And the Award Goes To... Parent Portal “E-Fails” Helping out a Former

The LAMBeRT PosT Volume III, Issue II Lambert High School November 2011 Parent Portal “E-Fails” And the award Goes to... Mackenzie Bennett Brooke Metz Staff Writer Photo Editor the email. Parents then react as if their had a calling to do it.” child is failing the course. Bradley Mrs. Brittany Cantrell Recently, Parent Portal Initially she thought she’d Blain says he has good grades in all seems to do it all. From working was updated, and that update is be a research biologist, but she didn’t his classes, but he failed some quizzes towards her doctorate while teach- “ruining kid’s lives.” Whenever want to spend her life in a lab. After and is grounded with no car until the ing biology to adventuring in the you fail an assignment, formative talking with a professor, she knew that next report card comes out. However, Galapagos Islands, she is always or summative, your parents are she wanted to teach, and she has loved Amanda Phillips, sophomore, feels that achieving a dream. Recently an- notified via email. As soon as the every aspect of her career ever since. “I “If you try in school, it’s really not a other dream of hers came true when grade is entered, the email is sent think I’m doing exactly what I’m sup- problem.” she was named Teacher of the Year, out. Many kids are receiving angry posed to do,” she says. Most teachers are a fan of the a role she has worked hard to earn. texts and calls from parents during Right now she is working new system. Mrs. Jiminez, 10th grade “I think I always had school, about a grade that students towards getting her doctorate. At the World Lit teacher says “I love it, it’s teacher in me,” says Mrs. Cantrell. don’t even know they have re- moment she would love to be able to very helpful. As a parent, I think it’s She would play school with her ceived. accomplish that, but “in the scheme of helpful to catch a problem early on. I brother when she was younger, From a student’s perspec- things it’s just a thing,” Mrs. Cantrell admit it’s a little one-sided, but I feel writing quizzes for him and act- tive, this new addition to Infinite says. “I want to visit all seven con- like it gives parents a much better idea ing like a real teacher. She didn’t Campus is absolutely horrendous. tinents, I want to have children, I of how their child is doing in school.” realize that she would eventually They feel that parents don’t need want to make a difference in people’s Dr. Davison says that this new feature become one. to know every grade they receive, lives.” But most of all she reflects on was an update in Infinite Campus, not Coming from a family of especially formative ones. They her teaching career and inspiring her something Lambert decided to imple- many biologists, Mrs. Cantrell nev- feel that the emails just make students as an accomplishment she ment, and that it’s a benefit to consci- er thought she would want to follow things worse, and that their par- continually wants to achieve. “I want entious students, “Will students like it? in her relatives’ footsteps. She ents become overly involved with someone to look back and think that No. Will it benefit them? Absolutely.” thought she wanted to be something school. Many students feel that they my role in their life was pivotal, that it Mrs. Cantrell, freshman biology teach- completely different, like an artist. can manage their grades on their had an impact on them.” er as well as Teacher of the Year, says, But biology began calling to her own.“My parents ate me alive,” As for her Teacher of the “I feel like if kids get failing notes as soon as she started college. She said sophomore Lizzie Andrews. Year title, Mrs. Cantrell is ecstatic. “To home, then they should also receive took various science classes and “It ruins your weekend,” said junior be someone who is representing this positive notes. I try to send out notes at always felt at ease in the lab rooms. Christian Gray. Many students school is such an honor to me,” she least once a month to parents, talking She learned best by teaching others, feel that the emails do not give a says. The title of Teacher of the Year, about how well their student is doing in and soon several of her professors fair representation of your grade. though, is perfect for her. She loves the class or how hard they’re working. were asking her to TA their classes The emails are only sent out for her school, her work, and her students. I think it would be better if emails were for them. Science and teaching had failing grades, no email is sent if a Although Mrs. Cantrell is busy ac- only sent for failing summative grades, been paired perfectly together for student receives a 100 or an “A.” complishing all her goals, she loves or if the student is failing the course her, and it seemed as though it was The emails also do not tell parents everything about what she does. “I feel overall. As a teacher, it’s important to what she was meant to do. “I still what a student’s overall grade in so blessed to be where I am.” the class is; a student can have an praise kids when they’re doing well wasn’t sure,” says Mrs. Cantrell, A in the class, fail a quiz and get and support them when they’re not.” “but I had a nagging feeling that I Helping Out A Former Longhorn Bella Green Staff Writer As most know, Chris Pickard, at Project Walk are significant. His walk again one day. We know God is can help, please do, the Pickard family a Lambert alumni, was in a horrible car therapy, transportation, housing and taking care of him - if this is the right needs their Longhorn family now more accident on May 13th, 2011. After one living expenses total approximately place for our son, God will somehow than ever. week in ICU, Chris was transferred to $7700 a month. The majority of this provide a way.” the Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta. money funds his therapy ($5600 per If you want to help support He has use of his wrists, arms and month) and these costs are not cov- the Pickard family you can donate shoulders, but does not have use of his ered by insurance. to “Chris Pickard Irrevocable Physi- hands, trunk or legs at this time. His Given that Chris could be at cal Therapy Trust Fund”. Donations spinal cord injury is considered incom- Project Walk for up to two years or can be made at any Sun Trust Bank plete, as he does have some feeling in even longer, it will require the gener- under the name of the trust. Also on the areas where there is no movement. osity of many for him to continue his Wednesday mornings at FCA, there His family is hoping and praying for his therapy at Project Walk and achieve is a basket on the front of the stage full recovery, and being encouraged by his goals. His parents said, “We wantFro Downdesignated for donations for Chris and families whose lives have been changed our son to attend Project Walk...to his family. His family so desperately through accidents like Chris’s. have hope and get healthy....and one needs support through this financially However, the costs of a month of our prayers is for him to be able to and emotionally draining time. If you Name: Mona From: Brussels Blog Link: Mona is a Pirate Wearing: Unisex Pinpoint GoingOxford Short For Sleeve But ton-Up Shirt What A Girl Cheerleaders The Cord Wants Give Back News Page 2 November 2011 Before We Graduate... H.U.M.A.N-Kind? Hannah Quire Beverly Tessmer Staff Writer Staff Writer As a young child, you view your community. They’re cute, and it’s older kids as being larger than life, and fun.” Casey met her student, Emma, on Over the past three years Lambert has been slightly confused their actions can have a lasting impact October 7th. “She’s a fourth grader. She with the idea of vending machines in the school. Lambert’s first year on your own. For this reason, Lambert was born in Ireland, has a dog named sugary snack machines were everywhere, last year they were nonex- is partnering with Sharon Elementary Wookie, loves her older brother, and istent, and this year they have come back, with a major modification. School to create a mentoring program, plays soccer,” she said. “She’s a cool The new machines are called “H.U.M.A.N.” The acronym stands for pairing one elementary-age student kid!” Casey added, “I will do this pro- Helping Unite Man and Nutrition, with a motto of “taste, feel, and live with one Lambert student. For thirty gram again next year.” better.” The machines are quite large and have a TV screen on top pro- minutes in the morning each week, the All grade levels of Sharon viding ads for the offered food. two meet up and interact. “It’s really Elementary are participating, which According to the Online PR media there are only “750 ma- just about letting that elementary stu- requires as many Lambert students chine locations across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

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