Sasha Bowles presents lessons on Native Americans to the 5th and 6th grade GT students
Pictured left to right: Dr. Debra Burris, Betsy Hays, Penny Laymon,and Sherry Pack. Atkins Middle School teachers, volunteers, and principal recently attended the Arkansas Gifted and Talented Conference in Rogers. While there, they received the state Affiliate Award and grant money of $500.00.Penny Laymon also was awarded the “Outstanding Curriculum” for schools under 1000 students which included a $500.00 cash prize. Dr. Debra Burris, a UCA professor, Betsy Hays, retired gifted and talented specialist, partnered with Sherry Pack in presenting a break- out session during the conference to share the success and strategies of the Atkins Middle School’s award-winning
Parents, students, friends, and children rotate to different stations to learn about Native Americans.
Students share their old Atkins Chronicle that each received after Mr. Tyson shared information about the history of Atkins.
During the Christmas Outreach at the ABC school, students help with the craft of making reindeer ornaments.
Pictured: Front-- Darrell Webb,Penny Laymon, Sherry Pack. Front: Betsy Hays, Dr. Debra Burris Atkins Middle School teachers, volunteers, and principal recently attended the Arkansas Gifted and Talented Conference in Little Rock. While there, they received the state Affiliate Award and grant money of $500.00.Penny Laymon also was awarded the “Outstanding Curriculum” for schools under 1000 students which included a $500.00 cash prize. Dr. Debra Burris, a UCA professor, Betsy Hays, retired gifted and talented specialist, partnered with Sherry Pack in presenting a break- out session during the conference to share the success and strategies of the Atkins Middle School’s award-winning program.
Students not only learn how gourds can grow but how they were used for multiple purposes.
Pictured: Front--Back Dr. Debra Burris, Betsy Hays, Darrell Webb, Shelbie Patterson, Penny Laymon, Sherry Pack. Atkins Middle School teachers, volunteers, and principal recently attended the Arkansas Gifted and Talented Conference in Hot Springs. While there, they were receive the state Affiliate Award and grant money of $1000.00. Sherry Pack also was award the “Outstanding Curriculum” for schools under 1000 students which included a $500.00 cash prize. Dr. Debra Burris, a UCA professor, Betsy Hays, retired gifted and talented specialist, partnered with Penny Laymon in presenting a break- out session during the conference to share the success and strategies of the Atkins Middle School’s award-winning program.
Students picked buckeyes from the tree for good luck.
Students are exploring how muskadines are growing on vines.
During a study on sustainable living, students researched and learned about Rwanda children's way of life. Students then created flashcards to send as a resource.
Students take a group picture during their search for photo opportunities for things and places that will be used to create flashcards. These flashcards will be sent to Rwanda students learning to speak English.
