Elizabeth Wright Named Smithville Elementary School’s October Teacher of the Month

October 25, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville Elementary School has announced its Teacher of the Month for October, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright. SES recognizes one teacher each month for his/her outstanding performance in teaching and their contribution to the students at the school. The teacher of the month is selected by the administration at Smithville Elementary.

Some of the many compliments for Mrs. Elizabeth include:

“She is very kind and friendly”.

“Elizabeth has the sweetest soul and loves her students!”

“Ms. Elizabeth is always so nice and friendly, always has a smile on her face. She makes you feel better just talking to her.”

“Ms. Elizabeth is a very dedicated teacher with a great love for children”.

“Mrs. Elizabeth is very caring and patient with her students. She creates a classroom culture where all students feel included and loved”.

Congratulations Mrs. Elizabeth and thank you for your hard work and dedication to your students. Your commitment to seeing your students succeed is evident in all that you do!

October 25, 2023
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Representatives of the Tennessee Farm Bureau, Tennessee Farmers Co-op and Farm Credit Mid America/ Rural 1st recently donated a total of $2,700.00 to God’s Food Pantry & the DeKalb Board of Education/Back Pack Program to provide meals for hungry kids in DeKalb County. Funds were raised through Shooting for Hunger sporting clay shoots. Since 2015, Shooting for Hunger events have provided more than two million meals to hungry Tennesseans. For more information visit www.shootinghunger.com

Picture are DeKalb Farm Bureau agents, Chris Griffith, Ryan Magness, Bradley Locke, Agency Manager, Mary Hooper, God’s Food Pantry, Sheryl Cripps, DeKalb County Farmers Co-op, Clark Adcock, DeKalb Farm Bureau President, Mack Harney, DeKalb Farm Bureau Board Member, Patrick Cripps, DeKalb County Director of Schools, Elise Driver, DeKalb Co Board of Education Coordinated School Health, Kirby Morten, DeKalb Co Board of Education Coordinated School Health Assistant.

October 25, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The 29th Annual DeKalb County Angel Tree Project signups are coming soon. Thursday, October, 26th has been chosen as the application date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Application time is from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center under the carport.

Applicants must be DeKalb County residents. Children from birth to no older than age 12 by December 25, 2023 are eligible. You must bring photo identification and a bill with the correct current DeKalb County address of the person applying. You must also provide social security cards and birth certificates (Mother’s copy is okay) for all children listed on the application. Guardian paperwork for temporarily placed children is acceptable. Documents are returned to the applicant, only the application is kept. Please make sure you fill out the application as completely and accurately as possible.

If an applicant cannot appear in person, their application can be submitted by someone else as long as all of the required information and documentation is presented. Come prepared with all of the necessary documentation to complete your application between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 26th. This is the only day that applications will be available and accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. Due to continued COVID 19 issues, face coverings are required and social distancing practices will be observed. For additional information please contact Laura Stone (text only please) at 615-464-7135. Remember you only have Thursday, October 26th to complete and turn in your application.

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