| Jan. 10, 2008, Vol. 5, No. 8 |
Big hearts and helping hands
at Mill Creek High
Members of the Mill Creek High School Technology Student Association volunteered with Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity to help build a house in Lawrenceville in November. The future engineers and architects spent the day driving nails, hanging Sheetrock, building steps, and applying siding to the house. Click here to read more about the students' exciting experience on the job site. |
"What I consistently observe from the parents of my students is that they serve as good role models. Parents who read at home, volunteer in the community, put their children first, and celebrate small successes have children who do the same thing. "
--Mandy Collins, 2008 Gwinnett Teacher of the Year |
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 You're invited to a community meeting on education issuesParents, educators, and citizens are invited to learn about upcoming issues that will help shape the future of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). Experts on state tax reform efforts, key education-related legislation, and the Feb. 5 general obligation bond referendum will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Make plans to attend any of the scheduled meetings:
- Jan. 14, Collins Hill High Theater
- Jan. 15, Parkview High Theater
- Jan. 17, Duluth High Theater
Hosted by the Superintendent's Council of Community Advisors, all meetings will be held 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click here for the meeting agenda and here for addresses for the host schools. |
 Bond referendum set for Feb. 5 ballot
When Georgia's voters mark their ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary on Feb. 5, Gwinnett voters also will consider a ballot measure to authorize the School Board to sell general obligation bonds to fund Phase II school construction. The proposed bonds would not require a tax increase. Click here to read a Q&A about the general obligation bond referendum and here to review the funding phases of The Plan, which addresses the system's classroom and technology needs through 2014. Click here to read a Jan. 2008 Stewardship Report on The Plan. |
 ... making a difference in GwinnettIt takes a village to raise a child, and a community to support the great strides being made in public education. The GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is committed to providing financial resources to enrich and enhance education in our schools. More than $85,000 has been donated this fall from community partners. Click here to learn more. |
 Q&A with Mandy Collins, 2008 Gwinnett Teacher of the Year In November, Mandy Collins of McKendree Elementary accepted her award as 2008 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year. Click here to read a Q&A, in which she shares a few of her thoughts about teaching and parent involvement. |
 Register today for spring community school classes
Citizens of all ages are invited to register for spring classes offered through GCPS' community schools in partnership with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation. Offerings vary according to community interest, but run the gamut from computer and writing classes to dancing and financial management sessions. Click here for a catalog for January-April program offerings and here to subscribe to the free Gwinnett LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) publication through Parks and Recreation. |
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Upcoming events of note...
Grayson High School will host an Open House for its Technical Education Program on Jan. 17. Click here to learn more.
Registration for Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) is now open for rising 9th graders for 2008-09. The deadline is Feb. 1. Click here to visit the GSMST web site and download the registration packet. | |
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