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BTA fifth graders excel academically

Class posing for the camera.
BTA fifth graders excel academically

Students in Tashina Haywood’s fifth-grade class at Benjamin Turner Academy recently earned effective scores on both their i-Ready assessments and the Math Common Assessment Data, demonstrating high academic achievement. The accomplishment supports the district's goal of increasing achievement by at least 3% in all core subjects.

“I am very proud to share that our students have been working extremely hard on their recent assessments, including the i-Ready Diagnostic and our common assessments,” Ms. Haywood wrote in a letter home to families. “Their determination, focus, and perseverance have truly stood out. It has been wonderful to see their growth and the progress they are making in their learning.”

The class celebrated with treats and photo opportunities, coordinated by Ms. Haywood, along with social workers Corane Farquarson and Josephine Kirkland-Hudson.

Ms. Haywood also recognized the important role parents play in their child’s academic journey, praising parents for their dedication to their child’s education.

“I would also like to sincerely thank you for the encouragement and support you provide at home,” the letter continued. “Your partnership plays an essential role in your child's success, and it truly makes a difference in their confidence and progress in the classroom.”

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Class posing for the camera.
BTA fifth graders excel academically

Students in Tashina Haywood’s fifth-grade class at Benjamin Turner Academy recently earned effective scores on both their i-Ready assessments and the Math Common Assessment Data, demonstrating high academic achievement. The accomplishment supports the district's goal of increasing achievement by at least 3% in all core subjects.

Two girls eating school breakfast
Fueling success: Students enjoy hot meals for National School Breakfast Week

At Benjamin Turner Academy, the day began Tuesday with the inviting scent of eggs and turkey sausage wafting through the hallways — a savory signal that it was National School Breakfast Week. Nestled on soft hamburger buns, the warm food was served alongside the Mount Vernon City School District’s regular breakfast offerings, giving scholars a hearty start to the day. The weeklong celebration — themed “The Quest for School Breakfast” — is part of a national campaign that highlights the importance of a nutritious morning meal.

The image shows a group of people, some wearing animal costumes, holding a large fundraiser progress sign in what appears to be a school or community setting.
BTA exceeds student activities fundraising goal

Benjamin Turner Academy held a special assembly to end the school day on Monday, where Principal Dr. Colleen Seivright-Crawford announced that the school surpassed their student activities fundraiser goal of $15,000. The funds will help offset costs for student field trips. 

Two siblings posing with the easter bunny.
Students at BTA take pictures with the Easter Bunny

In celebration of Easter, students took photos with the Easter Bunny in the Benjamin Turner Academy lobby on April 9. The lobby was decorated with a bench and a backdrop, and students were excited to enter the space and pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny. In some photos, students are holding the book “How to Catch the Easter Bunny,” a book by children’s author Adam Wallace. 

View the full photo gallery here.