A SPECIAL DAY: No shortage of high fives today as the Special Olympics returned to Bartow County after a two-year COVID hiatus! We all needed it, too! We needed to see our student athletes' smiles, skills, courage, and pure joy as they competed in events such as long jump and shot put! So many lessons learned outside of the classroom today.
Special thanks to Cass High School for hosting the successful event, Mrs. Tina O' Shields and our Exceptional Education Department, Cartersville Service League, and hundreds of volunteer buddies and families!
MAGNET TOUR: We're already exposing our youngest students to unique opportunities within our elite Magnet programs! This week, Gifted students were able to tour Adairsville High School's Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Technology, and Math! They visited the STEM, Environmental, Robotics, Physics, and Engineering labs to investigate a mock crime scene, forensic evidence, strawberry DNA, and blood splatter. They also watched elephant toothpaste being made and rode a virtual roller coaster! Many expressed interest in applying for the program in a few short years!
LEARNING AT THE LEAF: Cloverleaf Elementary School students sure are busy learning through engaging, hands-on activities! We spotted second graders today in their pollinator friendly garden, using materials purchased with a Georgia Department of Education STEM Innovation grant. Several other items, like vegetable plants and fertilizer, were generously donated from our local extension office and community!
First graders could be heard in their Sound Garden and seen in their Weather Station! Special thanks to Bartow Education Foundation grants and Bartow Fence for making their ideas come to life!
Fifth graders love their CLES Chicken Club, where they are learning how their food is produced.
Can't forget about the Water Tower Garden purchased through another state STEM grant! The cooking club loves to use the plants in their latest recipes!
OPEN HOUSE: Please see below for the 2023-24 Open House dates by level.
* Elementary & Middle *
Thursday, July 27th, 2023
10:30-11:30 AM, 1:30-2:30 PM, and 5:00-6:00 PM
* High School *
Thursday, July 27th, 2023
Grades 10-12 3:30-4:30 PM
Freshman 6:00-7:00 PM
* BCCCA *
Friday, July 28th, 2023
4:30-6:00 PM
CENTRAL OFFICE CELEBRATIONS: When you work in a school system and community like this, you have a lot to celebrate! And, if you know Superintendent Page, then you know he likes to celebrate the RIGHT WORK. In the Bartow County School System, the right work supports learning, collaboration, and results. That's what we value.
This month, we celebrate and honor Melissa Martin, our Administrative Assistant in our Exceptional Education Department! Melissa is loyal, hard-working, always "on top of it," and takes care of her team like they are family! We're proud to have her! She makes us all better! Congratulations, Melissa!
SCHOOL CRASHERS: Guess who crashed Cass Middle School and Kingston Elementary School today?? The Georgia United Foundation and Georgia United Credit Union! That means Cass Middle's teacher workroom will be getting a makeover soon and Kingston will be receiving a sensory walk in at least one of their hallways. That will include a floor path, wall-mounted activities, and sensory boards! Mohawk is also donating carpet for the AU classroom!
Seven grants were awarded, and Bartow County received two!
Read more here: https://gucufoundation.org/programs/school-crashers
GRANTING WISHES: Allatoona Elementary School Teacher Becky Dufault wins a $500 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Educator Grant! With these funds, Dufault will help save the Monarch Butterflies. Her grant was titled “Superheroes Save Species.” Since learning the Monarch Butterfly was put on the endangered species list, Dufault wants her students and community to help save this endangered species through pollinator gardens and outreach. Busy B Plant Supply of Acworth matched Dufault’s grant by 20 percent!
BEHIND THE SCENES: Euharlee Elementary School is in the NEWS...WCAT News Network! Here's why! Three amazing educators, Amanda Segars, Jane Oliver, and Dr. Ann Bagley, recently began a morning broadcasting club and received some help from seasoned professionals in the Audio Video Department at the Bartow County College and Career Academy! Mr. Mike Beavers brought his students to visit, and they helped rearrange Euharlee's recording room and worked with Euharlee students on lighting skills and vocabulary!
"This new partnership has helped our students in so many ways," said Segars. "They loved learning from the older students and still enjoy using the new vocabulary they learned during the visit. Hearing about the program at BCCCA has piqued their interest in future academic and career pathways. We are so appreciative of Dr. Doss’ and Mr. Beavers’ offers to provide continuing help as we move forward with our broadcast program!"
FREE SPRING BREAK EVENT: Not going out of town next week? Check this out at the Booth!
On Thursday, April 6, metal artist Eric Strauss will be onsite with his metal forge! Kids can create their own steel leaf at the forge! Best of all, this is completely FREE from 4-7:30 pm! Participants do need to sign up for a spot, though. They can sign up here: https://79494.blackbaudhosting.com/.../Family-Day---Eric... .
There will be other activities inside (wire sculpture activity) going on at the same time that does not require registration- just drop in!
The forge will be going all day starting at 10 am (museum admission for adults from 10am-4 pm; kids 12 and under free) if families would like to come earlier.
On April 5 & April 7, the Booth will also have Open Art Studio from 10 am- 4pm for all family members. It is FREE for all children under 12 years old. Adults pay museum admission.
WOW: Please join us in congratulating nine of our students for their amazing work in 4-H Project Achievement!
"4-H students choose a project area of interest, research a topic, then write and present an oral presentation to others," said Allison Perkins with the local Extension office. "Beginning in the 7th grade competition process, youth are expected to produce lengthier presentations and submit a portfolio for written work. The Project Achievement process is about hands on learning, self-confidence, and sharing knowledge."
ADAIRSVILLE MIDDLE
Logan Dean, Performing Arts General, 1st place
CASS MIDDLE
Kaylee Dishmon, General Recreation, 2nd place
Brandon Crawford, History, 2nd
WOODLAND MIDDLE
Kate Lyle, Swine project, 1st place
Milly Lyle, Poultry Science, 1st place
Wesland Wood, History, 3rd place
WOODLAND HIGH
Brendon Dunn, Target Sports, 3rd
Hylan Westberry Davis, History, 2nd (will advance to the state contest this summer)
WHITE ELEMENTARY
Gabriel DeRenzo, Cat Care, 1st place
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The "Triple E Success Night" is almost here! Seniors and recent grads - let's get you hired!
SINCEREST GRATITUDE: The Cartersville Service League did it again! They generously donated grant money to Tina O'Shields (Special Olympics), Jennifer Hyde (Project SEARCH), and Kristy Mitchell (REACH Georgia)! Thank you for your support of the Bartow County School System!
TIGERS ON TOP: Congratulations, Adairsville High School JROTC Drill Team!!
With 130 Army JROTC schools in the state, AHS had FIVE teams receive a trophy for placing in the TOP FIVE and THREE teams win STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
The Male Drill Team won more STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and place more teams in the TOP FIVE than any other school in the state!
Another amazing accomplishment, Sophomore Greer Cofield, a first-year commander, commanded two events and placed 3rd and 6th in them!
The legacy continues.
TIGERS ON TOP: Congratulations, Adairsville High School JROTC Drill Team!!
With 130 Army JROTC schools in the state, AHS had FIVE teams receive a trophy for placing in the TOP FIVE and THREE teams win STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
The Male Drill Team won more STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and place more teams in the TOP FIVE than any other school in the state!
Another amazing accomplishment, Sophomore Greer Cofield, a first-year commander, commanded two events and placed 3rd and 6th in them!
The legacy continues.
BIG BCSS NEWS: Only 154 graduating seniors across the state were named 2023 GEORGIA SCHOLARS and our own Adairsville High School Senior Annie McCormick was one of them!!
The Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life through the Georgia Scholar program. Each Georgia Scholar will receive a seal for their diploma.
Annie is an AP/Honors student ranked among the top five percent of her class, a member of the varsity volleyball and soccer teams, and a leader among the student government association and yearbook committee!
If you'll remember, Annie was also named a STAR Student earlier this year by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators after earning the highest SAT score in her graduating class!
Congratulations, Annie!!
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION: From elementary and middle school Media Centers to Learning Hubs rooted in STEM learning; Get ready! They're coming soon! New paint, furniture, and technology! These designs will truly create an extension of the classroom! Additional details coming soon!
CHECK IT OUT: We're hiring for the 2023-2024 academic year! It's a great time to be a part of this award-winning system!
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Wrapped up ANOTHER college tour with a trip to Valdosta State University and the University of Florida, where students attended a dynamic information session with the associate director of admissions! We love providing these life-changing opportunities for our students! #betterinbartow
A STORY & A STROLL: When the rain clears out, make sure to visit the Hamilton Crossing Park Story Trail! A new spring book is up and ready to go! There is even an activity on the last podium you can do with your kids!
ICE CREAM WITH A COP: Fostering those "sweet" relationships one scoop at a time at White Elementary! Great job, Bartow County School Police and local law enforcement agencies! We appreciate you!
