"Engineering Better Readers"
(EBR) Kick-Off
Assembly...
Just another day at
Briceville School
10 February 2012
At Briceville Elementary School, students were recognized for their achievements by Anderson County Commission, the First Lady of Tennessee, and their U.S. Congressman. They also learned that a new book being published in Wales will chronicle their efforts to preserve Coal Creek mining history. Students then made plans to assist award-winning writer Fred Brown with his new book by conducting a ground-penetrating radar study with archaeologists from the University of Tennessee.
Oh, and they kicked-off the reading incentive program, “Engineering Better Readers” where they will earn prizes by becoming avid readers.
Ms. Fleming’s first graders have browsing boxes full of books in their classroom. Students who get done with their assignment can take a book from the boxes to read. According to Ms. Fleming, “When I walked into class after the assembly, I noticed that the browsing boxes were empty. My students couldn’t wait to get started earning points to win prizes.”
No big deal… for it was just another day at Briceville School.
See follow-up by WATE-TV on May 24, 2012
See photos and videos below! (Special
thanks to Coal Creek Scholar Kyle Leinart who assisted as a photographer
during the assembly)
Click on image to enlarge:
Teacher Michelle
LaDue gets us started!
Principal Sandra
Patton and students
Commissioners Zach Bates
& Johnny Alley post banner
Banners BEFORE
"Bedazzling" by
Briceville Students
Reactions of students during unveiling of prizes:
Briceville teachers and staff acted in skits depicting good and not-so-good students and what students can do to improve their study and reading habits to earn points for prizes...
B. Ray Thompson, Jr.
spoke to students about
his growing up in the area
Commissioner
Tim Isbel
reads resolution
honoring students
Elgin Foundation's Tim Rogers, Superintendent of Schools Larry Foster,
Commissioner Tim Isbel
Bonny Copeland &
B. Ray Thompson, Jr.
Singing student
Writer Fred Brown
(We saved the best for last!)
Writer Fred Brown
speaks to students-VIDEO
"Reading will expand your mind
and expand your heart."
Commissioner
Zach Bates
Kippie Leinart &
Bobby McCoy help
display prizes
Barry Thacker, PE,
served as moderator
Patty Bachner with
students viewing prizes
Carol Moore surrounded
by her heroes
Nathan and Jacob are
recognized for
winning the Eisteddfod Essay contest
"Teaser" signs
were posted the
week before the
Kick-Off
Click to view short videos of assembly and one to view WHOLE program posted on YouTube:
List and links to videos posted on YouTube!
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Briceville students kick off program and sing school song and pledge |
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Teacher Sharon Templin explains decorating of banners by students |
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Teacher Michelle LaDue explains how earning points for prizes works |
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Commissioner Tim Isbel reads us Anderson County Commission Resolution |
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Briceville teachers perform skits so students can understand the EBR point
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Patty Bachner from Engineering Better Readers program addresses group |
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Writer
Fred Brown speaks to students - |
