THE ZONE
COMMUNITY
Covering our Local Schools April 2014
School Education is Power
Volume 7, Issue 4
GMC Prep School
Early Learning Center
Baldwin High School
John Milledge Academy
JMA new Beta members Oak Hill Middle School
Blandy Hills Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Eagle Ridge Elementary
Midway Elementary
Sinclair Christian Academy
At the 2013-14 National Beta Club Induction, the John Milledge Academy club doubled its numbers to bring the total number of members to 82. The National Beta Club is an academic service and leadership organization that strives to ‘ead by serving others.’ Each year, the club volunteers more than 1,200 hours of service to make the community a better place. Current student officers are: Anna Beck, Ansley Prosperi, Ansley Roberts, and Julia Hinson. The club is sponsored by Jessica Jones.
Cathy’s Eye Care pays Creekside Elementary a visit On April 8, Jacquelyn Bailey, Title 1 Parent-Services coordinator invited Cathy of Cathy’s Eye Care to come to Creekside Elementary School to repair, adjust, and do whatever was needed to get students ready for the CRCT week. Because of the amount of reading that is required, it is very important for those students who wear glasses have the best vision possible when taking the CRCT. Cathy has been very instrumental for years in donating her time and materials to make sure she has helped a child in the Baldwin County School System when it comes to their vision. Our hat is off to Cathy’s Eye Care!
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COMMUNITY School is published monthly by The Union-Recorder 165 Garrett Way • Milledgeville, GA 31061 The Union-Recorder thanks all of the many advertisers who support the Community School Zone
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JMA students visit the orthodontist Third grade students from John Milledge Academy visited the orthodontist office of Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Craig. The students are seen here with Dr. Craig learning about taking care of their teeth.
Teachers — email school news to ndavis@union recorder.com
JMA students volunteer with Meals on Wheels
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OAK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL TITLE 1 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL The JMA Senior Beta Club participated in putting together weekend meals for Meals on Wheels residents. The club made roughly 60 snack and lunch bagged meals.
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The JMA National Senior Beta club attended the Georgia State Convention March 7-8. At the event, they received the accolades of being second in the state in per-member philanthropy contributions for 2013-14.
Creekside students spend day at the farm Mrs. Galloway's kindergarten class at Creekside Elementary enjoyed learning about living and non-living in science this week. They were treated with a visit from a baby lamb from the Galloway's farm!
GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE Prep School GMC is an exceptional value for an educational environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development in a challenging, highly structured, well disciplined, safe and secure school climate.
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JMA cheerleaders honored at ring ceremony JMA Competitve Cheerleaders recieved their ultimate reward at a ring ceremony honoring them for their GISA AAA Championship on Feb. 28. This team went undefeated in the regular season and won the state title for AAA Nov. 23. Congratulations girls! Team members are: Seniors Morgan McDade, Lauren Smith, Ansley Porsperi and Hallie Richards; Juniors Analyn McVay, Harleigh Bass, Jami King, Rachel Merica; Sophomore Kendall Rowland; Freshmen - Landry Simpson, Brie Roberts, Hannah Chambers, Brooke Roberts, Erin Smith, Katelyn Brooks, Madison Chambers; and eighthgrader- Avery Prosperi.
Oak Hill Celebration of Writing winners recognized Congratulations to the Oak Hill Middle School Celebration of Writing winners. They were recently recognized at the Baldwin County Board of Education monthly meeting.
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GMC students complete car projects
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Ma. Jennifer Spencer's eighth-graders at GMC Prep School recently completed their Car Projects. They studied linear regression and researched used cars to determine the best deal for their 'dream' car when they can drive one day. They calculated slopes, y-intercepts, and x-intercepts by finding the results with rounding with calculations on paper and by the calculator, then compared the findings. They presented their findings to the class with a short presentation.
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JMA Beta donates time at Ronald McDonald House
The JMA Senior Beta Club traveled to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Georgia to provide dinner for the house’s guests. The club not only cooks for the guests, but works to supply the kitchen with much need items like cleaning supplies and groceries. Pictured: Carson Webb, Lauren Smith, Alexa Sanford and Sagarika Reddy.
Celebrate Easter at Holy Week Activities Friday, April 18: Good Friday Tenabrae Service at 7 pm Saturday, April 19: Easter Egg Hunt on Church Lawn at 1pm Sunday, April 20: Easter Worship Services at 8:45am, 9:45am and 11am
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Special guest reads at Early Learning Center Community School Zone
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Jamya Easley, a former student at the Early Learning Center, returned to read a book to Mrs. Simons and Mrs. Johnson’s classes. Jamya’s sister, Londyn, is currently a student in Mrs. Simons’ room.
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