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PAGE 2A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JULY 30 2009 School .cont’dfrom 1A for all students,” Register said. Parents should stop by the school office to pick up registration forms. “We encourage the commu nity to stop by and visit Comer whenever they are in the neigh borhood.” Register said. “And don’t forget to watch our sign for Comer news." DANIELSVILLE ELEMENTARY Danielsville has 550 students on their roll books as doors open, up from 530 enrolled this time last year. ‘Technology is blooming at Danielsville Elementary,” princi pal Angie Waggoner said. "We have new computers at the main campus lab and four interactive Smart Boards.” Faculty and staff remain the same familiar faces at the school this year. “Our school-wide theme this year is sports, with a slogan of 'Be a Part of the Winning Team,”’ Waggoner said. “We are so excited about the new school year.” Open house is Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. "We have many new and exciting things planned for the boys and girls of DES,” Waggoner said. “We hope to see everyone (at open house) to meet their new teacher." HULL-SANFORD ELEMENTARY Hull-Sanford Elementary’s “meet your teacher ice cream social" is on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 3-5 p.m. The school day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. Students who wish to eat breakfast should arrive at school before 7:50 a.m. There are currently 530 stu dents enrolled at Hull-Sanford, a jump from the 472 students enrolled at this time last year. There are four new faculty members: Amy Mooney and Tara McGaha are transferring from Colbert Elementary, Tanya Appling is transferring from Danielsville Elementary and Kristy Stone, the new academic coach, is also new to the school district. There are also three new paraprofessionals, Brittany Wilkes, Tracey Crawford and Lisa Crumley. Hours of operation for the Afterschool program are from 2:55 to 6 p.m. “We are excited to welcome students back to school,” principal Cathy Gruetter said. ‘Teachers have been coming in early to make their classrooms an inviting place for students to learn. Thank you teachers for all you do to help put the children of Madison County first.” ILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL There are 410 students expect ed the first day of school at Ha Elementary, down slightly from this time last year. School begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. Principal Lynne Jeffers noted that Da is adding 10 minutes to its school day, pending approval by the board of education. The Afterschool program begins at 2:55 p.m. and children will receive snacks, homework assistance and get the chance to participate in fun activities and play time. “We have worked hard over the summer to beautify our school,” Jeffers said. “The custodians have been busy all summer cleaning and painting so that the rooms will be ready for our students. We have purchased 10 new Smart- boards and are hoping to have enough computers to develop our second computer lab." There are a couple of new faces at Da this year: custodian John Dobbs and para-professional Cindy South. Da wiU continue to use the same car rider procedures as used in the past for the morning drop off. Car riders will be dismissed in the afternoons from the gym after buses have left the school. Parents should follow the same route in the morning and after noon, school officials said. Due to safety issues, there is one major change for car riders, school officials said: Children must be placed in the vehicle by Da personnel on the passenger side of the vehicle. No students should be required to go around a car. Parents should not get out of their vehicles to place students in car seats or to buckle a seatbelt — Da personnel wiU be glad to do this. Parents may park in the lot across the street and walk over to pick up students, but students will not be released until buses have left. “Thanks in advance for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our children by follow ing the approved car rider route,” Jeffers said. “I look forward to beginning my sixth year here at Da, my third year as principal,” Jeffers said. ‘Last year, we launched our ‘Positive Behavior Program,' rewarding students for all of their good behavior and citizenship, as well as acknowledging academic success. This program has turned out to be a huge success (and) helped to cut our office refer rals by 41 percent last year. Our school-wide theme this year will be the ‘SWAMP’....you know Gators just love a swampy area.” “This year we will continue with staff development for our teachers using Peggy Terrell to help enhance the development of our students as writers,” Jeffers continued. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with these students, parents, faculty, staff and community.” MADISON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL There are 1,060 students on the roll books for Madison County Middle School as the new year begins. The school has implemented two new programs for at-risk stu dents; Reading 180 and Math Voyager. New faculty at the school this year includes: Rusty Beasley, math; Terrie Seagraves, student services and April Tankersley, ag science. Also new to the school this year are paraprofessional Lori Fouche and secretary Angie Kimsey. School begins each day at 8 a.m. and ends at 3; 16 p.m. School officials ask that all parents, espe cially parents of car riders, be aware that Hwy. 98 between Danielsville and Comer is being repaved. “Making AYP the past two years is a tribute to the hard work and efforts of our teachers and students,” principal Matt Boggs said. “We had some of the most significant gains in test scores in the northeast Georgia area. Our exceeds rate improved in every area. We are looking forward to an even better year in 2009-10.” MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL The high school’s enrollment stands at 1,450 currenffy, but may change over the next week as centralized registration takes place. School begins each day at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 3:09 p.m. New this year, students will go to their advisors each day for 25 minutes before heading to class. Improvements and remodeling work are being completed in the Freshman Academy, including the band room, agriculture room and the FACS room. There are three mobffe units on campus this year, one will be used for as a special ed lab and the other two are for storage purposes. Besides new principal Chad Stone, there are several other new staff members on the roster this year. They include: Brent Bird, special education; Christie Busby, math; Mark Cronic, construction; Trae Jones, math; Paul Vanstone, math and parapros Angie Anglin and T. C. Ledford. Parking permit forms are $30 for underclassmen and $20 for seniors. Students must have a cur rent driver’s license to purchase a permit, school officials said. "I understand that to be a truly great school, we must continue to evaluate, address and improve in all areas,” Stone said. “ It is my pledge to you, our community and students to do just that I am asking you to let us know how we can make Madison County High School a better place for our stu dents, parents, staff and commu nity. Please feel free to point out the areas that you would like to see celebrated more, the wonder ful programs we currenffy have in place, but also the areas that you would like us to focus more of our energies toward. Your input truly matters. Please provide it as we seek to make MCHS better every day.” Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the county gov ernment complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Chairman’s report (Anthony Dove) •Hearings and actions on rezone mat ters, special use permits, etc.: none. •Statements and remarks from citi zens on agenda items. •Consent agenda: None. OLD BUSINESS: •Dan Home, Chastain & Associates, present proposal to the BOC. •Consider signing group adop tion agreement for the ACCG Inmate Medical. (Chairman Dove) •Consider changing Human Resource Director Donna Sisk from hourly to salaried status. (Chairman Dove) •Consider personnel issues for the road department. (Tony Mattox) •Consider moratorium on future pay increases. (Commissioner Pethel) •Consider personnel policy. (Chairman Dove) •Roads update. (Chairman Dove) •Urgent matters. •Statements and remarks from citi zens. •Closed session to discuss land acqui sition, personnel matters and/or poten tial litigation (if needed). AT&T expands coverage in Madison Co. AT&T has announced enhanced wire less coverage in Madison County with a new cell site in Royston that will pro vide connecting coverage along Hwy. 281 and Hwy. 29 between the city and Danielsville. “Expanding our wireless network across the state is a priority in 2009, particularly in growing residential and commercial areas like Madison County,” said Paul Chambers, regional manager. The new cell site in Royston is one of more than 80 new cell sites slated for 2009. Visit iuou;bootcamp.net to learn more about our programs in Athens, Jefferson, Oconee County and Madison County. online today! MB. Jv2c: k<J. the student. This is the same procedure that was followed last year" “Colbert is anxiously awaiting the arrival of our students,” assis tant principal Kathy Perry said. “The floors shine; the windows gleam and the doors are calling for Colbert’s Cougars to return for another fabulous year." COMER ELEMENTARY “We are very excited about the coming year at Comer Elementary," principal Dr. Christine Register said. The school has a newly installed front sidewalk that will help ensure the safety of children and adults entering the building from the parking lots. “A big thank you goes to Keith Gantt and KWG construction for his work on this project,” Register said. There are also two newly installed outdoor water fountains that school officials say will be greatly appreciated during recess and the Afterschool program this year. ‘Thanks to Derek Doster, Darren Jones, and V&M Electric for their work with this project," Register said. Some interior painting is also being done to brighten class rooms and hallways. “Last spring our staff and par ents worked on our grounds spruc ing up the gardens and spreading mulch in the playground areas," Register said. "Thanks to all the parents and staff that helped with this project.” Also, in honor and memory of the Gholston family, a Milky Way dogwood was planted in the school’s butterfly garden. “Our gratitude is extended to Tim and Tammy Huguley for donating the beautiful granite marker for this tree,” Register said. “We are welcoming back the majority of our teaching staff with a few changes to Comer this year,” Register said. New kinder garten teacher Jessica Dyer has transferred from Colbert where she taught first grade last year. In addition, Register noted that there will be some familiar faces in new roles this year. “Everyone is excited about beginning a new year,” she said. Student enrollment at Comer this year is projected to be around 390 students, up slightly from last year at this time. The school day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Car rider procedures, new car rider tags and bus information for Comer students will be available during Open House on from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5. “The Afterschool program is gearing up for an exciting year with fun educational programs More than just a Workout! WoW! Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness program for women & men of all fitness levels, ages, and sizes looking to lose weight, reduce body fat, increase strength, stamina, self-esteem, and energy level. GLORIA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE of Danielsville LATE REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT For the 2009-2010 classes. We are getting ready for another exciting year! Boogie Bab\ Classes: Tiny Tot classes for girls and boys ages 3 years old. Classes will include Tap, Tumbling, Song and Dance. BALLET TAP and TUMBLING For girls ages 4 years old and older. Jazz and Tumbling: For girls ages 8 years old and older. Late Registration will be held on August 10, 2009 (Monday) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Building. For additional information, please call Miss Gloria at (706) 245-5839. We Buy All Gold & Silver ^ e er/ A - Including: • Class Rings • Wedding Bands , • Coins • Broken Jewelry • Dental Gold