by Mark Jordan | Nov 15, 2018 | Family
As a Peabody Elementary parent since 2015, I’m excited to introduce a new Lamplighter feature: Peabody’s Teachers of the Month. In every issue, we’ll be highlighting two educators that make our neighborhood school one of the best in the city. If you’d like to support...
by Mark Jordan | Oct 12, 2018 | Community News, Family
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell Fall is here! It’s not so hot any more but also not so cold as to deter a bit of walking about and exploring some of Memphis’ hidden treasures. With this article, I hope to introduce you to some of our city’s lesser known sites of interest,...
by Mark Jordan | Oct 12, 2018 | Community News, Family
By Deirdre Jones Peabody Elementary is known for its enriched academics and international studies focus. Every grade level studies a different country. By the time each of our students leave, they will have explored Kenya, France, Mexico, Russia, and Japan. The theme...
by Mark Jordan | Sep 15, 2018 | Family
By Deirdre Jones Every year Peabody’s Orff Music and Dance Instructor, Jerry Sanders, has the task of recruiting dancers for the school’s dance ensemble. These students will represent our school with stellar performances across the Shelby County School district,...
by Mark Jordan | Sep 15, 2018 | Family
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell The school year is underway, but there are still some chances for a quick trip to a nearby vacation destination. As my kids have gotten older, it has become more of a challenge to find a trip that everyone in the family can enjoy. Finding...
by Mark Jordan | Aug 15, 2018 | Family
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell Anew school year is here and many parents are wondering: What can I do to get my children off to a good start? As both an educator and a parent, I recommend getting to know the teachers from the very beginning and asking what their...
