GCSS United in Making A Difference
 
 The GCSS "Big Red" team joined United Way of Hall County on Thursday, September 10, to assemble packages for local families. Volunteers from our schools and district office arrived early Thursday morning eager to render their time and services.  It was a wonderful opportunity for the group to give back to the Gainesville community.  Everyone had a great time and was excited to participate in a cause that directly impacts our children and their families. 
 
The event marked the kickoff of United Way of Hall County's 2015 annual campaign.  Gainesville City School System will begin its campaign on September 14th through October 31st.  All of our schools, our Maintenance and Transportation departments,  and the School Board Office will collect donations during the upcoming weeks, and donations can be submitted to each location's campaign coordinator.  As an incentive, GCSS employees who donate a minimum of $12 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a mini iPad.  Those who donate a minimum of $25 will be entered into the drawing and will receive a Jean Day pass for the entire week of October 26th - 30th.  This year, our  goal is to raise $38,000.    Help us reach our goal and let's make a difference in a child's life!
    Enota Master Builders ponder
Trash Challenge 
 
Last Monday, a lot of excitement was brewing in room 205 as the Enota Master Builders met for the first time this school year for Lego robotics.  The Lego League challenge for this year is entitled "Trash Trek" and challenges students to identify a problem with the way trash is made, design a solution to the problem, and share that solution with others. Much preparation went into sponsoring the Lego robotics team.  Enota teachers Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Romberg have been busy reviewing rules and  regulations, ordering materials, and gathering information.  The team is now ready to start brainstorming on possible solutions to their challenge.  We look forward to seeing some amazing work from this intelligent group of students!             
New Holland celebrates Literacy Day
  
  
Books came to life on Tuesday, September 8th, as New Holland Knowledge Academy celebrated Literacy Day. Books were read, costumes were made, and the school was transformed as each grade level selected one book from the Media Center for the Literacy Day Celebration. Some of the books selected were "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Pete the Cat", and "Chicka Chicka, Boom Boom". The most creative grade level received a classroom set of books from the Media Center. Literacy Day allowed students to collaborate with their teachers in an exciting and creative way and introduced students to book aspects such as characters, settings, and themes allowing them to transform their vivid imaginations into reality. 
Learning is as Sweet as Candy
  
Candy whether sweet or sour makes learning more relevant! Students in Ms. Barrett's third grade class at Fair Street IB World School wove and labeled sour candy strips in patterns reflecting the Earth's equator, prime meridian, and lines of latitude and longitude. They also created three-dimensional globes from chenille stems of the topics studied. Learning about geography can be "sweet" in Ms. Barrett's class - even when using sour candy!
GHS Students attend Communiversity  
 
As members of the 2015-2016 Featherbone Communiversity class, a group of GHS students recently attended Featherbone Communiversity at Brenau University.  The itinerary began with a greeting from Dr. Lisa McCoy of Brenau University followed by an amazing story from David Lee of Jackson EMC. Students learned about the history of Featherbone Communiversity and the successful life of its founder Gus Whalen. Students then participated in a scavenger hunt entitled 'Get to Know You" in which they were given the opportunity to interact with students from different schools. The program concluded with a presentation regarding Soft Skills presented by Dr. Brandi Worsham of Brenau University.   Featherbone Communiversity provides a forum for students to interact with their peers and to engage and collaborate with educators, business professionals, and community leaders within the community.
GHS hosts "Freshman Friday"   
 
Gainesville High School conducted its 5th Annual Freshman Friday on September 11th in the New Gym.  The event was a joint partnership with the Balfour Company. Students took a break from their classes and engaged in fun activities with their peers. The purpose of the event was to celebrate and welcome the incoming freshman class and to reiterate the importance of building the proper foundation during the first year of high school.
Board of Education Work Session  
September 8, 2015 
 
The Gainesville City Board of Education held its work session on Tuesday, September 8th, at the School Board Office.  Board Chair Delores Diaz welcomed Leadership Hall guests in attendance.  The Board reviewed, discussed, and approved agenda items presented by district personnel. 

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