Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
April 26, 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
Last day of school countdown: 4 more weeks!
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.
Check out the student produced video about our Mission Statement below:
Mark your Calendars!
*just added
April 25-- 28: Senior Trip
*May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2: GAB students attend Macon Little Theatre’s “Miracle Worker” (details, page 2)
May 7: 11 am Community Partners Appreciation Day
*May 9: Special Olympics (rescheduled from the April rain out)
May 16: 10 am Awards Day
May 16: 4 pm Project SEARCH graduation lobby of the Navicent Health Heart Tower
May 17: 11 am Graduation in our new and improved auditorium!
May 24: Last day of school
Georgia Milestones Assessments Continue
April 29 –Literature – Writing (grade 9)
April 30 –Literature (grade 9) and American Literature
May 1– Algebra I
May 2 – Geometry
May 3 – Make-up
May 6 – Biology
May 7 – Physical Science
May 8 – US History
May 9 – Economics
May 10– Make-up
Parents/guardians, you can help your child by assuring he/she:
o Gets a good’s night sleep.
o Eats a healthy breakfast.
o Gets to school on time.
Learn more about Georgia Milestones Assessments at link below:
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 Please remember, to contact us if you've had a change in address, phone number and/or email!
The Macon Little Theatre has invited GAB to attend their final dress rehearsal for The Miracle Worker on Thursday, May 2 at 7 pm. Families of day students: if you want your child to attend, you must make arrangements to pick them up from GAB by 9:15 pm, OR make arrangements with Mr. Reynolds to stay in cottages this night. Our art students will be displaying their work during the duration of the play May 3-12. See their website for ticket information and show times by clicking below.
We are so thankful for these good neighbors!
Birthdays
Remaining April Student Birthdays:
Marquez April 26
Majestic April 27
Hope D. April 28
Joe April 30
May Student Birthdays:
Mary Beth May 4
Jordan W. May 4
Hope M May 7
Tyzie May 19
Heidei May 20
Austin May 24
Remaining April Staff Birthdays:
Ms. Thompson April 30
May Staff Birthdays:
Ms. Stokes May 1
Ms. Francis May 3
Ms. Neil May 4
Ms. Drinkard May 6
Ms. McDavid May 6
Ms. Patterson May 10
Mr. Jackson May 22
Mr. Moore May 24
This week in pictures!
(Below) Before being whisked away for a lunch out, our Administrative Assistants enjoyed being serenaded by the “Rebel Rousers” on Thursday. This duo of high school students planned and presented some toe stomping tunes using their voices, keyboard and guitar. We appreciate all our Administrative Assistants and all they do to help our school run smoothly!
Atlanta Area Families:
Let Sonya know if you are planning to go and/or if you need assistance in the registration process for either of these two great opportunities.
REMAINING SUMMER CAMPS
LIONS CLUB CAMP AND CAMP ABILITIES have now closed their registrations! Act fast as spots at these remaining camps are limited and deadlines are approaching. Scholarships are available! Contact Sonya for details! Note: these camp resources are simply provided as a courtesy to our families. Though we are confident that they are appropriate for and accessible to our students, GAB does not endorse or sponsor any camp.
Camp Dreams, (Camp Grace, Roberta, GA)
July 21st – July 24th (Sun. - Wed.)
July 25th – July 28th (Thur. - Sun.)
Only online applications are accepted. See the link below. Let Sonya know if you would like assistance in registering.
Blaze Adaptive Sports Camp, Camp Twin Lakes, Winder, GA
July 21-26 Ages 7-17 Only online applications are accepted. See the link below. Let Sonya know if you would like assistance in registering.
(FINAL NOTICE!) STARS Day Camp at the Center for the Visually Impaired, Atlanta
. Transportation from 7 points in Atlanta area provided. All grades for day camp 9 am-3pm. To register go to link below. Sonya has paper applications available as well. Deadline is May 3!
Week 1 - June 3 to 7 . . . . . STARS & the Arts
Week 2 - June 10 to 14 . . . STARS & the Arts
Week 3 - June 17 to 21 . . . Sports and Recreation
Week 4 - June 24 to 28 . . . ECC Week, with a focus on Activities of Daily Living, Transition, Social Skills & more!
Just added! Announcing: The NFB BELL (Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning) Academy will offer one location in Georgia
Columbus State University for students age 4- 12 Sunday, June 23-Friday, June 28 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The registration fee is $100. Lunch will be provided. Parents and care givers will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their child, and checking them in and out. Register at the link below. Let Sonya know if you need assistance. Program Coordinator: Hayley Alli
Email: hayleyalli10@gmail.com
Second Announcement
Just in time for summer reading:
Just in time for summer movies and educational programs:
More photos from prom
(and finals ones to come next week!)