Student advisory council practices fine dining |
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Along with providing feedback to the superintendent about their schools, students on Superintendent North’s Student Advisory Council got the opportunity to learn about proper dining etiquette earlier this week.
“This is something that we really look forward to doing for [students],” said North to the high school group. “Because this is something that you’ll be able to practice and use throughout your life to help you professionally.”
Nia Brown, a certified etiquette consultant who led the sessions, also spoke to the importance of learning skills like dining etiquette to help students in their future workplaces.
“A recent study done by Harvard and Stanford shows that 85% of workplace success is based on social skills, and less than 15% of success is based on technical skills,” said Nia Brown. “Etiquette really is an essential skill for success in life.”
During the 90-minute sessions, students were introduced to both the Continental and American dining styles, and they got to practice each of them on three-course meals prepared by the DCSS Nutrition staff.
Among the lessons taught by Brown were how to fold one’s napkin while eating, how to grasp and use silverware, proper topics of conversation at dinner, and how to position silverware to show that you are finished eating.
“I’ve worked with different corporations like Delta Airlines, elected officials and universities, but I'm most passionate about training students,” Brown said, “because the sooner they learn these skills, the easier it is for them to implement them into their everyday lives. And when they become working professionals, it’s just a part of their nature.”
After eating, the students were able to speak with Superintendent North and briefly discuss things about their schools.
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SDES 4th graders, Kinsley Everett, Tripp Starling, Natalie Pryor, Temprance Barnes, and Ozi Okwumabua, participated in a virtual oratory contest that was sponsored by the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, in Washington D.C.
Students from ages 6 - 16 were eligible to compete in the annual contest. The purpose is to develop their own oratorical skills while learning about history, through the powerful messages delivered by Frederick Douglass.
Each student presented sections from Douglass' Decoration Day (now known as Memorial Day) speech that was delivered at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1871. "The kids worked very hard, mostly on their own time, to study and memorize some very challenging lines from a famous speech in American history. I was so impressed by their efforts and I'm very proud of them," says Thomas Bruno, SDES 4th grade teacher.
Students from across the country participated in the event and winners will be announced soon.
Congratulations and good luck to the 4th grade orators from SDES!
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Winston Elementary celebrates Tome Literacy week |
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WES’s continued emphasis on literacy and reading for pleasure will come full-circle during Tome Literacy Week. The Club Tome members have planned and sponsored Tome Literacy Week for the past five years. It’s a great learning experience for the club members to collaborate, make decisions, and prepare activities that will be enjoyed by the whole school.
Most of the activities planned this year involve giving back to our teachers and students. Club Tome members understand the value of a teacher's role in their reading and writing accomplishments, so one activity is “Thank a Teacher Surprise.” Other events include giving motivational reading tattoos to the Winston Wildcats and writing inspirational sidewalk messages around the school.
Ms. Goodman, principal at Winston, emphasized the importance of the Tome organization and the literacy leaders within the building. She states that “our Tome organization has a winning consecutive history at the state level of doing creative activities with projects that revolve around literature and events. It’s a great time to be a Winston Wildcat!”
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DECA state conference at the Hyatt Regency, Atlanta |
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Congratulations are in order for Chapel Hill High School’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) program. Under the supervision of advisor Antionette Godfrey, DECA student members attended the state conference January 27 - 29, at the Hyatt Regency downtown Atlanta. The CHHS chapter brought back many awards! One of their major achievements is that they were named Diamond chapter, which is the highest level you can achieve at the state level. Students were also recognized for being one of the top 20th largest chapters in the state of Georgia and novelist level for their community service initiative.
The Georgia DECA website describes the club as an organization that, “enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, applying learning in the context of business, connecting to business and the community and promoting competition.”
The following CHHS students participated in state competition, Temidayo Solomon, Jalen Wallace, Karli Hollis, Brylen Thompson, Rylee Rice, Rebecca Thomas, Brandon Jorgensen, Kae Sabo, Shea Wilson, Ethan Sayles, Joshua Fitzgerald, Sameera Hersi, Kamau Edmonson, Nakyia Lezin, Kennedi Polite, Delorna Stutts, Rose Tucker, and Morgan Cantrell.
The following students will now move on to compete at the National Level, Karli Hollis, Rebecca Thomas, and Delorna Stutts.
Congratulations to all of these CHHS students!
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WBL: Earn money, get credits, gain experience |
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Work-Based Learning (WBL) provides valuable work experience for high school students. Those who qualify may work during school hours in a position related to their career pathway. Caterin Garcia-Alvares and Isis Banks are among the high school students who are gaining valuable experience and earning high school credit and a salary.
Caterin Garcia-Alvares
Caterin is a senior at Lithia Springs High School and currently works at Dunkin Donuts. She believes this job placement has helped her in developing effective communication skills, because it requires her to interact with different types of people.
As a team leader, Caterin is confident that the skills that she is learning through this WBL experience will be beneficial for future employment opportunities. Her career goal after high school is to become a full- time manager.
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Isis Banks
Isis is a senior at Lithia Springs High School and currently works at Kroger. A few of the skills that she has learned and developed while working at Kroger are: customer service/communication, cash handling, and being able to do quick math.
Isis believes her transition to college and meeting new people will be easier because of the interactions she has had with her coworkers and customers at Kroger. Her career goal after high school is to become a veterinarian.
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February is Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) month. Follow the hashtag #CTAEDelivers on social media to learn more!
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Dheephaasakti Chandrasekaran is an extraordinary South Douglas Elementary School student with an insatiable desire to learn. While serious about academics, Dheephaasakti is also well-liked, always has a smile on her face, and is willing to help others. Principal Casey Duffey says she is a well-rounded student participating in chorus, garden club, science club, and the math competition team.
Dheephaasakti also serves as president of Junior Beta Club and has repeatedly represented South Douglas in the district Spelling Bee. She has been the grade level and school level A.R. competition winner and was a first-place winner at the District Science Fair. South Douglas Elementary is exceptionally proud of Dheephaasakti and her many accomplishments in her school!
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February 7: BOE Work Session
February 9: Progress Reports for Elementary and Middle Schools
February 14-18: Holidays (Except 240)
February 21: BOE Meeting
March 7: BOE Work Session
March 14: Teacher Work Day
March 16: Report Cards, Elem & MS
March 16: Progress Reports, HS
March 21: BOE Meeting
April 4-8: Holidays for all
April 11: BOE Work Session
April 20: Progress Reports, Elem & MS
April 25: BOE Meeting
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