A Word from Dr. Collins

Dear SGES Families,

The Lower and Middle School students enjoyed their wonderful overnight field trips this week.  The weather was great and the students experienced a wide range of opportunities.  Here is a list of the trips

These are usually the most favorable memories of the school year for the students. 

Each year we are fortunate to have an outstanding faculty and staff.  As we are planning for next year I wanted to give you an update on a few positions:

-          Laura King has agreed to lead our one act play competition for high school students in the fall.  Mrs. King formerly taught at St. George's and currently teaches at Gordon State College and is a published playwright.

-          Cindy Plageman has been part of St. George's for a number of years.  However, for next year in addition to working with students one-on-one she has agreed to coordinate the student support areas of the Learning Enrichment Center (LEC).  Mrs. Plageman will work with teachers, parents, and students to develop a plan that enhances student academic success.  This will allow Erin Mulder, LEC Coordinator, to grow the other areas of the LEC in our strategic plan.  These primarily are parent, community, and non-academic student programs.  These have already been initiated through Lunch and Learn, Community Leaders' Luncheon, Parent Discussion Groups, and Student Seminars.

-          With all of the good news, I am afraid there is one piece of unfortunate news.  Mr. John Lobello has recently accepted a position at a school in Macon.  Mr. Lobello has done a great job preparing our students for high school Spanish.  He will also be greatly missed for the extras he does around campus such as playing the piano for chapel, editing the yearbook, and leading elective courses.  I trust you will express to him your sincere appreciation for his time at St. George's.

^st.  The 4^th and 5^th grade students are hosting this run to raise awareness and funds for the Juvenile Diabetics Research Development.  The run will be held at the cross country trails on campus.  If you have not registered you may still participate in the run; just bring your own white t-shirt.  The fun begins around 2:15 pm.

^rd at 1:00 pm.  This year we will be entertained by the Early Childhood students and hear from a few current St. George's students.   The school will provide the meat, tea, and dessert, and we has each family to bring a side dish.  We hope you can attend.  Please RSVP to Susan Bartholomew (sbartholomew@sges.org).   

^th at 6:00 pm at the school's "grove."  Please RSVP through Form Stack by Thursday, April 30^th at 4:00 pm. 

Enjoy the weekend,

Larry Collins