Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
November 9, 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 15: Annual Senior Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser (details, page 2)
November 19-23: Thanksgiving Break
November 30: School Council Meeting (open to all)
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. and Student Art Show
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 schoolCharacter Education
Gratitude: a feeling of thankful appreciation for benefits received.
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. Grist 11/02
Ms. Bell 11/06
Ms. Wells 11/10
Ms. Edalgo 11/11
Ms. Bain 11/15
Ms. Keith 11/16
Ms. Williams 11/16
Ms. Moorman 11/17
Ms. Harvey 11/19
Ms. Eckman 11/20
Ms. Gray 10/18
Ms. B.Jackson 11/22
Ms. L. Brown 11/29
FINAL NOTICE: Senior Dinner and Silent Auction is Thursday!
See the promotional video below:
SECOND NOTICE: Georgia Lions Club Camp for the Blind’s 2018 CHRISTMAS CAMP Helping Others DECEMBER 7-9
Cost of 2018 Christmas Camp: $100, Cost with Transportation (Bus): $175
No camper will be denied due to inability to pay entire fee. Contact Sonya Milam for applicaton and scholarship information.
Deadline is November 15! NO EXCEPTIONS!
smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303
The Case of the Missing 1000 Box Tops ~ Mission 2: November 9, 2018
Our detectives are working hard. I am putting out an all-points bulletin this week. The detective who finds the most Box Tops before the Winter break will be given a bonus of $5.00. This week Brayden (see picture on left) found 14 Box Tops, and they were hiding in some strange places. If you want to know 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 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. Our detectives get on the trail because GAB students.
A list of participating products can be found at link below:
Sylvia Layson, TVI (478) 751-6083 Ext. 1200, slayson@doe.k12.ga.us
It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!
Students, staff, families and friends: Let us know what you like best about our GAB neighborhood. Send a one sentence response to smilam@doe.k12.ga.us and we will include it in an upcoming newsletter.
The past in pictures
Top left: When it rains during recess, 5th graders use the remote control truck designed in class.
Top middle: ECC Halloween Dance with our FSU interns. Top right: a sneak peak of an item available at our Silent Auction on Thursday.
Bottom (entire row): A lot of pottery has been made these past two weeks. Come see more at the Art Show December 20!
MIDDLE GEORGIA FAMILIES:
You are invited to a free Gathering about Supported Decision Making with nationally known experts Cathy Costanzo, Esq. and Dr. Michael J. Kendrick Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 4:00 PM -7:00 PM Macon Marriott City Center: 240 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217
Come learn about: - maximizing independence and promoting self-advocacy - promoting self-determination, control and autonomy - avoiding guardianship
Registration fee is $20.00 and includes dinner BUT IS FREE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS. Generous sponsorship provided by Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, Center for Public Representation and the Georgia Advocacy Office. You must contact Sonya Milam, smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303 before 4 on Monday, November 12 to make your reservation for dinner and presentation!