.
Stay tuned for our Upcoming 2014 events.
SkillsUSA NewsToday Reporter
-Cornetria Green
Teacher of the MonthTeacher Name: Sandra Edscorn-White Native City & State: Denver, Colorado How long in Memphis: 18 years Years of Teaching total. Where? When?: 17 years of teaching at Westside and Craigmont High School Years of Teaching at Craigmont: 7 years Courses taught over the years: English 2 & 3, AP Literature, AVID, and Creative Writing Current courses Taught? English 2 and 3, AVID, and AP Literature Past-Time/ Hobbies: Traveling, horse-back riding, and reading mysteries. Philosophy/Motto: “Life is too short to be mad all the time.” How do you see the Future of Education: “I see education becoming increasingly interactive with more hands on occupational experiences.” What do you like best about your job: "I love interacting with students; I also like that every day is different and presents a new challenge." Jovial, exciting, intelligent, and compassionate are four words that can describe this wonderful lady, Mrs. Edscorn-White. She has the voice of an angel, but the heart of a warrior. Mrs. Edscorn refuses to give up on her students and always has tons of motivation for past and present students. Every day I am honored to take her class and to be under her leadership. Mrs. White is an extraordinary teacher as well as an exceptional debate coach. She is an enthusiast at heart and anyone who has taken her class would say the same. She loves to see her kids achieve and be the best of the best of the best. Mrs. White is one of the best teachers to step foot into Craigmont and we appreciate her. No other person deserves it more than she. -Timothy Richmond, Jr. | Student of the MonthTBA |
Parent of the MonthParent Name: Teresa Beasley Children at C.H.S. of Parent: Demario Green Past-Time/ Hobbies: Watching movie and Working out at the gym Philosophy/Motto: “Believe in yourself.” Favorites: TV show- Criminal Minds She works tirelessly, and she is a loving, giving volunteer of the marching band. -Mr. Ivory | Staff of the MonthBarbara Echols Staff name: Barbara Echols Native City/State: Memphis, TN How long in Memphis: All of her life What do you like best about your job? "Having the ability to work with the students who truly need help." Past-Time/Hobbies: "I enjoy baking and singing in the church choir, and reading. Philosophy/Motto: "If I can help somebody, then my living will not be in vain." How do you see the future of education? Slow but durable. Favorites: Ashley Antoinette- Author Jennifer Holiday- Artist Pretty Women- Movie Barbara Echols is a very kind and sincere person, so it is no surprise that she is great at her profession as a Special Education Assistant. She goes above and beyond the call of a day’s work. Ms. Echols is very creative and multi-talented. Her creativity is commendable to say the least. On several occasions, Ms. Echols lends her talent to assist with the bulletin board outside the library. Once she is presented with the concept and theme she drives to the TLA to cut out letters and shapes to adorn the board. Other times she draws the letters and cuts them out manually. Ms. Echols draws very well. In addition to her visual arts talent Ms. Echols sings in the choir of her church New Sale Missionary Baptist Church, Pastored by the Rev Doctor Frank Edward Ray Senior. Reading is something that she loves to do. As an avid reader, she reads several books a week. She is very family oriented and active in her community. As a matter of fact, she and her family were featured in Orange Mound Documentary, a film about the Historic Memphis Orange Mound Community, which made it to the big screen. I nominated Ms Echols for staff of the month because of her genuine spirit and tireless efforts to help students, faculty and staff. Jeanine Jones |