Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
November 16, 2018
Dr. Cindy Gibson, Superintendent
Email: smilam@doe.k12.ga.us
Website: www.gabmacon.org
Location: 2895 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA, United States
Phone: (478) 751-6083
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Georgia.Academy.for.the.Blind/
Twitter: @gab_library
Mission Statement
The Georgia Academy for the Blind provides quality education services to Georgia’s students with visual impairments and/or visual impairments in conjunction with other disabilities to prepare them to achieve their highest level of independence in transition to college and career readiness.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Mark your Calendars!
*Just added
November 19-23: Thanksgiving Break
*December 7: School Council Meeting - - Open to all. This is new date changed from November 30
December 10 – 20: Santa Shop in Media Center (A chance for students to purchase gifts for family. More details coming soon).
December 10: “Drop in RPM” (Regional Parent/guardian Meeting), Athens, 6-7:30 pm address forthcoming
December 11 at 1:15: Elementary Holiday Party
December 12 at 1:15: Middle and High School Holiday Party
December 17 – 20: Scholastic Book Fair in Media Center
December 20: Winter Music Program at 10:00 a.m. Student Art Show before and after. Orco Cooler Give-away (details page 5)
December 21 – January 4: Winter Holidays
January 21: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 18: Presidents’ Day Holiday
March 7: Braille Challenge
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 4: High School Prom
April 22: Easter Holiday
April 25- 28: Senior Trip
May 17: GAB graduation
May 24: Last day of school
Character Education
Patriotism: Respectful devotion to one’s country.
America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. Harry S Truman
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK!
This newsletter is produced by Sonya Milam, Parent Mentor. Please send your news ideas and items and/or resources in your community to share with others. Smilam@doe.k12.ga.us 478-262-3303
November Birthdays
Students:
Ja’Miyah 11/2
Christopher 11/8
Crystal 11/16
Judy 11/17
De’andre 11/20
Bryce 11/22
Staff:
Ms. Keith 11/16
Ms. Williams 11/16
Ms. Moorman 11/17
Ms. Harvey 11/19
Ms. Eckman 11/20
Ms. B. Jackson 11/22
Ms. Jones 11/27
Ms. L. Brown 11/29
The Case of the Missing 1000 Box Tops ~ Mission 2: November 9, 2018
The Case of the Missing 1000 Box Tops Mission 2: November 16, 2018. Our detectives are working hard. Berkley is our top detective who found 5 Box Tops this week. Reminder: the detective who finds the most Box Tops before the Winter break will be given a bonus of $5.00. Berkley is in the lead for the $5.00. If you want to know how to look for Box Tops just email me, and the secret will be revealed. So, during the holidays you may buy items not normally purchased, please look on everything you purchase and help us reach our goal of 1000 Box Tops before December break. I know we can do it! A note to remember is that Box Tops do expire, so when you get a few send them in as soon as possible for us to receive the .10 for each one collected. So, detectives get on the trail to find some Box Tops because GAB students appreciate it.
Sylvia Layson, TVI (478) 751-6083 Ext. 1200, slayson@doe.k12.ga.us
A list of participating products can be found below: http://www.gabmacon.org/files/_EGBdS_/82b3641074067f1d3745a49013852ec4/BoxTopsParticipating-Products-Flyer_mar2015.pdf