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Teachers of the Eight Weeks - 1st 8 weeks

The National Honor Society has instituted a teacher of the 8 weeks program at Westwood to recognize exceptional teaching at Westwood. The selection process includes input from administration, students, and other teachers in three categories: administration/staff/ lab, elementary, and middle/high school.

The Teachers of the Eight weeks for the first eight weeks are: Pam Dean (Middle/ High School), Lynn Campbell (Elementary), and Betty Sue Watson (Administration/Lab/Staff.) Congratulations to our exceptional teachers!

Teacher Swap Day!

WESTWOOD TEACHERS SWAP JOBS

By Carole Powell

On Monday, November 17th, the faculty at Westwood stepped into the shoes of a fellow teacher for "Teacher Swap Day." Teachers were assigned to teach for 30 minutes in another's teacher's classroom. The assignment varied, but the faculty was given a totally different view of education in a new subject area or grade level.

Coach Noel Martin and Coach Al Timmerman, both high school faculty, were assigned to teach Mrs. Farrah Williams K-4 class. Al Timmerman said " It was fun for 30 minutes, but I'm not sureI'd like it for the whole day. We were thankful not to have any emergencies."

Mrs. Rhonda Bush, a K-4 teacher changed jobs and worked in the high school. "I used digi-blocks will working with Mrs. Dean's physics class. The students had a lot of fun and were surprised to find them difficult. I though it was a great idea to experience life on the other side."

Nancy Rogers a high school English teacher swapped classes with Gege Baggett and taught a K-5 class. According to Mrs. Rogers, it was a real change of pace. Azalee Vereen, who is a high school math teacher, taught a K-3 class and said, " I have a real appreciation for my job and that of others now. I enjoyed the experience but was glad to get back to my own classroom."

Pam Dean a high school science teacher, taught the K-5 students using a human skull. She said she was amazed at the excitement she saw in the younger children. Gail Moss and Carole Powell exchanged jobs and both agreed, "We were glad to get back to our own element."

The purpose for this day was to let teachers see what others deal with on a day-to-day basis and promote a closeness between students and teachers of varying grade levels. All who were asked agreed it was an interesting experience but have also gained a new insight and appreciation for their fellow faculty members. Westwood plans to repeat their swap day in the future.

See You At the Pole a Big Success!

On Wednesday, September 17th over 75 students and faculty at Westwood Schools gathered to pray for the school, teachers, and nation. See you at the Pole is student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends, teachers, government, and nation. "This is not a demonstration, political rally, or a stand for or against anything," according to the See You At the Pole Website - www.syatp.com. Student Joseph Dixon began the rally with his moving prayer for our nation.

Raffle Drawing Held

At the kickoff banquet, the drawings were held for our super raffle. Steve Collins won the trip to Hawaii, Lucie Conine has won the Honda 4-wheeler, and Tammy Foister has won $1,000 in grocery coupons. Congratulations winners and congratulations parents for fundraising for a worthy cause!

Palmer named to Leadership Hall County Program

The Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce announced that William Daniel Palmer, IV (Dey), a 1994 graduate of Westwood School has been selected to participate in the new Leadership Hall County class of 2003-2004. Thirty one people were selected out of sixty applicants. Leadership Hall County seeks to expose highly talented, motivated, potential leaders of Hall County to the inter-related economic, government and socio-cultural issues of the county. The program is designed to be an educational experience as participants gain a broader understanding of the complexities that the diverse community represents. Upon completion of the program, Leadership Hall County graduates are encouraged to take their increased knowledge of Hall County and become involved in the community. Dey is a graduate of Mercer University and presently works in Gainesville at the main branch of BB&T Bank as a loan officer.

Alumnus Brandon Holton inducted into Honorary

Brandon Holton, Class of 2002 will be inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars in recognition of his commitment to the ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The Induction service will be held on Thursday, September 18th at 6pm in the University Chapel at the University of Georgia.

• Teacher of 8 weeks - 1st 8 weeks
• Teacher SWAP Day
• See You at the Pole
• Raffle 2003
• Westwood Alumnus Dey Palmer named to Leadership Hall County
• Alumnus Brandon Holton inducted into Honorary