Mrs. Bennett Receives PHM Impact Award

Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker dropped by Moran Elementary School today to surprise another teacher with a P-H-M Impact Award. This time around, the noteworthy educator is Moran 2nd grade teacher Melisa Bennett.

All P-H-M teachers across the district are dedicated to helping their students achieve personal academic success. The P-H-M Impact Award is shining the spotlight on those teachers who are showing the most significant overall student growth during the 2022-2023 school year. 

With the help of Principal Principal Lisa Russell, Dr. Thacker was able to catch Melisa Bennett off guard. Dr. Thacker was also joined by P-H-M administrators Assistant Superintendent Dr. Heather Short, Director of Professional Development Dr. Lavon Dean-Null and Director of Literacy and Title I Ryan Towner.

Melisa Bennett had the highest growth of all P-H-M Title I second grade teachers! 92% of students of her Moran second graders’ overall Dibels composite growth was average or higher. 36% of students were in the “above average” or “well above average” categories.

Check out all the photos of today’s award presentations on Facebook.

We thank the P-H-M Education Foundation for covering the cost of the awards.

There are more P-H-M teachers to recognize in the days, weeks and months ahead!

Fun Run Fundraiser a Huge Success

Moran Elementary School recently held an outdoor fun run event to celebrate surpassing their fundraising goal.

Initially aiming to raise $10,000 for the Moran Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the school community went above and beyond by raising over $13,000!

Students and teachers gathered at the school’s playground to participate in the fun run. The event promoted physical activity and unity within the school community. Participants completed multiple laps while the DJ blasted the music!

The funds raised will benefit various educational initiatives, including classroom resources and extracurricular activities. Moran Elementary’s fun run showcased the power of teamwork, physical activity, and community involvement in achieving outstanding results.

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Children running in a park during a fun run event.
People running in a park during a fun run event.
Woman in a blue shirt and black shorts is standing on a tennis court holding a clipboard.
Two young girls posing for a photo at a fun run event.
Children in t-shirts posing for a group photo at a fun run event.
Three people in a field holding hands, smiling at the camera, standing near red flags and a tent with a blue top.
Children running in a park during a fun run event.
Children running in a field during a fun run event.
Children running in a fun run event.
People running in a park during a fun run event.
Two young girls posing together at a fun run event.
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Girls running in a fun run event.
Children running in a fun run event on a sunny day.
Children running in a fun run event.
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Two girls posing together at a fun run event.
Children running in a field during a fun run event.
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Moran Welcomes B100’s Brittany Bailey

We had a very special guest stop by this week when we welcomed B100’s Brittany Bailey!

Moran Elementary extends its gratitude to B100’s Book Club and Brittany Bailey for a day that helped fuel a lifelong passion for reading among its students.

Not only did Brittany read to the students, but each student received a “swag bag” with bookmarks and more.

Take a look at the photos below!

Two young boys sitting at a table in a classroom, holding up their hands to show off their snacks and candy.
Woman standing in front of a classroom full of children.
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Teacher standing in front of students at a desk, explaining something to them.
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Boy holding a pink stuffed animal in front of a classroom desk.
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Girl holding a small toy in front of her face. She is smiling. The girl is sitting at a desk.
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Woman standing at front of classroom, holding tablet, smiling at children.