Stride Newsletter for March

Laissez les bons temps rouler!  South Alabama schools know how to make the good times roll—even while they're learning! Many schools in the southern part of the state enjoy a Mardi Gras holiday, and we were honored to see our Stride super-users participating in Mardi Gras themed contests during this time. Without further adieu, allow me to introduce this year's Mardi Gras Royalty and Krewe!

Elizabeth Fonde Elementary, Mobile The top three students at Fonde Elementary, earning the most skill badges during the school-wide Stride Mardi Gras Contest, are pictured above: ♦  Megan Nguyen, 62 skill badges ♦  Melody Johnson, 41 skill badges ♦  Daniel Lopez, 34 skill badges These fourth graders were appointed as Stride Mardi Gras Royalty, awarded 500 coins to their Stride accounts, treated to a lunch of their choice, and given a Stickbot Studio Pro Set! Congratulations!

Collins-Rhodes Elementary, Eight Mile Collins-Rhodes Elementary has crowned their Stride Mardi Gras Queen, Ki'Nish Steele!  Ki'Nish, a second grader, earned the most skill badges (42 total) during the school-wide Mardi Gras Madness Contest. Well done, Ki'Nish!

McIntosh Elementary School, McIntosh McIntosh Elementary honored their Mardi Gras King, Queen and Court from the Krewe of the Timberwolves! We are so proud of these McIntosh students for demonstrating outstanding work in Stride during the carnival season!

Ella Grant Elementary, Prichard Ella Grant Elementary awarded new bicycles to their top students who competed in the school-wide Mardi Gras Break Contest, Feb. 24-Mar.5. Pictured from left to right are: ♦  King Jamar Campbell♦  Queen Miracle King♦  Princess/Runner Up Ramona Jones Nice job! We know you worked hard to earn these awesome prizes!

George Hall Elementary, Mobile Pictured above are exemplary Stride students from George Hall Elementary, who soared to the top of the rankings in their school-wide Stride Mardi Gras contest. Congratulations on a job well done!

Dr. Robert W. Gilliard Elementary, Mobile Pictured above are Mardi Gras royalty representing Gilliard Elementary with the top Star Points earned in Stride during the contest period: ♦  Derrick Payne, Ms. Morrison's Fourth Grade: 116,958 Star Points  ♦  Laterrance Milton, Ms. Finch's Fifth Grade: 47,350 Star Points  ♦  Coreion Williams, Ms. Stacy's Third Grade: 13,723 Star Points

O'Rourke Elementary, Mobile Check out O'Rourke Elementary's top Stride users in their Mardi Gras attire! From left to right, the winners are: ♦ Madison Eagleson-Hardin, Third Grade ♦ Zee Abdulla, Fourth Grade Congratulations, and way to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras!

Thank you to all Alabama educators for continuing to support your students in using Stride! We love to hear your success stories, contest highlights, and feedback on our program. Share your thoughts with me at the contact info below: Amy Frith, editor Stride Alabama e-News Email: afrith@LTSed.com Phone: 866.552.9192, ext. 1011