Trash Talk for August 19, 2010

 

Howdy Folks! Those big yellow school buses are rolling all over Bracken County since Bracken County School District began the new school year on Tuesday! With Augusta Independent School already in session, we again urge everyone to use extreme caution when encountering school buses on our roads! Taylor Elementary is still under construction and the school system is working on the traffic flow to allow students to be safely delivered by buses or by privately owned vehicles. Patience and a positive, cheerful attitude toward fellow drivers will help keep traffic flowing and tempers from over-flowing! To all the students we exhort you to achieve the highest grades of which you are capable by listening to your teachers, following their instructions and always doing your assignments! 

As the parents of three teachers we understand the frustrations that come with the teaching profession. Teaching is a job, but it is more than standing in the front of the room imparting knowledge to young charges. These professionals WANT their students to learn so that they can have a fulfilling life and be productive members of society. Many students come to classes with a lot of excess baggage that hinders their learning abilities. Teachers have to recognize these needs and then find methods to help each individual in each class achieve their highest potential.  

Parents understand the 24/7 care, attention and discipline their children require so you can imagine the challenges that our teachers face as they take on a whole classroom of individuals with their varying needs, capabilities and social skills! As parents we must develop a respect in our children for their teachers and those in authority and urge the teachers to help their students develop that respect for themselves and those around them! Our middle daughter is beginning a new job at a Louisville School that will require much vigilance on her part and we ask your prayers for her and her students. While you are at it, squeeze in a pray for all students and teachers that this school year will be productive and safe for all!

All schools in Bracken County are recycling facilities and as this school year begins we are looking forward to an increase in the number of teachers, staff and students who practice good recycling habits. KRS160.294 was passed by the Kentucky Legislature in 1998 and it requires that local boards of education adopt plans and procedures for recycling white paper and cardboard in all board-owned and operated facilities when recycling is offered by local authorities. Our goal is for a recycling container to be located in each classroom, office and hallway so that recycling becomes an unconscious daily routine that carries over to the home environment! Recycling saves school systems on disposal costs and supplies valued material to create new products instead of using our limited natural resources. We are available to any school, club or organization to discuss the 3R’s of recycling, reusing and reducing!

Our Tire Amnesty is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM on September 16, 17 and 18 at the Bracken County State Maintenance Barn on Highway 10 east of Brooksville. Unlimited number of tires can be brought and can be on the rim or off, but tires from off-road construction equipment, foam filled tires or solid tires with pressed on rims will NOT be accepted. Prayers and best wishes to all students and staff on a successful school year as you develop the best habits of RECYCLING, REUSING and REDUCING to keep God’s earth clean, green and beautiful! Be seein’ you – Bin & Bug.

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