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Are you an educator? Yes? Well that means either Spring Break is coming up or maybe you’re on it right now. Well whenever your next break starts, I want you to do something real quick. I want you to take out your phone and hit the DO NOT DISTURB button. And maybe keep it on all week long.

Spring is finally here! As hard as it is to believe, we are on the last stretch of the 2021-22 school year. This is one of the busiest times of the year and can be very trying on teachers, students, and parents. We are tired and struggling to stay motivated. However, spring is a season of renewal, and as we begin to countdown to summer break, I have a few tips to share with you to help your students stay motivated and enjoy the remaining weeks of school. First, we need to refresh our expectations. We have all faced challenges this year, but we need to let go of our previous performances, set new expectations and finish strong. Second, let’s look to the future with renewed purpose. Think of the remaining weeks as a mini school year. Our yearly standardized tests are upon us and we want our students to do their best. Next, let’s prepare for summer break. Research shows that students regress 2.6 months in math over summer vacation. To help prevent this loss, show students how classroom learning applies to life. Use this summer to explore nature, play brain games, and read! Make sure you support your child by reading with them, taking them to the library, and having them read something every day. Students can enjoy summer vacation and learn at the same time. Lastly, the school year can be hard on everyone, so we will do our best to end on a positive note. We’ve worked hard this year and deserve some fun. The weather is improving; we are getting antsy for summer and ready for the break. After testing is over, we are planning some fun activities and outside learning for our students. We want to leave students with lasting memories, motivate them to learn and be good citizens, and uplift them throughout their lives. As we begin this last quarter of the 21-22 school year, I challenge all teachers, students, and parents to stay the course and finish this year strong!

Charlie Swint, son of Bill and Christina Patterson Swint, recently won ribbons in the Stoddard County 4-H Winter Photography Contest. Charlie entered the contest as a member of the Neelyville 4-H Club and is a member of the Corning Country 4-H Club as well. He won 2nd Place in the 8-10 yr. age range in the category: “ People That Have Made A Difference In Your Life” with a photo he submitted of Michelle Morgan, the Youth and Children’s Minister at Reyno First Baptist Church and his mother. He also entered the category: The “Most Photogenic Animal” with a photo of his Splash Cochin Bantam named Mr. Piggy since he likes to eat a lot and play in the mud. The photo won a 3rd Place ribbon.

CHS FFA Activities; The Corning High School has an active and thriving FFA program under the leadership of Ag teacher, Sarah Green. This year the group has participated in many activities.

The Corning Taco Bell was notified that it has become a Signature Restaurant. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the owner of the restaurant, Jackie McClure and Area Manager, Heather Long arrived at the restaurant with pizzas, balloons, cookies and cupcakes to celebrate the staff earning this impressive award. McClure thanked the employees and told them that the work they do is important. Long addressed the staff saying, “I just want to say thank you, every one of you guys. I know like these last couple years for sure have been really, really tough in general in life and especially in our business, but you guys have all stuck it out with us for the most part. We’ve kept all the same people, and Cassidy I know it’s been really hard for you to maintain the managers you’ve had. And this is a big accomplishment for us. So thank you. I just appreciate you all.”

Bradford Pear trees in bloom on the Victory Golf Course at the M.B. Ainley, Jr., Community Center.