Submitted by Darlene Paul, West DeFuniak Elementary School

Third Grade Students at WDE performed surgery on word problems today.  Careful examination of each problem produced the RIGHT  answer! They learned to use the C.U.B.E.S. strategy efficiently on every case. 

Submitted by Pam Leavins, West DeFuniak Elementary School

West DeFuniak is proud to announce the March Students of the Month.

Front row left to right:  Maycee Ealum—Kindergarten, Journey Curry—1^st Grade, Camden Zodrow—2^nd Grade
Back row left to right:  Kristian Aguayo—3^rd Grade,  Kristina Polanco—4^th Grade,  Alionna Jones—5^th Grade

Watching Others Work to Improve Our Personal Craft
Submitted by Kristen Rhodes, Walton Middle School

On Thursday, March 10th, teachers at Walton Middle School participated in highly engaging, peer-led professional development activities.  Sessions throughout the afternoon focused on differentiating meaningful instruction, interpreting current data, and writing classroom grants.  In addition to these informative sessions, teachers also played a game called "Brown Bag It" that allowed them to help their peers problem-solve their burning questions.  At the end of the session, teachers also nominated their coworkers for faculty Oscar awards (complete with snazzy prizes) to recognize their hard work each day on the job.  The early release afternoon was full of excitement and learning at WMS.

Submitted by Darlene Paul, West DeFuniak Elementary School

It was standing room only at West DeFuniak Elementary as students, parents, and entire families showed up for an exciting evening.  A total of 613 people signed in. Students and their families enjoyed pizza and sweet treats, hands-on science stations, hands-on math activities by grade level, an estimation station, and a photo booth.