Carrollton City Schools * 106 Trojan Drive * Carrollton, GA 30117 * Nov. 2 ,  2017
 
20th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

Before digital publishing was all the rage, Carrollton City Schools, in a partnership with the Times-Georgian newspaper, launched the Trojan Times in the fall of 1997. The "paper" edition is still published three times a year, inserted in the Times-Georgian and also disseminated at various school locations.

At right is the latest issue, published this week. Click on the image or this link to read the 12-page edition. As noted in the paper's mast heading, this is a publication "highlighting educational excellence and the people who make it happen."
School Nutrition program earns top honor
For the fourth consecutive year, the Carrollton City School System's School Nutrition program has earned the highest level of recognition through the Golden Radish Awards program that celebrates gains made statewide in the farm-to-school movement.

Carrollton is one of only nine school districts to receive the highest level, Platinum, added this year. The award was presented Monday. From left are Dr. Mark Albertus, superintendent; Dr. Linette Dodson, director of School Nutrition, and Kelli Cook, School Nutrition program coordinator. MORE

REGION ONE-ACT PLAY
Cast members of "The Fantasticks" are, from left, Ansleigh Edwards, Lexie Thomas, Jackson Newbern, Rebecca Davis, Jordan Mason, Belle Hudson, Mattie Steed, Marianah Lloyd, Morgan McGuinn and Stage Manager Alexis Henderson. Not pictured are Anna Lowry and Katie Perry.
'Fantasticks' places third; Thomas best actress

The Carrollton High School Performing Arts One-Act Play, "The Fantasticks," had a successful run at region competition last Saturday, placing third overall. Each of the nine schools in Region 7-AAAAA fielded a production and the competition was strong, according to Tommy Cox, CHS Performing Arts director.

Cox said the CHS entry stood out as the only musical theater offering. In addition to winning third place, Carrollton senior Lexie Thomas was named Best Actress Overall, a distinction given to one girl out of all nine schools. MORE

The great outdoors makes a terrific classroom

Carrollton Middle School Science Club members just returned from a trip to the Wahsega
4-H Center in Dahlonega, participating in the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education program. According to organizers, they had a safe and fun time and learned a lot! See photos of their outdoor adventure on the school's Facebook page.
CJHS Career Fair a success

Following a successful inaugural event last year, Carrollton Junior High School held its second College and Career Fair Oct. 24. Vendors from colleges, universities, local businesses and others shared with students and parents ideas of post-secondary options and potential careers. Here, students visit the University of West Georgia Archeology Department table to learn more about this career opportunity once they complete college. 

State XC championships
Friday and Saturday

Carrollton High School once again will host the Georgia High School Association state cross country championships this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, for the  24th consecutive year.

Last year with the increase in the number of GHSA classifications added to the competition, the championships moved from a one-day to a two-day event.

A student holiday has been scheduled for Friday, reducing the traffic congestion inconvenience for Carrollton City Schools families caused by the event and also for competitors, spectators and coaches from all over the state. Teachers and other staff will still report for a Professional Development Day. MORE

CES students showcase what is non-literal

Third graders at Carrollton Elementary School on Tuesday dressed up as well-known non-literal phrases - an educational way to have fun on Halloween while focusing on the differences between literal and non-literal language and how this expression technique can be downright funny! 

See if your child - and you - can guess the non-literal phrases students represented in  this CES Facebook album. Good luck!

AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS: "Fall into Literacy" Family Game Night at CES is Tuesday, Nov. 7, @ 6:00.  Come learn specific literacy games and other strategies to share with your child. 
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