Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
August 10, 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!
- August 5: 1-5 pm, Open House, Cottage Move In and Mandatory Title I Parent/Guardian Meeting 2:30-3:30 in the Media Center. All registration and move in activities will shut down during this time. Bring all completed forms including the nutrition forms! *See other important information below.
- August 6: First day of school
- September 3: Labor Day Holiday
- September 6: Drop in RPM State Schools Regional Parent/Guardian Meeting, Savannah, 6 pm, Address forthcoming
- September 17: Drop in RPM State Schools Regional Parent/Guardian Meeting, Mid-town Atlanta, 6 pm, Address forthcoming
- October 8-12 Student Fall Break
The 2018-19 calendar can be found below:
August Birthdays
STUDENTS:
Kaden A 08/02
Devin 08/02
Montrez 08/05
Sebastin 08/06
Marquan 08/06
Josie 08/25
De'Zereion 08/29
Jesse B 08/30
STAFF:
Mr. Miller 08/01
Mr. Collins 08/02
Mr. O'Bryant 08/03
Ms. Murray 08/07
Ms. Noeth 08/07
Mr. Singletary 08/07
Ms. Clark 08/09
Ms. Barfield 08/11
Mr. Kaehne 08/13
Mr. Reynolds 08/16
Ms. Holloway 08/17
Ms. Adams 08/19
Mr. Stephens 08/20
Ms Taylor 08/23
Ms. Brown- Basley 08/25
Mr. Fields 08/29
Don’t forget to continue collecting Box Tops for Education
Don’t forget to continue collecting Box Tops for Education and send them in when school starts! Last year we collected over 1,000 which gave us $100 towards our educational field trips. We hope to reach this same goal again in 2018-19 and know that with your help we can do it! For a list of participating products, go to: You will see that it’s more than food items! Sylvia Layson, Elementary Teacher: slyaslayson@doe.k12.ga.us
Publix Partners
This past year GAB earned $97.60 simply by having our families and friends use their Publix Partners cards at the cash register. Be sure to pick up your Publix Partner’s cards at Open House (or contact Sonya Milam to mail) and share with others. Once $250 is reached they will send us a check. What a fun and easy way to make money for our students’ activities!
Attention Families of High School students: SECOND NOTICE
As a way to prepare all students 16 years and older for the new school year, please help you student obtain a State Issued ID. This can be obtained at your local Department of Driver Services (DDS) with the following documentation: birth certificate, proof of residence, and a letter from your doctor stating disability in order to access the reduced fee of $5. If the student was born outside of the State of Georgia, he or she will need a certified copy of their birth certificate. Please refer to the DDS website below for further information and guidelines.
Thank you. Toni Kimbrough, Transition Specialist, tkimbrough@doe.k12.ga.us
*PLEASE REMEMBER! IF YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS, EMAIL, and/or PHONE NUMBERS, LET US KNOW !
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