FES Teacher Celebration

On Thursday, March 13 2014, parents and students lined up outside of First Baptist Church social hall  to welcome teachers and staff of Folkston Elementary School to a night of celebration. The night was dedicated to honoring the staff at FES for the hard work and dedication they give throughout the year to our students. The celebration included a beautifully decorated room with white/red/black as the theme. As the staff arrived with their spouses and friends, they walked in on a red carpet then entered the room through a lit archway. Their names had been attached to "Hollywood" stars lined around the floor of the room. The tables and chairs were decorated white, black and red with a table top flower arrangement. A "Grammy" theme covered the walls.  After being seated, the staff was treated to a coffee bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a punch bar. The meal of stuffed chicken breast or sirloin tip roast was prepared by our very own Eleanor Jones (Ms. "E") and  served by the young ladies from the high school FCCLA. After the meal, the staff was treated to a chocolate bar. We also had a photographer, Sacred Jordan, there to capture the moment throughout the night. The highlight of the night was a video of students telling why they loved their teachers and staff. We all laughed and cried as our students shared stories about the staff at FES. We would like to thank superintendent Dr. John Lairsey, assistant superintendent Mr. Steve McQueen, BOE members Dr. Matt Sands and Lucille Hannans, and RESA school improvement specialist (and friend) Janie Fields, for attending this night to celebrate with us. This was a special night and we would again like to tell our teachers and staff how much we love and appreciate them!

We would like to thank the following people for making this night so special: Eleanor Jones, Resa Smith, Heidi Higginbotham, Katie Nelms, Greg Nelms, Elise Nelson, Nikita Elliot, Mandy Jackson, Crystal Brooks, PTO, Sasson Gilyard, FCCLA girls under the direction of Jamie Haynes, Mary Baxter, Aimee Knight, First Baptist Church, and all parents and students who were able to come.

Below are some pictures from the night.