Christmas Program Reminder

The South Fentress Elementary School will present their Christmas Programs tomorrow evening with "Christmas At Our School" which involves the Pre K, Kindergarten, 4th, 5th & 6th Grades, starting at 6:00. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade program will start at 7:30 and their program is called "The Littlest Christmas Tree."

Allardt Christmas Program

I just got home from Allardt Elementary where I just directed my Pre K-2nd Grade Christmas Program. The kids did an awesome job and I was pleased with their behavior and performance! That completes our holiday programs at Allardt. I have two more to do at South Fenress Elementary next week. Be watching for a new website coming soon that will highlight the music departments at these two schools where I teach!

What Are You Thankful For?

Thanksgiving Holiday is almost over but the "thankfulness" shouldn't end. In one of the songs we did at the Allardt Program last week there was a line that said, "What are you thankful for?" So, I have to answer the question this way. I am thankful for my salvation and God's grace and good health. I am thankful for a great wife and two awesome, wonderful girls that I am very proud of. I am thankful for my church and pastors at Trinity Assembly in Algood. I am thankful for a job. I am thankful for my country where I am free to worship. Last, I am thankful for a great mother who made sure she gave me good moral guidelines by example when I was growing up. This is my short list. So now the ball is in your court! Just what are you thankful for?

Allardt School Presents "A Time To Give Thanks"

Last night, Allardt Elementary 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades presented "A Time To Give Thanks", a music program expressing what Thanksgiving is all about. Allardt students did an awesome job and I am very pleased with their performance and behavior! Thanks to all the teachers that helped with any part of the program. I couldn't have done it without your support! Last, thanks to all the parents for coming and supporting your child at the program and for your encouragement as well!

Upcoming Events

The Schools that I teach at are currently preparing for Holiday Music Programs and the performance schedule is as follows:

Allardt Elementary Grades 3-5 will be presenting "A Time To Give Thanks" on Monday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

In December, Allardt Elementary Grades Pre K-2nd will be presenting their Christmas program. The date for this program will be Tuesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m.

Also in December, South Fentress Elementary Grades 1st-3rd, 7th & 8th will be presenting their Christmas program "The Littlest Christmas Tree" and Grades Pre K, K, 4th-6th will present "Christmas At Our School". The date for these programs will be Thursday, December 17th. Pre K, K, 4th-6th will be at 6:00 p.m. The 1st-3rd, 7th & 8th program will be at 7:30.

Soar Like An Eagle

I heard this recently...."Attitude determines Altitude". I think I will "chew" on that awhile!

Healthcare or Health-Beware?

As I have watched all the reports about health care, it's becoming more and more clear to me that we don't need the government in control of our health care. I will be the first to admit that our system needs an overhaul. I have insurance through my employer and I'm pleased with what I have. However, I have a close relative that is disabled (yes they are disabled with severe arthritis). They are allowed to make a certain amount and still be disabled. This person made $50 over the allowable amount and had their Tn-care pulled. They are in their 60's and can't afford to go out and purchase a policy. So what are they going to do? Who knows. Granted they should have stayed under the amount but they didn't. They could have lied but they were honest and reported their earnings...a whopping $50 over! My goodness! They should come and repossessed the car and house too! It's Crazy! Yet there are people who have tn-care or other "public" options that are abusing the system to obtain medication they can sell on the streets. It's not going to be any different if the government gets involved on a national level. If you are a scammer, you will still be able to beat the system. Those that are honest will go without. I don't believe we need to allow Uncle Sam to be in control. It will be a move in the wrong direction! Let's fix what we have first! Beware!!!!!