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The Bibb County School District Newsletter

Dec. 20, 2017
Pre-K Students Get Special Guests, New Books

Last week, Pre-K students across the District were given the book "Ten on the Sled" as a gift for the holiday season. Each class had a special guest reader who then provided them their books.
At Vineville Academy of the Arts, Santa and Mrs. Claus came by for a visit and special counting activity after reading. The school also had Pajama Day, which went along with the focus on reading, Principal Kristy Graham said.
"Don't get caught sleeping instead of reading," she said.
The Bibb County School District would like to wish all students, faculty and staff a safe and happy Holiday Break. We'd also like to remind students to keep reading and keep learning!
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Students Perform to Celebrate Holidays

"The holiday season is a wonderful time to showcase the skills and talents of Fine Arts students in the Bibb County School District," said Ben Bridges, Director of Fine Arts and Magnet Programs. "This year students enjoyed sharing their work with our community through 45 different holiday events."
For video from some of these performances, visit the District's ESE Networks page or watch WVIP Television.
Bernd Holds 'Light It Up With Literacy' Event

The “Light It Up with Literacy Workshop” was held on December 11 at Bernd Elementary. The literacy night focused on the 5 Pillars of Reading (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary Development, Fluency, and Reading Comprehension). Parents had an opportunity to actively participate and understand how the stages of reading progresses from Kindergarten through 5th grade and beyond by transitioning to stations that incorporated the stages in chronological order. Each stage of the 5 Pillars of Reading consisted of a Power Point presentation, ways for parent to help their children at home, and a hands on activity. At the end of each presentation literacy station cards were signed to signify that the activity has been completed.
Union Elementary Students Get Bikes from Academy

"We always give bikes away to students, but we've never been able to give away 30," said Principal LaLisa Burston. "This is awesome."
Some of the bikes were given to students who achieved top scores in each grade in ELA and math. Others were drawn from a raffle, in which students earned tickets based on good behavior as part of the Positive Behavioral Initiatives and Supports effort.
"It's just a really great opportunity to partner with Academy and recognize students who have done well academically and behaviorally," Burston said.
Appling Middle Robotics Team Wins Competition


Westside Teacher Honored as Next Generation Leader

Improvements Push Lane, Williams Off State Lists

The Georgia Department of Education designates certain schools in the state as Focus and Priority schools based on low achievement data among Title I schools. Previously, McKibben Lane Elementary School had been among this group of Focus schools, while L.H. Williams had been considered a Priority school. Earlier this month, the Georgia DOE announced that Lane and Williams had improved enough to come off of these lists.

Salon 360 Opens on Hutchings Campus

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Members of Beulahland Partner to Provide Uniforms, Haircuts at Ballard-Hudson Middle

Williams Elementary Students Celebrate PBIS Success

Central Students Learn from 'Hamilton' Cast Member

"It's really nice to be able to come back," she said. "These are skills that you can gather, and theater education can be a very integral part of your education."
Central theater coordinator Jennifer Bedwell said it was important for her students to see the success Hutchings has had first-hand.
"It gives them a goal for the future, what to look forward to," Bedwell said.
Bernd Elementary Recognizes Students of the Month

Hockey Mascot Visits Springdale Elementary

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Macon Mayhem mascot paid a visit to one of Springdale Elementary School's physical education classes. While there, he taught the students a little about the game of ice hockey. It was a great opportunity for the students to learn about a sport that many of them have never seen before. Go Mayhem!
Administrators, Community Partners Gather for Breakfast

“I just want to say I appreciate all the work that you do for the children of our community,” he said.
Vineville Academy Honors Students of the Month

Gifted Screening Coming in January

Each year, the Bibb County School District screens all students for possible referral for gifted education services. The gifted screening process is scheduled for January 4-19, 2018. During this two-week period, teachers will give particular attention to observing students looking for the typical traits, attitudes, and behaviors (TABs) of a gifted child as well as reviewing achievement data. At the end of the two-week period, students demonstrating exceptional achievement and performance will be referred to the School Gifted Education Eligibility Team for further consideration.
Parents, guardians, or other concerned individuals may refer students to the school eligibility team for consideration. Students may also refer themselves. All referrals must be written and sent to the child’s teacher no later than Thursday, January 12, 2018.
In Georgia, the various test scores used in the gifted evaluation process are valid and reliable for two years. Therefore, a student who is tested this year cannot be considered for gifted testing for two years. If you have any questions or concerns about the gifted screening process, please contact a gifted education teacher or counselor at your child’s school.Bibb County School District
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Each student demonstrates strength of character
and is college or career ready.
Mission:
The Bibb County School District will develop
a highly trained staff and an engaged community dedicated
to educating each student for a 21st century global society.