Carpool Entrance Improvements!

The Grounds and Facilities committee has been hard at work improving our landscaping at the carpool entrance. Thanks to Mrs. Counts and Mrs. Lancaster and their families, plus Mr. Winchell and other helpers who made it happen! This low-maintenance landscape is consistent with our front entrance and will help keep this area neat and tidy.


The Fifth Grade Legacy project this year ties into the carpool area improvements. The PTA provides a $200 budget each year for the fifth grade class to leave its "legacy" at the school in the form of a lasting improvement. The Class of 2010 chose to provide a seating area at the carpool entrance. This will be useful for parents who are waiting to pick up children, and will also give children a place to sit while waiting on parents.


Funding for all these improvements was provided by the PTA, so thanks also go out to all who support the PTA through Walkathon and other fundraisers!

Civic-Minded 5th Graders

On April 1st, several 5th grade students attended the 4-H Citizenship Short Course at the County offices in Blountville.


Attending were Emma Thurston, Carter Manis, Drew Robinette, Madalin Scott, and Austin Ramsey, seen below with Mayor Steve Godsey.


This event was sponsored by Farm Bureau and the UT Extension Office. Students toured all the county offices in Blountville, learning about and meeting our local government officials. They also met with executives from each office who explained their jobs and some of their duties. The students toured the Court House, went inside a court room, and talked with a local judge. They also visited the 911 Dispatch and a crime investigation room. It was a very educational morning spent learning about our county's government!

WE LOVE ISE TEACHERS & STAFF!

The staff enjoyed breakfast on Tuesday, lunch on Wednesday, and snacks on Thursday in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. On Friday, the teachers were given a jar of m&m's with a sweet verse attached.
We are very blessed to have wonderful and caring teachers and staff here at Indian Springs...you all are the best and are very much appreciated!!!!!!!!!

Many thanks to Marilyn Cotter and Keisha Phillips for all of their hard work and time they put into organizing this fantastic week! Also a big thank you to all of the parents who helped make this week a success as well.

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Monday, May 3 was the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week. Each teacher and staff member received an invitation to the week's events, as well as a sweet little matchbook with a piece of chocolate tucked inside. We greatly appreciate our ISE teachers and staff...thanks for all you do!

First Grade Music Program

On Monday, May 3, the first grade students presented the musical play "E-I-E-I Oops!". The students did a wonderful job, and the program was enjoyed by everyone. Many thanks to Mrs. Edwards, the first grade teachers, and parents who made this a success!

A Winning Poster!

Congratulations to Haley Bishop, our Sullivan County Farm Bureau Poster Contest WINNER! Haley won FIRST place for the county. Her poster will now travel to state competition. Haley's poster title was "Where Do We Get Our Food?"


Submitted by Mrs. Mains, Mrs. Robinette, and Mrs. Calhoun.

Second Grade Visits Exchange Place

The ISE second grade visited the Exchange Place on Wednesday and went back in time to 1851! They learned all about the people and what went on during this time. They also had lots of fun playing games, eating some bread and playing flutes!?!

Thanks to the teachers for a great trip and lots of fun with friends!

Clover Bowl Team Wins County Contest!

The Indian Springs 4th grade 4H Clover Bowl Team WON THE COUNTY COMPETITION on Friday night, April 16.

Team members included Abby Rose VanBuren, Amanda Maine, Porter Smelser, and Elijah Cox.


Alternates were Hallie Miracle, Austin Bullis, Dylan Powell, and Clay Moody.

Our fan club included parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, classmates, and teachers.


We will be attending Regional Competition in Knoxville on May 12!

Congratulations!

Submitted by Mrs. Mains, Mrs. Robinette, and Mrs. Calhoun.

New Birdhouses at ISE!

Marty Silver visited the 4th grade on Thursday, April 15. We constructed two birdhouses for our feathered friends.

One house was placed in the courtyard and the other was placed near the entrance to our school. Marty, thank you for all you do for ISES!!


Submitted by Mrs. Mains, Mrs. Robinette, and Mrs. Calhoun

Sullivan County Farm Bureau Poster Winners

The annual 4th grade poster contest sponsored by Farm Bureau is underway. The theme is "Where Do We Get Our Food?" Each 4th grade homeroom had a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place winner. Haley Bishop placed FIRST overall for the grade level, while Kenderlyn Hill received Honorable Mention. Congratulations to all winners!

Submitted by Mrs. Mains, Mrs. Robinette, and Mrs. Calhoun.