THE ZONE
COMMUNITY
Covering our Local Schools September 2014
School Education is Power
Volume 7, Issue 9
Sinclair Christian Academy
GMC Prep School
Early Learning Center
Baldwin High School
Eagle Ridge holds patriotic parade John Milledge Academy
Oak Hill Middle School
Blandy Hills Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Eagle Ridge Elementary
Midway Elementary
Eagle Ridge Elementary recently had a parade featuring Ms. Hawkins’ kindergarten students dressed up as the Statue of Liberty. This was part of a unit where students learned about famous American symbols.
JMA Senior Beta Club completes service project The John Milledge Senior Beta Club’s first service project was to make ‘weekend bags’ for Milledgeville Meals on Wheels. They stuffed decorated bags with sandwiches, muffins, crackers, and juice. Pictures: Reagan Renfroe, Hannah Adams, Hannah Morris, Zach Meeks, Jon Qualls, Kara Smith and Ben Bracewell.
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Eagle Ridge students visit Centennial Center
Mrs. Simons and Mrs. Johnson’s classes from the Early Learning Center went to the GCSU Centennial Center to visit with Coach Mo, head basketball coach for the GCSU Lady Bobcats. The children learned the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, shooting the ball, and being a good team member. Pictured are the children with Coach Mo, GCSU Men’s assistant coach, Ryan Aquino, and Lady Bobcat player, Kayla Upchurch. Not pictured: Lady Bobcat player Saidat Ogbemudia who also worked with the children.
JMA fifth-graders kick off the new school year
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Fifth grade students Will Epps, Brayden Walden, Shay NeSmith and Tommy Collier catch up at John Milledge Academy Lower School Back to School Night.
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Pictured: Javoris Goodman and NaQuiria Williams. At right: DeAsia Wilson, NaQuiria Williams and Javoris Goodman.
BCCA students attend state leadership meeting By JAVORIS GOODMAN
Athens, Ga. is always painted red. However, Athens went ”Code Red” as youth from the Baldwin College and Career Academy chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) participated in a weekend leadership conference held March 20-22 at the Classic Center. Red blazers took over the town as attendees participated in competitions, a Career and Trade Expo, University of Georgia Tours, educational demonstrations, and workshops and leadership sessions that challenged informed and motivated students and advisers with the theme, “Code Red.” This theme inspired leadership to the extreme for Javoris Goodman, DeAsia Wilson and NaQuiria Williams students from Baldwin College and Career Academy along with their Advisors Ms. Hardy and Mrs. Rodgers. “Code Red” sounded at Thursday’s opening and business session where the 20132014 state and region officers began the powerful and motivating leadership for the weekend. Students and advisers engaged in opportunities for learning, networking and
growth. Many students competed in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events competitions on Friday. These competitions were held in 25 areas showcasing the proficiency and achievements of members. Also, on Friday a Career and Trade Expo was held featuring exhibitors from colleges, fundraisers, businesses and industries associated with Family and Consumer Sciences, Culinary and Education. Le Cordon Bleu College even showcased its culinary skills in demonstrations for students. Friday evening, a reception was held to honor administrators, special guests, award winners, and former chapter advisers. After the reception, a recognition session was held for the awarding of honorary memberships and other awards to adults, school and student scholarships recipients. In addition, the 2014-2015 state officers were announced. Before ending Friday by dancing the night away at a gala, students experienced an presentation by exciting Cometry. Cometry used skills in comedy and poetr y to teach leadership and values in a fun,
relevant way. Students were engaged in the humor and excitement as Cometry taught them the concept of “GRAV”: growth outside of their comfort zones, research and understanding, approachability, and validation of themselves and others in their community. Friday’s events were exciting for the students to learn and do new things. They enjoyed comedy in the Classic Center. The students learned not to be average but stand out, be
goofy sometimes, ask questions, etc. The state leadership meeting came to a close on Saturday beginning with a spotlight on projects walk-through that showcased outstanding individual and chapter projects, the STAR Event winners and the induction of the 2014-2015 state officers. I truly enjoyed the conference and looking forward to attending more in the future. We had one of our members to make it to nationals in San Antonio, Texas.
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Eagle Ridge students learn the number 7
JMA students visit Andalusia JMA’s Advanced Placement Literature and Composition class visited Andalusia, home of Flannery O’Connor. They read a variety of her short stories and letters; They found it very interesting to see some of the countryside that had inspired her.
Animal Hospital Of Milledgeville Zion, a kindergarten student from Ms. Hawkins’ class at Eagle Ridge Elementary, is working on writing the numeral, number word, and illustrating the number 7. He is using shaving cream because it is paperless Wednesday!
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Pre-k students learn to care for their teeth
Ms. Cynthia Mosley visited Mrs. Johnson’s class at the Early Learning Center to discuss how to take care of their teeth.
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Eagle Ridge students learn branches of government
Eagle Ridge third-graders learn good study habits Mrs. Crane’s third grade class at Eagle Ridge Elementary School loves working in small groups to improve their study habits and spelling. Pictured are DeRrian Stone and Dakota Canty making notecards for their weekly spelling words.
Mrs. Crane’s third grade class at Eagle Ridge is learning about the three branches of government. Each small group was given a branch of the government to research and share with the class. Pictured are the students showing off their pages for their interactive notebook.
JMA biology students conduct lab observations John Milledge’s biology students develop their skills by observing the effects of dish soap on fats and oils. Students maintain lab journals and scientific notations while working on labs.
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Eagle Ridge students reflect on 9/11
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Mrs. Crane’s and Ms. Jarrett’s third grade classes at Eagle Ridge Elementary held a remembrance day for Sept. 11, 2001. Concluding a lesson on 9/11, students wore red to remember the many Americans that lost their lives and loved ones that day. ‘We believe that America will continue to stand strong and protect the country that we live in and love dearly.’ We will never forget!
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JMA takes part in cultural exchange John Milledge Academy is a sponsor school in the China Project Hope during the 2014-15 school year. China Project Hope is a non-profit organization that focuses on educational and cultural exchange programs. Their mission is to generate international understanding, tolerance and global leadership. This program has had a very successful integration process, as Georgia is currently home to 58 China Project Hope students at 13 schools. Two JMA families are hosting this year: Eddie and Katherin Smith and Ben and Deena Braddy. Students will live with their host family for the duration of the school year — including all family functions and holidays. The spiritual, scholastic, and cultural experience families can offer these students is a life-changing event for both the student and the host family. Both students are juniors this year, taking a very rigorous schedule to prepare them for college. Pictured from left: Deena Braddy, Susie Braddy, Lilly Braddy, Crystal Wang, Doris Guo, Erin Smith, Brittany Smith and Katherin Smith.
BHS senior reads to Eagle Ridge class
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Baldwin High School senior football player, No. 11 Quavez Hill, visited Mrs. Dunn’s first grade class at Eagle Ridge Elementary. The students enjoyed listening to him read Amelia Bedelia. Eagle Ridge Elementary is a proud supporter of the Baldwin Braves through the Bridge program.
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