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PAGE 4 Weekend Washington Little Theater is so glad to be partnering with The Fitzpatrick Hotel and Maddy’s Pub again for this special Spring package again this year! Come stay any weekend night between April 5 and 21 and you get 1 night stay, $50 voucher for food at Maddy’s AND two tickets to see the hilarious performance of Steel Magnolias all for just $200 per couple! You must book Tr©m < T&£ ' : 7njy ftfiotiej; ‘District rso I returned to the Gold Dome on Monday, March 18, 2024, to begin the eleventh week of the 2024 Legislative Session. Last week, we convened in the House Chamber for three legislative days and continued to give passage to a number of Senate bills. There are now only two legislative days remaining in the session until we reach Sine Die on Thursday, March 28, 2024. These finals legislative days are among the busiest days of the entire session as we finalize our legislative business for the year before the Sine Die deadline. The House took legislative action to combat the growing fentanyl crisis in our state. My colleagues and I unanimously passed this important, life saving measure, Senate Bill 465, would create the crime of aggravated involuntary manslaughter when someone intentionally manufactures or sells a controlled substance that contains fentanyl and fentanyl is determined as the sole cause or a contributing factor in a victim’s death. SB 465 is known as “Austin’s Law,” named after a young man who died tragically after unknowingly taking a substance laced with fentanyl. His parents joined us in the House Chamber while we honored his life with the passage of the bill. Later in the day, our counterparts in the Senate voted to give this legislation final passage, sending this important bill to Governor Kemp’s desk to Getaway this special deal through The Fitzpatrick Hotel at 404-820- 0973 or 706-678-5900. Washington’s Spring Tour of Homes event is April 6 and opening night of Steel Magnolias is that evening? Music & Maker’s Festival is on April 20, on the square in Washington, Georgia. What better way to spend a spring Saturday! be signed into law. The House has focused its efforts on improving and expanding mental health services across our state in recent years, and last week, we continued those efforts by giving final passage to Senate Bill 480. This legislation would provide student loan repayment assistance to mental health and substance use providers who offer services to underserved youth or practice in geographic areas of the state that lack adequate services. My colleagues and I also took action to continue our efforts to support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Senate Bill 324 would create a victim-centered address confidentiality program within the Office of the Secretary of State. This program would allow certified participants to utilize an address confidentiality card instead of disclosing their personal address to governmental entities in order to prevent their confidential address from being published. This bipartisan measure is a crucial step toward providing more protection and support to these victims in our state, allowing them the opportunity to safely rebuild their lives without fear. Finally, the House passed Senate Bill 464 to improve literacy rates among our students and provide financial relief to educators to purchase classroom supplies. SB 464 would help to ensure that we are supporting our students and improving literacy outcomes for Georgia’s young learners. Furthermore, this bill would also lessen the financial burden that many teachers face when supplying their classrooms with necessary learning materials and supplies. With Sine Die now days away, the pace under the Gold Dome continues to intensify as we near the finish line of the 2024 Legislative Session. The House returned to session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, for Legislative Day 39. With the session ending soon, I encourage you to contact me to discuss legislative matters that are significant to you and your family. Georgia Department of Transportation and We Are Teachers Launch Free K-12 Car and Road Safety Program The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) in partnership with We Are Teachers, a leading national educational media organization, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive, free K-12 Car and Road Safety Program. This pioneering initiative program aims to educate Georgia’s youth about the importance of road safety, whether they are passengers in a car, riding a bike, or walking. The five-year program, provided free of charge by Georgia DOT, offers smart, ready- to-use classroom resources designed to instill vital road safety skills in students from a young age. These resources include road safety activity books for grades 3-5, classroom posters, detailed lesson plans for all grades, interactive activities, a virtual field trip across Georgia, an engaging driving game, and informative Kahoot quizzes. “We believe in the power of education to save lives,” said Russell R. McMurry, P.E., Commissioner at the Georgia Department of Transportation. “By equipping our young people with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe on the road, we are investing in their futures and the safety of our communities.” We Are Teachers, known for its extensive reach and influence among educators nationwide, collaborated closely with an advisory group of 8-10 Georgia educators to develop these materials. This process, which included comprehensive research and interviews, ensured the resources are not only high- quality but also align with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) standards. “Our goal was to create engaging, practical resources that teachers want to use and students enjoy,” said Hannah Hudson, editorial director of We Are Teachers. “With the insight from local educators, we’ve developed a program that truly speaks to the needs of Georgia’s teachers and students.” This initiative marks a significant step forward in road safety education, focusing on younger students to build a foundation of road safety awareness from an early age. The program underscores the importance of teaching children about road safety, recognizing their potential to influence others and contribute to a culture of safety in their communities. The Car and Road Safety Program is now available to all K-12 schools across Georgia. Educators are encouraged to incorporate these resources into their curriculum to help foster a safer future for Georgia’s youth. For more information on the program and to access the resources, visit GARoadSafety. com. THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT, Crawfordville, GA, Friday, March 29, 2024 Taliaferro County School End of the Year School Events 2023-2024 [PUTTHis\ on YO UR\ •CALENDAR'? March 26 5:45PM Young Beginners Birth — 5-Year-Old Parent Session Parent of Birth to 5-Year-Old children will have to opportunity to participate in a learning session. This session will consist of a presentation on reading to students. For Birth to 5 Parents Only! March 28 5:00 PMi Building Capacity of Pa rents Information Session/Survey Culture Night Parent Input Transition Information Parents and community members can join TCS as we celebrate cultures of countries around the world. Parents and guardians are invited to attend an informational session to learn about the transition from grade levels. Parents will be given the opportunity to give input on parent engagement and other feedback from the 2023-2024 school year. All Parents/Community Members Si Staff are Welcome. April 1 - April S April 15-19 Daily Milestones Boot Camp Students at TCS will have 2 weeks to participate in the 2024 Milestones Boot Camp. This final push will help student to focus on strategies to pass GMAS. This is a Student/Staff Event Only Event. April 20 7:00PM TCS Prom May 1 10:00 AM & 6:00 PMI Title 1 Stakeholders Input Meeting & Yearly Evaluation Survey All parents are invited to provide input and share in the decisions making/ revision process for the developments of the Title 1 Combined Parent Policy Plan, School Parent Compact, Budget, and Family Engagement documents for 2024 -2025 school year. May 9 Elementary 9:00 AM MS/HS 1:00 PMi Honors Day Join TCS as we honor students for honor roll, AB Honor Roll, Attendance and with special awards. May 9 5:00 PM Young Beginners Birth to 5-Year-Old Parent Session Literacy Training event for Parents events for parents. Birth to 5 Parents Only! May 10 9:30 AM Kindergarten Graduation Join TCS Kindergarten teachers as TCS Kindergarten Class of 2024 transition to first grade In a commencement exercise. May 14 6:00PM 8 th Grade Promotion Ceremony TCS Middle School Faculty/Staff invites you to attend the promotion ceremony for the 8 th Grade Class of 2024. All community members are invited to attend. May 17 7:00 PM High School Graduation Taliaferro County School faculty and staff cordially invite you to attend the commencement exercises honoring the TCS Senior Class of 2024. All Community Member are invited to attend. Thang 3 26 5:4S chieu Ngu'ai mai bat dau tre Sinh - 5 tuoi Phien hop phu huynh Phg huynh cua tre so sinh den 5 tuoi se coco hpi tham gia vao mot buoi hoc. Bubi hoc nay se bao gom mot bai thuyet trinh ve viec doc cho hoc sinh, Chi darih cho sinh 5 bo va me! Tha ng 3 28 5:00 PM Nang cao nang lye cho boot thong tin cua phy huynh Bern van hoa Dau vao cua phy huynh Thong bn chuyen tloi Parents and community members can join TCS as we celebrate cultures of countries around the world. Parents and guardians are invited to attend an informational session to learn about the transition from grade levels. Parents will be given the opportunity to give input on parent engagement and other feedback from the 2023-2024 school year. All Parents/Community Members & Staff are Welcome. 1 Thang Tu 1 - 5 Thang Tu 1 15-19 thang Tu Nhat bao Cac cot moc khcri dong Camp Hqc sinh t^i TCS se co 2 tuan de tham gia Milestones Boot Camp 2024. Cu hich cuoi cung nay se giup Hqc sinh t|p trung vao cac chien lu'pfc de vi/crt qua GMAS. -Day la Sir kien Chi danh cho Sinh vien / Mhan vien. Thang Tu 1 20 7:00AM TCS Prom Thang 5 1 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Tieu de 1: Cudc hop dau vao cua cac ben lien quan Si Oanh gia hang nam Cuoc khao sat Tat ca phu huynh diroc mcri dong gop y kien va chia setrong qua trinh ra quyet dinh / sua doi cho sy phat trien cua Ke hoacb Chinh sach Phu huynh Ket hop Tieu de 1, Hiep Libre Phu huynh Tru/rng hoc, Ngansach va Tai lieu Gan ket Gia dinh cho nam hoc 2024 -2025. May 9 Elementary 9:00 AM MS/HS 1:00 PM Honors Day Join TCS as we honor students for honor roll, AB Honor Roll, Attendance and with special awards. May 9 5:00 PM Young Beginners Birth to 5-Year-Old Parent Session Literacy Tra ining event for Parents events for parents. Birth to 5 Parents Only! May 10 9:30 AM Kindergarten Graduation Join TCS Kindergarten teachers as TCS Kindergarten Class of 2024 transition to first grade in a commencement exercise. May 14 6:00PM 8 th Grade Promotion Ceremony TCS Middle School Faculty/Staff invites you to attendthe promotion ceremony for the S' 1 ’ Grade Class of 2024, All community members are invited to attend. May 17 7:00 PM High School Graduation Taliaferro County School faculty and staff cordially invite you to attend the commencement exercises honoring the TCS Senior Class of 2024. All Community Member are invited to attend. Marzo 26 5:45PM Jovenes principiantes Nacimiento - 5 anos Sesibn para padres Los padres de los nihos nacidos a los ninos de 5 anos tendran la oportunidad de participaren una sesion de aprendizaje. Esta sesibn consistira en una presentacion sobre la lectura a los estudiantes. |Solo para el nacimiento de 5 padres! Marzo 28 5:00 PM Sesion informativa sobre el desarrollo de la capacidad de los padres Noche de la Cultura Aporte de los padres Information sobre la transicion Los padres y los miembros de la comunidad pueden unirse a TCS mientras celebramos las cultures de paises detodo el mundo. Se invita a los padres y tutores a asistfr a una sesibn informativa para aprender sobre la transicion de los niveles de grado. Los padres tendran la oportunidad de dar su opinion sobre la participacion de los padres yotros comentarios del anoescolar 2023-2024, Todos los padres/mieimbros de la comunidad y el personal son bienvenidos. 1 de abril - 5 de abril 15 de abril - 19 Dia rio Campamento de entrenam lento de hitos Losestudiantes de TCS tendran 2 semanas para participar en el Milestones Boot Camp 2024. Este empujon final ayudara a los estudiantes a enfocarse en las estrategias para aprobar GMAS. Este es un evento solo para estudiantes / personal. Abril 20 7:00PM TCS Ferry 1 de mayo 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Titulo 1 Reunion de aportes de las partes interesadas y Evaluation Anual Encuesta Se invita a todos los padres a dar su opinion y participar en el proceso de toma de decisiones/revision para el desarrollo del Plan Combinadode Politieas para Padres del Titulo 1, el Pacto de Padres de la Escuela, el Presupuesto y los document os de Participacion Familiar para el a no escolar 2024-2025. 9 de mayo Primaria 9:00 AM MS/HS 1:00 PM Dia de Honores Onase a TCS mientras honramos a los estudiantes por el euadro de honor, el euadro de honor AB, la asistencia y con premios especiales. 9 de mayo 17:00 Jovenes principiantes Desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 anos de edad Sesion para padres Evento de Alfabetizacion para Padres, eventos para padres. iNacimiento de 5 padres solamente! 10 de mayo 9:30 a,m. Graduation de Kindergarten Onase a los maestros de TCS Kindergarten mientras la Clase de Kindergarten de TCS de 2024 hace la transicion al primer grado en un ejercicio de graduacion. 14 de mayo 1S:G0 Ceremonia de Promotion de 82 Grado El profesorado/personal de la Escuela Intermedia TCS lo invita a asistir a la ceremonia de promocion de la Clase de 83 Grado de 2024. Todos los miembros de la comunidad estan invitados a asistir. 17 de mayo 19:00 Graduation de la escuela secundaria La facultad y el personal de la Escuela del Condado de Taliaferro lo invitan cordialmente a asistir a los ejercicios de graduacion en honor a la Clase Senior de TCS de 2024. Todos los miembros de la comunidad estan invitados a asistir.
