5th Graders Enjoy Our Nations Capitol.

Our 5th graders enjoyed an exciting 3 day trip to Washington DC during the peak of Cherry blossom time.

History Comes Alive in Hillsborough

We love the Colonial Period of our nations history and got a chance to enjoy it in action in Hillsborough, NC. We learned many interesting facts, most interesting was that British Officers bought or "commissioned" their positions.

The Lightning Thief

Ms. Bells class read The Lightning Thief and researched the mythical characters referred to in the book. As a culminating activity, they appeared in character in a living museum.

Our New Dog

We got a new dog at Christmas. Her name is Ruby and she is a Basset Hound/Beagle mix. She loves to eat and go for walks. She tries to convey a tough persona, but is actually terrified of most animals, especially my neighbors 15 year old cat.

Chinese/Vietnamese New Year Parade

Our second graders treated us to a wonderful display of pageantry and culture in honoring the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year.

Uno, Dos, Tres, Cuatro National Magnet School of Excellence Awards!

For the Fourth Consecutive Year, J.Y. Joyner has been recognized by Magnet Schools of America as a National Magnet School of Excellence, making us one of only three schools in the nation to win this award each of the last four years. Congratulations Joyner!

Finally a Return to my Blog

After a long absence and a bout with some very determined hackers, I am back up again! Look for lots of new posts!