Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
August 31, 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!
September 3: Labor Day Holiday
September 6: * Address just added! Drop in RPM State Schools Regional Parent/Guardian Meeting, Savannah, 6 pm, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
September 6: Deadline for CAMP COURAGE - A Helen Keller Experience (see page 3)
September 7: 1 pm School Council Meeting. All are invited. GAB Conference Room or call in.
September 17: Drop in RPM State Schools Regional Parent/Guardian Meeting, Mid-town Atlanta, 6 pm, Address forthcoming
September 17: Monday Media Mania and Coffee Club
October 8-12: Student Fall Break
November 19-23: Thanksgiving Break
December 21 – January 4: Winter Holidays
January 21: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
February 18: Presidents’ Day Holiday
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 22: Easter Holiday
May 24: Graduation
Character Education
Respect for others: Appreciation for the importance of and efforts of others.
September Birthdays
Students:
Angelica H. 9/4
Destiny R. 9/7
Lucas 9/7
Felix 9/9
Korey 9/10
Trinity 9/15
Armondo 9/15
Kaharye 9/21
DJ 9/23
Nikki 9/25
Staff:
Ms. Daniel, Ms. Creech, Mr. C. Trice 9/1
Mr. Tucker 9/3
Ms. Thomas, Ms. Carter-Wyche 9/5
Ms. Milam 9/13
Ms. Layson 9/18
Ms. Bloodsaw 9/21
Ms. Griffith 9/23
Ms. Hillman, Dr. Gardiner, Mr. Blackwell 9/26
Ms. Lynch 9/29
FINAL NOTICE! Introducing CAMP COURAGE - A Helen Keller Experience
September 20-22, 2018
Ivy Green – Birthplace of Helen Keller
Tuscumbia, Alabama
Registration is now open. Qualifications: students must be grades 4-6 and/or ages 9-12, with a hearing impairment and/or visual impairment with no other significant exceptionalities. This camp is offered free of charge. Assistance with travel expenses is available. At least one, and no more than two, parent/guardians, must be participants of the camp and will be required to stay in the hotel with the student and attend some of the events. There will be some activities just for parents/guardians. Contact Sonya Milam to receive the application. Smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303
DEADLINE is September 6!
Atlanta Area Families: FINAL NOTICE - An introduction to golf clinic by Blind Sports for all ages, no experience necessary!
September 15 10AM - noon at the Marietta City Club, 510 Powder Springs Street, Marietta
October 20 10AM - noon at the Marietta City Club.
November 9 - hole play. Location and date to be determined.
This week in pictures!
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Learn more by visiting Nutrition under the Families tab from our website:
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