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City adopts Attendance Proclamation
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| From left to right: Jarod Anderson, Dr. Wanda Creel, Ursula Harris and Shannon Lewis |
At its meeting held on September 15th, the Gainesville City Council adopted the School Attendance Awareness Proclamation presented by the Gainesville City School System. The City has joined the school district in advocating regular school attendance. Dr. Wanda Creel, Jarod Anderson, Ursula Harris, and Shannon Lewis attended the meeting on behalf of the school district.
During the month of September, the district has reached out to parents, guardians, churches, healthcare providers, businesses, and community organizations to communicate to students regarding the importance of attendance. Partners in Education such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Brusters, and Papa John's Pizza will provide incentives for students having the highest attendance. Buffalo Wild Wings of Gainesville will also donate 10% of its sales to the school district to purchase incentives . Customers dining in the restaurant must mention that they are participating in the "GCSS Attendance Awareness" in order for the district to receive the donation. Th
anks to everyone who has partnered with the district in promoting our attendance initiative.
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The Sweet Taste of Success
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| Kindergarten student Chloe Scarlett enjoys "the sweet taste of success" on the Enota playground |
Enota students received a special treat at recess. As part of Enota's "Be Your Best" initiative, Principal Wesley Roach passed out watermelon slices to students. The watermelon slices were used as incentives to remind students of their "action steps" for success at school.
Principal Roach led grade levels in a discussion about actions that lead to success in school and life. Students offered suggestions of ways that they can be successful. For instance, one child suggested that "we treat others the way we want to be treated."
Whether during recess, during class, on the field or at home, Enota students are on the path to success. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss action steps for success with children frequently so they can continue down the right path in pursuing their aspirations.
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Transforming Milk Cartons into Red Elephant
If you've been at New Holland Knowledge Academy the past few weeks, you might have seen a few fifth graders carrying a mountainous amount of milk cartons down the hall. No...these students are not just really thirsty; they are creating a sculpture from cartons of milk!
Fifth grade students are entering the Fall 2015 "Made by Milk" Carton Construction Contest. The students must participate in the entire process from design to construction as they complete their STEAM project over the next two months. Each year, a contest theme is selected for students across the country to center their projects around. Themes from the past few years have included, "Transportation", "Stories", and "Habitats". The contest theme for this year entitled "Animals" will give students a chance to show their "Big Red" spirit. Students will design their entry around the school district's "One Gainesville" theme and will be creating a "Red Elephant" in hope of winning the contest's $5,000 grand prize.
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Robotic Pandas are Ready for Action
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| CAA's Robotic Pandas in Action |
Centennial Art Academy's Robotic Pandas have begun preparing for the 2015 First Lego League Trash Trek Challenge! These students are working hard in Mrs. Havilyn Town's class to develop and build their project for the competition. It is all about teamwork with this talented group, and they are looking forward to transforming their ideas into action.
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First Home Cross County Meet for GMS
Gainesville Middle School will compete in its first home cross country meet on Tuesday, September 22, at 5:00 p.m. at the campus of Gainesville High School. Hall County middle schools will be competing in the event with GMS. This meet will mark the first time that Gainesville Middle School has ever had a home cross country meet. We are appreciative of our dedicated supporters and staff who made this event possible. Please come out to support our GMS cross country teams.
Go Big Red!
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GHS
Thespians prepare for State Conference
Gainesville High School Thespian troupe members attended their first planning session in preparation of the 2016 State Conference in February. These students had major roles and responsibilities in the session. For instance Carlee Cosper, a state student officer, provided her input and ideas regarding the conference which will include over 4,000 student delegates. Ally Kimpling presented the troupe's scrapbook which will be awarded the Gold Honor Troupe Award at the conference. Also, Nicolle Pierce who serves as the underclassman representative will be responsible for informing the troupe of various activities planned for the conference.
Five GHS students auditioned for the conference's opening performance. Out of the 180 that auditioned, Jazmine Ellison was selected to sing a solo from the play Dream Girls entitled "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going". Other troupe members chosen to participate at the state conference are Bleu Bell, Izzy Pate, and Ramiro Salinas (Ensemble) and Julia Truelove (Scenic Design and Prop Crew) .
Congratulations to these dedicated and talented theatre students for their roles and outstanding performances!
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Players "score" with
Elementary Students
This past Friday morning Gainesville High football players visited our elementary schools to lend a helping hand. Players assisted students in the car riders' lines and visited students in their classrooms. Students were excited to see these "celebrities" at their schools and listened attentively to advice shared by the players. We are proud of our Red Elephants for taking the time to help our younger students. This was a great way of "scoring points" with their young fans!
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Wanda Creel, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Board Members
Delores Diaz, Chair
Brett Mercer, Vice Chair
Willie Mitchell
Sammy Smith
Maria Calkins
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Important Dates
September 21
BOE Meeting
October 5
BOE Work Session
October 12-13
Fall Break
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Vision
Our students will think critically, act compassionately, work meaningfully, choose wisely, and live joyfully.
Mission
As
ONE GAINESVILLE,
we will
INSPIRE
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NURTURE,
CHALLENGE &
PREPARE
our students
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Centennial Arts Academy
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Exploration Academy
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