This Week
March 8th, 2024
Women's History Month: A Florence 1 Schools Exclusive Feature
During the month of March, This Week will present history-making, trail-blazing women in our community who give credit to educators who have impacted their lives in some way.
Honoring History-Making Women in Our Community
Teresa Ervin, Mayor of the City of Florence - A Product of Florence 1 Schools
On November 3, 2020, Teresa Ervin made history becoming the first female and African American elected Mayor of Florence, South Carolina. Previously, she was elected to the Florence City Council where she represented her district as a councilwoman for 10 years. Prior to that, she served as a community advocate.
A product of Florence 1 Schools, Mayor Ervin attended Carver Elementary, Moore Middle, and graduated from West Florence High. Currently employed at McLeod as a Registered Nurse, she has over 42 years of experience in the medical field.
Mayor Ervin earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing at Florence-Darlington Technical College, a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Francis Marion University (FMU), and she is the recipient of two Honorary Doctorates of Humanities: one from FMU and the other from the Agape Institute of Theology.
Mayor Myers Ervin is married to her husband of over 39 years, Lavon Ervin, and together, they have three children, Carlos Ervin, Dr. Charlie Ervin II, and Cacie Ervin. Full bio here.
Impact that a Teacher Made
"Ms. Christine Driffin, my high school English teacher, influenced me to always strive to be the best that I could be in anything that I put my mind to do. She challenged me get to an A in her class, and of course, I got an A.
I would encourage those aspiring to work in city-government admininstration to know who they are, love themselves, and strive to get all of the education that they can get in order to be prepared for the career path of their choice." (Photo: Mayor Myers Ervin presents an award at a Florence City Council Meeting.)
Music at the Mall to Feature Best Vocals Finals Thursday
This year's location is at the entrance to Belk/Barnes & Noble. Here's the complete schedule. Make plans to be entertained by the multi-talented students of Florence 1 Schools on Friday, May 8th beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Best Vocalists Announced This Week
Division winners have emerged in the 2024 Florence 1 Schools Best Vocalists Competition. Pictured above from left are Grace Jordan, Southside (Middle School Division); James Reaves, West Florence, (High School Division); Lena Foxworth, Royall, (Elementary School Division).
Megan Bolt, Moore Middle School Chorus teacher, received the Faculty/Staff Best Vocalist Award. She is pictured with Dr. Erick Figueras, Director of Arts and Innovative Programs.
John W. Moore Academic Team Wins Pee Dee Regional Academic Tourney
The John W. Moore Middle School Division 1 Pee Dee Regional Academic Champions pictured above (left to right) are: Jenelle Files (7th), Elise Anderson (6th), Kaitlin Norris (7th), Asher Norwood (8th), Carter Anderson (8th), Thomas Wells (8th), Liam Burgess (7th), Delaney Bolt (6th), Henry Wells (6th), and Anderson Archer (6th).
Carter Anderson and Thomas Wells (wielding the trophy) were named All Stars for the team which scored 133 points in five matches during the morning, catapulting the Moore Lions to the state finals.
The final score from Division 1 match against Hartsville was 37 (Moore) and Hartsville 32.
The Moore Academic Team has advanced to the State Academic Challenge Tournament which will be will be on Friday, March 22nd at Winthrop University. Team advisors are Kimberly Alexander and Heidi Causey.
Wilson Students Receive National German Exam Awards
Students in the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) at Wilson High School excelled on the 20224 National German Examination sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). Four students received the Level 3 Gold Medal (90th percentile or higher) James Ardis, Jeanie Davison, Hugh Granger, and Dylan Horne; senior Lucie Pike received Level 4 Gold Medal and is now eligible for NGE Post-Graduate Scholarship for high school seniors. (Read more here)
Pictured above on the front row from left to right are: Lucie Pike, Jeanie Davison, Olivia Williams, and James Ardis. On the second row from left to right are: Brandon Stephenson, Guangzhao Li, Kaylee Braswell, Dylan Horne, and Hugh Granger.
Nunnally Nomininated for Life Changer of the Year Award
Florence 1 Schools teacher Patti Nunnally has been nominated for National Life Groupโs 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Nominated in 2022 for the LifeChanger award, Nunnally was also named a Top Inspiring Teacher in South Carolina and honored With $10,000 from the National University System receiving the Sanford Teacher Award. Serving at Alfred Rush Academy, she is a 2023-2024 Honor Roll Teacher in the Florence 1 Schools Teacher of the Year Program.
Read more about Patti Nunnally and the award nomination here.
Registration is Now in Florence 1 Schools
Ready! Set! Register!
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Snapcodes will be used to complete RETURNING student registration. Parents/guardians will receive them via email on March 4th. Parents/guardians of NEW students will register using the New Student Registration link; they will not have a snapcode.
Have your child's snapcode and proof of residency documents ready to go? Visit f1s.org/registration to complete registration! Donโt have a device at home? District-issued Chromebooks can be used to complete online registration!
Registration Tutorials:
New Student Registration: https://bit.ly/f1snewstudentregistration; Returning Student Registration: https://bit.ly/f1sreturningstudentregistration
Are you interested in your child attending Extended Day Academy during the 2024-2025 school year? Extended Day is part of the online registration process now!
When completing registration, parents/guardians can indicate interest in their child participating in the Extended Day Academy (only applicable for schools that offer the after-school program). This action does not guarantee participation. ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ/๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐. Get registration started at f1s.org/registration!
F1S Educators Honored by Friends of Timmonsville Library
The Friends of the Timmonsville Public Library recently honored selected F1S educators for their outstanding performance, unwavering support, dedication, and unrelenting guidance in leading students on their paths to academic success.
Pictured left to right are: Denise Matthews (Greenwood); Lenora Rivers-Davis (Wilson); Sonya Graves, (Lucy T. Davis); Sophia Frierson, (Greenwood); Claire Smith (South Florence); Dr. James Sinkler (West Florence) and Josey Little (Carver). Pictured on the second row are Dr. Adrian Wilkins (South Florence); Patrick McKnight (Brockington) and Sean Armstrong (South Florence). Not pictured are Shaquia Johnson (Moore); Wanda Parrott (Brockington) and Jackie Weaver (Williams).
Photo of the Week
The Florence Symphony Orchestra (FSO) recently performed for all Florence 1 Schools (F1S) fourth graders at the FMU Performing Arts Center. Dr. Erick Figueras (Director of Arts and Innovative Programs) extended thanks to the FSO and to all the F1S talented teachers and staff members who perform with the symphony orchestra. See more photos of F1S fourth graders at the FMU PAC here. Also view a live clip on the Florence 1 Schools Facebook page.
Tiger Production Presents the Melodies of Movie Musicals
Just a friendly reminder: Remember to adjust your clocks (if they do not change automatically) when you head to bed Sunday. It is time to spring forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time (DSL). Otherwise, you will likely arrive an hour late for church or any other appointments or activities you have scheduled Sunday.
Those who are not at their best first thing in the morning might consider going to bed an hour or so earlier Saturday night to make up for the hour of sleep lost springing forward.
Regardless of your stance on DSL, local emergency responders remind the time change is good time to make biannual batteries changes in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to test to ensure these potentially life-saving devices in your homes functioning properly.
Spring Shopping Shop Offered this Month
High school juniors and seniors who participate in the SC Credential High School Program will host the Spring Pop-Up Shop on Tuesday and Wednesday March 26th and 27th. The event will be held at Advantage Academy's Greenhouse from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
On sale will be student-created merchandise made within the program. "We have a wide variety of spring products including homemade bath and body products," said Alician Timmons Perdue. "Shoppers will also be able to grab a hot lunch featuring chicken tenders and french fries. Thank you in advance for your support in promoting the effort and hard work of our students," she added.