VOLUME 3 ISSUE 9/ NOVEMBER 19 , 2015

Book chronicles
Friday night history

FIGHT LIKE A TROJAN - Seven decades of Friday Nights in Carrollton, Georgia, is as special as the Friday nights in chronicles. In the state of Georgia, Carrollton High School stands alone as the Gold Standard in high school athletic programs. 

FIGHT LIKE A TROJAN is on sale now! Copies are limited and only $30 each.*

Get yours at the CHS front office, the Trojan Nation Store or at the Squire Shop.

*Shipping is available anywhere in the continental US for only $10.

Junior Beta sets
December meetings

It's time for the CJHS Junior Beta Club December meetings. Eighth grade grade will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 a.m. in the science lab. Seventh grade will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 2, also at 7 a.m. in the science lab. Members should make plans to attend.

Trojan University
holds food drive

Trojan University is holding a canned food drive to benefit the Carroll County Soup Kitchen. Please donate your canned goods to your homeroom teacher or any TU employee.

Holiday book drive
to benefit students

In an effort to do something that truly reflects the spirit of the holiday season, the faculty and staff of Carrollton Elementary School are going to reach out to the community and give back a little.

Now through Monday, Dec. 7, CES will be collecting new and gently used children's books for students prekindergarten to third-grade-plus to distribute to CES students at their homes.

Drop off locations are available at all Carrollton City Schools libraries/media centers.

CJHS Milestones testing
posts strong results

The release of statewide results for the new Milestones testing system shows that all Carrollton City Schools outperformed the rest of the state in critical categories.

The Georgia Department of Education released the results of the new Georgia
Milestones standardized testing Nov. 16.

Performance at Carrollton Junior High School outpaced the state as top level learners exceeded language arts and science scores.

"We are pleased with our science and language arts scores, but we have work to do in a couple of areas," said Dr. Todd Simpson, CJHS principal. "While this is the first year of these scores and comparisons are difficult, we will determine what we must do to best prepare our students for high school. Their success depends on us providing them with every opportunity." READ MORE
Volleyball registration
deadline for teams Dec. 2

Our annual CJHS Students vs. Teachers Volleyball tournament will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, during connections classes. Sign up your team of six players with the following teachers for only a $6 donation to Relay for Life:

7th grade - Mr. Lawrence
8th grade - Mrs. Stallings

Teams must be formed and paid up by Wednesday, Dec. 2! The team with the
best uniform for each grade will receive a prize!

Don't feel like playing? That's okay, you can still come and cheer your friends on for only a $2 viewing donation. Pay your first connections
teacher.

Lori Tuggle, a manager of the Trojan Nation Store, presents Brian Loftin with a $500 gift certificate as the winner of the "Trojan Tune-In" drawing.
Loftin winner of 'Tune-In'
Trojan Store certificate

Brian Loftin, one of 957 parents/community members who provided feedback in the second annual "Trojan Tune-In" district survey, is the winner of a $500 gift certificate to the Trojan Nation Store.

"We are extremely pleased with the response to the Trojan Tune-In," said Jay Goodman, director of Strategic Communication for Carrollton City Schools. "It is important for people who are invested in Carrollton City Schools to have an opportunity to share their thoughts on what we do well and how we can improve. Having almost 1,000 people take time to give us feedback helps us immeasurably."

Loftin and his wife Jean have two sons in the school system - Drake, a freshman at CHS and Parker, a seventh grader at CJHS.
Parent 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. You will be able to complete the survey using your personal computers, smartphones or iPads.

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

The survey will remain open through Friday, Feb. 26.

Thank you in advance for taking time out of your busy schedule to help us in this important school improvement effort.

Enjoy your week off  Nov. 23-27  and ...
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