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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 201 3 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 5B School Head Start now taking applications Banks County Head Start/Pre-K is taking applications for the upcoming school year. “The program provides children with a learning environment and the var ied experiences which will help them develop socially, physically, intellectu ally and emotionally in a manner which is appropriate to their age and stage of development,” states Jan Bertrang, cen ter director. “The educational program includes experiences designed to meet the individual differences and needs of participating children.” The center is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided. The center does not provide transportation. HEAD START Enrollment is based on income eligi bility. Children must turn 3 or 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2013. When applying, parents or guardians are asked to bring the child’s birth cer tificate, proof of income (for the past 12 months, including W-2 and current check stubs), immunization form 3231, Social Security card (if available) and child’s insurance card (if available). PRE-K Enrollment status is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must turn 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2013. When applying, parents or guardians are asked to bring the child’s birth cer tificate, proof of residency (utility bill, etc.), immunization form 3231, Social Security card (if available) and child’s insurance card (if available). For more information or to schedule an appointment to apply, call Bertrang or Kristy Ayers at 706-677-2963. WHITTINGTON WINS T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Baldwin Elementary School fourth grader Maley Whittington (third from left) was the winner of the ‘A Baldwin Clean-Up Day’ T-shirt design contest held recently. The other top designers included: (L-R) Maria Gaspar, fifth grade; Caroline Way, fourth grade; Ashlyn Rose Benfield, fifth grade; Omar Torres, fifth grade; Nathan Molina, 3 rd grade; and Maria Villagomez, fifth grade. The volunteers who helped with clean-up day on April 20 received T-shirts with Whittington’s design on them. Honors day at Banks High School planned May 9 Banks County High School will hold Senior Honors Night on Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the BCHS auditorium. The seniors honored will receive academic awards or scholarships. Last year, BCHS seniors received $250,000+ in accolades and scholarships. Calling all homeschool grads for special section/ To be featured in the upcoming graduation section, please send a photo and the student’s full name (first, middle and last) to: Katie Cofer, The Banks County News, 33 Lee St., Jefferson, GA 30549 or email Katie@mainstreetnews.com. The deadline is May 8 at noon. Submit your school news by emailing AngieEditor@aol.com, faxing items to 706-387-5414 or calling 706-367-2490. SPELLING BEE WINNER RECOGNIZED Banks County Elementary School fifth grader Madyson Lacey, spelling bee winner, was recent ly recognized by the Banks County Board of Education. SIMMONS RECOGNIZED Banks County Elementary School Academic Specialist Dana Boling Simmons (right) was recently recognized by the county Board of Education for receiving her doctor ate degree. Simmons is shown with BCES princi pal Michael Williams. BRAND AWARENESS If You Like It, Then You Should Have Put Your Name On It Full Color #10 Business Envelopes 500- s 35* 1000 1 Box 2 Boxes Prices good through May 31, 2013. Other sizes available, call for details. MAINSTREET Printing Company Come by or call for a quote on all your printing needs 706-367-5233 • 33 Lee Street • Jefferson
