Sharon Elementary Earns School of Distinction Two Years in a Row LindaWilson/CmZEN Sharon School tanm Pam Stewart hands out a slice of "Big Blast Cake" to student Courtney Brown. Shbjje Brown brought the cake in that she and her mother-m-law, Dottie Brown made for the school. IREDELL CITIZEN American Education Week ended with a "Blast7' at Sharon Elementary School, a Big Blast Cake that is. The cake was in honor of American Education Week and the fact that Sharon Elementary was named a School of Distinction. "We are very proud of our children and our staff and what they have accomplished." Principal Pam Stewart said. The wedding-style cake was made and decorated in an Amen can theme by Shellie and Dome Brown. The four layer, red. white and blue cake was adorned with flags, stars and patriotic ribbons. 'To make certain we had enough cake for every child, smaller cakes were decorat ed with School of Distinction on the top." Stewart said. Not only did the school celebrate American Education Week, they also celebrated being named a North Carolina School of Distinction two years in a row. “We are very proud of that honor and were very close to being named school of excel lence tins year." Stewart added. “Iredell County had 14 schools of distinction and seven schools of excellence.” said Kathy Davidson, executive director/public relations Iredell Statesville Schools. The schools are graded each year on growth and proficiency. To become a school of excellence 90 percent of students Continued on next page /Vm mitk Fm* Iteatmr C& Sere* ft* m ACCEPT MEW STATE INSURANCE CARDS 837 N. Center St. Statesville* 872-0880 Mon.-At 8-7 • Sot ft-3 FRKDBJVHY Larry Marlin. Pharmacist Hwy. 21 SdWI Harmony * 548-5885 Man.-M.9-** Sal 9-1 Sherry Hager. Pharmacist Stony Point • 585-2102 Mon.-m 9-4 • Sal 9-1 Bob McCommons. Pharmacist 106 Wagner St. Troutman* 528-6611 Man.~m 9-4 • Sal 9-1 Tyanne Smith. Pharmacist ^aching q This is a wonderful place to worship... Sunday December 7 The Second Sunday in Advent Worship at 10:55 a.m. I ightmg of the Candle of Peace Message by Dr. Jeff Porter Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. "Hanging of the Green” at T p.m. with Music of the Season First Baptist Church 815 Davie Avenue • 704-873-7231 www.StatesvilleFBC.org “God is lave” 1 John 4:8 Dr Jeff Porter Senior Minister Iredell Citizen-your local!if-owned People Paper * Los Job Easv 3at -Inn * i : vour 401 < I Can Help! Call me to find out how to avoid making the wrong funding choice with your retirement money.