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Putting Professional Learning into Practice
Gainesville City School System places great emphasis on teacher collaboration in order to provide quality instruction for all students. Every Thursday, Gainesville High School teachers gather in the Professional Learning Center to learn new instructional strategies and to collaborate with department members on priority standards, assessment uses, and data driven decisions. One Social Studies teacher stated, "It is the biggest step forward in getting us moving in the right direction and focused on our instruction."
Tom Smith, principal of Gainesville High School, has emphasized the importance of providing all students equal access to the curriculum. Stephanie Hulsey, a veteran English teacher at Gainesville High School, incorporates differentiated strategies and hands-on involvement within her curriculum and utilizes various instructional resources to expand students' learning capabilities. Through group collaboration and professional learning, teachers are equipped with knowledge and resources that provide instructional support essential for student learning.
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Promoting Peace and Unity
For those who participated in the 4th Annual Fair Street Peace Parade, there was a strong sense of belonging. The student body marched together through the neighborhood and shared one common purpose - to celebrate peace. Participants walked down Fair Street and College Avenue to Chattahoochee Bank where they performed a choral and dance ensemble.
Fair Street teacher Tracy Troutman played a major role in coordinating the project which enabled students to understand the significance of peace and unity within our society.
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Science Night at GEA
Last Thursday, Gainesville Exploration Academy held its annual Science Night. Students and parents were invited to attend and learn about birds and other animals. Science kits provided by Gwinnett Environmental Center were used for various activities. Students participated in activities such as using different utensils that simulated different bird bills to pick up "food" objects to see which bill was best for each food. Other fun activities included finding bugs stamped on fabric to simulate camouflage, stamping animal tracks to match those found in local backyards, making bookmarks, and playing games that taught about bird migration. It was a fun-filled night and a great learning experience for students and parents!
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First Down for Fitness at New Holland
The Atlanta Falcons recognize the need for children to get active and exercise in order to stay in shape and healthy. In an effort to promote fitness, the Falcons selected New Holland Knowledge Academy to participate in their annual First Down for Fitness Junior Training Camp. The purpose of the program is to encourage all K-5 students to commit to 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
Fifth grade students at New Holland participated in the fitness training camp with players of the Falcons' football team and staff members. The football players set up four stations in the gym that engaged students in throwing, running, agility, and movement. The camp was a memorable event for New Holland. Physical Education teacher Russ Pullen stated, "It was definitely an experience that our students will never forget. The Atlanta Falcons did a wonderful job running the camp, it was high energy, and the kids absolutely loved it." Most importantly, students were taught the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through personal fitness.
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GMS Band Night at City Park
Gainesville Middle School 8th Grade Band participated in its 16th annual Band Night at the home varsity football game on Friday, September 18th. Nearly 300 eighth grade and high school band members performed on the football field and in the stands. The GHS Big Red Machine was honored to host the group, and band directors Craig Bailey and Joey Forbes did an amazing job preparing these talented musicians for their big night. The eighth grade band had an amazing performance and were proud to be a part of the Big Red Machine.
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Falcon's Ben Garland motivates GMS Team
Atlanta Falcon's player Ben Garland visited Gainesville Middle School and spoke to the GMS football team about hard work and how things will not come easy for them. He encouraged them to work hard in every aspect of their lives. After he spoke to the players, he signed personal autographs. GMS was honored to have Mr. Garland as a guest at the school, and the players were motivated from his words of wisdom.
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Art on the Square
The GHS National Art Honor Society participated in the annual Art on the Square festival with a booth of original student artwork on display and for sale. Twenty members assisted in setting up and operating the booth and interacted with visitors during the two day festival. Students gained experience displaying and selling their artwork at a professional level. We are incredibly proud of these students for their exemplary representation of our school district within the local community!
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Board of Education Meeting
September 21, 2015
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| Slide 1: GMS Admin - Mrs. Simmons, Ms. Allen, Dr. Prejean-Harris, Dr. Zinn Slide 2: Andy Morales and Micha Jarrett Slide 3: Ms. Boatright & Dr. Kerri Palmer Slide 4: Ana Kate Lloyd & mother Cindy Lloyd Slide 5: Tina Walden, Executive Director of NGPG and Kate Sewell, FNP-C, NGPG Nurse Practitioner |
The Gainesville City Board of Education held its regular board meeting on Monday, September 21st, at the Public Safety Complex. Board Chair Delores Diaz welcomed Leadership Hall guests in attendance. Special guests recognized were Gainesville Middle School (Highest Student Attendance), Andy Morales and Micha Jarrett (GEA STEM Student Leaders), Dr. Kerri Palmer (GEA Faculty on Fire Award Recipient), Ana Kate Lloyd (Virginia Avery Reflections Exhibition), and Kate Sewell (Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Nurse Practitioner with GCSS). The Board reviewed, discussed, and approved agenda items presented by district personnel.
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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
October 5
BOE Work Session
October 12-13
Fall Break Holiday
October 19
BOE Meeting
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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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