Barrow journal. (Winder, Ga.) 2008-2016, February 03, 2016, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 9A School Bethlehem Christian Academy hosts murder mystery party MURDER MYSTERY HELD Bethlehem Christian Academy junior high and high school students recently hosted “Once Upon a Murder,” a murder mystery theater party. CELEBRATE 100 DAYS Students in Ms. Burns’ first grade class at County Line Elementary recently celebrated 100 days of school by blowing up and then stomping 100 balloons. The students celebrated being 100 days smart er with a big bang, according to Burns. Kindergarten plans registration announced Barrow County School System has announced dates for kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year Children must be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2016, to attend kindergarten. Kindergarten registra tion and concept screening will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Professional Development Cen ter. located at 179 W. Athens Street in Winder. Plan to attend your school’s sched uled registration day. School regis tration days include: •April 27. Wednesday Statham Elementary •Friday, April 29. Bramlett Ele mentary School •Monday, May 2, Holsenbeck Ele mentary School •Wednesday, May 4, Yargo Ele mentary School •Friday, May 6, Auburn Elemen tary School •Monday, May 9, Bethlehem Ele mentary School •Wednesday, May 11, County Line Elementary School •Friday, May 13, Kennedy Ele mentary School •Monday, May 16, make up day at the PDC Parents can go online, prior to their school’s registration day, to Registration Gateway at https ://regis- tration.barrow.kl2.ga.us to pre-regis ter their kindergarten child. Pre-regis tration can take place anywhere with Internet access, and at any time. Once the pre-registration process is com plete, parents/guardians will need to bring their child for concept screen ing and the following documents to registration, where your child will receive an enrollment for school: • Current proof of residency (dated within 30 days) such as a utility bill (electric, gas, water, cable/satellite, garbage or house phone), settlement statement or rental/lease agreement. • Student’s birth certificate (or leg ible copy of the birth certificate), or other acceptable proof of age and identity. •A copy of the enrolling student’s Social Security card (which is used solely for the purposes of identifica tion and for application for the Hope scholarship and other post-secondary applications). Parents have the option of signing a waiver stating that they do not wish at the time of enrollment to provide a Social Security number. •Updated Georgia immunization form 3231 •New health form 3300- The Georgia Department of Public Health requires the completion of the 3300 health form which includes vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screenings, and must be presented to school authorities when a child is being admitted for the first time in a Georgia public school. These forms are available online and from your Doctor or Health Department. Parents are welcome and encour aged to turn in the required docu ments at any time to complete the enrollment process, however, par ents should bring their child to be screened on the dates provided. For more information and required documents, visit www.barrow.kl2. gams for required documents and more information. For more infor mation, contact the registration department at 770-867-4527 or your local school. We allow for a range of documents to demonstrate age, residency, iden tity and immunization status; excep tions will be made where appro priate; and no document will be required that would cause or result in discrimination based on race, color, national origin or immunization sta tus, district leaders state. Bethlehem Christian Academy junior high and high school students recently hosted "Once Upon a Murder,” a murder mystery theater party. Students came dressed as a variety of characters, including Katniss Everdeen, Frankenstein’s Monster and Little Red Riding Hood. Pam Freed, BCA Upper Academy media specialist, spon sored the murder mystery theater party. Students applied for a part in the play by completing a “character visualization” for the persona they most wanted to represent, similar to a social media profile. Upon acceptance, 29 students received a personalized invi tation describing how their characters should dress and act. When they arrived, students used a script they were given that walked them through the evening, except for the last page. The cast was allowed to adlib and encouraged to use their acting skills as they acted out the play together. “Our favorite line of the evening came from Aladdin (Aaron Clifford), who, while reading his part, “...and then, my wife and I...” suddenly looked up and exclaimed, "I’m married?!,” said Martha Gano, BCA public relations and advancement coordinator. Before reading the last page of the play together, students had time to write down the character they thought murdered King Henry VIII, and tell how the crime was committed. Although many students guessed the correct villain, no one was able to figure out her plan. Robin Hood, played by Jenae Hemminger, and Huck Finn, played by Jackson Birt, tied for best costume and received iTunes cards as awards. The cast and crew ended the evening with some themed foods, donated by parents. Some included: Nancy Drew’s Magnifying Glass Cookies, Katniss' Fresh Roasted Turkey Legs, Dr. Watson’s Blueberry Scones and Lemon Curd, Genie’s Cotton Candy Poofs served in Egyptian Perfume Bottles, Smegal’s “My Precious” Ring Pops and Tinkerbell’s Fairie Mushrooms (marshmallows and apples). Donated drinks included Cleopatra’s Egyptian Punch and Master Sher lock Holmes' Hot Tea. To learn who the villain was and her plan, visit http://www. pamfreed.com/once-upon-a-murder.html. Local propane company in Jefferson Now Hiring Serviceman No experience necessary, will train! License Class B with HazMat en dorsement preferred but not re quired. Paid vacation with 40IK and employer paid insurance. Fax resume to 706-367-9221, Email to info@folgergas.com, or stop by 1950 Bill Wright Rd., Jefferson to fill out an application. Call Jessie at 678-963-9877 or 706-380-2993 BENTLEY’S ALL-NATURAL MEATS 105 E. May Street, Winder, GA Courage to QUIT Courage to QUIT is a 4-session program designed to help you quit using tobacco products. Each class covers a new topic. Participants create a quit plan and learn tools for getting through withdrawal, avoiding triggers and handling stress. Mondays, Feb. 22,29, March 7 & 14 5:30 - 6:30 pm $30 deposit/participant* Call 706.475.1029 to register or visit www.athenshealth.org/calendar Athens Regional MEDICAL CENTER * Due upon registration. Refunded if all four classes are attended.