January 7, 2013 St Cyprian's Episcopal School in Lufkin features an outstanding archery program. These 'Sharpshooters' are involved in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), and once again this year, St Cyprian's has had several students qualify for the state tournament finals.
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Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, read a statement Friday morning in reaction to last week's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. He called for installing armed guards in schools to prevent future gun violence against students.
December 19, 2012 This video of kids trying to get the numbers right on their presentation of the '12 Days of Christmas' made me laugh out loud. With all the sadness that has been top of mind when it comes to elementary age students, it's refreshing to see wonderful kids just being kids.
How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.
On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.
December 13, 2012 It's holiday time and as you well know, the kids are out of school and under foot. Here is a science nerd challenge that is simple, cheap and should keep them busy for a while.
December 6, 2012 A big 'ol pat on the back is due to the students and staff at St. Cyprian's Episcopal School in Lufkin. They were recently recognized by the state agency, Keep Texas Beautiful, for preserving a clean and beautiful environment on their campus.
December 4, 2012 In Mesa, Arizona, a high school principal gave two students caught fighting a very interesting choice when it came to their punishment. They could either be suspended from school for nearly two weeks or they could hold hands on school grounds for one hour.
December 3, 2012 Dunbar Primary has been awarded the Angelina Beautiful/Clean Clean Campus award winner. Students and teachers at Dunbar Primary are demonstrating what is takes to be wonderful stewards of the environment with their campus recycling programs and green initiatives.
November 18, 2012 Friday morning students at Burley Primary in Lufkin ran for a purpose. Each of the different grades ran about a mile with each of the top finishers getting trophies and medals.
It's always nice to see kids doing something to raise awareness or money to help their fellow man. Apparently, one school in Bedforshire, England doesn't feel the same way.
