Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
Mission Statement
The Georgia Academy for the Blind will provide 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.
Success! Nothing Less!
May 19, 2017
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
Mark your calendars!
- May 23: Social Science Fair, 10 a.m., Media Center
- May 24: Middle and High School Quiz Bowl, 9 a.m., Auditorium Talent Show, 11 a.m., Auditorium
- May 25: Awards Ceremony, 10 a.m., Auditorium AND Spring Festival, 11:30-2, Gym
- May 26: Last day of school! AND Graduation, 11 a.m., Auditorium
- May 26: GAB Summer Program APPLICATION DEADLINE!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Please join
the Graduating Class,
Superintendent, Faculty and Staff
of
Georgia Academy for the Blind,
our speaker Mr. Brian Oglesbee ,
and distinguished guests from the
Georgia Department of Education
for our
Graduation Ceremony
11 am
Friday, May 26, 2017
2895 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA
Character Education
Word of the quarter: Accomplishment: Appreciation for attaining one’s goals.
Tyzie ~ May 19
Heidei ~ May 20
Adam ~ May 21
Austin ~ May 24
This week in pictures!
A gift from community member!
Mr. Jimmy Turner, a friend of our community, donated a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) to our school last week. He is pictured here with two of our students who expressed their gratitude to him.
Math Fun!
Book Buddies!
On Thursday, our Book Buddies (High School students who read with elementary students) enjoyed a special snack in the Meida Center as GAB’s way to say thanks!
Sports Banquet
On Thursday, we had a banquet to recognize our GAB Athletes in Goalball, Cheerleading, Mascot, Wrestling, and Track and Field. A good meal and a good time was enjoyed by all.
GAB Summer Program registration is still open!
June 11-16, 2017
Students will come in at 4:00 pm on Sunday and leave at 2:00 pm on Friday
Ages 12-21
(All applications subject to approval)
Application Deadline: May 26, 2017
Applications have been sent home or you can request one from Mrs. Day, mday@doe.k12.ga.us
ANNOUNCING: The Georgia Lions Club Leadership Program!
Students ages 16-19
June 5 - July 16, 2017
5626 Laura Walker Road, Waycross GA 31503
This exciting 6-week summer program is designed to prepare students to reach their personal, academic, and professional goals as they transition to adulthood. The Leadership Program empowers blind youth as they learn the alternative techniques of blindness and develop the self-confidence to become successful adults.
Classes include Braille reading and writing, independent cane travel, adaptive technology, career exploration, and home management. Students also participate in regularly-scheduled discussion groups designed to build confidence and learn from blind peers and adults. Instructors serve as successful and positive role models. Students begin to learn to live independently while still in a supportive environment. Students develop problem-solving skills needed to take care of themselves and determine their own future.
In July, students and instructors will travel together to Orlando Florida to attend the week-long National Federation of the Blind 2017 National Convention. During the convention, students will join hundreds of other high school and college students from around the country to attend the National Association of Blind Students meeting. Students will also attend other meetings and seminars, learn about new ground-breaking technology, and get involved in social and recreational activities. This annual convention is packed full of great learning opportunities and fun experiences.
ON WEDNESDAY, INTERESTED STUDENTS WERE GIVEN AN APPLICATION TO TAKE HOME
ONLY 9 SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE TO GAB STUDENTS
DEADLINE IS MAY 25
( a $45 fee will be collected after application is processed and student is accepted into program)
For more information about this Leadership Program, contact Director Garrick Scott at: LionsLeadershipProgram@gmail.com
Family Engagement News!
High school parents:
We are in the process of sending home proposed classes for next year that your student will need for high school credits. Please make sure to ask your student if they have received, discuss with your student, sign and return to Mrs. Stephanie Knight. Contact her if you have any questions. sknight@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-751-6083 ext. 1290
Did you know?
Reminder of two remaining (and we promise: quick and easy) surveys
1. If you didn’t complete a survey after your child’s IEP this year, please do so now. If you can’t remember if you did or did not already, go ahead and do anyway.
ASPIRE (Active Student Participation Inspires Real Engagement)
DEADLINE IS MAY 31!
Building Skills for Social Success
a free webinar for parents/guardians to help their students in this important ECC and life skill!Wednesday, May 24: noon to 1 pm. ET
Presented by:
Jeff Migliozzi, Secondary Program teacher, Perkins School for the Blind
To register, go to link below:
Give us your feedback!
This newsletter is produced by Sonya Milam, Parent Mentor. For comments and suggestions, please contact her at 478-262-3303 or smilam@doe.k12.ga.us
Student Editor is Caleb Burdette.