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PAGE 12A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023 School MES GETS GRANT Maysville Elementary School teacher Whitney Wilson was awarded a grant in December by the Build-A-Bear Foundation and partnered with First Book Marketplace. The grant was for 40 Build-A-Bear Teddies and $200 to spend on books. Pictured (L to R), front to back: Eli Hedrick, Lily Smith, Kieryn Maison- et, Emory Sisk, Ariana Garrett, Ryder Clinton, Everett Dodd, Leo Salazar-Turn- er. Back Row — Kamryn Wright, Mrs. Whitney Wilson, Jett Wright, Lilli Knapp, Aliyah Clark, Carter Weathers and Gunner McElroy. MES BEAR GRANT Maysville Elementary teacher Whitney Wilson was awarded a grant in Decem ber by the Build-A-Bear Foundation, partnered with First Book Marketplace. The grant was for 40 Build-A-Bear Teddies and $200 to spend on books. Pictured (L to R), Front to back — Liam Morgan, Andrew Johnson, Arnold Al varado, and Levi Reed. Back Row — Kasey Childs, Jocelyn Sims, Tyler Chap man, Mason Kitchens, Killion Peeks, and Lilli Sweet. GMEA performance ahead for Jackson County High band The Jackson County High School (JCHS) band will perform on Jan. 26 (4 p.m.) at Georgia Mu sic Educators Association (GMEA) in Athens. The GMEA conference at the Athens Classic Cen ter will feature Jazz 1 and all wind ensemble mem bers. “This is a very high hon or for a music ensemble to be chosen, and we are delighted to share our jazz band with the attendees of this year's conference,” the JCHS band leaders said in a statement. GMEA CONCERT According to JCHS band leaders, scholastic and community music ensem bles apply annually to per form at the GMEA confer ence, which showcases the work of musicians from Georgia and other states. Ensembles invited to perform at the GMEA con ference were reviewed by a panel of their colleagues. Successful groups are se lected based on skill, ad vancement of their genre and “a desire to share with conference attendees.” according to JCHS band leaders. “Conference attendees can see these performanc es live to assist in the skill development of their students and also to learn about new repertoire that may be performed by the invited ensembles,” band leaders said. “These fea tured performances are a source of inspiration and encouragement for the mu sic teachers who attend.” All GMEA performanc es are open to the public and scheduled for the Ath ens Classic Center. Jazz 1 will perform in the Oconee River Room of the Found ry Building behind the Classic Center main build ing on Thursday. Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. Georgia Lottery Pre-K Program Registration: February 1 — 28 Drawing will be held Tuesday, March 14 To Apply: Must turn in paper application to zoned school between Feb. 1 — Feb. 28 Child must be 4 years old prior to Sept, l, 2023 Current Proof of Residency within the past 30 days Photo ID of the person registering child More information, visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/prek KnMv BTC j jk Buffy Hankinson’s homeroom class is pictured after donating the highest total of money for the Nickels for the NICU fundraiser. WJMS completes ninth year of Nickels for NICU fundraiser West Jackson Middle School (WJMS) marked its ninth year hosting its Nickels for the NICU fund raiser. The school-wide community service project purchases gift cards and goodie bags for families who have a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). To date, WJMS has donated a total of $18,925. Homeroom classes compete to see which home room can raise the most money. This year, Buffy Hankinson’s eighth-grade homeroom generated the highest total and celebrated with a Chick-Fil-A breakfast party. “It is so heartwarming to see our kids really un derstand the value of the money they are donating. They come in with pennies, they come in with bills, but they understand the purpose of the project,” said FCCLA Advisor Kathy Jones. Nickels For The NICU has become a WJMS tra dition for students, including challenge questions, homeroom strategies to win and “overall, a spirit of giving that WJMS is proud to support,” Jones said. Organizers said the goal of Nickels For The NICU is to let families of children in the NICU know that others are thinking of them. “The best part of this project is that many of our WJMS students were NICU babies and are now healthy, thriving kids,” Jones said. “This is a way for students and parents to pay it forward. I was a NICU parent myself and I know the isolation NICU parents feel, so to pay it forward and let them know that WJMS is thinking of them is the whole point of this project.” Pictured (L to R) are Nickels for the NICU booth workers Grayden Wraight, Emma Ren- kema and Keianna Mi yake. Poppy Rigglesford is shown with a bag of coins to be donated to the Nickels for the NICU fundraiser. Start earning with Bank OZK today! 3 75 % • M APY* 8 month CD or IRA CD Special 13 month CD or IRA CD Special 18 month CD or IRA CD Special Visit our Jefferson location or open an account online at ozk.com.** <> Bank OZK ozk.com I Member FDIC *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective as of the publication date. Offer applies to new CDs only. $1,000 minimum deposit to open and is required to earn stated APY. Penalty for early withdrawal. IRA CD is subject to eligibility requirements. Offer not available to Public Funds, brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Fees could reduce earnings. 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