On Saturday, April 30 Spring Hill Elementary will host the 4th Annual Get Set for the WESTEST Lock-In! Quest for Excellence. All students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to attend an evening filled with special projects and activities that will help Spring Hill students be better prepared for the upcoming achievement test. Since initiating Get Set for the WESTEST! three years ago, our school has shown great improvement and achieved AYP, as well as earning WV School of Excellence in 2010. We are confident that our students will achieve the goals that have been set before them in 2011.
Our guest speaker for the evening is Bishop Samuel Moore, community leader and former Assistant Principal of Spring Hill Elementary. During the opening assembly, there are several student performances scheduled including a short skit written and directed by SHE students. Other student events include a composition of inspirational songs under the direction of Ms. Kelly Stone and a team competition for an achievement-based rap/ cheer.
Following the opening events, students and staff will participate in a variety of best practice activities. These are designed to prepare them for success on the 2011 WESTEST. We will showcase technology integration throughout the building that target specific learning objectives. During the late-night Brain Break, students will have an opportunity to exercise their brains with a giant inflatable obstacle course, Zumba! dance fitness with community trainers, XBox Kinect Dance Central, and more.
Teachers can access additional information on our Quest for Excellence resource site. Here, you will be able to download the Indiana Jones theme song, access links to some great activities that can be used in your best practice session, and check out a book list that fits our 2011 theme. For more information on Get Set for the WESTEST Lock-In! Quest for Excellence, contact the event coordinators sbarracl@access.k12.wv.us or lpettry@access.k12.wv.us.
