Bits and Pieces - FSD3 Happenings

Math and family fun were on the menu at Lake City Early Childhood Center of the Arts during “Nachos and Numeracy,” the school’s Title I Math Night focused on building early math skills.

Families were invited to explore a variety of interactive stations hosted by teachers from each grade level, giving students and parents the opportunity to learn and practice math together. The activities, or “math-tivities,” included sorting, addition and subtraction, counting, and art-based activities designed to make numbers fun and engaging for young learners.

Throughout the evening, students worked alongside their parents to practice number skills and strengthen their understanding of important math concepts through hands-on activities.

After making their way through the learning stations, families earned a tasty reward: nachos! The treat added a fun finishing touch to an evening centered on learning, family involvement and building confidence with numbers.

Through engaging activities and family participation, Nachos and Numeracy showed that learning math can be both meaningful and fun. The event also highlighted the important role families play in helping students build a strong foundation in mathematics.

It’s getting spooky on the 4K hall at J.C. Lynch Elementary School! Trina Johnson’s 4K class welcomed Barbara McFadden’s 3K class for a little Halloween fun as students worked together to make their very own witches’ brew.

After singing a song, Mrs. Johnson introduced her enthusiastic crew to the recipe, which called for ingredients like “bat bones,” “earthworms” and “owl eyes.” Of course, these spooky ingredients had a tasty twist! Students learned that each mysterious item would be substituted with a delicious treat.

After counting out the ingredients, students watched as Mrs. Johnson mixed together pretzels, Chex Mix, Bugles and gummy worms to create the magical concoction. The excitement grew with each addition as students said the magic words and watched their witches’ brew come to life.

Once the brew was complete, each student received a snack bag to enjoy right away and another to take home. With a little imagination, a dash of spooky fun and plenty of tasty treats, these young learners cooked up a Halloween memory to remember!

Another cohort of Lake City Early College High School’s Firefighting I class, led by instructor Richard Nettles, has completed its initial practice burn, giving students an opportunity to put their classroom knowledge to the test in a controlled training environment.

The exercise allows students take a deeper look at the demands of a career in firefighting. Through hands-on instruction, students work to meet the physical requirements of the profession while developing the practical skills needed to respond to emergencies.

Students traveled to the South Lynches Fire Training Facility, where active firefighters train and test equipment. Under the guidance of experienced firefighters from local departments, students worked in pairs to enter a building filled with controlled fire and smoke. Carrying a hose, they were challenged to navigate the building while applying the skills they have learned in the classroom.

The initial practice burn is designed to help students learn to remain calm and focused in stressful situations. Students also practice using essential protective equipment, including masks and air tanks, which must be properly fitted, checked and operated to help ensure firefighter safety.

The controlled environment allows students to experience the heat and smoke associated with a fire while following established safety procedures and working under the supervision of trained professionals.

Through experiences like this, Mr. Nettles and the Lake City Early College High School Firefighting program are helping students gain a better understanding of the physical demands, technical skills and composure required to pursue a career in firefighting.

Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital Communication and Leadership spent the

month of October raising awareness and encouraging others to join in the effort. In

recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Abuse Awareness, DREM in

Black (DIB) transformed into DREM in Pink and Purple (DIPP) to shine a light on

these two important causes.

Members of STARS, the school’s “Elite” girls group, helped spread the message by

decorating the school fence with cups arranged to form a ribbon - half pink and half

purple. Each color represented a powerful message of hope, strength, remembrance,

and support.

The pink cups celebrated breast cancer survivors, showed support for those still fighting

the disease, and honored the memory of those whose lives were lost to breast cancer.

The purple cups represented support for individuals who found the courage and

strength to walk away from unhealthy relationships while memorializing those who

tragically lost their lives to domestic abuse. They drive home the important message:

“Love shouldn’t hurt.”

Students and staff also showed their support by wearing purple on October 16 in

recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness and joined the district-wide initiative by

wearing pink on October 23 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness.

In a special show of appreciation, the school also recognized its school nurse, Amanda

M. Hanna, a breast cancer survivor, honoring her strength, courage and resilience.

Through these meaningful activities, Dr. Ronald E. McNair School of Digital

Communication and Leadership demonstrated that awareness goes beyond wearing a

Color - it means standing together, supporting one another, remembering those we have

lost, celebrating survivors, and empowering others to seek hope, healing and a brighter

future.

Lake City High School’s JROTC program will host its third annual Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 6, from 9-11:20 a.m. in the Lake City High School gymnasium.

Veterans and their family members are invited to attend and enjoy a hot breakfast as the program honors local veterans for their service and sacrifice. The annual event provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of those who have served our country and celebrate their lasting impact on our community.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are:

• PV2 Alex W. Atkinson Jr.
• SGT John D. Wilson
• SSG (Ret.) Richard T. Wilson
• SSGT (Ret.) Julia C. Edwards
• TSGT (Ret.) Alva L. Wilson
• MSG (Ret.) Healean C. Williams
• CSM (Ret.) Reginald Cooper
• MgySgt (Ret.) Lonnie C. Carson Jr.
• PFC Woodrow Wilson (World War II, posthumously)
• SPC Samuel M. McKenzie (Vietnam, posthumously)
• SSG (Ret.) Lonza Burgess (Vietnam, posthumously)
• SSG Aaron M. Arthur (posthumously)
• SP4 Williams J. McKenzie
• SSG (Ret.) Larry Robinson (Vietnam)
• S-FC Leavy H. Carter Jr. (World War II)

The breakfast will be served at Lake City High School, located at 652 N. Matthews Road.

Veterans and family members are encouraged to RSVP by emailing smitchell@fsd3.org or contacting the LCHS JROTC Department at 843-374-3321, extensions 94011, 94021 or 94031.