Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
January 25, 2019
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.
Mark your Calendars!
- January 25-26: SCASB in Louisiana (Wrestling, Cheering, Fine Arts) Check us out on Facebook for updates throughout the weekend!
- February 8-10: Short Course Weekend (ages 12-21)
- February 27 and 28: AdvancED site review. Please save these date and stay tuned for the day in which we will need parents/guardians to come and meet with this accreditation team. See page 3 for important pre visit survey.
- February 18: Presidents’ Day Holiday
- March 7: Braille Challenge
- March 8: School Council Meeting, 1:00. Open to all. Call in number: 1-888-557-8511. The access code is 2537361 followed by the # sign.
- March 25-29: Spring Break
- April 4: High School Prom
- April 22: Easter Holiday
- April 25-- 28: Senior Trip
- May 17: Graduation
- May 24: Last day of school
Character Education
Diligence: Consistent attention to quality work; remaining focused on your goal.
“What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.” —Dr. Samuel Johnson a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer.
February Birthdays
Remaining January Birthdays, Students:
Jamari: 1/31
February Student Birthdays:
Elisha: 2/3
Stephen and Brian: 2/6
JaQavious: 2/7
Aschmid: 2/11
DaQuan 2/15
Ambria: 2/18
Roni: 2/22
Kayla and Dorrian: 2/24
TJ: 2/26
Remaining January Birthdays, Staff:
Ms. Knight: 1/27
February Staff Birthdays:
Ms. Prahl: 2/1
Ms. Rozier: 2/2
Ms. Sparks: 2/5
Mr. Dykes: 2/9
Ms. Ridley: 2/10
Mr. Daniel: 2/17
This week in pictures: Ms. Thompson's classes
Atlanta area families: FINAL NOTICE
Center for the Visually Impaired
Presents
FREE Special Needs Planning Workshop!
Where: CVI, 739 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30308
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RSVP to Angie Clawson at aclawson@cviga.org by January 30.
Join CVI for a 90-minute workshop (including an informal Q&A session) to learn about the importance of planning to secure your loved one’s financial future.
Parents/guardians: “THREE’s a charm!” We’ve another very important and easy survey just for YOU!
3. N E W ! GaDOE’s Parent Survey for Special Education services: We believe that all students must have an equitable opportunity for school completion and successful postsecondary outcomes. This survey helps improve educational results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities and ensure that the requirements of IDEA are met. When asked to Select child's school district, scroll down to STATE SCHOOLS NOT your local county district. Then you will be prompted to select Georgia Academy for the Blind.
2. GaDOE’s Climate Survey: This survey in addition to a student and staff survey is how we receive our Star Climate Rating from the Georgia Department of Education and is your opportunity to help GAB shine. When selecting SCHOOL SYSTEM, scroll down to STATE SCHOOLS (799) NOT your local county district. After making that selection you will be prompted to select Georgia Academy for the Blind.
1. AdvanceED Accreditation Parent Survey: This is in preparation for February’s AdvanceED accreditation we undergo every three years. The purpose of this survey is to find out your beliefs and opinions about your child's school. Read each question and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion. Please answer each item honestly. Your responses will be completely confidential.
Each survey can be found at links below. Please contact Sonya Milam if you have questions or would like assistance. smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303
Let us hear from you!
This newsletter is published by our Parent Mentor, Sonya Milam. Please send your ideas, news, and resources in your community to her. smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303