Panther Press
a weekly publication of the Georgia Academy for the Blind
May 4, 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 or changed
May 7-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11: Deadline for Annual Georgia Special Education Services Parent Survey (see below)
May 14-18: Milestones’ Retests for grades 3, 5 and 8
May 17: Community Partners Recognition Day 10:30-11:30 am, Media Center
May 23: *CHANGED DATE: Awards 1:15 in gym. Parent/guardian meeting following
May 24: *End of School Festival 9-3 in gym
*Middle and High School Talent Show 1-3 in Media Center
May 24: Project Search Graduation, 4 pm at Navicent Health
May 25: Graduation, Wesleyan College’s Porter Auditorium, 4760 Forsyth Road (3.2 miles west of GAB)
May Birthdays
Mary Beth ~ May 4
Jordon W ~ May 4
Tyzie ~ May 19
Heidei ~ May 20
Austin ~ May 24
Annual Georgia Special Education Services Parent Survey Deadline is May 11!
This survey can be found at link below: When prompted to select district, choose STATE SCHOOLS, not your county! You will then be prompted to choose Georgia Academy for the Blind.
FAMILIES OF RISING 9th-12th graders!
Advisement for next year’s classes has begun. Proposed class lists have been sent home by students. Parents please review these classes with your student, sign, and return the form(s) to Mrs. S. Knight. If you have any questions, please contact the school 478-751-6083 extension 1290.
A NOTE from Mrs. Holloway : ATTENTION Parents/Guardians of Mixed Ensemble and Senior Chorus members!
We will be performing at Graduation on Friday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the location of Graduation will be at Wesleyan College in the Porter Auditorium, 4760 Forsyth Road, 3.5 miles west of GAB on the left.
Students will be transported to and from the college by bus.
Parents are to check their child out at the school and not take them from the college. We want to make sure all students are safely and securely transported back to the school after the program. Per Dr. Gibson, if you are signing your child out before the 1:00 p.m. end of the day, sign out in the Hendricks office. See Shirley Bronner and Brittany Jackson.
This is a mandatory performance, and all students will receive credit for the performance.
o Female students are to wear their chorus uniform with their chorus shoes.
o Male students are to wear their chorus uniform. The chorus uniform is provided by the music department They are to bring their own black dress shoes and black socks.
The students are very excited about this performance opportunity. Thank you for your patience and your ongoing support to help the students be successful!
Catherine Holloway, Music Director
Thanks!
(Below) Last week we enjoyed honoring our fabulous Administrative Professionals with gifts and a special lunch out. We are grateful for all their day-to- day commitment and service.
Lunch in the Library
Residential Life
(Below) Preparing meals, dinning out and going to the movies
Middle School Students Explore Historic Macon
(Below) Middle School students getting a Georgia History lesson and practicing their ECC and O&M skills at Macon’s Cannonball House, Hay House, H&H Restaurant and Washington Park. The Cannonball House was a “touch tour.”
Down on the Farm
(Below) Elementary students at Elliot Farms in Lizella
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This newsletter is produced by Sonya Milam, Parent Mentor. For news items, suggestions, and resources to share, please contact her at smilam@doe.k12.ga.us, 478-262-3303