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PAGE 8A BARROW JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 School Books sought for local students STUDENTS READ Barrow County School System students read through children’s books. The Barrow County School System recently initiated a new program, the Barrow Book Partnership (BBP). The pro gram’s purpose is to help close the inequality gap in literacy development in children from newborn to age five by making books more accessible in the home The Barrow County School System recently initiated a new program, the Barrow Book Partner ship (BBP). The program’s pur pose is to help close the inequality gap in literacy development in children from newborn to age five by making books more accessible in the home in three target groups: low income families served by WIC; children with noted delays served by the BCSS Child Find pro gram; and Barrow chil dren who've experienced trauma and are in DFCS custody. BCSS is trying to reach an estimated 1,500 chil dren annually through the program. The dual goals are to provide four free books a year to each child, in addition to pro viding the opportunity for each family to sign up for PINES library cards, and participate in free family friendly events, books and technology in the local Barrow libraries. A “reading buddy” (stuffed animal) will come with the first new book in the gift bag. Addi tional information will be included for the parents regarding the importance of talking, reading and playing with children as well as Adult Literacy Barrow opportunities. Community partners already represented in the BBP include BCSS staff, Barrow Health Depart ment WIC staff. Piedmont Regional Library and the Winder, Auburn and Statham libraries. Adult Literacy Barrow, Bar- row Family Connection, the Barrow Community Foundation Inc., and the Barrow County Coopera tive Benevolence Ministry Inc. The Barrow Health Department was able to acquire a small number of free books and they kicked off the program on Jan. 25 with WIC families. Local library personnel will be onsite to sign up new patrons and share about library programs. “Would your church consider holding a new or gently used “board book” (hard page books made for young chil dren) drive to support the BBP? This might be held with a Lebruary theme of “Open Your Heart and Open Children's Minds” or using a March theme in conjunction with Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss’s Birthday.” said Ellen Petree, school and community relations spe cialist. “Some examples of books would be: Good Night Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, or the First Alphabet.” Additional partnerships and volunteers are also being sought, in addition to grants and monetary donations. All donations, either monetary or in-kind, will be tax deductible through the designated fund agreement with the Barrow Community Foun dation Inc. and no money will be used for salaries. For more information, contact ellen.petree@bar- row.kl2.ga.us. Contact Petree to discuss ideas or for group presentation opportunities. Donation pick-up can be arranged. Storage is avail able at the BCSS Profes sional Development Cen ter. FBLA ATTENDS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Russell Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students recently attended the annual Regional Leadership Conference at Madison County High School. The students competed with over 100 other students in a wide variety of testing events relating to Parliamentary Procedures, Business Concepts, Career Exploration, Marketing Concepts and Personal Financial Concepts. Eighth grade student, Lauren Freeman, placed first for video creation/public speaking of FBLA’s Creed and second in testing for Parliamentary Procedure. The members will be advancing to the state con ference in Perry on Feb. 23. Pictured are: (L-R) Nicholas Cruickshank, Advisor, Ms. Harris, Lauren Freeman, Kaitlyn Harris and Christian Anderson. RMS brings in crowd to parent workshop The Barrow County School System hosted an open house at Sims Acad emy and Innovation and Technology last week. The district also hosted five Title I winter parent workshops. Westley and Shelly Coe, of MAC Fundraising, host ed the event’s sign-in and donated items as incentives for the schools. Russell Middle School had the highest participa tion and won a $100 check. The students won free ice cream from the Sims Acad emy school cafe, courtesy of MAC Fundraising. The group also donated five door prizes and tickets. The winners were notified last week. The Coes also serve as mentors to six students in the district and met with their mentees during the event. “The Coes and MAC Fundraising are business partners with four Barrow schools,” said Ellen Petree, school and community rela tions specialist. “And we appreciate their investment in our students and their futures.” RMS DRAWS IN CROWD Russell Middle School had the highest participation in the Title I winter parent workshops hosted last week. The school won $100 and the students received free ice cream at the event, courtesy of Westley and Shelly Coe with MAC Fundraising. The Coes are pictured with principal Paul DeFoor and students (L-R) Jennifer Mendez, Farrel Raja and Garrett Hughes. CLES SPELLING BEE CHAMPS County Line Elementary students participated in a Spelling Bee on Friday, Jan. 15. Joy Shaba (left) was announced the winner with Hamilton McElhannon as the runner-up. Each student representing their classroom was awarded a certificate and a medal. KES SPELLING BEE WINNERS Kennedy Elementary School held a school-wide Spelling Bee on Jan. 20. Carter Loebl (left), school runner up, is pictured standing with the KES Spelling Bee Champion, Tyler Partee. Partee will represent the school at the Barrow County School System Spelling Bee. 15 Barrow students advance in GHP Several Barrow County School System students have been selected to participate in the state level interviews for the Governor’s Honors Program. The district nom inated 25 students for the program, and 15 have been selected for the interview. These students include: APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL Alyssa Bailey, 11 th grade, communicative arts; Katy Costley, 11 th grade, communicative arts; Jessica Hogsed, 11 th grade, communicative arts; Rad Krylov, 11 th grade, math; Hoa Luu, 11 th grade, math; Quinn Hasty, 10 th grade, music: woodwind (oboe); Ian Sheppard. 11 th grade, social studies; Kylie Turner. 11 th grade, social studies; and Grace Nelms, 11 th grade, theatre. WINDER-BARROW HIGH SCHOOL Taylor Gray, 10th grade, communicative arts; Brian- na Gunter, 10 th grade, science; Gradarian Hosch. 11 th grade, science; Chloe Wise, 10 th grade, science; Heather Perry, 10 th grade, social studies; and Isaac St. Clair, 11 th grade, world language: Spanish. The Governor’s Honors Program is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. The program offers instruction designed to provide students with academic, cultural and social Statham Elementary selling coupon books Statham Elementary School is raising money to improve the school’s technology. The school is current ly selling “Fantastic Savings.” Each “Fantastic Savings” book is $15 and features over 100 discounts from local merchants, with a value of over $500. The coupon books feature two-for-one deals and other discounts. “Purchasers will not only help support Statham Ele mentary. but will also enjoy 50 percent savings on food, dining, shopping, travel, fun and much, much more”, said Angie Woods, the PTO president. To order a “Fantastic Savings” book, call the school’s Locals graduate from ABAC Several local students graduated from Abraham Bald win Agricultural College in the fall 2015 semester. These students included: Josie McCully, associates degree in diversified agri culture; and Taylor Brown, associates degree in wildlife
