Mendenhall High’s Pickell Participates in National FFA Event

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INDIANAPOLIS – Keith Pickell of the Mendenhall FFA Chapter in Mississippi was one of 43 participants in the National FFA Job Interview Career Development Event (CDE). The event was held in conjunction with the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. The participant, led by advisor Bryan Collins, was awarded a Bronze emblem.

The top four individuals will receive scholarships to further their education at a post-secondary institution of their choice. The scholarships and the job interview event are sponsored by CSX  Transportation of Jacksonville, Florida.

The job interview CDE is a competitive activity that tests student’s ability to perform effectively throughout the entire job application process. The participants prepare a resume, cover letter and complete a written application. They also participate in phone, one-on-one and panel job interviews as part of the competition.

The event, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind., is one of many educational activities at the national FFA convention in which FFA members practice the lessons learned in agricultural education classes.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture – as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The 84th National FFA Convention is held Oct. 19-22, 2011 in Indianapolis, Ind., and draws 50,000-plus FFA members, advisors and guests from across the country. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ffa.org for more information and follow us on Facebook, and Twitter and FFA Nation.

NCLB Report Card Available Online

At this time, the Mississippi Department of Education has posted NCLB report cards to http://orsap.mde.k12.ms.us/MAARS/index.jsp. Once on this page, parents should select the desired district and then click on “NCLB RC”. Please understand that before the Report Card becomes visible, the “Print Selected Tab” button in the top right corner must be selected. After clicking on the “Print Selected Tab” option, the Report Card will be displayed and can be printed (if desired).

Simpson County Technical Center – WJTV’s School of the Day

Congratulations to the Simpson County Technical Center. The school was selected as WJTV’s School of the Day for Monday, October 17. View the video at the link below.

http://tiny.cc/wjtvtechctr

Fathers.com Article – Help Your Kids Deal With Bullies

As a part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, fathers.com has an article posted on their website. Many SCSD parents, teachers, and students have been completing surveys on this topic, so the article is very timely. Jump to the link below to read the article and discuss how to deal with this potential problem.

The article is entitled Help Your Kids Deal with Bullies.

Be Disaster-Ready: Magee Elementary AmeriCorps Event Scheduled

Come out and join Magee Elementary AmeriCorps for Make a Difference Day. We will be hosting a Disaster Relief Fair on October 22, 2011 from 8 a.m. -12p.m. This event will take place on Main Street in Magee in front of Priority One Bank. There will be FREE fun activities for everyone… a jump house, slide, face painting, cotton candy, and many other free gifts! There will be booths set up with information for parents on disaster safety (tornados, hurricanes, floods, and fires). Each booth will have certified personnel to answer any question and pass out information. There will be free disaster kits and door prizes will be given away when a donation is made. Donation boxes will be set up for anyone willing to donate disaster supplies and materials for our community. Suggested supplies include batteries, flash lights, weather radios, canned goods, water, hygiene products, first aid supplies, baby supplies, and germ-x.

Thanks for your support!

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