Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
September 29, 2017
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 You Calendars!
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*September 30: Goalball games: GAB Vs Alabama School for the Blind, 12:00 pm, GAB Gym
*October 5 Walk at school day
October 8: Zumba Dance Party (details on page 4 ) 4 p.m. in GAB’s gym
October 14: Georgia PINES Family Fun Day in Macon, 10 am, 1 pm (details below)
October 12-14: APH Insights Art Exhibit, Louisville, KY
October 16-20: Student Fall Break
*October 22 Blind and Beyond Radio Show
*November 5 Daylight Saving Time 2017 ends Turn your clocks back one hour
November 9: Senior Fundraising Dinner
November 10: School Council Meeting, 1:00 pm
November 16: South Fulton Drop in RPM (Regional Parent/Guardian Meeting) 5:30-7:30)
November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break
December 21: Winter Student Music Program and Art Show.
Family Meetings before and after. *Hustler Raptor Mower Raffle Winner chosen.
December 22- January 5: Winter Holiday
March 26-30: Spring Break
April 2: Easter Holiday
April 5: Prom
April 19-22 SCASB
April 26-29: Senior Trip
May 25: Graduation
Character Education
Word for the quarter: RESPONSIBILITY – Taking care of self and others; to carry out a duty or task carefully and thoroughly.
Words for the week: RESPECT FOR ENVIRONMENT – The conservation and care of one’s surroundings.Media Center News!
We have enjoyed celebrating Banned Books Week in the Media Center!
The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools. While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in a majority of cases, the books have remained available. This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students, families, and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read. “We have always liked banning. And Hitler and his cohorts started banning books and then to killing people. You have got to be very careful of banning. What you ban is not going to hurt anybody, usually. But the act of banning is.” 2000 -Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time
DON’T FORGET Updates about the media center can be found on GAB’s Media Center Twitter gab_library Mrs. Kim Smith, Media Specialist kismith@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-751-6083 ext 1280
Orientation and Mobility Tips
Vocabulary Word for the Week:
Alley - a narrow passageway between or behind buildings that are less traveled. Alleys may be made up of gravel, soil, or asphalt. synonym: backstreet
O&M Tip for the Week:
Always mention that alleys may not be a safe place to walk through alone.
Announcement!
Event: 2017 Georgia PINES Family Fun Day in Macon
Date: October 14, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Greenwood School of Music 5996 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210
Who: Georgia PINES and State Schools families with children age 3-grade 3 in central, eastern, western, and southern Georgia. Some metro counties are included.
What: Fun at a beautiful park-like yard at the Greenwood Music School. Come join us for this day designed to bring families and Parent Advisors together to meet, greet, and socialize with other families in the area.
We will provide a light breakfast and lunch for all. If you would like to attend, please contact Sonya Milam (smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303) to complete an application.
Event Sponsored by Greenwood School of Music and Georgia Academy for the Blind
PROM FUNDRAISER!
Zumba Dance Party
Oct 8, 2017, 4:00pm
Georgia Academy for the Blind Gym
Instructor: Janice Shepherd, IAmFitness Founder
GAB Contact: Lauren Eckman (478-751-6083), leckman@doe.k12.ga.us
$10 Donations Requested
Box Top Collectors:
We are approaching a deadline to send in our box tops! We need your help to collect at least 400 box tops before October 25. This is only 6 weeks away. We spend the funds given from box tops on field trips. Send in any box tops NOW, don’t wait to get a bundle. Thanks for your help. Ms. Layson, slayson@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-751-6087, ext 1200
This Week in Pictures!
GAB's Night to Shine!
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This newsletter is produced by Sonya Milam, Parent Mentor. For comments and suggestions and news items please contact her at 478-262-3303 or smilam@doe.k12.ga.us