Teacher Appreciation Week May 2 - 6, 2022 |
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Dear educators:
Throughout my three decades in education, I've consistently been amazed by the dedication teachers invest in inspiring students. Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect opportunity to thank you for helping students reach their full potential.
Public school educators are exceptional people. You lead, empower, and encourage all students, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or ability. You empower them to achieve success and build a stronger future every day.
Teaching can be a demanding profession, yet you rise to the challenge every day. Throughout the pandemic, you innovated ways to provide students with instruction and foster a sense of community. Despite the difficulties of COVID-19, you kept our students safe and moving forward.
You lead our future. By teaching and ensuring Douglas County students receive a high-quality education, you are investing in the future of Georgia. Every day you go over and beyond to create the best learning experience for students. Teachers like you are the driving force in equipping students with the skills and mindsets needed for 21st-century success.
Douglas County teachers continue to be the best of the best. I'm grateful you chose to be a part of our school system.
Thank you, teachers, for your hard work and dedication to ensuring every student has an opportunity to succeed. We appreciate your determination and all you do to support our students and families!
Superintendent Trent North
Douglas County School System
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FLEX Academy and Bright Star Elementary - Earth Day Celebrations |
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FLEX Academy Kindergarten and 1st grade students celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd. The students participated in a scavenger hunt using magnifying glasses, clean up time and story time. They enjoyed "Dirt in a Cup," made with cookies, as a sweet treat to conclude their Earth Day activities.
Bright Star Elementary School's wonderful kindergarten teachers, paras and students planted a variety of flowers to brighten up the garden in front of their school. They also did a little spring cleaning in the courtyard.
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Book signing for Kaylee Hilderbrandt, 8th grade student at Mason Creek Middle School |
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What a special day for Kaylee Hildebrandt. Kaylee is an 8th grade student in Mrs. Bolton’s class. She and her grandmother wrote a book entitled A Unique Walk. Kaylee was born with Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy. This story is about Kaylee’s journey with cerebral palsy and how she is learning to live with it.
Mason Creek Middle School honored her by hosting a book signing this month. Students can check out a copy of Kaylee’s book in the media center or purchase it on Amazon.
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AHS Robotics Team at Printpack |
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Several members of the Alexander High School robotics team visited Printpack on Tuesday, April 26, to demonstrate the features and capabilities of their state-qualifying FIRST ROBOTICS robot, Big Cat.
Students discussed the use of closed-loop programming incorporating sensors, while our Printpack partners offered their professional feedback to the team. After the demonstration, our students toured the facility and job shadowed. This awesome learning experience connected how the work in engineering and robotics translates to real-world careers in robotics and industrial maintenance.
Thank you to Printpack, who took the time to invest in these future machinists, engineers, computer scientists, and architects.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month |
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In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Blue became the color associated with National Child Abuse Prevention Month when the Blue Ribbon Campaign was initiated by a grandmother who lost her grandchild to child abuse.
Since 2009, blue pinwheels have been the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month and symbolize what all children deserve to have: a playful, joyful, carefree childhood. In April, we are reminded of the need to band together as a community to ensure that all children are allowed to grow up in an emotionally and physically safe environment. It is a time to unite as systems, individuals, communities, and families to invest in our most valuable resource- our children.
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Industry Certified Programs |
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Congratulations to the CTAE programs who achieved industry recertification during the 2021-2022 school year!
When a program becomes industry certified, it receives a “stamp of excellence” from the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) and their partner agencies. Each school received a grant for $5000 from the Georgia Legislature to update their labs and equipment. Programs go through this process every five years to retain their certification. An annual review is conducted to ensure the program continues to meet certification requirements.
Students benefit from the process because it helps increase their qualifications for employment. Schools are better aligned with curriculum to provide better career opportunities. Business and industry recognize they will receive a quality student who will make a great future employee.
Schools who received recertification recognition this year are:
Alexander High School
Business and Computer Science
Healthcare Science
Marketing
CCI
Audio-Video Film and Technology
Chapel Hill High School
Business and Computer Science
Douglas County High School
Business and Computer Science
Lithia Springs High School
Business and Computer Science
Marketing
New Manchester High School
Business and Computer Science
Marketing
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Winter currently serves as the 2021-2022 Student Council President. Principal Dr. Emily Felton says Winter’s campaign speech was, ‘Why does Arbor Station need to be a No Place for Hate School .’She believes that being a “No Place for Hate” school requires students to reflect on student differences, the importance of having a no-bullying mindset, and the values and benefits of making friends. Winter is also the Jr. Beta President, a member of the Art club, STEM club, Girl Scouts, and Program Challenge. Winter values education and has been on the Honor Roll since her 1st-grade year. Congratulations, Winter! |
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May 2: Kindergarten Registration Opens
May 2: BOE Work Session
May 16: BOE Meeting
May 24, 25: Half Days for All Students
May 25: Last Day of School
May 25: Report Cards for Elementary Schools
May 26, 27: Post Planning
May 26: Graduations for CHHS, AHS (at the University of West GA)
May 27: Graduations for LSHS, NMHS, DCHS (at the University of West GA)
May 30: Holiday for All
June 3: Report Cards Mailed for Middle and High Schools
June 13: BOE Work Session/Meeting
July 18: BOE Work Session/Meeting
August 3: First Day of School
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Check out the available opportunities in the Community Bulletin Board! |
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