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ail ann Parents,

Greenville County Schools is constantly working to improve its programs and

services to our students and families. Every five years, we go through a

comprehensive strategic planning process including annual progress reviews

as part of AdvancED’s accreditation. These planning and review processes are

important in validating the quality of our academic programs. They also help

colleges recognize quality schools, which can play a role in determining a

student’s college acceptance.

This is our year to revise the strategic plan, but we need your input to make sure we get it right. In

January, the GCS Board of Trustees and a team of approximately 80 community members, business

leaders, educators, parents, and students will work together to determine three to five long-term

objectives that will be the focus of our district’s actions over the next five years. To help that group

identify the objectives that are most important to you, we need you to provide feedback via an electronic

AdvancED parent survey. The data collected from this survey will also help individual schools revise local

strategic plans to better respond to the needs of their students, families, and communities.

You may take this survey anytime from December 4-20, so don’t wait! Please submit your survey as soon

as possible using the link shown below, or visit the GCS website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us and click on

the Strategic Planning Parent Survey button on the front page. If you have multiple children in our

schools, fill out a separate survey to reflect the needs and experiences of each of your children. Student

and teacher surveys are also an important part of this process, but those will be completed at school.

Parent Survey Link:

If you don’t have convenient internet access, visit your child’s school. Front office personnel will provide

you with access to a computer linked to this survey. Thank you in advance for your participation in this

important process.

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Mann Has the Best Band. . .

On December 2nd the JL Mann Marching Patriots and JROTC were voted Best Marching Band in the

Greenville Christmas Parade. They made a splash wearing their green plumes and lights on their hats

and instruments from this year's show, Encounter, and enjoyed sharing Christmas spirit with parade

goers.

The Marching Band had a busy fall season, playing at football games and competing on weekends.

November 9, they had a great Veteran's Day concert to honor our military service people. Students

worked very hard to prepare the music for this concert just at the end of marching season. Since

then, they've been preparing for the Christmas concert on December 14. Many students are now

also participating in Winter Guard, Winter Percussion, and Jazz Band, going on to prepare for

competitions after Christmas.

This is a truly talented group of students who love music, encouraging each other, and having fun

together. Band Boosters celebrated the Marching Patriots at a November banquet that included

awards and a fun slideshow from this season. Some of the funniest pictures were band parents trying

to play and march with their student's instrument! We're happy to have such a great group of students

representing Mann!

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This Week in NewTech@Mann

Physics Students All Fired Up – Students in Ms. Hanor’s physics classes tested their catapults during their final product

presentations. The students had to use their knowledge of two-dimensional trajectory in order to launch a small wooden

projectile at their target. Some students launched from a very far range. Some students were unsuccessful in hitting

their target, but had ideas for how to be successful on their next launch based on their understanding of the content.

Best Foot Forward – Students in Coach Crowe’s digital multimedia classes are currently working on a project that has

them making a newsletter covering a day in the life at Mann. Students are encouraged to seek out information on and

highlight the life of any person at Mann that they are unfamiliar with whether it be a custodian, an administrator, or

another upper classmen. Students will ultimately showcase eight people at the school in their newsletter. Students

spent this week contacting and scheduling a time to interview their chosen participants. They also practiced introducing

themselves and shaking hands with one another.

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Better Food Choices – students in Ms. Nott’s Biology classes presented their ideas to representatives of the Patriot

Pantry today. Students took their learning and used to it recommend new food choices to pantry that sells healthy food

items at all lunches.

Classroom Observations -- We open the NewTech@Mann classrooms on the first Tuesday of every month (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) for current and prospective parents to come and see how a project-based classroom works. Your student is welcome to come with you. You do not need to call ahead, just come to the J. L. Mann front office at 10:30 a.m. on any of the following dates: February 6, March 6, April 4, and May 1. Information Nights -- We also offer several NewTech@Mann Information Nights at J. L. Mann High School for interested families. At these sessions students, staff and administrators present information about the NewTech@Mann program and answer questions. We strongly encourage you to bring your student with you.

January 30 5:30-6:30 p.m. J. L. Mann Media Center February 6 5:30-6:30 p.m. J. L. Mann Media Center February 26 5:30-6:30 p.m. J. L. Mann Media Center

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Collection – Students in World Lit collected donations for The Salvation Army in the

morning and afternoon car lines. Thanks to those who stpped by and donated!

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JL Mann Patriot Battalion

The Patriot Battalion Drill Team enjoyed an overnight Christmas Party at Clark’s Hill National Guard Training

Center Friday, December 1. Cadets took part in after dark air-soft maneuvers in the woods, dinner, awarding

of promotions in rank, a gift exchange, and a crazy pajama contest. Many thanks to CSM Hoxit for hosting this

event. A grand time was had by all!

Clarks Hill Training Facility; Plum Branch, SC

Friends, Family, Food, and Fun A Call to Order Ninja Warrior for New Drill Team Members

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JL Mann Patriot Battalion

Ready for Night Maneuvers We’ll do Anything to Win a Prize

More than 100 Mann JROTC Cadets participated in the Poinsettia Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2.

Cadets participated under the supervision of Lt. Col. Davis, First Sgt. Moss, and CSM Chester Hoxit. The Patriot

Battalion Drill Team competed in the judging portion of the parade with their Armed Exhibition routine.

Congratulations to the JL Mann High School Marching Band and Patriot JROTC for being voted Best Marching

Band!

Poinsettia Christmas Parade, Main St. Greenville Drill Routine for Judges at Poinsettia Christmas Parade

Family Day was held last weekend at the Anderson Army National Guard Center for the Recruit Sustainment

Program (RSP). National Guard Recruits awaiting Basic Training and their families were able to meet with

National Guard NCO’s, Officers, and Civilian Support Personnel who were on hand to provide support and

information. Congratulations to senior Cadets D. Baum and D. Baker as they continue their progress with the

National Guard!

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JL Mann Patriot Battalion

Private First Class Devon Baker and Family Private First Class Dylan Baum and Family

Cadet Calendar

December 15 - $60 payment # 3 due for Leadership Trip to Washington, DC January 12 - $60 final payment due for Leadership Trip to Washington, DC January 16 – Winter Simi-Formal, 7:30-10:00 January 27 – JROTC Military Ball @ JL Mann (Tickets $15 before Winter Break, $20 after) February 10 – Best of the Best Drill Meet, Hickory, NC February 28-March3 – Drill and Leadership Team Trip to Washington, DC April 14 – Army Nationals Drill Meet, Louisville, KY May TBD – End of the Year Pool Party Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Baum June 5 – Graduation 7-9, Timmons Arena, Furman University

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Help us to reach our goal…..

Become a Patriot Partner!

All money donated stays at

JL Mann!

Complete form on page 9.

You can turn in your form and

payment in the school office

in c/o Susan Key,

Patriot Partner Chairperson

THANK YOU for your support!

Help Us Reach Our

Patriot Partner

We are at $10,135!

$12,000

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There are BIG plans in the works for this school year, and we need your help! Every donation makes a difference!

Did you know that you can DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTE to funds that support

our teachers, staff and their goals for academic excellence?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION NEEDED FOR PATRIOT PARTNER DONATIONS:

School Year: _____________________________

Donor Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ Zip _____________ Phone: _____________________________

**Email: ____________________________________________________________________________

**Please PRINT CLEARLY. Your receipt will be emailed to this address.

YES! I WILL BECOME A PATRIOT PARTNER

AND SUPPORT THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT JL MANN! If you work for a matching-gifts employer, you can double your donations!

Attach your matching gift form, and we’ll take care of the paperwork!

Family Levels: Business Levels

$_____True Mann – above $250 $______ Business Patron (over $500)$$

$_____Patriot - $250 $ _____ Business Partner (up to $500)

$_____Partner - $100

$_____Friend - $50 CASH DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!

$$Supporters at the Business Patron level may advertise their

business logo in PTSA publications

Become a Patriot Partner!

Please RETURN THIS FORM to the main office.

*DONATIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN PTSA PUBLICATONS!*

Becoming a Patriot Partner means you are supporting PTSA’s efforts to raise money to buy Chromebooks and equipment for classrooms and the fine arts programs

which directly support students!

Last year JL Mann PTSA donated

over $40,000 to JL Mann!!

Thank you to those

families who have

donated so far!

True Mann

Stephen & Robin Dunn

Dan & Debbie Johnson

Chas & Susan Key

Joseph & Patience Beraho

Brent & Emily Reeder

Scott & Kim Dunn

Bill & Kristen Nelli

Joseph & Sylvia Weber

Brian & Noel Rogers

Patrick & Sangita Shirley

Business

Partners

Massage Envy

Richey and Richey

Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels

Patriots

Jeff, Toni & Alexander Wolf

Scott & Audrey Melzer

Jonathan & Stephanie Wright

Cathy Jones & Keith Goodall

Michelle & Mark Patterson

Greg & Anne Williams

Lisa & Paul Aiesi

Partner

Johana & Craig Haydamack

Leslie & Hubert Cook

David & Michelle Seaver

Jack & Missy Lawlor

Molly & Judson Boehmer

Tammy Jacobs

Zuleger Family

Garry Green

Scott & Kathleen Payne

Clancy Self

Soenke Family

Vani & Naveen Parmeshwar

Scott & Kristin Johnson

Steve & Rennie Newmans

Erno Family

Liz Richardson

Steve & Christi Morrison

Greg & Jean Powell

Mark & Pamela Graham

Joe & Judy Parker

Brian & Bonnie Spitzer

Lisa Mangione

Anthony & Kimberly Botzo

Paul & Theresa Sparks

Julia M Torres

The Merck Family

Dwight & Kaye Smith

Rusty & Patti Bishop

Dr. Kenneth W Meisten

Jenna & Mitch Jenkins

Mosher Family

Mark & April McClure

Steven & Carolyn Hahn

Trey & Kimberly DuBose

Friend

Valerie & Brian Cooke

Allen & Cindy McCravy

Bill & Elizabeth Rogers

Bashudev Parajuli

John Horton

John & Helen Kim

Bob Seedlock

April Wickham

Jim & Ruth Daly

Chris Buffington

Evan & Alfie Carbonell

David & Sarah Everman

Bill & Stacy Durrell

Larry & Sandra Davidson

Jerry & Kendell Hunter

Sumita Ranganathan

Sally & Tom Whitesell

Kent & Karen McLeod

Russell & Darlene Shepherd

Marie & Jonathan Gardner

Patrick & Kathy McCurdy

Misty Burgio

Suzanne Massey Schemm

David & Catherine DuBose

Shellie Manfre

Stephanie Schatteman

Tina & Bob Underwood

Small Family

Robert & Lisa Alexander

***List of donors as of October 26, 2017***

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