W. E. Parker Elementary hosted a History Celebration on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Students prepared research projects, writing pieces, and portrayed famous Americans to reflect the diversity of our nation’s history. All studies were connected to the Common Core Standards. Over one hundred parents attended the exciting family night event!
Caroline Wimberly as Pocahontas.
D’ontavious Culbreath shares his project about famous people in history who overcame their speech deficits.
First grade informational writing about the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman.
Kindergarten display of children’s lives long ago.
Colonial ladies, Jenna English, Linda Johnson, and TyLajia Wakefield sharing a moment in history.
Jackson Harling as Eli Whitney.
Katie Medlin as Molly Pitcher.
Lauren Mills as George Washington Carver.
Marcus Johnson as President Obama. Marcus’ mom is a supportive parent!