March 2014
March is Irish-American Heritage Month, National Women's History Month, National I Love my HBCU Month, National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month, National Brain Injury Awareness Month, National Atheletic Training Month, and National Nutrition Month
Teacher SpotlightMr. Kelly was nominated by Rickael Rainey. When asked why she picked this particular teacher, she responded, “Because he gets along with all of his students, and interacts with the entire student body. He also makes sure his students understand his work, which a good teacher should always do. “ | Staff SpotlightAfter retiring from her 34 year career as a Floral Merchandiser for Kroger, Martha Thweatt has served the population of Division of Exceptional Children for the past nine years. While working with special needs patients at St. Judes as a volunteer, Ms. Thweatt became interested in special needs children. She has always been placed in the North East Region, which she prefers. Her journey with the school system formerly known as Memphis City Schools began at Shelby Oaks Elementary. She then went to Macon Rd. Brownsville Rd. Elementary is where she was assigned to a very special fourth grade student. She has been on a 1:1 assignment with the same student through his middle and high school years. Craigmont Middle is where she received her Chief license. The student that she has been shadowing since elementary school is now in the 11th grade. Ms. Thweatt is very helpful around the school. During the holiday season she handmade beautiful wreaths to adorn the school. She also assisted with the décor for our school’s faculty and staff luncheon. Statements from Students: "She is kind hearted and she is nice. She always teaches us new things we didn't even know that has been on the news" "She always helps me with my work" "Thank you for working with us, we are happy for you" "She is nice and sweet. She cares about us a whole lot. She helps us when we need help and she's there for us when we need her. Ever since I have been here at Craigmont she's helped me out and showed me around." " Mrs. Thweatt is always going above and beyond for our students. She is always willing to help with anything that needs to be done without complaint. She has a heart of gold and will never let a student go in need of anything or hungry. You will find her often bringing in items for our students or goodies for the staff. She is the epitome of displaying service with a smile, even on a bad day she brings joy into the classroom." Kacie Mellen, Day TX School Social Worker "Mrs. Martha Thweatt is a joy to work with. She is a very caring and giving person. You can often find her helping the students around Craigmont with art work, with financial obligations or just lending a listening ear. She's like a year-round Santa, always bringing gifts." Brenda Echols, Day Tx Assistant "Her caring and optimistic approach to her job makes her a joy to work with. She consistently goes beyond the call of duty" Jason Copeland, Day Tx Teacher I nominated Ms. Thweatt for staff of the month because of her heartfelt efforts and gestures of kindness towards our students, faculty and staff. Jeanine Jones |
Student SpotlightThe spotlight of our student body this month is on Ke’Erika Stevens. She has been in Memphis for her entire life. Ke’Erika is currently a sophomore here at Craigmont. She plans to attend the Art Institute after high school where she will, of course, major in art. In her spare time, she likes to draw. Nevertheless, her favorite subject is math. She also likes 300, the movie. She was asked what her motto was. ”Never give up, keep trying, “is what she responded. “Ke’Erika Stevens is an excellent student. She has a positive attitude and works hard in class. She comes prepared, does her work, and works well with other students and teachers.” -Mrs. White. |
If Anybody Asks You Who I Am
(Tell Them I'm A Child of God)
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr.
Performed By Craigmont High Drama Club
March 20, 2014
St. Patrick's Day
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.
Mar 17, 461: Saint Patrick dies
On this day in 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland.
Much of what is known about Patrick's legendary life comes from the Confessio, a book he wrote during his last years. Born in Great Britain, probably in Scotland, to a well-to-do Christian family of Roman citizenship, Patrick was captured and enslaved at age 16 by Irish marauders. For the next six years, he worked as a herder in Ireland, turning to a deepening religious faith for comfort. Following the counsel of a voice he heard in a dream one night, he escaped and found passage on a ship to Britain, where he was eventually reunited with his family.
According to the Confessio, in Britain Patrick had another dream, in which an individual named Victoricus gave him a letter, entitled "The Voice of the Irish." As he read it, Patrick seemed to hear the voices of Irishmen pleading him to return to their country and walk among them once more. After studying for the priesthood, Patrick was ordained a bishop. He arrived in Ireland in 433 and began preaching the Gospel, converting many thousands of Irish and building churches around the country. After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling and working tirelessly, Patrick died on March 17, 461 in Saul, where he had built his first church.
Since that time, countless legends have grown up around Patrick. Made the patron saint of Ireland, he is said to have baptized hundreds of people on a single day, and to have used a three-leaf clover--the famous shamrock--to describe the Holy Trinity. In art, he is often portrayed trampling on snakes, in accordance with the belief that he drove those reptiles out of Ireland. For thousands of years, the Irish have observed the day of Saint Patrick's death as a religious holiday, attending church in the morning and celebrating with food and drink in the afternoon. The first St. Patrick's Day parade, though, took place not in Ireland, but the United States, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City in 1762. As the years went on, the parades became a show of unity and strength for persecuted Irish-American immigrants, and then a popular celebration of Irish-American heritage. The party went global in 1995, when the Irish government began a large-scale campaign to market St. Patrick's Day as a way of driving tourism and showcasing Ireland's many charms to the rest of the world. Today, March 17 is a day of international celebration, as millions of people around the globe put on their best green clothing to drink beer, watch parades and toast the luck of the Irish.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/saint-patrick-dies
On this day in 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland.
Much of what is known about Patrick's legendary life comes from the Confessio, a book he wrote during his last years. Born in Great Britain, probably in Scotland, to a well-to-do Christian family of Roman citizenship, Patrick was captured and enslaved at age 16 by Irish marauders. For the next six years, he worked as a herder in Ireland, turning to a deepening religious faith for comfort. Following the counsel of a voice he heard in a dream one night, he escaped and found passage on a ship to Britain, where he was eventually reunited with his family.
According to the Confessio, in Britain Patrick had another dream, in which an individual named Victoricus gave him a letter, entitled "The Voice of the Irish." As he read it, Patrick seemed to hear the voices of Irishmen pleading him to return to their country and walk among them once more. After studying for the priesthood, Patrick was ordained a bishop. He arrived in Ireland in 433 and began preaching the Gospel, converting many thousands of Irish and building churches around the country. After 40 years of living in poverty, teaching, traveling and working tirelessly, Patrick died on March 17, 461 in Saul, where he had built his first church.
Since that time, countless legends have grown up around Patrick. Made the patron saint of Ireland, he is said to have baptized hundreds of people on a single day, and to have used a three-leaf clover--the famous shamrock--to describe the Holy Trinity. In art, he is often portrayed trampling on snakes, in accordance with the belief that he drove those reptiles out of Ireland. For thousands of years, the Irish have observed the day of Saint Patrick's death as a religious holiday, attending church in the morning and celebrating with food and drink in the afternoon. The first St. Patrick's Day parade, though, took place not in Ireland, but the United States, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City in 1762. As the years went on, the parades became a show of unity and strength for persecuted Irish-American immigrants, and then a popular celebration of Irish-American heritage. The party went global in 1995, when the Irish government began a large-scale campaign to market St. Patrick's Day as a way of driving tourism and showcasing Ireland's many charms to the rest of the world. Today, March 17 is a day of international celebration, as millions of people around the globe put on their best green clothing to drink beer, watch parades and toast the luck of the Irish.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/saint-patrick-dies