Lindsey Newlove, music teacher at Crestview Elementary, applied for a MAC grant from the Jerry Lewis McDonald’s franchise in hopes of getting some new musical instruments for her students.  Specifically, she wanted to purchase a classroom set of guitars, so that she could teach each 4^th grader how to play.  Through an application and judging process she was selected to receive one of the 2011 McDonald’s MAC Grants.  By being selected as a grant winner, she was able to achieve her goal of providing even more hands-on, meaningful activities for her students than what she was already incorporating into her lessons.  Throughout the months of April and May, 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade students have been able to learn basic chords and melodies from the newly purchased guitars made available from the MAC grant.  Pictured are 4^th grade students practicing their newly learned skills on the guitars.

The March Character Counts Word of the Month was “respect.”  Several Crestview Elementary students consistently demonstrated respectful behavior when working with students and teachers throughout the month.  As a result, these outstanding students were acknowledged for their efforts.  Pictured are Character Counts March Students of the Month.