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 You know you are doing the right things when...
A message from Superintendent
Dr. Curtis Jones
a perfect stranger comes into superintendent's office and says, "I have something I want to show you." She handed me a 1-page document titled, "Restaurant Review," and explained that her club members had seen students in J. Henry's, and then saw an article about their experience they had written. Her hand-written note at the top says, "Dale and I thought this was the sweetest article. Thank goodness for teachers like this!"
I agree! It's another example of how what we do matters to students that need us most - and our community is recognizing it. Thank you, Heidi!
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Click on the image to see the article full-size.
(Article is from Kitchen Drawer) |
You know you're doing the right thing when...
over 100 people turn out for the "Enjoy Life" employee wellness program that started this week. I went to a P90x class with Amanda Franklin and had a great time (and did a lot of sweating!). I saw people enjoying themselves everyday as they began the process of changing their lifestyles for the better. I invite you to join in, no matter where you are! It's a great idea, and we are doing the right thing for ourselves and our co-workers.
And you know you're doing the right thing when...
you get a phone call from the coach of the Griffin High School rifle team and he says, "Come join us! We're going to take a picture and celebrate the Georgia High School Association Championship for Riflery. Sergeant Major Lang has been with Griffin High School since the mid-90s. The program has had success, but none like this. It was good to see the hard work of the coach and all of the team members pay off by winning a state championship. Congratulations!
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GHS Rifle Team
Back row, left to right: Blake Connally, Coach Lang, Madison King, Kayla Collett, Jay Cross.
Front row, left to right: Chrystina Tyler, Ale Gonzalez, Sara Howell, Shayla Frazier.
Principal Keith Simmons on left, Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones on right. |
And finally, you know you're doing the right thing when ...
you announce that because of the weather, the CRCT will not start Tuesday. Students initially cheered, but then expressed sadness because they were ready. Pep rallies had been held across the county in preparation. I saw a lot of motivation at Moore Elementary when I visited with them right after their pep rally. I've heard many stories about others.
So, congratulations to all, Dare to do Better, and enjoy your weekend.
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Board Briefs
At its regular meetings on March 31 and March 1, the board of education. . . .
Heard presentations on:
Received points of information on:
* For links noted with an asterisk: Click to access the board of education agenda. Then select the appropriate agenda subheading to access more information.
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Recognized:
- GSCS Spelling Bee Winner and 3rd Place, Georgia Association of Educators District 5 Regional Spelling Bee
Madison Smith, Carver Road Middle
- Winner, Atlanta Hawks Anti-Bullying Essay Contest
Dante' Graydon, Atkinson Elementary
- Griffin-Spalding County School System
Math Madness
1st Grade
Claire Godat, Futral Road Elementary
Dalton Rogers, Futral Road Elementary
Caiden Albert, Futral Road Elementary
Dawson Guest, Moreland Road Elementary
2nd Grade
Lindsay Foster , Jordan Hill Elementary
Morghan Gensler, Jordan Hill Elementary
Trent Thaxton, Moreland Road Elementary
Jonathan Hale, Crescent Road Elementary
Matthew Haver, Crescent Road Elementary
3rd Grade
Georgia Ann Harvester, Futral Road Elementary
Gavin Duncan, Crescent Road Elementary
David Hill, Moreland Road Elementary
Andrew Adams, Crescent Road Elementary
Jeremy Potter, Crescent Road Elementary
4th Grade
Joseph O'Dell, Beaverbrook Elementary
Kylie Griffin, Futral Road Elementary
Logan Ibanez,Crescent Road Elementary
Coleman Crow, Crescent Road Elementary
Tristan McDaniel, Futral Road Elementary
5th Grade
Hung Bui, Crescent Road Elementary
Grayson Waits, Crescent Road Elementary
Elizabeth Blackmon, Crescent Road Elementary
Ashley Hodo, Jordan Hill Elementary
Riley Fuller, Futral Road Elementary
- 2011 Griffin RESA Middle School Math Contest
Rehoboth Road Middle, Division 1 3rd place
Corienne Garbison
Drew Johnson
Barrett Lavender
Lamar Reid
Mary Ellen Cole
- RESA Regional Science & Engineering Fair
Junior Division-1st Place - Trevor Ruhl, Carver Road Middle
- U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps Award
- Jenna-Mae Paz, Carver Road Middle
- U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps Award
- Samuel Cavender, Carver Road Middle
Junior Division-2nd Place - Mary Holmes,Carver Road Middle
- Kierra Smith, Carver Road Middle
Senior Division-1st Place - Jed Paz, Griffin High
- Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Award
- American Meteorological Society Award
- Genius Olympiad Award
- Stockholm Junior Water Prize
- Dominique Appling, Griffin High
- UGA/Griffin Campus Award
- American Meteorological Society Award
- Ruth Guerra & Jordan Tapley, Spalding High
- Ashlyn Coffey and Josie Deason, Spalding High
- Pine Ridge Landfill, Republic Services, Inc., Environmental Award
- U.S. Army Award
- U.S. Air Force Award
- U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps Award
- Jackie Lemes, Spalding High
Senior Division-2nd Place - Dalton Vining, Griffin High
- Laura McGhee, Spalding High
- Olivia O'Brien, Spalding High
- Myra Fisher, Spalding High
- Austen Moore, Spalding High
- Willie Thompson, Spalding High
Senior Division-3rd Place - Amanda Lynch, Griffin High
- Alex Smith, Griffin High
- Future Business Leaders of America - Gold Chapter
- Griffin High School
- Kaylee Tuggle
- Chaston Matheny
- Travice Goodman
- Christian Morris
- The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program
- Griffin High School
Kristen Tuggle, STAR Student and System-wide STAR Student
Elizabeth Todd, STAR Teacher - Spalding High School
Taylor Colwell, STAR Student
Joshua Todd, STAR Teacher
- System-wide Media Specialist
Dixie Johnston, Spalding High School
- Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement Team
Jim Smith
Bruce Ballard
Stephanie Dobbins
Josh Griffis
Ryan McLemore
Donna Parks
Mary Ramsaier
Lamar Smith
Rod Smith
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You are invited!
You are invited to attend to a special information session about Race to the Top. Learn about the progress being made and what it means for our school system. Leader Keys and Class Keys will be covered.
Tuesday, April 12
4pm
GSCS Learning Center
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Teen Summit!
Spreading wise information for teens and parents
Ask tough questions!
Get direct answers!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Southern Crescent Technical College
6-8pm
Open to the public
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Interested in getting your reading endorsement?
How about achieving the reading endorsement AND a master's degree in reading education?
UGA has just announced a new online program!
A message from Valerie Mercer, Director of Teacher Quality
In partnership with the University of Georgia, the system will pay for the three courses that count toward your reading endorsement as part of this degree program.
You must meet all of the requirements of the endorsement agreement that you sign with the system, and you must maintain employment with the system throughout the endorsement series.
The system pays for three courses through Title I/Title IIA funds, then you will apply as a degree student and you'll only have to fund nine more courses toward a master's degree in reading education.
It's a great opportunity to earn a degree from UGA and it is completely online!
Griffin-Spalding County School System will pay for the three courses toward your reading endorsement as part of your degree program and the system pays for all books and materials associated with those three courses, but you must pay the application fee to get into UGA.
You must also fulfill UGA's admission requirements. See link below.
Interested? Got questions about achieving the reading endorsement funded through Griffin-Spalding's Title IIA funds? Please send an email to valerie.mercer@gscs.org
Want specific information regarding UGA's master's in reading education? Contact bfecho@uga.edu.
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Employee of
the Month
High Schools | |
A. Z. Kelsey Academy
Nutrition Staff
Sandy Phillips, Mary Ringer, Sabrina Ledford, Becky Sherman and Everlena Jackson provide the best meals in the school system for our students. Each lady encourages our students to do their very best each and every day, as well as give them a cheerful smile and welcome when they come to school. Great group of ladies indeed.
Griffin High School
Tamara McCann
For an outstanding job with our students in the Read 180 program. She also tutors students after school and is always willing to assist where needed. Ms. McCann recently worked with students in our targeted flexible grouping pull-outs for GHSGT/EOCT preparation. In addition, she has worked tirelessly with students, teachers, parents, and vendors in coordinating our Junior/Senior prom.
Spalding High School
Col. Rod Sylvester
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Nominated by Special Education Teacher Beth Chafin
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She wrote: "Col. Sylvester noticed that one of my students frequently wore a Georgia Tech shirt and jacket. When he found out that my student and his family were big Tech fans, Col. Sylvester took it upon himself to contact Georgia Tech Athletic Department to get my student a personalized and autographed picture of Coach Paul Johnson, the head coach of the Yellow Jackets football team. When I thanked Col. Sylvester and told him how excited my student and his family were to receive the photo, Col. Sylvester reacted very modestly stating 'That's just what we do for the kids.' This was a small act in Col. Sylvester's eyes, but it was huge to my student, his family, and me."
Taylor Street Achievement Center
Joet Williams
for outstanding assistance with the CRCT administration
Mainstay Academy
Craig Whedon
He has worked diligently all year with the 6 school systems that transport students to Mainstay Academy's Griffin site to coordinate testing including CRCT, CRCTM, EOCT, GHSGT, and all writing tests. It may sound like just another testing coordinator job, but when systems' testing windows are different, systems' spring breaks conflict with the CRCT testing window (which involves working with transportation and families to ensure students come to school while their peers are on spring break), and Mainstay Academy students come and go so quickly, it is NO EASY TASK. He has done an excellent job in picking up answer documents from the 6 systems, providing all teachers with required training, ensuring that the wide variety of individualized testing accommodations are communicated and adhered to, scheduling the testing sessions with the best interest of each student in mind, ensuring test security and encouraging students and teachers throughout; and he has done all of this with flexibility, a positive attitude and a collaborative focus. THANK YOU CRAIG!!!!
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World-class band to perform in Griffin | |
The renowned
Sentimental Journey Orchestra
performs April 9 in Griffin to support the Spalding High Band program!
Don't miss this special event!
April 9, 2011
6:30 PM
Griffin Auditorium
Adults $10
Students & Seniors $8
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