Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
February 1, 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
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.
Mark your Calendars!
*just added
February 8-10: Short Course Weekend (ages 12-21)
February 18: Presidents’ Day Holiday
*February 22: Special Olympics applications due! Parent/guardians are on their own to get physical at family doctor, pediatrician OR med stops.
February 27 and 28: AdvancED site review. Please save these date and stay tuned for the day in which we will need parents/guardians to come and meet with this accreditation team. See page 7 for important pre visit survey.
March 7: Braille Challenge. Includes programing for parents/guardians!
March 8: School Council Meeting, 1:00. Open to all. Call in number: 1-888-557-8511. The access code is 2537361 followed by the # sign.
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 4: High School Prom
*April 9: Special Olympics
April 22: Easter Holiday
April 25-- 28: Senior Trip
May 17: Graduation
May 24: Last day of school
Character Education
Initiative: proactive; thinking and taking action on your own.
“It will never rain roses! When we want to have more roses, we must plant more roses.”
― George Eliot, English writer of the Victorian era
February Birthdays
Rtudents
Elisha: 2/3
Stephen and Brian: 2/6
JaQavious: 2/7
Aschmid: 2/11
DaQuan 2/15
Ambria: 2/18
Roni: 2/22
Kayla and Dorrian: 2/24
TJ: 2/26
Staff:
Ms. Prahl: 2/1
Ms. Rozier: 2/2
Ms. Sparks: 2/5
Mr. Dykes: 2/9
Ms. Ridley: 2/10
Mr. Brunner: 2/14
Mr. Daniel: 2/17
Publix Partners for Education
DON'T FORGET: Your key cards are no longer being used. Simply just give your phone number at the check-out. First you must sign up at link below:
What an easy way to help GAB earn money!
Last Week in Pictures ~ SCASB 2019
We appreciate all of the GAB staff, students, families and friends who supported and cheered on all of our SCASB athletes and musicians last week.
Congratulations to our cheer squad who brought home: (below) 2nd place mascot
4th place in cheer competition and 5th place individual cheer.
(Below, left to right) Congratulations to our wrestlers who brought home in their respective weight classes: 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, and 2nd.
(Below) Our Senior Chorus participated in the SCASB Performing Arts Showcase including a song from the Broadway hit Hamilton and two pop selections.
You can check out video coverage from the weekend and (coming soon) photos from our Hero’s Welcome Reception on our Facebook page by clicking the link below:
February Menus
DID YOU KNOW: cauliflower varieties are not all white; they can be green, orange and purple?
DID YOU KNOW: carrots are harvested in Georgia from December through June?
Parents/guardians: “THREE’s a charm!” We’ve another very important and easy survey just for YOU!
3. N E W ! GaDOE’s Parent Survey for Special Education services: We believe that all students must have an equitable opportunity for school completion and successful postsecondary outcomes. This survey helps improve educational results and functional outcomes for all children with disabilities and ensure that the requirements of IDEA are met. When asked to Select child's school district, scroll down to STATE SCHOOLS NOT your local county district. Then you will be prompted to select Georgia Academy for the Blind.
2. GaDOE’s Climate Survey: This survey in addition to a student and staff survey is how we receive our Star Climate Rating from the Georgia Department of Education and is your opportunity to help GAB shine. When selecting SCHOOL SYSTEM, scroll down to STATE SCHOOLS (799) NOT your local county district. After making that selection you will be prompted to select Georgia Academy for the Blind.
1. AdvanceED Accreditation Parent Survey: This is in preparation for February’s AdvanceED accreditation we undergo every three years. The purpose of this survey is to find out your beliefs and opinions about your child's school. Read each question and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion. Please answer each item honestly. Your responses will be completely confidential.
Each survey can be found at links below. Please contact Sonya Milam if you have questions or would like assistance. smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303
Message from Superintendent, Dr. Cindy Gibson
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