Several of our Cross Creek students submitted entries into the school-level competition for this year’s Young Georgia Authors writing competition.Abigail Bone’s (third-grade) and Brantley Frascona’s (fourth-grade) writings were selected for entry in this year’s contest. Each year, students across the state of Georgia participate in this contest, which is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education. Original student writing in the categories of poetry, short stories, and personal narratives (to name a few) may be submitted. School level entries are next judged at the RESA level with other entries in our region. We wish our students the best of luck!

The Georgia Milestones test is scheduled for April 17th - 21st. Parents can visit the following for Websites for more information regarding the test or to provide extra practice for students in using the online tools used to complete the test. Students will also have the opportunity to practice with the tools at school.

http://testing.gadoe.org

http://gaexperienceonline.org

The annual Kids Heart Challenge, sponsored by the American Heart Association, was held recently at Cross Creek Elementary. Many of our students participated in this fun and challenging way to learn how to take care of their hearts and to help others by raising money for the American Heart Association. Students learned of other children who were born with heart issues that prohibit them from being able to participate in different activities.

This year, $4,467 was raised by students for this cause. Our top fundraiser was Maci Claire Elkins. Landen Powers, Max Fletcher, and Asher Parker rounded out the top four fundraisers. Students who raised $100 earned one pie to throw in the face of one of the coaches. Students who raised $200 were able to throw two pies, and for raising $300 or more, students were able to earn three pies. We appreciate all of the community support in donating to this worthy cause.

This year’s Fair Bear Writing Competition sponsored by the Georgia National Fair has Fair Bear discovering the public library. This year’s theme prompted writers to include all of the amazing things that are offered and found in public libraries. Students were able to use their own experiences of finding books and being able to participate in all of the fun activities offered by public libraries to create their stories. Open to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders in Georgia, this contest allows students to submit a creative writing essay based on the theme of the contest.  

Fourth-grader Simeon Sturrup’s entry was selected as the winning entry. His entry will be forwarded to the Georgia National Fair for the state-wide competition. Preston Maisto’s entry earned second place, and Ashlyn Schie placed third at the school level.