These students exhibit perseverance, always do their best, use self control, are self disciplined, consider consequences for their actions, and are accountable for their choices.

Asset Builders for October
RESPECT
These students use good manners, follow The Golden Rule, considerate of others feelings, and deals peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements.

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Daren Daugherty, Kari Gay, Emily Russell, Brandon Landis, Ryan Dowell, Jaden Westfall, Alayna Spotloe, Alex Sappey, Cooper Antolini, Pressley Bowers, Lila Wright, & Paige Koon.

Cheryl Ware, local author from Elkins, WV, visited Ms. McCann's and Ms. Cutright's 6th grade English Classes Nov. 14-15 to do some creative writing workshops. Ms. Ware concentrated on descriptive narrative writing with a mini workshop on poetry.

Ms. Ware has written several chapter books on the pains of growing up as a preteen to a teenager. The titles of her books include, Venola in Love, Venola the Vegetarian, Catty-Cornered, and Roberta Price has head lice, a children's book. She will be returning in the Spring to visit Mrs. Lane's 6th grade English classes. Faculty Senate has made it possible for Cheryl Ware to bring her knowledge and expertise to the young folk of Buckhannon Upshur Middle School.

Thank you Weyerhaeuser for presenting a $5000 grant for the Shop Technology Modernization Program!

Mr. Allman was recognized today as the recipient of Milken Educator Award. This is a huge honor as there are only 2800 teachers in the nation to ever receive this prestigious award. Congratulations Mr. Allman!