Cubcat News 11-28-12 - Henderson County Public Schools

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Walk To Cure Diabetes (Continued)
"It feels good that people
would do that for me," he
said. "It shows that they
really care."
Connor was diagnosed in June
of 2009, two weeks before
returning to school. Hendersonville
Elementary has played a
vital role in his health since
that day.
"It was really overwhelming,"
Susan Kain said. "The school
was just so supportive."
She was sending her secondgrader
to school with diet responsibilities
and the new task
of injections, which the
school's nurse and staff had to
help him with.
"It was terrifying as a parent,"
she said. "It was almost like
having a chemistry project
every day."
In the last three years, however,
the fear has subsided and life is
normal. Connor got a pump six
months after his diagnosis,
which is hardly noticeable
through his clothes.
"Now that I've gotten used to it,
I'm pretty adjusted to it," he
said.
But Connor has been overwhelmed
by the heartwarming
gesture from the friends around
Student of the Week: Weslyn
him, and support from the community
meant the world to him.
Now all over the world
people are walking to support
diabetes like Hendersonville
supported Connor.
On the internet jdrf website
I read we are very ‘’thankful
for your support’’ ‘’ it
changed my life’’ ‘’ I cannot
express how thankful I am
for your support’’ and many
more people like Connor.
William Gardo and Lauren
Hart wrote about this for the
By Shannon McDermott
This week I have been looking around for a person that stands out, someone who cares and
someone who is kind to others. After a search of the 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grades, I was pointed
toward Weslyn McLaws in the 3 rd grade, by Mrs. Gardo.
Weslyn is happy, spirited, and bright. She always has a smile on her face. She is always
willing to help and is kind to others. Congratulations to Weslyn McLaws!
Remember, this is not the only month you can be chosen for the student of the
month. Keep being respectful and responsible and you might be chosen!
Meet Mrs. Newman By: Flannery Newman
Mrs. Newman has been teaching for 21 years. She started teaching at the age of 23 in Polk County at Tryon Elementary. She
taught there for a long time and then she moved back to Hendersonville. She taught at Bruce Drysdale School for 7 years. Now
she is a first grade teacher at Hendersonville Elementary School. She has taught every grade except for 5 th grade. Her favorite
grade to teach is 1 st grade.
Mrs. Newman loves to read. Her favorite subjects in school were reading and writing. When Mrs. Newman was a little girl
she actually went to Hendersonville Elementary School! Except back then it was called Hendersonville Middle School and only
had 4 th grade through 6 th grade. When she got older she went to Hendersonville High School and then to Appalachian State
University.
Fun Facts:
Favorite animal – river otter
Favorite food – macaroni and cheese
Favorite book character – Junie B. Jones
Favorite Disney character – Winnie the Pooh
Favorite color – pink
Fun Fact – She is my mom!