Community School Zone - May 2011

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May 2011 Education is Power Volume 4, Issue 5

Baldwin High School

Oak Hill Middle School

Blandy Hills Elementary

Creekside Elementary

Eagle Ridge Elementary

John Milledge Academy

Early Learning Center

Sinclair Christian Academy

Midway Elementary

Creekside students earn state math honors

The Baldwin County elementary school math teams recently attendedthe Georgia state-wide Mathfest competition in Atlanta. Students ingrades two through five from Baldwin County competed againstbetween 300 to 400 other students in each grade level. The top 25 stu-dents from each grade level qualified to move on to the SoutheasternRegional Competition. Creekside had seven second graders, three thirdgraders and two fourth graders who qualified as being in the top 25 inthe state in each of their grade levels. In addition, one Creekside sec-ond-graders actually won 1st place for the entire state of Georgia.Pictured (front row): second-graders Catherine Mullis, Aiden Lamana,Kirti Patel, Justin Wallace and Jayson Burner; (middle row): second-graders Ethan Tolentino and Makenna Giles, third-graders LamarcusHarris, Cara Bennett and Rebecca Elangwe; (back row) fourth-graders-Samantha Mutiti and Taylor Sherwood.

Sixteen Senior National Beta Club mem-bers from John Milledge Academyattended the Beta state conference inAtlanta with the motto ‘a volunteer stateof mind.’ Students spent the weekendparticipating in scholarship and scholasticcompetitions, attending leadership work-shops, and voting for their 2012 stateboard. The JMA quiz bowl team consist-ing of Cody Palmer, Anna Avant, GavinKopel and Granger Harpe even made it tothe second round of playoffs. SponsorJessica Jones and chaperone Traci Grantwere most excited about the enthusiasmthat the students brought back to theirclub, full of ideas and volunteer possibili-ties for next year to exemplify the club’smotto of ‘lead by serving others.’

JMAstudents attendstate Beta conference

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Mystery Readers delight studentsat Eagle Ridge Elementary

Oak Hill Achievers makeplans for the future

Mrs. Crane and Mrs. Eubanks’ kindergarten class at Eagle Ridge Elementary would like tothank their ‘Mystery Reader,’ Ms. Debbie Batchelor, ‘Sr. Reads-alot’ and Brandy Batchelor(Haleigh Batchelor's grandmother and aunt) for reading a fantastic book to the class.

Oak Hill Middle School Achiever's Academy students recently attended a program aboutmaking plans for their future. The team of speakers encouraged students to think criti-cally about their future through group activities. Special thanks to Principal, Dr. LindaRamsey, Superintendent, Mrs. Geneva Braziel, Mr. Kenneth Daniels, Dr. Hill, Mr. DexterRicks, and Mr. Emmauel Little for a wonderful event.

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ER students play hoops

Mrs. McCroskey and Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class at Eagle RidgeElementary love reading books. While reading the story ‘Salt in HisShoes,’ which is a story about Michael Jordan growing up, the studentshad a chance to show off their own basketball skills. Special thanks to Ms.Huff for letting us borrow the gym! Pictured: students from Mrs.McCroskey and Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class.

A mini fun day was held for Blandy Elementary School March 25 to rewardthe students that had met their AR goal for the third nine weeks. Studentswere rewarded with two hours of outside play on inflatables, the play-ground, and with equipment. They also enjoyed a great snack! Pictured isJacob Anderson as he conquers the giant slide and Principal Thorpe as shehula hoops.

Blandy students, staff enjoy Fun Day


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Midway Elementary students study fossils at Georgia College

Left: Mrs. Kara Parks taught a lesson to third-graders from Midway Elementary during a recentfield trip to Georgia College. The lesson was on fossils and the students enjoyed an activitythat included ‘digging’ chocolate chips (fossils) out of a cookie. Right: Mrs. Hitchcock's thirdgrade class from Midway enjoyed a field trip to Georgia College. The theme for the field tripwas ‘Fossils to Space.’ Joseph Dominy, from GC, was the guide for the activities.

Students in Maj. Myers’ sixth grade social studies classes participated in a bul-lying workshop hosted by several GMC Prep School upperclassmen. Pictured:Juniors Amelia Lawson, Blair Hall, Rem Tolentino and Geovic Jadol.


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ER students study African-American inventors

Mrs. McCroskey and Mrs. Johnson's kindergarten class at Eagle Ridge Elementary enjoyed learning about famous inventors during their study on black histo-ry. The students learned about Garrett Morgan who invented the traffic light. As a closing activity to the day, students got to make their very own editabletraffic light. Special thanks to the parents who were able to donate the items needed for this project.

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Creekside students visit

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During a recent visit to Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm the student’s inMs. Amason’s kindergarten class at Creekside Elementary got achance to learn about a dairy. The children went in the barn wherethe cows are milked. The children got a chance to see farmer Brownuses a machine to milk the cows. Pictured above is Davis Duke touch-ing one of the dairy cows. As a part of the trip the children went ona hay ride to see where the cows were fed. The students were givenice cream to enjoy as a product that is made from milk. At left GageRochon is shown enjoying his ice cream at the dairy farm.

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news. She was nominated by her student, PeytonJennings. McCoy and Jennings are part of the

Creekside family. Jennings stated in her letter toWMAZ that “she loved coming to school this year.”

Students in Maj. Stephanie Williams sixth grade Accelerated Math class recently completed a probability project where the students designed a dart boardthat had four regions worth different point levels. Each of the regions represented a different percentage of the total area of the board. Upon completion,students had to present their boards to the class and explain how they found the probability of each region. Many students came up with challenging shapesand designs, and no two boards were alike! These students worked very hard and showed their ability to solve this challenging problem.


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Blandy Hills hosts CRCT Math Blitz

Blandy Hills held a CRCT Math Blitz on two Saturdays in March. Teachers volunteered their time to assist students in preparation for theupcoming CRCT. Pictured Principal Thorpe discussing strategies for student performance with a parent and a classroom where a studentreceived individual assistance form a tutor.


Early Learning Center celebrates Dr. Seuss’birthday

Mrs. McMillan’s Class at the Early Learning Center celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by making Cat in the Hat hats!

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Oak Hill MS Band earns honors

Oak Hill Middle School Band won 1st place in division and best overall Middle School Band at the annual Six Flags Music in the Parks Competition in Atlanta.Congratulations to all of the band students and to Oak Hill Middle School Band Director, Mr. Terry Bragg and Assistant Director of Bands, Mrs. Christie Edwards.


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Blandy Hills YES students get lesson on bullying

Blandy Hills YES students recently enjoyed a play presented to them on bullying.

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