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Education

Back to school

The Holly Springs Primary School hosted its Back-To-School Night Thursday, August 23, from 5-7 p.m. The parents were welcomed by Joseph Stone, principal. Parents were also informed about the uniform policy, attendance, new curriculum and ELO (Essential Learning Objectives), wellness policy, Parent Center, PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), and federal programs. All parents were given an opportunity to visit their child’s classroom and meet the teachers. We would like to thank all of our parents for their support.

Holly Springs Intermediate School held its fifth and sixth grade Back-to-School Night Thursday, August 30, in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. Principal Debbie Jeffries gave the welcome and occasion. Principal Jeffries also introduced the staff and grade level chairpersons. Lead teacher Dorlean Gibson gave information about federal programs. Gibson informed parents of all the programs that are paid out of federal programs. Parent Liaison Beverly Phillips invited parents to visit the parent center. The center has new this year the sixth grade social studies book on CD rom. PTA president Sherna Stone encouraged parents to join the PTA. Dues are $5.00. Principal Jeffries and vice-principal Lesure gave policy updates and school safety rules to parents. Superintendent Walton gave MCT the overview and language arts coordinator Lorra Isom went over the essential learning objective. Parents visited their child’s classroom. Parents who attended the Back-to-School Night received an out-of-uniform pass for their child. The Parent Center provided refreshments.

Parent Center has materials that help make learning fun

Parents, children love learning. You can help!

Stop by the Parent Center located on campus at the Holly Springs Primary School for materials that make learning fun.

The center is open daily Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 - 3:30 and on Thursday, 8:30 - 4. For more information call Mamie Byers at 252-1768 ext. 1229.

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