Gainesville City School System will be closed for Fall Break on Monday, October 12th and Tuesday, October 13th.
 
Have a wonderful and safe weekend!
National School Lunch Week
October 12- 16, 2015
 
National School Lunch Week is officially scheduled for October 12th - 16th and is a week-long celebration of the school nutrition program.  This year's theme is entitled "School Lunch Snapshot"  and focuses on sharing the best, real images of school lunch featuring fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, milk, and smiling students. Throughout the week, our School Nutrition Program will emphasize healthy foods that are offered to students daily, and our cafeterias will feature new menu items such as Chicken and Waffles and Chili Cheese Crispitos.
 
"School lunches are healthier than ever with more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and less fat and sodium," states School Nutrition Director Penny Fowler, "National School Lunch Week helps us educate parents and students about all the benefits of our lunch program and the appealing choices we offer".
 
Mrs. Fowler stated that our cafeterias will be serving many fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the week and school year. She indicated that our school menus are kid and parent friendly, and the menus focus on the proper meal patterns that should be followed.  Several informational websites are listed on the district's school nutrition webpage that educate kids and parents about healthy food choices and recommended physical activity.
 
   GHS Graduate receives Emmy Award
 
Congratulations to Gainesville High alumnus Lee Ferran, Class of 2004, on winning an Emmy at the 67th Annual Emmy Awards.  He was awarded for Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast as Digital Producer.  Lee is currently employed as the Digital Editor for ABC's Brian Ross Investigative Unit. 

While attending Gainesville High School, Lee was the Newspaper Editor of the Trumpeter, Key Club President, and Three Sport Varsity Award winner. During his senior year, he interned at The Gainesville Times.  Lee attended Wake Forest University and graduated in 2008 majoring in history and international studies. At Wake Forest, he was a contributing writer for the university's student newspaper "Old Gold and Black".
  
He began his work with ABC television network with an internship with Good Morning America in 2008 and then worked his way to his current position of Editor of the Brian Ross Investigative Unit of ABC News.

Lee is an inspiration to our students and our community, and we are proud that he is a "Gainesville Red Elephant"!  He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry H. (Hop) and Mindy Ferran.

New Holland celebrates
 National Hispanic Heritage Month
  

Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized across America from September 15th  through October 15th highlighting Hispanic history, culture, and societal contributions. During this month-long celebration, students can examine the rich history and centuries of contributions of the Hispanic community.
 
On Friday, October 2nd, New Holland Knowledge Academy's Kindergarten classes kicked off National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students, teachers, and parents participated in an all-day celebration in which themes from Hispanic culture were incorporated into each teacher's lessons (and outfits, too). The celebration included parents reading books based on Hispanic culture, Spanish language lessons, dancing, and lunch that consisted of popular Hispanic food prepared by parents.
 
   Enota Students know their Language
 
Mrs. Bruce's Spanish class at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy has started the new school year working hard on many exciting activities! Students have been busy singing songs, creating calendars in Spanish, and working on many hands-on activities during Spanish class. All students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reviewing "los colores" (the colors) in Spanish, "el alfabeto" (the Spanish alphabet), and "los dias de la semana" (the days of the week).
 
Students in each grade level have been participating in various projects.  Second and fourth graders made an "Alphabet Pyramid" to hang in the hallways of Enota. Fifth graders created their own matching game with the days of the week and "los dias de la semana" in Spanish. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in activities surrounding Hispanic Heritage month and the holiday "Los dias de los muertos". Parents and guardians are invited to visit Enota and broaden their intellect by learning Spanish with our students! Ven diviertete con nosotros!  (Come join the fun!)
 
No Tolerance for Bullying at GEA
  

Gainesville Exploration Academy brought awareness to the issue of bullying this week by participating in Bullying Awareness Week.  This was a great opportunity for students and teachers  to get involved, not by waiting for "someone " to do something, but rather for "everyone" to work together  on preventing bullying in our communities through education and awareness.  Fifth grade students and their teachers all wore black to show that we need to "Black Out Bullying".  
Pramoda Karnati crowned Miss GHS  
 
It was a special night to remember as seventeen young ladies competed for the coveted Miss GHS title.  All of the contestants displayed beauty and poise as they walked across the stage on September 29th at the Pam Ware Performing Arts Center.  Contestants were judged in categories such as talent and interview.  At the end of the night, Pramoda Karnati was crowned as Miss Gainesville High School.  Other pageant contestants included Amelia Brock, Zoe Head, Emmeline Jones, Sydney Sanchez, Sally Callahan, Julia Truelove, Rachel Dillard, Sidney Cochran, Charters Embry, Lindsey Little, Stephanie Reyes, Hannah Martin, Carlee Cosper, Izzy Pate, Sophie Goode, and Heidi Vandiver.   Winners in specific categories were Stephanie Reyes (Miss Congeniality), Carlee Cosper (1st Runner-Up), Hannah Martin (2nd Runner Up), Sophie Goode (3rd Runner-Up), Amelia Brock (Interview Winner), Zoe Head (Talent Winner), and Charters Embry (Evening Gown Winner). We are proud of each of these lovely young ladies for their outstanding representation of Gainesville High School.  

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Board of Education Meeting  
October 5, 2015 
  
The Gainesville City Board of Education held its work session on Monday, October 5th, at the School Board Office. The Board reviewed, discussed, and approved agenda items presented by district personnel. 

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Wanda Creel, Ed.D.
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Delores Diaz, Chair
Brett Mercer, Vice Chair
Willie Mitchell
Sammy Smith
Maria Calkins

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