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COMMUNIT Y
Covering our Local Schools October 2010
School Education is Power
Volume 3, Issue 15
Sinclair Christian adopts foreign students Oak Hill Middle School
Blandy Hills Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Eagle Ridge Elementary
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Midway Elementary
Sinclair Christian Academy
GMC Prep School
Sinclair Christian Academy is studying cultures from around the globe up-close and personally. Our family is growing to include students from Hong Kong, Bangkok, Nanjing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Dae-Jung. Traveling around the world to a different country may require some adjustment, but extreme acceptance builds an amazing bridge that bonds us with each other. Classmates share their thoughts about how completely they fit in together. Eighth grader Allie Griffin said, “They do everything we do except in Chinese.” A mutual respect of cool clothes, sports and music sparked interest in learning each others’ way of life. Robbie Rodriguez “wasn’t expecting students from other countries to be so open.” Joenghee Kim was spoken highly of by Seth Cagel, when pointing out “Korean dude is fast!” Teachers note the language of this age group is very similar even miles across the continents. High school exchange students hadn’t imagined being accepted so quickly by their “brave, active and crazy” American friends. Daryl Maldonado shared, “I thought they would just be quiet, shy and eat rice.” Vincent who eats packets of ketchup, and is from Nanjing, China, laughs because he didn’t anticipate how much fun we have here while we learn. “The entire student body is exposed to many universal talents. It’s has been a blessing to watch as everyone relates and builds on each others gifts from God. Our art program has been infused with a renewed interest in drawing. SCA classrooms showcase vivid illustration of how closely we are truly all related,” shares Mrs. Jenn Thomas.
Playing ‘Goldilocks’
CRE has special students
Early Learning Center
Baldwin High School
John Milledge Academy
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This is Ms. Black’s and Mr. Williams’ class at Blandy. They read the story ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ and then practiced retelling the story by acting it out. Pictured from left are Shantaleea Armalin (Goldilocks), Chasee’ Wright (Baby Bear), Mar’Kia Anderson (Mama Bear) and Dawson Atkins (Papa Bear).
The students in Ms. Amason’s kindergarten class at Creekside Elementary School learned about how each one of us is special. We discussed ways that we were alike and different. After the lesson the children got to make a cookie to look like themselves. Shown is Drew Knowles with the cookie he decorated to look like him.
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Community School Zone The High Achievers Program’s mission is simple: to prepare future leaders. By participating in high quality educational programming, exposure to different countries and cultures, and leadership development/enrichment activities that include employment knowledge and experience, youth are encouraged to become effective and participatory future leaders. The program fosters leadership and includes the preparation of students to be leaders to younger youth. Program activities expose youth to different countries and cultures thus preparing well-rounded individuals ready to live in a global society. The Program’s main goal is to incorporate civic agency goals into program activities so the students develop civic knowledge of their county and community; learn and apply the civic skills of organizing communicating, and working with others; and value civic efficacy where the students understand their capacity to be change agents among peers and throughout the community.
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The Program meets MonFriday at Baldwin High School from 5:30-7pm The High Achievers Program is more than an after-school or summer vacation program. We focus on five components that provide the structure and ongoing activities of the program: Monday: Peace Corp Tuesday: Health Education Wednesday: Mental Health & Wellness (Rap Sessions) T h u r s d a y - Fr i d a y :
Speaker Series & Career Exploration Other highlights: Attend the annual National Afterschool Alliance each year in Washington DC where they meet with Senators and Representatives to advocate for afterschool programs. Receive year round training with GCSU Professors and Staff, Georgia Teen Institute, First/Aid CPR and various community officials and specialist. Yearly college tours in state and out of state Conduct annual Spring Break Camps promoting G l o b a l Awareness Conduct a n n u a l S u m m e r Camps promoting Global Awareness Participate in community “Celebrating 10 Years” and environThe purpose of E.B.L.A. is to provide a challenging and versatile education that will mental projenable students to be successful and productive citizens. The philosophy of E.B.L.A. ects such as is that all students are capable of learning and accomplishing any goal Health Fairs with a little hard work. & Community Dr. Janee Moss Service. 1943 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville, Ga. • 478-453-0910 • www.eblaacademy.org
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Blandy students learn about community helpers
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Our kindergarten students at Blandy are learning about community helpers. Deputy Cohn came to teach the students about his job as a police officer. The students had some much fun learning about community helpers. Pictured is Ms. Black’s and Mr. Williams’ kindergarten class.
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Midway’s first graders enjoyed an animal presentation provided by Petopia. After completing a science unit on animals, students observed various animal characteristics, movements and talked about the needs of some interesting animals.
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October 21, 2010
Creekside guest reader ELC hosts grandparents
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Early Learning Center grandparents shared an activity in the classroom with their grandchildren and were also treated with refreshments. Contributed photo
Laurel Kohler, the mother of Anna Grace Kohler, came and read the story ‘Stelaluna’ to Ms. Amason kindergarten class at Creekside Elementary. This nine weeks the children are studying about narrative writings. Thanks Mrs. Kohler for reading and sharing with our class.
Eagle Ridge learns ‘Ii’
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Mrs. McCroskey’s and Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten Class at Eagle Ridge Elementary enjoyed learning about the letter Ii. The students all agreed their favorite part about the lesson was making ‘Icky Iguanas.’
Enabling Student Success
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Accepting the challenge! All of us. All the time...
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Eagle Ridge self-portraits Eagle Ridge kindergarten rocks
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Mrs. McCroskey’s and Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class at Eagle Ridge Elementary enjoyed creating their very own self-portraits. Thanks to all the parents who helped their child with this project. They had a great time looking at them in class. There are some future artists in the room! Pictured (standing): Keon, Kenihis, Angelica, Kyndall, Shyanne, Angel and Javen; sitting: Jaquan, Elisha, Tori and Julius.
Midway visits Bartram Forest
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Mrs. McCroskey’s and Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class enjoyed learning about rocks! Their favorite part was making their very own rock collection to share with the class. Thanks to all the families who helped out with this project! Pictured (front row): Shyanne, Javen, Kyndall; (middle) Julius, Tori, Elisha; (back) Angelica, Angel, Netobia, Keith, Kimberlie and Jaquan.
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Eric Mosley, Interpretive Educational coordinator with Bartram Forest, helps Midway Elementary students understand the importance of trees to the environment. Fourth-grade students participated in a learning activity where they became trees struggling to survive with limited resources.
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John Milledge seniors celebrate final year
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The 2011 Seniors at John Milledge Academy enjoyed a cookout to celebrate the beginning of their last year in high school. Parent, Bruce Vaughn grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for the students and their parents. It was a great way to kick off the year!
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Oak Hill achievers
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Oak Hill Caught in the Act
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The Baldwin County Chapter of the Fort Valley and State University Alumni Association sponsors an annual essay contest for Oak Hill Middle School Achiever Academy Students. This year the winners received $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place. Shown are Oak Hill Middle School Achiever Academy student winners and FVSU alumni members, from left, Mr. Donald Hill, treasurer; Breanna Dixon, third place; Mr. Bennie Huff Jr., president of the Baldwin County FVSU Alumni Chapter; Nick Napier, first place; Dr. Linda Ramsey, principal of Oak Hill Middle School; Asia Solomon, second place and Mrs. Charlene Thorpe, Oak Hill Middle School assistant principal, eighth grade.
Oak Hill archaeologists
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Students in Mrs. Linda White’s eighth grade Georgia History classes are studying early Native American cultures in Georgia. For this performance task, the students are Woodland Indians decorating their food vessels (pottery). When the students finish they will become archaeologists and break the pots, bury them and dig them up as artifacts.
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‘Caught in the Act’ is a sixth-grade recognition program designed to promote character building, academic excellence, responsibilities and positive lifestyle changes. Students are selected monthly by their sixth period teacher using three basic criteria: academics, attendance and positive behavior. Students are rewarded by having their picture showcased on the ‘Caught in the Act’ bulletin board, attending a treat party and receiving a recognition folder. Shown are the Class of 2017 September Caught in the Act Students.
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Early Learning Center Male Breakfast
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The Early Learning Center hosted its annual Male Breakfast. Right: Mr. Kelvin Butts, male involvement adviser, highlighted the mutual benefits of dads being involved in the education and lives of their children. In addition, Mr. Butts facilitated male involved games and gave out numerous door prizes. Left: Pictured is Mr. Jason Thomason, who traveled from Woodstock, to be in attendance for his son Evan.