Olympic Day - A Heiskell Tradition

Friday was Olympic Day at our school. It is quite possibly one of my favorite days of the entire school year, I love it! The morning begins with opening ceremonies, followed by flags, and a torch runner.

The 8th graders are the flag bearers, what an honor! I think the school flag is a favorite. Each grade level chooses a torch runner, who hands the torch off to the next person. The entire school comes out to see this special moment. Even the pre-schoolers can be seen cheering for the athletes!

After the opening ceremonies, we get to hear the famous words shouted by Coach, "Let the games begin!"

The students had so much fun, and our class did a wonderful job of encouraging each other and working well together as a team. I was so proud of them. What fun memories we are making in this special place! I wouldn't trade it!

As seen from the eyes of a child

Whenever we go on field trips, I always encourage the students to bring their cameras if they want to and are able to do so. One particular student has been faithful to bring his camera along on every trip and has taken some really great pictures. Here are a few of his pictures from our trip to the capitol as seen from the eyes of a child. We may have a future photographer on our hands!

We're ready to run for office!

Well, maybe not quite yet, but being a page when we are 12 does sound exciting! Today, the third grade classes from The Heiskell School toured the state capitol building. We learned so many interesting things about the building itself and the way the law in our state works. During our tour, we were able to visit the gallery of the House of Representatives, and even more exciting than that we were invited to go on the actual floor of the Senate chambers! As if that was not enough excitement for one morning, Senator George Hooks from Plains, Georgia, came out of his office to say hello to the students. His hometown should sound quite familiar, as he shares it with another famous Georgian, former President Jimmy Carter! Here are some pictures from our big day at the capitol.

1st Day of School at Heiskell

Monday, August 24, 2009, was the first full day of school at Heiskell.  I love to take pictures of the children on the first day because they change so much over the course of the year.  I hope you enjoy the slide show.  We are off to a great start in the third grade!