New Manchester High’s InToneNation to perform at National A Cappella Convention |
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One of the biggest vocal music events in the world will soon welcome a familiar musical group.
New Manchester High School’s A Cappella powerhouse group InToneNation will perform at the High School Showcase Concert at the National A Cappella Convention (NACC) this March in Orlando.
InToneNation is the nationally recognized A Cappella group from New Manchester High School’s Fine Arts Magnet Education Program. The group has won numerous vocal competitions, including the 2018 ICHSA National A Cappella championship.
The group auditioned to earn a spot at the event highlighting 10 of the top high school groups in the United States. New Manchester High School Fine Arts Magnet director Trey Giddens says NACC welcomes hundreds of A Cappella groups from all over the world.
“New Manchester High School FAME students consistently perform at the highest artistic level,” says Giddens. “I am incredibly proud that they have been selected to perform at the conference. They will be surrounded by other professional vocalists that will inspire them to achieve tremendous success.”
In addition to showcasing some of today’s best contemporary vocal music, NACC is a leader in education for both students and professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend dozens of classes, interest sessions, and keynotes from experts in the field.
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Mason Creek Elementary School is celebrating Black History in a big way! |
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Students and staff have all been engaged in celebrating Black History at MAES!
The diversity committee is hosting their annual decorated door contest. Each classroom door is decorated to honor and highlight influential African Americans. Judges came from around our school district to name first, second, and third place winners.
Some of the winning doors included braille and QR code technologies!
MAES has a Step Team led by Mrs. Kimberly Taylor Harris, Phenomenal, that has produced a recorded performance. The performance includes a poetry slam to highlight African American literature from the past, presence, and most importantly the future.
This is in collaboration with the magnificent student bucket drummers, led by Mr. Ben Harber. Towards the end of the month, MAES will enjoy delicious cuisine at their annual Soul Food Luncheon. With all of these wonderful things happening, the teachers are integrating activities into their lessons to help students understand the rich history and why we take this month to celebrate.
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Bright Star Elementary's Junior Beta Club visits fire station |
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Bright Star Elementary School's fifth grade Junior Beta students visited local fire station #10 Wednesday morning.
This trip gave these students insight on what it's like to serve our community. The National Beta Club organization focuses on character, achievement, leadership and service. Students were able to discuss how to prevent house fires, climb into the county's largest fire truck, time a firefighter getting dressed for an emergency call, and see what it's like to stand inside a fire truck's rescue basket.
Fire safety educator/inspector, Elonda Reese, did an excellent job organizing a day to remember for these students. Bright Star's Junior Beta parents surprised her and the firefighters with various gift cards and hand written letters of appreciation for their service.
Students enjoyed this trip and are now even more excited about continuing their mission to serve.
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Chestnut Log Students Fly High |
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Ten of Chestnut Log Middle School’s (CLMS) Junior 100 students learned what it feels like to pilot a plane thanks to a virtual flight simulator.
Karlston Martin, a software engineer for Cox Automotive, certified commercial pilot, and passionate supporter of STEAM curriculum, brought the simulator to the school for students to learn from. He believes that experiences like this one are “creative and practical ways of teaching kids the importance of technology outside the classroom.”
During the activity, Martin sat with students as they used the simulator to fly the virtual plane and understand what it takes to fly an airplane.
Keep flying CLMS Bears!
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FLEX Academy: Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 |
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FLEX Academy: Accepting Applications for 2022-2023
If your student is an independent learner who likes to use technology, and your family needs or desires a more flexible approach to education, the FLEX Academy might be right for you!
What is FLEX?
FLEX is short for Flexible Learning for Educational Excellence. Students in 1st through 12th grade are invited to apply for the FLEX program. All teachers are certified Douglas County School System teachers who are committed to the success of your child. FLEX is ideal for highly independent, self-motivated learners who enjoy working at a fast pace.
We are implementing a new model at FLEX for the 2022-2023 school year. The new program at FLEX for the 2022-2023 school year will require that all students interested apply for the 2022-2023 school year. Please review the new criteria for the 2022-2023 school year and the options for each grade level.
To access the application and for more information about FLEX Academy, visit the website at flex.dcssga.org.
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This week is AVID week at New Manchester High School. For those who do not know, AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is the college and career readiness system used in Douglas County Schools to ensure an equitable and student-centered instructional environment where all students are prepared for college, careers, and life. The AVID students and site team members at New Manchester High School put together this promotional video to help increase student interest in AVID as recruitment season for the 2022-2023 school year begins. In the video, students recite the AVID Mantra, "Our Deepest Fear", while also speaking about the benefits of being in AVID.
AVID has been at New Manchester High School since 2017 and has grown to include over 100 AVID students and over 30 AVID site team members.AVID students are required to take the AVID elective class for all 4 years of high school, with each year focusing on a different readiness skill. 9th graders focus on organization and note-taking, 10th graders focus on academic reading and writing, 11th graders focus on preparation for college entrance exams, and 12th graders focus on college applications, essays, and scholarships. All AVID students take Honors and AP Courses while receiving the academic support needed for these courses through the AVID elective. Since NMHS is an AVID school, all teachers use AVID's WICOR (Writing,Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading) Instructional Framework to plan and execute meaningful and engaging lessons for all students.
AVID targets students in the "Academic Middle". A typical AVID student is a student with great academic potential who can achieve success with the right support. An AVID student may be a first generation college student who wants to go to college, but just needs help getting there. According to AVID data, 99% of AVID students graduate high school, 82% of AVID students apply to a four-year college, and an AVID student is four times more likely to graduate from college than their peers. Currently, 85% of AVID seniors at NMHS have been accepted to at least one college or university, with the most seniors accepted to more than three. At NMHS we believe in The AVID Way and We are AVID STRONG!
For more information about AVID at New Manchester High School, please contact the NMHS AVID Site Coordinator, Tahira Chandler (tahira.chandler@dcssga.org).
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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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Aubrey was nominated and elected as Burnett’s Student Council President by her peers. Principal Marketa Croom says Aubrey is a natural leader and spearheaded Burnett’s first ever winter coat drive. She also continues working with the student council on other community service endeavors to help those in need. School leaders say Aubrey poses thought-provoking questions during class and is the perfect example of being her best in every situation. Congratulations, Aubrey, for shining in this week’s Student Spotlight! |
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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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Check out the available opportunities in the Community Bulletin Board! |
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