MEMORANDUM

DR. SANDY JOHNSON, CHIEF INSTRUCTIONAL OFFICER

Social Studies Projects Fair an Overwhelming Success!

The halls and cafeteria of McGavock High School were filled to capacity on Saturday, April 30, for the
2005 Social Studies Projects Fair. This year’s number of entries was up from last year with over 460
projects entered. Judges had a tough time deciding on the top projects in each category. Many
teachers and students’ hard work made this year’s fair a fun and successful event.

This year’s awards ceremonies had an extra special element: Ralph E. Raccoon, mascot of the
Tennessee State Museum. In between the divisional ceremonies, Ralph E. entertained and led the
audience in doing his favorite activity—the Chicken Dance! Several students joined Ralph E. on stage
as their parents watched and danced in the auditorium! The top finishers in each category also had
their pictures made with Ralph E.

Next year, grades 6 through 8 will compete in the National History Day competition instead of the
Projects Fair. We will provide more information about a History Day workshop to be held on Friday, September 9, 2005.

Anyone who would like more information about this event may contact Todd Wigginton, Social Studies Coordinator.

WOODY MCMILLIN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Participated in two meetings involving Nashville NAACP leadership. First was to start work on a series
of community forums; second was to discuss African-American representation within MNPS.
Following the first meeting, information was assembled and sent to Dr. Tommie Morton Young.

Responded to media requests pertaining to sexual battery charge against a teacher (at McMurray),
fake test at Pearl Cohn, bill in legislature regarding P.E. for K-8 classes, the budget, a bus fight
with injuries on County Hospital Road (students from Joelton Middle), religious club at Hillsboro
High School, Tennessean photo feature, fire/vandalism at Pearl Cohn, Council visits to High Schools, graduation ceremonies.

Issued media advisories/press releases for BRAVO! Breakfast hosted by PENCIL Foundation at Head
Middle Magnet; union support for MNPS budget proposal; special Board recognition ceremony; council visits to schools.

Started work to coordinate E.J. Mitchell visit to schools.

Responded to numerous inquiries for budget information and assisted in preparing materials for meetings and presentations.

Developed content material for new MNPS website.

Worked on May issue of Report Home to parents.

Continued work on this year’s annual report (more photography, content development).

Worked with Metro Health Department and Carter-Lawrence principal on testing/parent notification
regarding sickness involving some staff and students.

Coordinated/staffed recognition ceremony at Glencliff High School, posted staff photos to website.

Continued work on recognition activities for June board meeting (Titans, Coca-Cola and Nashville Airport Authority).

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