Mitchell County

School System

Inside this issue:

Read Across America 2

CRCT Family Night 3

Lessons from the Past 4

MCMS Shamrocks

Against Dystrophy

5

Sweetheart Luncheon 6

FCCLA Star Events 7

MCMS FFA Events 8

Character Counts 9

Cultural Awareness 10

Sports Events 11

Calendar 12

The Eagle’s NestApril 2010

Students at Mitchell County High SchoolAre Becoming Certified Nursing Assistants

In fall 2009, the Mitchell County High School’s HealthCare Science Program was approved bythe Georgia Department of Community Health to incorporate the Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) class into the high school curriculum. The Healthcare Science teacher, Sheila Anglin,

spent countless hours this past summercorresponding with Mrs. K. Hoff, ProgramCoordinator, to fine tune the curriculum inorder to make this program a success for ourstudents here in Camilla. There are threecourses in this pathway: Introduction toHealthcare (taken in the 10th grade),Application to Healthcare (taken in the11th grade), and the CNA class (taken in the12th grade). Students in Ms. Anglin’s CNAclass this year will be the first graduating classof 2010 who will be eligible to be certified asNursing Assistants. Left: Ms. Anglindemonstrates to Bryan Christian and

Ke’aunna Sanders how to take blood pressure. Continued on page 6.

JROTC Sends Relief to HaitiThe JROTC cadets of Mitchell County High School recently held a clothes drive to benefit thevictims of the earthquake in Haiti. The cadets worked for four weeks collecting clothes to helpthose in need. The clothes drive was a huge success with 1,786 articles of clothinggathered. Junior Cadets Lisa Casterline and Angie Fletcher spearheaded the effort for the175 cadets in Unit GA-946. The Group Staff, led by senior Cadet Chris Whitlock, contributedmore than any of the other flights within the school. The top flight was Delta Flight,commanded by senior Cadet Brionne Green. The top individual contribution came from one ofthe Delta Flight cadets, freshman Cadet Bryan Ellis, who gathered 286 articles ofclothing. Mr. Donny Humphries, the Sun Belt Area Chapter representative of the Red Cross,received the clothing from the cadets. He will sort through the clothing and send the children’sclothes to the Hands and Feet Children’s Orphanagein Haiti. Most of the adult clothing will be sold atyard sales through local churches with the moneygiven to the Red Cross for much-needed food,water, shelter, and medicine in Haiti. Like manyothers, the cadets wanted to do their part to help thevictims of this natural disaster. The cadets picturedwith Mr. Donny Humphries are Chris Whitlock,Jarvarski Williams, Jaylin Mathis, Angie Fletcher,and Lisa Casterline.

On March 23, 2010, the Mitchell County Board of Education (a Title I school system) helda public forum at Mitchell County High School with over 100 people attending themeeting. Topics discussed included: state and local budget updates, stagger school times,school calendar, and curriculum updates. The audience had an opportunity to askquestions to the board members. The board thanked the audience for their input andagreed to send out a survey to all stakeholders.

Students at SMCEScountdown

for theCriterionReference

Competency Testswhich will begin

onApril 6, 2010.

CRCT Tips forParents

See page 7.

SMCES GrandparentsClub organizationalmeeting on April 8

at 6 p.m.

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Abbreviations:South Mitchell Co. Elem. (SMCES)

(formerly Mitchell Co. Primary)North Mitchell Co. Elem. (NMCES)

(formerly Walker-Inman Elem.)Mitchell Middle (MCMS)

Mitchell Co. High (MCHS)Mitchell Co. School System (MCSS)

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Read Across America Dayat SMCES

The annual Read Across America day celebrationwas held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at SouthMitchell County Elementary School. Thecelebration, which was in honor of Dr. Seuss'birthday, began with a delicious breakfast consistingof green eggs and ham. Celebrity readers from thecommunity and neighboring communities read abook to each class. Teachers planned variousactivities throughout the day to help celebrate Dr.Seuss birthday. The culminating activity was a Dr.Seuss Parade at 1:00 p.m. Each grade selected a bookby Dr. Seuss and created a chant, cheer, or song. Kenyetta Thompson performed a drum cadence and SMCEScheerleaders performed a skit based on the book, Marvin K. Mooney Would You Please Go Now! Yasmine Gaines

and Sentara Fair read a Read Across America poem, and Latoriah Hill led students with the Read Across America pledge. Parents, friends, andcommunity leaders, including Mayor Mary Jo Haywood, Councilwoman Annie Doris Willingham, Boys and Girls Club Unit Director Roney

Mays, and Boys and Girls Club Youth Development Professional Carlos Knight attended the parade.

Charles Grant Speaks to 9th GradersBy 9th Grade President, Eugene Butler

On March 11, 2010, the freshmen students had a surprise visit from CharlesGrant. Mr. Grant is a veteran player of the professional football team, the NewOrleans Saints who won the Super Bowl this year. Mr. Grant has visited andtalked to this specific graduating class since they were in the 6th grade. Thestudents were ecstatic to see him again. Mr. Grant got the students involved

in his presentation. Marissa Ivy (left with Mr. Grant and Eugene Butler)received $100 for giving the

correct answer to a question he asked the students. OnMarch 13, the students participated in his Charles Grant7th Annual Kids Day Out Camp. The students had ablast and wish to thank Mr. Grant for taking time out ofhis schedule to talk with the 9th graders and to sponsorthe camp. Right: Charles Grant with MCHS FreshmenJameikia Williams, Kyarre Bryant, Illyana Williams, MelanieMaxwell, and Kierstin Florence.

Leopold Joh from District attorneyJoseph K. Mulholland’s office

Congratulations toSMCES

Teacher of the Month:Nancy Richter

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Congratulations toSMCES

Para of the Month:Veronica Sellars

Green Dayand

St. Patrick’s Day

at South MitchellCounty Elementaryon March 17, 2010

SMCES CRCTFamily Night

S o u t h M i t c h e l l C o u n t yElementary School’s gymnasiumwas filled with parents who cameout for the SMCES CRCTFamily Night. This family nightwas held to inform parents about

important information that they could use to help their child(ren) prepare for the GeorgiaCriterion Reference Test (CRCT) given in April. The night began with a welcome fromMrs. Donna Johnson, assistant principal. Students in grades 1st- 5th sang two selections-

“Test Me” and “The CRCTSong.” The cheerleaders got theaudience fired up with cheers.The SMCES Smart Teamperformed drills in tribute toour men and women serving inthe military. The Drill Sergeantwas Coach Leroy Hunter andthe Drill Leader was RondarriusWilliams. Mrs. Palmer, theschool counselor, presented aPowerPoint presentation on CRCT tips for parents and students.

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SMCES Pre-K StudentsStudy Dental Health

South Mitchell County Elementary School’sPre-K students studied dental health inFebruary. Ms. Tammie Williams (below),dental hygienist from Dr. Bonita Richter’soffice, discussed the importance of taking careof their teeth. She showed the students theproper way to brush and floss their teeth. Shealso explained the importance of eating healthysnacks and how this helps to keep teeth healthyand strong.

MCHS Childcare IIIStudents Assist Teachers at

SMCESStudents from Mitchell County High School(MCHS) are receiving first-hand experience inthe field of education. Students are partneringwith South Mitchell County Elementary in anapprenticeship intern program designed tohelp prepare them for future roles aseducators. Participants in the Childcare III

program, which is coordinated by Ms. Lettie Campbell of MCHS, visit SMCES twice a week to assist teachers and learn aboutearly childhood education. They are assigned to different classrooms in Pre-K through fifth grades to help students with reading,writing, science, math, and social studies. These students are able to observe master teachers firsthand and to really get a feel ofwhat it would be like to be a teacher. The SMCES students and staff really enjoy the high school students and get extra help whenneeded.

Lessons from the PastAlexa Catchings, Pre-K Resource Coordinator

A literacy lesson about African American historywas held on March 3, 2010, at South MitchellCounty Elementary School for both Pre-K sites.Mr. William Carroll, Jr. spoke to parents askingthem to strengthen their level of literacy and tomotivate their children to strive for the highestlevel of education possible. Edwin Gilliam, asenior opera student at Albany State University,sang “The Walls of Jericho.” Right: Guestspeaker, Mrs. Geraldine Hudley along with the Mitchell County Male Glee Club Choir, engaged Pre-K students in stories andsongs of past experiences dating back to slavery. This annual event is one of the activities that truly captivate the audience. Thestudents enjoyed being a part of the program. This is one of the ways we make learning fun.

SMCES Pre-K ClassEnjoy a Soul Food Meal

Mrs. Pam Jones and Mrs. ElizabethBrinson’s South Mitchell ElementarySchool Pre-K class ended their BlackHistory unit with a black heritage meal.The children helped to set the tables for themeal, as well as plan the menu.

A meal consisting offried chicken, black-eyedpeas, macaroni andcheese, corn on the cob,potato salad, potatosoufflé, green beans,dressing, collard green,cornbread, and lemonadewas enjoyed by studentsand parents. The mealwas topped off withdelicious desserts including cake, banana pudding, and sweet potato bread.

Deaunna Wimberly, Lacresha Spooner, Jemikia

Lawrence, Keontaye Sanders; Back: Cedrick

Spooner, Danielle PottsKeayonna McKinney, Carlton Crump

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North Mitchell County Elementary Read Across America 2010By: Mrs. LaJuana Smith, NMCES Literacy Coach

On March 2, 2010, the faculty, staff, and studentscelebrated “Read Across America.” Many of faculty andstaff wore special T-shirts along with Dr. Seuss hats. Theentire school enjoyed green eggs and ham for breakfast.After morning announcements, the student body recited the“Read Across America” oath. The students enjoyed manyguest readers who came and read a variety of Dr. Seussbooks. Our special guests came from all walks of life. They

were judges, retired teachers, parents, community supporters, and school systememployees. Mr. Scott Routsong from the Desoto Trail Library in Camilla, Georgia gavea fun-filled presentation with animal balloons, skits, and many of other engaging activities for the pre-k and kindergarten students and theirteachers. All of our special guests were presented certificates of appreciation along with refreshments. The student body was treated to anafternoon of Dr. Seuss movies. An enjoyable time was had by all. On behalf of the

North Mitchell County ElementarySchool family, we would like tothank all of our special guests forcoming out and spending timewith our students. To the facultyand staff of North Mitchell CountyElementary School, thank you foryour support in encouraging ourstudents to read.

Early Childhood Education PathwayEarly Childhood Education Pathway is designed for students whoare interested in pursuing a career in the field of Education. Thispathway introduces students to the foundations of education, aswell as providing them with the knowledge and skills needed fora career in Education. The courses in the Early ChildhoodEducation Pathway include: Introduction to Early Childhood Careand Education, Human Growth and Development for EarlyChildhood, Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child,and Early Childhood Education Internship. For more informationabout this pathway, pleasecontact Ms. Paxton Gehle atMitchell County High School.Kuwanza Frazier and KayshaHarris (right) learned how tomake a “Puffy Snowman,”which is an edible activity thatcan be used in a preschoolclassroom for fine motordevelopment.

Shamrocks Do Battle For Muscular DystrophyAt Mitchell County Middle School!

Mitchell County Middle School Junior Beta Club is joining Jerry Lewis' Muscular Dystrophy Association’s battle against neuromusculardiseases. MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases. Parents, students, MCMS staff, andcommunity members are purchasing and signing $1 green and $5 gold Shamrocks helping to support MDA’s lifelong mission. To help makeMDA’s Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign a success, MCMS Junior Beta Club members are decorating MCMS windows with layers ofgreen and gold Shamrock mobiles. Shamrocks Against Dystrophy is the perfect way for you to share the green and show your generosity andcompassion for Jerry’s kids. MCMS Junior Beta Club would like to thank everyone who has supported our campaign for Jerry’s kids. We wantto remind others to buy Shamrocks, and support MDA’s quest for better treatments and cures. For more information contact the Junior Beta Clubadvisors: Mrs. Robin Crimbley, Mrs. Lynn Dunbar, Mrs. Gail French, or Dr. Koji Yoda.

On behalf of all of us at MDA, thank youfor being part of the

2010 Shamrocks Against DystrophyProgram.

Your Help is our Hope!!

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Students at Mitchell County High Schoolare Becoming Certified Nursing Assistants continued from page 1

The Nursing Assistant industry is an ever-growing field and will always be in demand. With the increasing aging population,this is a stable position for students to enter. Many individuals become a nursing assistant for many reasons. Some simply likethe field; others use their time as a nursing assistant as a stepping stone to get into more advanced careers in the medicalindustry. The beginning average salary for CNA is $18,500, for a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) the average is $27,914 andfor RN (Registered Nurse), the average beginning salary is $49,504.

Nursing Assistants are usually employed at hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, assisted living facilities and somework directly inside the patient’s home. A nursing assistant works directly under a nurse, who will instruct the assistant in theirdaily work details. A nursing assistant will spend a majority of their time with patients. The duties include examining vitalsigns, feeding patients, grooming, bathing, and helping nurses with different types of medical equipment. A nursing assistant isalso responsible for giving patients social as well as emotional support – empathy definitely plays an important part in nursingassistant’s role.

The training consists of learning about the basics of Anatomy and Physiology, the Fundamentals of Nursing Skills, Nutrition,and Infection Management. Not only will students learn from text books, but they will also receive hands-on-training. Studentswill do their onsite training at Mitchell Convalescent Center. Before going onsite for training, all students are required to have acriminal background check, a drug test and a TB skin test. Once training is completed, the students will take the CNAcertification exam. After completing all training and certification, the students will be ready for employment, which will allowthem to play an important role in our community. For more details about this program, contact Sheila Anglin at 336-0970.

NMCESSweetheartLuncheon

On February 18, 2010, North Mitchell CountyElementary School hosted its annual “SweetheartLuncheon.” The students’ invited parents and otherfamily members to eat lunch with them as their guests.The administrators and staff of NMCES believe thatfamily involvement is essential.

Keyonna Bell and Randrea Donaldson practice

isolation procedures on patient Kaysha Harris.Ms. Anglin shows healthcare student

Kedeeyma Cooper an x-ray of a lung.

Ke’aunna Sanders measures Tempie

McCook’s weight.

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FCCLA STAR Events CompetitionOn Saturday, February 27, 2010, six FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America) students competed in Region 5STAR (students taking action for recognition) events. The competition was held at Bainbridge High School. The culinary teamconsisted of Nyasha Clayton, Kaysha Harris and Felicia Spinks. They won a silver star and will advance to state. VanquishaButler competed in Job Interview, winning a silver star and advancing to state. Keondrea Jackson competed in CareerInvestigation and she won a silver star. Competing in Applied Technology was Danielle Key, winning a bronze star.Congratulations to all competitors.

MCHS Band Students Travel toBainbridge College

By Jamori Thompson, MCHS Band StudentThe Mitchell County Concert Band participated in their first concertof the year. The Concert Band traveled to Bainbridge College onMarch 4 to participate in band festival. The Concert Band hadprepared three selections to be judged on. Those selections include;Gallant Marines by Karl L. King and Swearington, Yorkshire Balladby James Barnes, and Rondo for Winds and Percussion by JohnEdmondson. The concert band received a rating of good on all threepieces. Other bands who participated were Seminole High School,Americus-Sumter High School, Bainbridge High School, and manymore bands. The event lasted two days. The standard covered wasMHSAB.2 – Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Demonstrate the following ensemble skills through performance of musical literature: rehearsal etiquette. Dynamicexpression, style, blend and balance, steady tempo, rhythmic accuracy, and intonation.

Jamori ThompsonBritiska McCain, Derek Hadley

CRCT Tips for ParentsParents, here are things you can do to help your children be as successful as possible on the CRCT. Make sure your children get a good night’s sleep before testing. Provide a healthy breakfast or have breakfast at school. (7:45 a.m.) Get them to school on time. When students are late or rush in at the last minute, it is hard to get calm and focused for testing. Check to see that your child has at least two number 2 pencils. Mechanical pencils are not allowed. If you must schedule appointments, schedule them for the afternoon so that

students do not miss testing. Students who test in their own classrooms and at normal testing time are morelikely to perform to their full capabilities. While we do provide make-up sessions, they are sometimes inunfamiliar settings. Help your child stay relaxed. Some students suffer from test anxiety but feel reassured when we are calmand tell them we have faith in them and that we know they will do their best.

Nyasha Clayton, Felicia Spinks, Kaysha Harris Vanquisha Butler, Keondrea Jackson, Danielle KeyVanquisha Butler, Ms. P. Gehle

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MCHS Parents Review Title I DocumentsOn March 15, the MCHS students took home the Title I2009-2010 parent involvement policy, student/parentcompact, and the school wide plan for their parents toreview and make any suggestions. Also, an end-of-the-yearparent opinion survey was included with the packet. Thestudents returned the completed forms to their first periodteachers. The data collectedwill be used to revise theTitle I documents for nextyear and to help planimprovements that will helpwith student achievement.Right: Qwandarious Roweand Alexis Williams bringthe forms to their first periodteachers.

CTAE Advisory MeetingOn February 23, 2010, the Mitchell County School System’s Career, Technicaland Agriculture Education Advisory Committee Meeting was held at the highschool. The FCCLA members were the presenters, and the Culinary Artstudents prepared the meal. Afterwards, each subject area met with theirindividual advisory members to discuss curriculum, program improvement,Title I end-of-year review, etc.

Congratulations to MCMSTeacher of the Month for February: Ms. A. Martin, 6th Grade Science/Social Studies

MCMS Students of the Month for FebruaryQuondarius Williams-6th grade; Tyteanna Rowe-7th grade; Pedro Quintana-8th grade

Mitchell Middle FFA Chapter Celebrates National FFA WeekBy Fanesha Maze

From February 20-8, 2010, the Mitchell Middle FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week. The week was full of excitingevents. Festivities included a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast, FFA Display, Black Agriculturist Spotlights, MorningAnnouncements, Blue and Gold Day, M&M Guessing Game, Family Game Night, and Lunch/Behavior Clean-up duty. The

chapter was also invited to the Camilla Kiwanis Club meeting, where they gave a shortpresentation.

8th Grade FFA Officers spoke on their experiencein FFA and agriculture at the local Kiwanis Club.

FFA Vice President and Treasurer delivercontinental breakfast to 6th grade SpecialEducation teacher Mrs. Gordina Porter.

“Rock with the Gold & Roll with the Blue”

was on these FFA members’ mind as theydressed for B&G Day during FFA Week.

“Here by the OWL”Double Take: Isthat the FFA Advisor or Secretary?K’Dierea Wilson portrayed Ms. Maze inthe Black History Program.

FFA member Kezian Jackson, JoshuaKing, and Raymond Singleton participatedin the Famous Black Men component ofthe school’s Black History Program.

Ms. L. Campbell, TAPPcoordinator, is shown with someof the TAPP members: SakeithaWilliams, Holli Wilkes, JadaMurray, Deaunna Wimberly.

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Character Counts Continues at SMCES“Charles Grant Day”

Fourth and fifth grade students at South Mitchell County Elementary School who had high academic achievement and goodbehavior were awarded. Students attended the Charles Grant Day in Miller County on March 13, 2010. Students had anopportunity to play games, eat lots of good food, and meet professional football players including Super Bowl ChampionshipPlayer Charles Grant. All students attending received a free t-shirt and an official New Orleans Saints team yearbook.

JROTC Cadets Strut Their StuffOn February 25, 2010, members of the Group Staff and Echo Flight went to the Mitchell County Middle School. The trip was part of a programto prepare the eighth graders for life at Mitchell County High School. Both the Group Staff and Echo Flight completed individual drill(marching) routines for the eighth graders. Junior Cadet Kentavius Haynes commanded the Group Staff as they performed a demanding drillroutine. Freshmen Cadets Shedrick Bryant and Ja'shara Burns each led Echo Flight in two separate drill sequences. Both the staff and students

of MCMS were impressed by the cadets' performances. Selected cadets shared theirJROTC experiences with next year's freshmen. GA-946 stands ready for the nextclass of new cadets.

Cadet K. Haynes lead the Group Staff. Echo Flight on the march

North Mitchell Elementary SchoolAccelerated Reading Prizes

By: LaJuana Smith, Literacy CoachNorth Mitchell County Elementary School decided at the beginning of theschool to celebrate our students’ successes in reading. We organized an ARreading store, and thestudents are rewardedweekly based on the number

of books that they read and successfully pass the AR test. Guidelines were determinedand students had to reach weekly goals in order to be rewarded with prizes. The studentsreceived small toys such as balls, shades, jewelry, water bottles, Frisbees, pencils, andother treats. Several of our students have been treated to ice cream sundaes as well aslunch with Mr. K. Hose and Mrs. J. White. At the end of the school year, all students whohave met the twenty-five book standard by reading at least 25 books will be treated to a

big celebration. Great job, North Mitchell County Elementary! Let’s continue to readand soar to higher heights.

5th grade 4th grade

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Freshmen Academy StudentsCreate Bingo Cards on Computer Terms

In Ms. Jane Warren’s Computer in the Modern World class, students have been busy learning about the history of computers, which includesimportant people and terms. Each student created memory cards of computer terms which will be used with the BINGO Board they created.The bingo boards were designed by each student using their memory cards. They printed the Bingo Boards on colored cardstock. Afterresearching famous people involved in the computer industry, students selected a person and created a “Wanted Poster.” On their poster theyhave a picture of their person and information on that person as well as a reward for their capture. Did you know that the term computer bug

came from Grace Hopper who actually found a moth in thecircuit of her computer?

Students created a timeline of important events in the history ofthe computer. Each student selected their own events andpictures to place on their timeline. Last, students alsoresearched computer ethics and learned about copyright,plagiarism, and taking notes. They have learned aboutwww.snopes, a website to help determine whether informationis true or false. Students have found urban legends to be quiteinteresting. Left: Nathaniel Hardwick, Del’Toshio Rowe,Veronica Numa, and Willie Williams display their bingo cards.

NMCES Cultural Awareness FairNorth Mitchell County Elementary School hosted its first annual Cultural Awareness Fair. Students portrayed roles of variousfamous Americans. Some students gave presentations through poems and speeches about the lives of various famousAmericans. Each class rotated between approximately ten stations. The students asked questions and participated in structuredconversations. Superintendent Hicks was a featured speaker. The students were excited about the visitation of Mr. Hicks.

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MCE Track and FieldSchedule

April 3-Valdosta/Lowndes HS InvitationalApril 7-Albany Local Practice MeetApril 14-Albany Local Practice MeetApril 16 Westover Relays

April 26-28 Girls Region Meet (Pelham)

Front: Quartavious Clayton, Derrick Hardwick, Brandon Dewberry, Kelvin Odoms,Shedrick Bryant, Eugene Butler, Cornelius Sanders, Coach: Nancee Wright; Back:

Cassandra Holmes, Avery Boyd, Ericka Jackson, Jada Murray, Virtiqua Robinson, BriannaHarvey, Cartavia Whitlock, Danielle Key, and Kayla Brown.

MCHS Baseball

MCHS Tennis Team

April 9 *EARLY H 6:00

April 13 *ALBANY H 5:30

April 15 PELHAM H 5:00

April 16 *COOK H 6:00

April 20 *BROOKS A 5:30

April 23 *BERRIEN H 5:30

April 27 *FITZGERALD A 5:30

April 30 *THOMASVILLE A 6:00

Come out, enjoy a game, and helpsupport our student athletes!

Congratulations to tennis teammembers for winning their matches:

Singles match:Brianna Harvey (9-7),

Cassandra Holmes (9-7);

Double Match:Ericka Jackson/Virtiqua Robinson (8-6)Jada Murray/Cartavia Whitlock (11-9)

SMCES CHAMPS GraduationOn March 18, 2010, South Mitchell County Elementary School held its first CHAMPS Graduation (Choosing HealthyActivities & Methods Promoting Safety) at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. This program is provided by the local sheriff’s officeand the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, Inc. Fifth grade students are taught throughout the year about bullying, choices and

consequences, gangs, peer pressure and other major issues that have an affect on their lives. DeputyRobert Rumble (right) of the Mitchell County Sheriffs’ Department, who is the instructor of the program,challenged students to make wise decisions and to always remember the consequences of their decisionson Thursday night. Judge Rick Waters (left) was the guest speaker and was introduced by Chief DeputyTommy Butler. The program lasted for seventeen weeks for 45 minutes a week. Students created postersand wrote essays. The winners of the poster contest were 1st place Tatyanna Broadwater, 2nd placeAngeles Moreno and 3rd place Kennedi Butts all from Mrs. Rosemary Sanders’ class. Essay winners were 1st placeArmarion Stegall (Mrs. Rosemary Sanders class) 2nd place Aaliyah Williams (Mrs. Susan Meredith’s class) and 3rd place

Te’Erika Dewberry (Mrs. Susan Meredith’s class.)All of these winners were awarded prizes and eachCHAMP graduate received a certificate, t-shirt,cup, key chain, bumper sticker, and pencil. Thisprogram is sponsored by our local CountyCommissioners.

Left: Officer Rumble with Armarion Stegall,Tatyanna Broadwater, Angeles Moreno, KennediButts, Aaliyah Williams, TeErika Dewberry

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Mitchell County High School

1 English-GHSGT

2 JROTC Donut Sale starts

3 9th grade Saturday School

10 10th-12th grade Saturday School

16 Benchmark Exams

28 Early release for students: Parent Conference Day from 3-5 p.m.

School System Calendar

April 6-14: CRCT Testing Dates

April 19-23: Spring Break

April 27 MCSS Board of Education Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Calendar of Events for April

South Mitchell County Elementary

1 Pre-K Bunny Literacy

2 CRCT Pep Rally at 1:30 p.m.

13 Kindergarten cap and gown pictures

15 Pre-K Heart to Heart

16 Volunteer Appreciation Day

North Mitchell County Elementary

2 PTA meeting at 8:30 a.m.

2 AYP Fun Day; CRCT Pep Rally at 1:30 p.m.

6 Kindergarten cap and gown pictures (pre-pay)

28 Pre-K Field Day; 1/2 day for students;

Parent Conferences from 3 p.m.-5p.m.

29 Kindergarten-2nd Grade Field Day

30 3rd-5th Field Day

8 Grandparents Club organizational meeting at 6 p.m.

15 Pre-K Heart to Heart

28 Parent/Teacher Conference

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Saturday School at MCHSfrom 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

April 3 for 9th graders,April 10 for 10th-12th graders

If you are not passing your classes, you need to be atSaturday School.

Homework Hotline (Monday-Thursday)from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Now available live on CNSon Channel 6 and atUnited Streaming website:www.ustream.tv/channel/mchs-board-meeting.

For more details, call 336-0970.

CRCT Testing DatesNever before has test taking been as important as it is now.The CRCT will be given April 6 – 13:

Tuesday, April 6 – Reading

Wednesday, April 7 – Language Arts

Thursday, April 8 – Math

Friday, April 9 – Make-up

Monday, April 12 – Science

Tuesday, April 13 – Social Studies

Wednesday, April 14 – Make-up

***** First and Second graders only have to take Reading,Language Arts and Math.*****

Ribbon CuttingCeremony and

Open Housefor

North Mitchell CountyElementary School

on May 2, 2010at 4 p.m.