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School News The Commerce News MARCH 19,2008 • Page 5B EJCHS Band Proves 'Superior' The East Jackson Comprehensive High School band received superior ratings in performance and sight-reading at the Georgia Music Educators Association State Band Evaluation held at the University of Georgia March 12-14. The band’s per formance received many accolades for its orchestra sound of “superior tone and technique.” The band was also praised for its “excellent balance, blend and music expression of various dynamic levels.” The band’s performance featured “Generations Fanfare,” “When The Stars Begin to Fall” and an old folk medley, “American Riversongs.”The EJCHS band will hold a spring concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the EJCHS auditorium. The band is under the direction of Jeffrey Rowser; the principal is Dr. Patricia Stueck.The band is shown debuting new concert attire funded by the East Jackson Band Boosters Association. State School Board Member To Host Meeting On March 27 A Georgia Board of Education member will meet with citizens of the 10th Congressional District to address public education issues Thursday, March 27, from 7-8 p.m. The public meeting will be held at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Jefferson. The 10th Congressional District includes Jackson, Banks and Madison counties. Brian Burdette of the state board of education will speak. Teachers, parents, students and concerned citizens are welcome to attend. Those wishing to speak at the meeting are asked to sign in when they arrive. For more information, contact Lynn Roberts at 404-657-7410 or e-mail lroberts@doe.kl2.ga.us 'Winterguard' To Perform April 3 The East Jackson Comprehensive High School Winterguard will give a free performance for the community from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the school’s gymnasium. Winterguard members are Amber Adams, Kristen Berryman, Emily Cown, Alex Durkee, Chelsea Foster, Brittany Martin, Kristin McFearin, Megan Pendleton, Anna Pierce, Samantha Rainey, Hilary Rowser and Catheron Sewell. Staff members are Jeffrey Rowser, band director; Cecilia Chandler, executive guard mom; Brittany Coronado, instructor/choreogra phy; Kyle Pridgen, assistant instructor; and Ashley Wright, fitness coordinator. Hold 'Irish Low Tea' After learning many facts about Ireland, stu- is served early in the afternoon. Pictured pre dents in Angie Hill and Kelli Miller’s kindergar- paring for the tea are Zach Lowe, Alya Sorrow, ten classroom at Commerce Primary School Shawn Cunningham and Ty Burchett, celebrated an Irish tradition of a low tea which Make Their Own Worlds Kindergarten students in Cynthia Gregg and home. The highlight was making a papier- Beth McWilliams’ class at Commerce Primary mache globe and painting it to look like Earth. School learned about maps and globes. The Above, Caden Carlyle and Hunter Tatum work unit consisted of daily journal writing, reading on their papier-mache globes, stories and having children bring maps from Learn About Brain Safety The Pilot Club of Jefferson recently visited included wearing helmets while riding bicycles kindergarten classes at Benton Elementary and using the seat belt in a car. The goal of the School. The Pilot Club puts on a puppet show Pilot Club is to reduce the occurrence of brain that reminds kids of the importance of brain related injuries, safety and playing safely and smartly. Topics Hats Off Against Cancer Students and staff at Benton Elementary to school and staff paid $5 to dress down for School had a “caps off for cancer” day. the day. The effort raised $277. Students each paid a dollar to wear their caps Artists, Craftsmen Sought For East Jackson Band Boosters' Taste Of East' East Jackson Band Boosters invite local artists and crafters to take part in the first annual Taste of East: A Family Affair, an outdoor event slated for April 19 at East Jackson Comprehensive High School from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. In addition to the many local restaurants that will provide food and drink, there will be a silent auction, inflated slides and various other activities and entertainment as well as areas for artisans and crafters to dis play and sell their wares. The East Jackson Band Boosters hope to build a show of quality items diverse in genre and range of prices. Largely a fund-raiser and intended for family enter tainment, the Taste of East’s aim is to acquaint residents and visi tors with all Jackson County has to offer. While applications will be accepted until all spots are filled, participants are urged to apply early to ensure a space. Tables, chairs and tents will be provided by artists for display spaces mea suring 10 by 10. To apply for art/craft booth space, contact Janet McDonald at 706-367-1503 or 706-658-6232 or by e-mail at robjanmcdonald@gmail.com