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Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Oct. 19
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2017
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Meet Hector
When our new Trojan mascot was revealed on Homecoming, we learned his name is Hector. According to historical accounts, Hector was the greatest - and bravest - Trojan warrior of ancient times and was the obvious name choice for the new mascot, said CHS Principal David Brooks. Creating the mascot was an 18-month collaborative process between school administration and student leadership. We think Hector is a big hit, do you?
Festivities pay homage to involved Nation
Homecoming is a big deal at the Trojan Nation! Thousands are involved and many receive accolades for their contributions as Trojans. Announcements included the naming of CHS senior superlatives and Homecoming King Kirby Criswell during the pep rally in Grisham Stadium and the 2017 Homecoming Queen Shae Hungerford during the presentation of the Homecoming Court at halftime during the game. And the Gold and Black Give Back campaign, now in its seventh year, collected 23,486 items to donate to local charities valued at $19,484.49. This effort not only involves the high school, but all Carrollton City Schools, and is a source of pride for Carrollton City Schools Supt. Dr. Mark Albertus, who remarked, "This is one of the most rewarding projects we sponsor each year, and each year I am amazed at the continued enthusiasm and response it receives from our schools and community." For a pictorial account of the day, visit this
Facebook album.
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CES Fairy Tale Ball sparks imagination
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Every year, CES second graders participate in a fairy tale ball and parade held at the end of October. The event ends the language arts curriculum's unit on fairy tales and coincides with traditional fall festival celebrations. Before the ball, students learn simple dances in P.E. so they can be prepared to step it up. After the students demonstrated their dancing prowess, parents joined in to conclude the dancing fun.
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Volleyball captures first region crown
Six seniors - including Olivia Mount, Lacy Needham and Darby Gainey who have played for Coach Kasey Austin since they were in the eighth grade - were instrumental in the Lady Trojans reaching an important milestone in the program's history - capturing the region title and heading to the Elite 8 tournament this Saturday. They are joined by other senior leaders in Meagan Martin, Caitlen Easterwood and Kaly Colquitt. It will be a tough first-round battle as Buford is the defending two-time state champion, but Coach Austin says her girls are up to the challenge! Best of luck and congratulations for being the first team in Carrollton history to earn region bragging rights in volleyball!
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Student ambassadors
promote literacy
Carrollton High School's Secretary of State Student Ambassadors team has created special bookmarks to distribute to students, faculty and the community at large to promote literacy in two ways: By encouraging literacy in general, of course, but to also promote political literacy to help citizens become better, more informed voters. This state initiative, organized by the Georgia Secretary of State office, operated a pilot program in the spring of 2016 and supported a full state cohort the following school year. Carrollton High School has been involved in the program since its inception and won the first Student Ambassador Cup in the pilot program, awarded to the school that worked the hardest on promoting voter registration and student involvement in the political process. Pictured are two members of the team, seniors Kirby Criswell and Jill Fazio, showing off their new bookmarks with yearbooks on display in the school's media history case.
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Reading with
young children
It is NEVER too early to start a love for reading in little ones. Below are some tips separated by age:
Newborn to 6 months - Bold and simply illustrated books are a great way to begin exposing children to reading the minute they come home from the hospital.
6 months to 12 months - Make reading part of the daily routine at this age. As you probably know, babies love putting everything in their mouths so board, cloth and vinyl books work great in this stage!
1 year to 2 years - Begin asking comprehension questions that encourage them to interact with the text! This age group really likes repetitive and predictable books.
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