Well done, Ms. Collins!

Congratulations to Kindergarten Teacher, Becky Collins, who received the Hubert Smothers Award at the TAIS conference held in Chattanooga earlier this week. Only five other teachers in the state received this award. The criteria for the award includes excellent teaching, a love of learning new things, and a passion for sharing with the broader community. Those of us at DLES know that Becky is often asked to share her love of outdoor learning with other schools. She has been instrumental in our work with environmental education for many years. This year, through her efforts, we won the Eastman Good Sports Always Recycle Award which gave us $500 to add to our environmental efforts. Well done, Ms. Collins! You make us proud!

It's Finally Here

It has been a long time coming, but our brand new Pre-First/First Grade playground is officially "open for business!" Following a ribbon-cutting celebration hosted by Mrs. Farmer, Principal, and Dr. Hammond, Headmaster of David Lipscomb Campus School, along with our two PTO Presidents, Stacey King and Lori Nixon, the children raced to be the first to experience the newest addition to the DLES campus. They have patiently waited day after day, on the other side of the fence, watching dirt being moved, equipment being built, and mulch being spread. Although excitement was mounting this morning, over 100 children took a moment to bow their heads in a prayer of thanksgiving for all of those parents, grandparents, and supporters of the school who made this moment possible, and joined in asking for a special blessing of safety for the thousands of children who will enjoy this gift for years to come. Thank you to each and every giving heart who has supported this effort. You have put smiles on so many faces - adults and children alike!