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ON THE COVER Thank you to Waters Truck & Tractor for their assistance in taking the cover photo. A special thanks to Clay Clemmons, 14, of New Hope Middle School; Caiden Clemmons, 8, of New Hope Elementary; Malik Jones, 9, of Henderson Ward Stewart Intermediate School in Starkville and Katy Whitman, 16, of Heritage Academy in Columbus for taking part in the photo. Photo Sam Gause ADVERTISER INDEX Annunciation Catholic School .............................................................................. 14 Columbus Childrens Clinic .................................................................................. 14 Columbus Christian School .................................................................................... 7 Columbus Girlchoir ................................................................................................ 5 Designed with Love .............................................................................................. 13 Heritage Academy .................................................................................................. 3 Immanuel Christian School................................................................................... 11 Leigh Mall .............................................................................................................. 5 Mississippi University for Women ......................................................................... 15 North Mississippi Medical Center ......................................................................... 13 Pediatric Dentistry ................................................................................................ 14 Randles Rudy Roos................................................................................................ 5 Reeds of Columbus ................................................................................................ 7 Saum Chiropractic Center..................................................................................... 13 Snider Vision Therapy ............................................................................................. 5 Sports Center ........................................................................................................ 16 Starkville Main Street Association ........................................................................... 2 Starkville School District......................................................................................... 9 Susans Dance Studio ........................................................................................... 13

Where Technology&Academic Excellence Meet

An Independent School Fully Accredited by:
Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Serving Students in K4-12th grades

Heritage welcomes Dr. Greg Carlyle, Headmaster and Mrs. Cindy Wamble, Elementary Principal!
Apple MacBooks Issued to All Students in Grades 9-12 Apple MacBook Carts Used in Grades 3-8 iPod Touch Technology in Grades JrK-2 SmartBoard Technology in Grades 6-12 Grades Accessible On-Line for Students in Grades 1-12 School Uniforms for Elementary and High School College Prep Curriculum High School Honors & AP Courses Tuition Assistance Available for Qualied Families Average ACT for Class of 2012 is 23.0 (Average Includes EVERY Senior) Class of 2012 was Awarded over $1.3 Million in Scholarships Senior Leadership Program and Career Education Class Random Drug Screening in Grades 7-12 Elementary Doors Open at 6:45 a.m. for Students; After Hours Available Daily Until 5:30 p.m. Whole Child Instruction in Elementary School Emphasizing Each Individual Childs Gifts and Strengths Introducing the GATE program for 1st - 6th grades: Gifted and Talented Education All Elementary Students Will Participate Weekly in Music, Art, Technology Infusion, Physical Exercise, Gifted & Talented, and Library Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment Competitive Multi-Child Discounts Opening the Patriot Caf in August 2012

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Wed like to extend a warm invitation to area groups and school classes to take a tour of our Columbus facility. Six days a week, nearly 100 people come together to produce and deliver The Dispatch. Groups will learn a brief history of our 133-year tradition and get to see the inner workings of print and digital journalism from the way ads and news come together to the printing press as it runs. To schedule a tour, call Peter Imes at 662-328-2424 x118.

Heritage Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic origin, sex or disability. Qualied applicants of all races and creeds are welcome.

Tours available daily.

Call 662-327-1556 or 662-386-3392 to make an appointment or request an information packet.

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By Jeff Clark | jclark@cdispatch.com & Carmen K. Sisson | csisson@cdispatch.com

If I could change one thing about my school...

Sam Gause Carmen K. Sisson Carmen K. Sisson

... the NAmE, Joe Cook. I dont like it. Id name it Zyaria Elementary after my godsister. YaMiaH Benson, 8, Cook Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

... I would like to have mORE HOmEwORk. krisTina Backa, 8, Sudduth Elementary

... the pRINCIpAlS. Theyre too strict on us. Were not allowed to go outside except on break. eMiLY McdiLL, 16, Caledonia High School

... the fOOD in the cafeteria. Every week they have the same thing. Id serve, like, McDonalds and Subway and stuff. Breanna Langford, 16, Caledonia High School

... I would want mORE plAy TImE and less work. Madison Harris, 7, Sudduth Elementary

Carmen K. Sisson

... the TOyS in the room. Torin Brooks, 6, Sudduth Elementary School

... Id have mORE SummER pROGRAmS AND CAmpS. It would give students something to do during the summer. JoeY Winford, 16, Columbus High School
Carmen K. Sisson

Sam Gause

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... I would not make us wear uNIfORmS. ZYa keLLY, 9, Henderson Ward Stewart Intermediate School

Sam Gause

... the uNIfORmS. Id make it where we could wear anything. That would make me happy. Xavius Benson, 10, Franklin Academy

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In the spirit (of service)

A
t the age of 17, Caroline Whittington already is mastering the art of balance. Soon to begin her senior year at New Hope High School, Whittington knows the importance of giving back, while staying on track. Her list of volunteer activities is long, but she also manages, between her studies, to find time to babysit four neighborhood children several afternoons each week and work at New Hope Pharmacy three days a week. I like to do stuff that makes other people feel good, she says. I like to see my actions affect other people in a good way. A member of Fairview Baptist Church, Whittington volunteers with the New Hope Beta Club, the Fairview InTouch Group, at Vacation Bible School, with World Changers, at Trinity Nursing Home, for Backyard Bible clubs, with Operation Christmas Child, the Columbus-Lowndes County Humane Society, the New Hope Parent-Teacher Organization, Columbus Pilgrimage, Relay for Life and with New Hope Special Field Olympics for special-needs children. Additionally, she participates in various canned-food drives, serves as a New Hope High School Baseball Diamond Girl and reads to children at New Hope Elementary School. Through people I know usually, she explains, describing how she learns of various volunteer opportunities. They ask for help or say something about needing volunteers. Asked how she maintains a balance between school, work and community service, Whittington laughs. Its hard, she admits. The challenge is telling some people no, because youre already doing something else. But (the reward is) the accomplishment of getting stuff done for other people and meeting new people. I try to volunteer a lot with community stuff and usually its then school, church or work (activities). Crediting her family with instilling the spirit of service in her, Whittington is trying to determine what career she will pursue and is leaning toward either psychology or social work. I want a career other people benefit from, a social service of some sort, she explains. And her advice to up-and-coming volunteers? Start small and dont bite off more than you can chew, but finish whatever you started, because its really rewarding, she says. Be constant. Keep on doing it. Dont start and then stop. Even doing something small benefits the community in a bigger way than people realize, she adds. I dont think people realize how much of an impact it makes, but it does.
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or Heritage Academy senior alex Kloor, helping others is more than a requirement for school, its a part of her everyday life. Kloor, 17, who lives in Amory, has spent the past three years volunteering at Gilmore Memorial Medical Center and helping with the Monroe County Excel By Five initiative while maintaining a 3.3 grade point average. I havent been doing this just to get the school credits, I just always wanted to help people, Kloor says. Someone once told me I was their guardian angel at Gilmore and I was glad I had made an impact on their lives. I also help at the animal shelter and I help my teachers with special projects. I started doing more at school because I had a lot of time on my hands waiting for my brothers and sisters to finish with sports and other school activities. Kloor, the youngest of six children, is a member of the Heritage Dance Team and the MCA Social Club. She says time management is one of the keys to her success. Alex Kloor | Photo Carmen K. Sisson I dont get a lot of sleep, Kloor says. I tend to load myself up with a lot of activities and projects, but somehow it all manages to work out. With the volunteer program eliminated at GMMC, Kloor said she will be slowing down a bit in the upcoming school year. Im going to be doing some volunteer work with my social club because I want to do some things as part of a group. I will attend LSU next year and I plan to major in business. I also am going to try out to be a Tigerette, but I still plan to find time to do volunteer work when Im in Baton Rouge.
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In todays highly competitive academic and economic climate, theres one thing college recruiters and top employers say students can do to give themselves an advantage for the future: Get involved in community service.

By Jan swoope | jswoope@cdispatch.com

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or Columbus High School senior raven Moore, lending a helping hand begins at her own doorstep. The International Baccalaureate student begins most summer mornings making the short drive to her grandmothers house. There, she cooks and helps with household chores and takes her 80-year-old grandparent to doctors appointments. Its small enough return for what Moore feels shes received. I think I got a caring nature from my mother, and she got it from my Raven Moore | Photo Sam Gause grandmother, says the 17-year-old daughter of Johnny and Annette Moore. Her willingness to give doesnt begin and end with family. Moore is active through school and church as well. As a member of the Community Service Club and Beta Club at Columbus High, shes volunteered for everything from collecting money for breast cancer research to assisting with Relay for Life. One project in particular made an impact on her. Helping Miss Kathy (Cadden) at Operation Ukraine, packing rice at the warehouse so it could be sent out to people who dont have enough to eat, really got me interested, she explains. At Military Chapel United Methodist Church, where Moore sings in the choir and plays the piano, shes packed Christmas baskets for senior citizens and assisted with Vacation Bible School. She is also a Diamond Girl for the CHS baseball team and volunteers at a day care facility. All while maintaining a grade point average above 4.0 that puts her at the top of her class. With her senior year about to begin, Moore is focused on goals of making at least a 30 on the ACT and eventually becoming a software engineer, biochemical engineer or orthodontist. But she also looks forward to more volunteer opportunities. I do it to help the community, to make it better, says the honor student. Columbus High School Senior Counselor Dorothy Roberson praised the increase shes seen in the number of students who, like Moore, are willing to give back. And theres a difference in the kids that do and the ones that dont. The ones that do are not stuck in that me-syndrome; they realize there are other people in the world that need help. Getting started is simple, Moore says. You could begin in your church, or ask your teacher about tutoring other students. Or, you can volunteer at a nursing home or day care, she recommends. If you just keep up with the news, youll see opportunities. Theres always something to do.

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Helping hands enhance learning

t all begins with reading. If a child struggles with reading, typically he or she has trouble in other subject areas as well, falling further behind with each passing year. Without intervention, many of those children eventually become so frustrated they drop out of school a scenario local educators see far too often. Sandra DePriest knew there was a need in the community for after-school tutoring, and she knew it would be a good outreach ministry for Church of the Good Shepherd, where she serves as vicar. But when the church began offering the HEARTS (Helping Every Age Reach and Teach Students) After School Tutoring program a decade ago, she was surprised to see how quickly their slots filled. Within two years, the churchs flagship ministry had become a 501c3 nonprofit, and now the programs volunteers provide oneon-one tutoring for 30-40 elementary school students each year. Thats as many as we can handle at a time, DePriest says. We could have a HEARTS on every corner in Columbus. The need is that great. Students primarily come to the center through referrals from their schools, but parents sometimes approach them as well, DePriest said. Sessions are held twice a week, Monday through Thursday. A summer reading program recently concluded, with 24 students signing up to strengthen reading skills, compete for prizes and, hopefully, discover a love for the written word. Children have so many things competing for their interest, from sports to video games, she says, but if a child doesnt read well, it will be difficult to understand homework assignments in other subjects. The volunteers and church members

Caleb Burdine, 9, smiles at vision therapist Lisa Smith while doing an activity using the flipper bar glasses at Snider Therapy Centers.

benefit as much as the students, taking the ministry way beyond its original purpose. Its the opportunity to develop a nurturing relationship with a child and make a difference in the life of that child, DePriest explains. If we can intervene now with the students at risk of falling behind academically, we can prevent them from becoming dropouts, but we have to catch them early, before theyre so far behind they cant catch up. VISION QuEST The employees at Snider Vision Therapy Centers take a different approach, but their end goal is the same helping children reach their full potential. Its personal for vision therapist Angie Huskison. She watched her brother, Brandt Hammack, struggle through school. She knew he was bright and committed he spent eight years working to get his degree from Belhaven University to fulfill his dream of becoming a pastor. He was 38 before anyone realized that though he had 20/20 vision, his eyes didnt work in conjunction with one another, slowing him down and affecting his reading comprehension. As a child, he had double vision. He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, but the underlying vision issue was missed. When Huskison saw how her brothers life

was changed, she decided to become a vision therapist. Snider Vision Therapy Center opened in Columbus in 2005, and since that time, Huskison has seen many children and adults who have benefitted. Often, people have coped their entire lives with words that seem to jump, swim or move around on the page, but they never speak out, so their problems go undetected. The first sign to parents is often a bad report card or a child who struggles three and four hours with homework they should be able to complete in less than an hour. At first, they may think the child is lazy or simply not trying. But a $29 screening at the center can reveal a child or adult fighting to surmount easily correctable vision and hearing problems. We cant make them enjoy reading, and we cant make them study, but we often find once theyre given the tools, once their visual system is working appropriately, at least its easier for them, Huskison says. I just hate to see kids struggle and get in trouble and have their grades not be where they should be, when its something that can be corrected. GOOD wORkS As students with disabilities reach their junior and senior years, a new challenge arises making the transition from the classroom to the workforce.

Thats where the staff of AbilityWorks steps in, offering vocational evaluations and job readiness training to people with disabilities who are ages 16 or older. The agency, a division of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, works with school districts in Lowndes, Clay and Noxubee counties, as well as with the Mississippi Department of Education, to provide on and off campus services for students. At the end of the students junior year, an AbilityWorks vocational rehabilitation counselor visits the school and explains available programs and services. At the beginning of the senior year, the student is assigned a transition counselor and is referred to AbilityWorks for evaluation, during which time they explore vocational opportunities and goals. Those who are eligible for the program are taught job skills and job readiness training, then given the opportunity to work for local companies at the AbilityWorks workshop or, once they are over 18, on the job site. The majority of the work is assembly and packaging, and workers are paid for each piece they produce, AbilityWorks Facility Manager Stan Wheeler says. Once a month, their performance is evaluated. The agency, which was founded in Columbus in 1967, serves an average of 30 clients per day. Last year, they served 217 87 of whom were placed into jobs. Of those 87, 78 are now considered closed cases, because theyve remained on the job for 90 days and are doing well. While AbilityWorks initially pays the workers salaries and benefits, with no cost to the employer, many go on to be hired full-time, says Robin Franks, an Ability Works counselor. Its awesome, she says. I taught school for several years and chose to do this because I still got to work with the students I taught and help them get over that bump. I saw that need so badly when they were about to graduate. Most of my kids want to work. Thats why theyre in this program.
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www.starkville.k12.ms.us

Starkville School District

2012-2013
Starkvilles Distinguished Young Woman 2013, Winner, Runner Up and 2nd Alternate National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Gold Medalist National History Day Fair, Best in Show, 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, Quiz Bowl Champion International Invitational Robotics Tournament MSPA Administrator of the Year Mississippi Journalist of the Year Mississippi Scholastic Press Association, First Place MSPA Adviser of the Year Mid South Regional Spelling Bee, Runner Up Class 5A State Champs, Boys Soccer, Tennis Girls Doubles Class 5A North State Champs, Football, Track Class 5A Player of the Year, Football Class 5A All Sports Award National Youth Choir All Superior SHS Marching Band, Sweepstakes Award Presidential Scholar National Merit Semifinalists National Merit Finalist Congressional Art Competition, Best in Show Savannah College of Art and Design International Challenge, Finalist Mississippi Theatre Association State Festival, All Star Cast Member, Best Supporting Actor

The Starkville School District invites you to join the Yellowjackets for another award-winning year!

Experience Success. Join the Best!

First Day of School Tuesday, August 7

Open HOuSe AnD OrienTATiOn DATeS

ShS Schedule diStribution (SCHeDUleS, loCkeRS, PARkING, ReSIDeNCY)
Seniors: Wednesday, July 25, 11 am until 1 pm Juniors: Thursday, July 26, 11 am until 1 pm Sophomores: Friday, July 27, 11 am until 1 pm Freshmen: Monday, July 30, 11 am until 1 pm

*Parents are invited to stop by to drop off their childs school supplies, visit their classroom(s) and meet their teacher(s) during open house hours.

School Times
Sudduth
Classes Begin:7:40 a.m. Dismissal:2:45 p.m.

henderSon Ward SteWart

Classes Begin:7:40 a.m. Dismissal:2:55 p.m.

armStrong
Classes Begin:7:40 a.m. Dismissal:3:00 p.m.

Starkville high School & millSapS

Classes Begin:7:50 a.m. Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.

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Starkville high School orientation & open house, Monday, August 6, 8:00 am-4:00 pm armstrong middle School open house, Monday, August 6, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm henderson Ward Stewart open house, Monday, August 6, 3 pm - 6 pm Sudduth elementary School open house, Monday, August 6, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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2012-2013 School Supply Lists

lOwNDES COuNTy Caledonia Elementary $10.00 supply fee Book bag (No rollers) 3-ring 1 binder w/clear front pocket Paper (K: 7/8 primary writing tablet, 1st: 5/8 primary writing tablet, 2nd-5th: wide-ruled loose leaf paper) Regular #2 pencils (K-1st: 1 pack, 2nd-5th: 2 packs) Caledonia middle School Book bag 3-ring 2 binder for each subject Pencils and erasers Pens (blue, black or red) Loose leaf paper New Hope Elementary $10.00 classroom fee Book bag (No rollers) Nap mat (Kindergarten only) Primary (over-sized) pencils (PK-K: 2 packs, 1st: 1 pack) Regular #2 pencils (1st-5th: 2 packs) Wide rule paper (2nd-5th: 2 packs) west lowndes Elementary $10.00 supply fee Book bag (no rollers) Nap mat (K only) Paper towels (2 rolls) & Kleenex (2 boxes) Paper and folders Construction Paper (2 packs) Primary writing tablets (K-2nd: 2 tablets) Wide ruled loose leaf paper (2nd-5th: 3 packs) Pocket folders w/prongs (2nd-5th: 7) One-subject spiral notebooks (1st-3rd: 2) 2 binders (4th-5th: 2) Dividers (4th-5th) Ticonderoga Laddie pencils (K: 2 packs) Regular #2 pencils (K: 2 packs, 1st-5th: 3 packs) COlumBuS Cook Elementary fine Arts magnet No names on supplies Pre-Kindergarten 3 boxes of 16-count Crayola crayons (3 boxes) 2 boxes of Classic Color Markers 1 small plastic soap dish with top 1 bottle of Elmers Glue 2 packages of glue sticks 1 pack of Play-Doh 1 pack of Expo Markers 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls-quart) 1 Kindermat (plastic folding) 1 pack of #2 pencils 2 packs of multi-color construction paper 2 tubs of antibacterial wipes 4 rolls of paper towels 1 2 binder 1 backpack Complete set of clean clothes for emergencies Kindergarten 1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls-quart) 2 packs of Clorox wipes 1 pump bottle of hand sanitizer (boys) 1 bottle Lysol spray (girls) 1 box of #2 pencils (Papermate Classic) 1 box of Wet Ones or baby wipes 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 boxes of Classic Crayola Color markers 1 bottle of Elmers Liquid Glue 2 4-count packs of glue sticks Kindermat (thin plastic folding) 1 box of Crayola Watercolor paint 1 pack of construction paper heavy duty 2 16- or 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons 1 Fiskars scissors (blunt) 1 pack of Play-Doh 1 pack of Expo markers broad tip 2 plastic folders with pockets 1 large nylon pencil pouch (no boxes, please) 1 1 3-ring Clearview binder Complete set of clean clothes for emergencies First Grade 4 boxes of #2 pencils (Papermate Classic) 2 large erasers 3 24-count boxes of crayons 1 4- or 6-count pack of dry erase markers (broad tip) 1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls-quart) 1 pair of scissors 1 box of antibacterial/Clorox wipes 1 4-count pack of glue sticks 2 large boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 wide rule subject notebooks 2 packs of loose leaf paper, wide ruled 1 large vinyl pencil pouch (no boxes, please) 2 2-pocket plastic folders with fasteners 2 rolls of paper towels Second Grade 3 boxes of #2 pencils (Ticonderoga) 2 plastic folders with pockets and brads 2 boxes of Crayola crayons 1 8 oz. bottle of Elmers Glue 1 Fiskars scissors (blunt) 1 plastic pencil box 3 large boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 pack of baby wipes 1 pack of Lysol wipes 1 pack of colored pencils 1 box of markers 1 pack of Expo dry erase markers 2 Mead composition notebooks 2 rolls of paper towels 1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls-quart) 1 pack of white paper plates (boys-lg/girls-sm) 1 large bottle of hand sanitizer (boys) 1 bottle of Lysol spray (girls) 4 packs wide rule loose leaf paper Third Grade 3 packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 4 packs of #2 pencils 3 pocket folders with brads 1 24-countbox of Crayola crayons 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 3 large boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 packs of Expo dry erase markers (black, chisel-point) 1 pack of glue sticks 1 box of markers 2 rolls of paper towels 1 pack of wet wipes 2 spiral notebooks 1 pack of copy paper 1 pack of colored construction paper 1 pencil bag Fourth Grade 36 (at least) #2 pencils 3 folders with brads and pockets 4 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 pack of lined index cards 1 pack of colored pencils 1 24-count box of crayons 2 packs of dry erase markers 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 1 2 three-ring binder 1 pack of binder dividers 1 box of disinfectant wet wipes 4 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper Zip-lock bags (boys-gallon) Fifth Grade 3 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 36 #2 yellow pencils 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 1 pair of scissors 1 2 3-ring binder 1 pack of 6 subject dividers 3 packs loose-leaf paper 2 glue sticks 1 pack of colored pencils 1 hand-held pencil sharpener with cover 2 packs of colored markers 1 box of disinfectant wipes 1 packet of lined index cards 1 vinyl pencil pouch fairview Elementary Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 2 packs of #2 pencils 2 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons 12 glue sticks 2 large erasers 1 box of Crayola markers 2 large boxes of Kleenex 1 kindergarten rest mat (thin) 1 school supply box (5 x 8) 1 backpack 1 towel for nap 1 box Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls quart) 1 box of Wet Ones or baby wipes First Grade 1 backpack 2 boxes of Kleenex 4 packs of ten #2 pencils 12 glue sticks 2 24-count boxes of crayons 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 3 spiral notebooks with 120+ sheets 1 pack of wide rule loose leaf paper 4 pink pearl erasers 4 pack dry erase markers 1 box Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls-quart) Second Grade 1 backpack 24 #2 lead pencils 4 glue sticks 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 2 composition notebooks 1 pack of markers 3 large boxes of Kleenex 2 24-count boxes crayons 1 highlighter 2 packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 2 folders with pockets 1 pack of pencil erasers 1 plastic pencil box 1 roll of paper towels 2 bottles of sanitizer 1 pack of dry erase markers Third Grade 3 large boxes of Kleenex 4 packs of #2 pencils 2 packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 4 folders with brackets (for paper) 1 box of crayons 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 1 pack of highlighters 1 pencil bag 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 1 black and white marble composition journal 1 package of dry erase markers Fourth & Fifth Grade 3 large boxes of Kleenex tissue 4 folders with pockets and brads 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 2 glue sticks 4 packs of #2 pencils 1 24-count box of crayons 4 packs of wide rule loose leaf notebook paper 1 box of 8 classic markers 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 1 backpack

2 yellow highlighters 1 package of pencil erasers 1 black & white composition journal (no wire) 1 3-ring binder 6 subject dividers 2 packages of 6 Expo dry erase markers

franklin Academy medical Sciences & wellness magnet Pre-Kindergarten 4 glue sticks 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 pack of Clorox/Lysol wipes 2 packs of wet wipes 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 2 bottles of liquid hand soap 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 pack of large primary pencils 2 16-count boxes of crayons 1 pack of color pencils 1 pack of washable markers 4 pocket folders with prongs (red, blue, yellow, green) 1 pack of Play-Doh 1 set of watercolor paint 1 rest mat 1 small blanket for rest time 1 backpack (no rolling) 1 box of Ziploc bags (girls-quart or gallon) 1 roll of paper towels (boys) 1 change of uniform clothes and socks 1 toothbrush with case & toothpaste Kindergarten $15 workbook fee Book bag (no rolling) 2 8- or 16-count boxes of crayon 8 glue sticks 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 4 large boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 packs of wet wipes 1 pack of Clorox disinfecting wipes 3 boxes of Ziploc bags (gal./qt. or snack size) 4 bottles of 10 oz.+ hand sanitizer 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 pack of construction paper 1 pack of Expo markers 2 folders with prongs (heavy duty) 1 composition wide rule notebook 1 navy or white jacket/sweater for classroom First Grade $15 workbook fee Book bag (no rolling) 2 24-count packs of Ticonderoga #2 pencils 2 16-count boxes of crayons 4 glue sticks 2 solid 3-prong folders with pockets 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (blunt) 2 packs of wide rule paper 1 box of Clorox wipes (girls) 1 box of baby wipes (boys) 1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-sandwich/girls-snack) 1 pack of large pink erasers 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 4 one-subject spiral notebooks 1 4-count pack of Expo markers 1 pack 3x5 index cards 1 navy or white jacket/sweater for classroom Second Grade $15 workbook fee Book bag (no rolling) 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 4-count pack of glue sticks 2 16-count boxes of crayons 1 pair of scissors 3 packs of wide rule notebook paper 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils (plain, not decorated) 2 plastic pocket folders with brads (heavy duty) 1 pack of Expo dry erase markers 1 12 oz.+ bottle of hand sanitizer 6 large pink erasers 1 box of Clorox disinfecting wipes

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1 4-count pack of Elmers glue sticks 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 pack of Clorox/Lysol wipes 1 4-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 1 primary journal (black & white) 1 box Crayola washable markers 2 plain plastic folders with prongs 2 large Sanford white erasers 1 box baby wipes 1 box ea. Ziploc bags (snack, sandwich, qt., gal.) First Grade 2 plastic folders with pockets (no brads) 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 4 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 8-count boxes of Crayola crayons 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 2 4 oz. bottles of Elmers Glue 4 large Sanford white erasers 1 composition notebook (black & white) 1 small plastic school supply box 4 black Expo dry erase markers 1 box Ziploc bags (sandwich) 2 12 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer 1 roll of paper towels 1 1 3-ring binder 2 10-count boxes of Crayola washable markers Second Grade 2 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons 1 200-count pack of wide rule loose leaf paper 3 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 rolls of paper towels 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 2 12 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 pack of red pens 2 4 oz. bottles Elmers Glue 1 small plastic pencil box 1 1 3-ring binder (notebook) 2 1-subject wide rule spiral notebooks Third Grade 3 composition notebooks (not spiral) 2 200-count packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 3 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 24-count box of Crayola crayons 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 4 oz. bottle of Elmers Glue 1 10-count box of Crayola markers 1 plastic school supply box 1 1 3-ring binder 1 plastic school supply box 3 plastic folders with pockets (no brads) 3 6-count packs of Expo dry erase markers 2 boxes cap erasers 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 1 box of Ziploc bags (sandwich) Fourth Grade 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 3 200-count packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 yellow highlighter 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 2 12 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer 2 3-prong plastic folders w/pockets 2 1 3-ring binder 6 subject dividers 1 small pencil sharpener 1 composition notebook (black & white) 1 24-count box of Crayola crayons 1 pack of lined/white index cards 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 1 4 oz. bottle Elmers glue 1 roll of paper towels 1 box Ziploc bags (sandwich) Fifth Grade 3 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 12 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 pack of assorted construction paper

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1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-gallon/girls-quart) 1 navy or white jacket/sweater for classroom Third Grade $15 workbook fee Book bag (no rolling) 2 24-count packs of #2 pencils 4 packs wide rule notebook paper 2 glue sticks 1 pair of scissors 2 packs of crayons 2 boxes of tissue 2 packs dry erase markers 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 1 pack of Clorox wipes 1 roll of paper towels (girls) 1 box of Ziploc bags (boys-quart) 1 3-subject notebook 2 packs of pencil top erasers 1 navy or white jacket/sweater for classroom Fourth Grade Book bag (no rolling) 4 24-count packs of #2 pencils 2 24-count boxes of crayons 1 pair of Fiskars scissors (sharp) 2 packs of pencil top erasers 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 4-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 1 school box or pencil pouch 1 pack of wet wipes 6 packs wide rule notebook paper 1 pack of colored pencils 1 hand-held pencil sharpener 2 rolls of paper towels (girls) 1 can of Lysol (boys) 4 glue sticks 2 index card spiral books 5 one-subject wide rule notebooks 4 plastic pocket folders without prongs/brads (heavy duty) 1 3 3-ring binder 1 navy or white jacket/sweater for classroom Fifth Grade $15 workbook fee Book bag (no rolling) 4 boxes of Kleenex tissues 3 large bottles of hand sanitizer 2 packs of glue sticks 2 boxes of crayons 1 pair of scissors 1 pack of Clorox disinfecting wipes 2 packs of Expo dry erase markers 2 packs of pencil top erasers 4 24-count packs of #2 pencils 2 packs loose leaf paper 4 3-subject spiral notebooks 4 one-subject spiral notebooks 1 pack of construction paper 2 composition notebooks 1 1 3-ring binder 2 plastic 3-prong folders with pockets (heavy duty) 1 navy or white jacket/sweater for classroom Sale Elementary International Studies magnet All grades: $15 workbook fee & backpack (no wheels) Please label all supplies with your childs name Pre-Kindergarten 2 boxes of 8 large Crayola crayons (Not Jumbo) 4 glue sticks 1 pair Fiskars scissors (blunt) 2 large boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 box baby wipes 1 pack Clorox/Lysol wipes 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 1 rest mat 1 king-size pillowcase to cover rest mat 1 towel or small blanket for rest time 1 backpack (no wheels) Kindergarten 1 pair of Fiskars for Kids scissors (blunt) 2 24-count box of Crayola crayons

Educating Mind Nurturing the Soul

the

Pre-K 3 year olds through 12th grade Daily Bible class and weekly Chapel for all students Special Elementary classes include: Music, Art, P .E., Library, Technology and now offering foreign languages College Prep Curriculum fully accredited by SACS, MAIS, ACSI Complete sports program including: football, basketball, soccer, track, baseball, softball, golf, and cheerleading All K5-12th grade teachers are certified All new state-of-the-art computer lab

To request an information packet or schedule a tour 6405 Military Road (intersection of Military Road and Highway 12 East)

Call 662-328-7888

www.immanuelschool.net

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6 subject dividers with pockets 6 200-count packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 1 24-count box of Crayola crayons 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 2 1 3-ring binder 1 1.5 3-ring binder 1 pencil pouch 1 pack of colored pencils 1 4-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 1 box of Ziploc bags (quart) 2 4 oz. bottles of Elmers Glue Stokes-Beard Technology & Communication magnet All grades: $15 workbook fee & backpack (no wheels) Please label all supplies with your childs name Pre-Kindergarten 4 16-count boxes of Crayola crayons 1 small plastic school supply box 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 box each of Ziploc bags (gallon & quart) 1 Kindermat 1 pack of #2 pencils 1 pack of multi-color construction paper 2 tubs of antibacterial wipes 4 rolls of paper towels or napkins 3 glue sticks 2 boxes of Crayola markers 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 1 bottle of liquid soap 1 primary journal 1 pack of Post-It notes 1 change of clothes (uniform) Kindergarten 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 2 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons 1 pack of Crayola washable markers 8 Elmers glue sticks 2 vinyl/plastic folders with pockets & brads 4 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 box each of Ziploc bags (gallon & quart; zipper closure) 2 packages of #2 pencils 2 1 ruled writing tablet 1 primary journal 4 jumbo erasers 3 tubs of Clorox antibacterial wipes 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 1 clipboard 2 packs of Post-It Notes 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers First Grade 1 1 binder 4 plastic folders with pockets (4 different colors) 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 3 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 24-count box of Crayola crayons 3 packs of #2 pencils 2 small bottles of Elmers Glue 2 packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 2 100-sheet spiral notebooks 6 jumbo erasers 1 small plastic school supply box 2 6-count packs of Expo dry erase markers 1 pack of multi-color construction paper 2 tubs of antibacterial wipes 1 pack of copy paper Second Grade 1 24-count box of Crayola crayons 1 pack of wide rule loose leaf paper 4 boxes of Kleenex tissue 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 1 pair of Fiskars scissors 1 tub of baby wipes 3 24-count packs of #2 pencils 3 folders with pockets and brads 1 pack of Post-It Notes 4 Elmers glue sticks 1 large bottle of Elmers Glue 1 box of washable markers 1 box each of Ziploc bags (gallon & quart) 1 small plastic pencil box 2 5/8 primary tablets 1 clipboard 1 package of 3.5 X 5 lined note cards 3 8 oz. bottles of Germ-X Third Grade 4 packs of loose-leaf paper 4 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 box of colored pencils 2 jumbo erasers 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 4 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 Elmers glue sticks 1 tub of baby wipes 1 large pencil case 4 plastic folders with pockets and brads 1 hand-held pencil sharpener with container 1 pack of index cards 2 bottles of Germ-X 2 packs of Post-It Notes 1 clipboard 1 pair of blunt tip scissors Fourth Grade 3 boxes of Kleenex tissue 3 packs of loose leaf paper 4 24-count packs of #2 pencils 1 6-count pack of Expo dry erase markers 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 2 tubs of antibacterial wipes 1 1.5 binder 1 package of lined 3.5 x 5 index cards 1 pack of colored pencils 1 pack of multi-color construction paper 2 packs of Post-It Notes Fifth Grade 2 boxes of Kleenex tissue 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 2 packs of #2 pencils (no mechanical) 1 2 3-ring binder 6 subject dividers (sturdy) 3 packs of loose leaf paper 1 pencil case/pouch 2 glue sticks 1 pack of colored pencils 1 box each of Ziploc bags (gallon & quart) 1 handheld pencil sharpener 2 packs of Post-It notes 1 dishpan bucket STARkVIllE Sudduth Elementary Kindergarten 2 boxes of facial tissue 2 24-count boxes of crayons 2 8 oz. bottles of school glue 2 rolls of paper towels 1 1.5 3-Ring Binder 1 box of color markers (8 basic colors) 1 tri-fold kinder mat (plastic) 1 book bag (must hold 8x11 notebook, no wheels) 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 1 12-count pack of #2 pencils First Grade 2 Bar erasers 1 12-count pack of #2 pencils 2 tablets (8 broken lines/white paper)

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2 70-page wide rule spiral notebooks 2 8 oz. bottles of school glue 1 24-count box of crayons 1 box of color markers 1 pair of safety scissors 2 boxes of facial tissue 1 small school box 2 rolls of paper towels 2 bottles of hand sanitizer Second Grade 2 12-count packs of #2 pencils 1 pair of safety scissors 1 24-count box of crayons 2 8 oz. bottles of school glue 2 boxes facial tissue 2 2nd grade manuscript tablets (available at school store) 2 erasers 1 small school box 2 rolls of paper towel 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 1 pack wide ruled loose leaf paper 2 spiral bound notebooks 2 folders with pockets and fasteners (1 plastic) Henderson ward Stewart Intermediate Third Grade 2 12-count pack of #2 pencils 2 boxes of facial tissue 1 pencil box 1 24-count box of crayons 2 rolls of paper towels 1 3-ring binder 1 pair of safety scissors 2 pack wide rule loose leaf notebook paper 2 highlighters 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 1 box washable markers (basic colors) 1 bottle of school glue 1 bar or cap eraser 1 Back pack (no wheels) 1 box of storage bags (gallon or quart) 1 backpack (no wheels) 6 1-subject wide rule notebooks 6 folders with fasteners (assorted colors) Dry erase markers Fourth Grade 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 3 packs of wide rule loose leaf paper 1 3-ring binder (No Trapper Keeper) 2 pack of #2 pencils 1 bottle school glue 1 box facial tissue 1 box of crayons 1 backpack (no wheels) 6 pocket folders with fasteners 1 roll paper towels 1 box of storage bags (quart or gallon) 1 pair of scissors 1 pocket folder with holes 1 yellow highlighter 10 plastic sheet protectors 1 bar eraser 1 pack colored markers (basic colors) 3 composition books Fifth Grade 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 4 packs of wide rule loose leaf paper

2 packs of #2 pencils 2 glue sticks 2 boxes facial tissue 1 24-count box of crayons 1 pack of subject dividers 2 1.5 binders (clear view) 1 pack of ink pens (any color) 1 pair of scissors 2 pencil pouch (fits in binder) or supply box 1 pencil sharpener (hand-held) 2 bar or cap erasers 1 pack assorted construction paper 2 rolls of paper towels 2 highlighters Armstrong middle School Note: Spiral Notebooks are not allowed at AMS Sixth Grade 1 2 or 3 3-ring binder (preferably zippered) Pencils 2 rolls of paper towels 3 boxes of facial tissue 4 sets of 5-subject dividers Loose leaf wide rule notebook paper 1 pack of graphing paper 1 pack of assorted construction paper Colored pencils or markers Pens (black or blue) Dictionary (needed at home) 2 bottles of hand sanitizer 1 ruler with metric & standard measurement 1 combination lock (Master) Seventh Grade Loose leaf wide rule notebook paper Pens (blue or black) #2 pencils 4 sets of 5-subject dividers 1 pack of colored pencils or markers 3 boxes of facial tissue Combination lock (Master) 1 pack of assorted construction paper 1 1.5 3-ring binder 1 2 or 3 3-ring binder (preferably zippered) 1 roll of paper towels 1 pack of graphing paper Calculator Dictionary (needed at home) Eighth Grade Loose leaf wide rule notebook paper Pens (blue or black) Pencils 4 sets of 5-subject dividers 1 pack of colored pencils or markers Calculator 3 boxes of facial tissue 1 pack of assorted construction paper 1 1.5 3-ring binder 1 2 or 3 3-ring binder (preferably zippered) 1 roll of paper towels 1 pack of graphing paper Combination lock (Master) Dictionary (needed at home)

DONT fORGET! : Up and coming 7th graders need a DTAP booster shot : Beginning Kindergartners need to be up-to-date on all their shots : Children with ADHD need to have an evaluation to make sure their medicine is meeting their needs : Asthmatic children need to have an Asthma Evaluation and develop an action plan for the child : If your child has to take medicine during school hours, fill out a Medication Authorization form : Sports Physical for those who want to play sports : Children with food allergies need to fill out a Food Allergy form to make the school aware : Up-to-date shot record (121 Form)

Information is courtesy of Childrens Health Center of Columbus, Inc. ___________________ Calvin French, CFNP Jacob Skiwski, M.D. Erin Ross, CPNP

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903 Stark Road Starkville, MS 338-9240

Designed with Love Child Haven

Tdap Booster
All Mississippi students entering the 7th grade are required to have proof of a Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis) booster before starting the 2012 school year. The immunizations are available at North Mississippi Medical Clinics. Visit www.nmhs.net/tdap.php for a listing of participating clinics and pricing information or call 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375).

Shots Available

Child Care Ages 6 Weeks & Up

AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE FEES TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE

Pilot Headstart Program

for ages 4-5 Limited Openings

Beginning a

Call: 338-9240

New Patient Appreciation July 16th July 27th, 2012

For New Patients We Will Provide: Case History & Exam X-rays (if necessary) Report of Findings

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Weekdays 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Evenings: Extends Past 6:00 p.m.

Molding Your Child For a Productive

Future!
Dance Studio

Tap, Jazz, Ballet, And Hip Hop.

Combination Classes In

all for a minimum of $35 of basic school supplies or $35 cash donation
Pens, Pencils, Glue, Paper, Folders, Notebooks, Etc.

REGISTRATION
Thursday, July 26th - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31st - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
For more information or an appointment call (662) 328-2772 or 549-9906. Check us out on Facebook!

all school supplies will be donated to the fill a school bus project

111 Alabama Street Columbus, MS Call today! (662) 327-6586

Medicare, Medicaid and all Federal Programs excluded!
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CATHOLIC

SCHOOL

Bright Smiles. Brighter

300 Hospital Dr. Columbus, MS 39705 PHONE 662-327-0995 ONLINE www.drdkcurtis.com EMAIL dkcurtis@tilc.com
Board Certied American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Dental Care for infants, children, adolescents & teenagers

futures.
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COLUMBUS Chi

Love Learning.
Enrolling Pre-K 4 through 8th grade Consistently outperforms national averages on Stanford Achievement Test

Pam Sykes, M.D. Amy Robertson, CFNP Beth Turner, CFNP

327-8410

ldrens CLINIC

We help keep your kids ready for school!

Specializing in Pediatrics
Infants Children Adolescents Complete Newborn Care and Immunization Sports Physicals
Blu ec ut t Ro a d

All Faith Traditions Welcome

Only area non-public school accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

662-328-4479
Hw y. 45

Golden Triangle

Old Location

Willowbrook Rd.

We Accept Most Insurance Including CHIPS, TriCare, Blue Cross, Aetna, Medicaid and Healthlink

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Come discover the difference at www.AnnunciationCatholicSchool.org

200 Park Creek Drive

200 Park Creek Drive Columbus

(off Bluecutt Road)

N. 31st Ave.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-

5th St. N.

N. 7th St.

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