VOLUME 3 ISSUE 17/ FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Dr. Albertus to head school system
Black History  essay deadline Feb. 19

Carrollton Junior High School's annual Black History Essay Contest is fast approaching. The first place winner will receive $100 and second place receives $50. All essays are due to Mr. Sidel by Feb. 19. 

Poetry & Prose Night
to offer pure delight

Want to have a good time
And share some rhymes?

Want to eat some snacks,
Kick back and relax?

Want to chill with your crew
And read a haiku?

Or maybe get extra credit?
Yeah, that's right; I said it.

... then join us for CJHS Poetry & Prose Night on Thursday, Feb. 25, in the media center. It should last from 3:15-4:15, so be sure to have a ride by then and remember to bring a short story or poem you penned.

Items needed for
Operation Gratitude

Trojan University's Operation Gratitude is still under way. The following items are needed: socks (not white), pens, travel-size board games, packs of lip balm, individual packs of moist towelettes, crossword and sudoku puzzle books. Items may be dropped off in the donation box located in the front office or in Ms. Driver's classroom throughout the month of February.

Hoops for Heart
to be held Feb. 26

Students at CJHS are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke. On Feb. 26, CJHS will hold its annual Hoops for Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association. The funds raised support heart and stroke research and educational programs for youth.

Visit Coach Turner's teacher webpage for information about fundraising online .


Kindergarten
registration begins

CES kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year is under way. To set an appointment, please call the registrar's office at 770-832-2726. Non-city resident students may apply, too.  Learn more


Survey to support
school improvement

Carrollton City schools are participating in the Georgia Parent Survey program and need your help. The survey contains only 24 questions.

All survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for school climate analysis. 


Dr.  James C. Pope, chairman of the Carrollton Board of Education, right, congratulates Dr. Mark Albertus, approved Feb. 9 to succeed Dr. Kent Edwards as superintendent.
Will take helm upon
Edwards' retirement
The Carrollton Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Mark Albertus as its new superintendent during the Board's Feb. 9 meeting.

In January, Albertus had been named the sole candidate to replace Dr. Kent Edwards, who will leave the system at the end of June when his contract expires.

For the past eight years, Dr. Albertus has led Carrollton High School as principal. During his tenure, Albertus has implemented the International Baccalaureate program, led CHS in earning the coveted AdvancED certificate naming CHS as a certified STEM school, consistently raised the graduation rate, championed award-winning academic, arts and athletic programs, implemented the Southwire Engineering Academy and forged partner relationship with several community companies.

"I am humbled by this opportunity," said Albertus. "Carrollton is a special place. I thank the board for their trust. My family and I love this community. I will continue to strive to be an example of servant leadership and keep our students at the forefront of everything we do."
CJHS eighth graders, from left, Wyatt Chesser, Thomas Harris and Carter Baker are the first science fair winners in school history.
Harris wins CJHS's 
first  science fair

Carrollton Junior High School held its first science fair this past week. The following students placed with their projects:

Thomas Harris won first place for his project "A Study of Anitbacterial Effects on Satphylococcus Epidermis."

Wyatt Chesser placed second with "How does Radiation Affect the Growth of Plants?"

Carter Baker placed third with " What Affect Does Light Have on the Height and Mass of Marigolds?"

Thomas will continue to represent CJHS at the regional science fair held at the University of West Georgia. Congratulations to all three for making school history as the first-ever science fair winners!
CJHS swim team posts
successful season

The 2015-2016 Carrollton Junior High School swim team enjoyed a very successful season. The team finished second, seventh, fifth, and first in a variety of meets. The team traveled to Clarksville, Atlanta and Cumming this season.

The relay team made up of Jenny Lee, Emily Beecham, Anna Rolka Peralta, and Trinity Towler had four first place finishes this year. Kendall Ussery, Jack Stembridge, Elliot Basil, Mallorie Colquitt, Amariah Chambers, and Hannah McGrew all contributed to the success of the team.
A streetcar to desire
Although the primary reason for the visit was to conduct research on the operations of the Atlanta Streetcar, the CJHS STEM class also visited the King Center, Skyview, and the Sweet Auburn Curb Market recently when they took a field trip to Atlanta.  The students are in the process of creating a streetcar plan for the city of Carrollton as part of their STEM class and wanted to have background knowledge of an operating system to assist them in their efforts.