S.P. Morton celebrates summer learning

Published 9:50 am Friday, August 7, 2015

FRANKLIN
S.P. Morton Elementary School students were treated to a ceremony — complete with cake — to conclude the summer school program they participated in this year.

Christian Cutchins, 10, with his parents, Jill and Bud Cutchins at S.P. Morton Elementary School’s ceremony to conclude the summer school program. — Stephen H. Cowles | Tidewater News

“It was very successful,” said Principal Jason Chandler, who gave remarks for the occasion. “We want to continue that as we roll through the school year.”

Over 100 students enrolled in the program, which got started the first week of July, and they met for four days each week. In addition to lessons on math, reading and science, the children had opportunities for enrichment classes and field trips.

Chandler credited Assistant Principal Terri Pittman for her work in organizing the summer school; she started planning this past January and February.

“She did a wonderful job,” he added.

: This is one of the students’ projects they created as part of their lessons during the summer school program at S.P. Morton Elementary School.

: This is one of the students’ projects they created as part of their lessons during the summer school program at S.P. Morton Elementary School.

: This is one of the students’ projects they created as part of their lessons during the summer school program at S.P. Morton Elementary School.

: Jerry Wetterstrom, 9, holds up a science project he made during the summer school session at S.P. Morton Elementary School. WIth him are his parents, Naomi and Ty Wetterstrom.

: S.P. Morton Elementary School Assistant Principal Terri Pittman holds up the microphone for children to tell everyone what they learned during the summer school program.