THE MARBUT MESSENGER
VOLUME 27: ISSUE 3 - JANUARY 2023
A SEASON OF SERVICE
Celebrating those who go above and beyond!
A SEASON OF SERVICE
The 2023 Marbut Reading Bowl Team!
School Motto: "Commit to the challenge "
School Vision: "Moving from good to great "
School Mission: "Marbut Traditional Theme School offers each student a challenging educational environment where selfdiscipline and high academic expectations are emphasized Teachers, parents and the community share the responsibility of promoting achievement and success for all "
Ms. Lozado and her daughter, Amina Maddox, prepare a flower arrangement for the front entrance as a part of their volunteer hours.
CONTENTS 3 PrincipalMountain'sMessage 4 StudentsoftheMonth 5 MeetMr.Paul-ParentVolunteer/Donor 6 VolunteeringinOurGarden 7 MeetOurNewTeachers 8 MarbutParentUniversity 10-11 StaffRecognition 15-16 KingPopVisitsMarbut 17 OurSisters'Keeper MARBUT MESSENGER VOL 27:ISSUE 3 MARBUT MESSENGER
RESULTS MATTER. FOCUSING ON FINISHING STRONG!
A Message From
Dear Marbut Family,
This issue of the Marbut Messenger is about those individuals who exemplify service to our school community. We appreciate the model you set for our students in your work as parents, teachers, club sponsors, and volunteers. Our school is focused on providing challenging learning experiences that will prepare our scholars for successful college pathways and/or careers that tap into their talents and interests. We will finish this year in a spirit of excellence and with tremendous school pride.
I often remind our students and staff that the world expects results. We have to learn to push through obstacles, be mentally tough, be team players, and produce results that will make a difference in the lives of others. The individuals you see recognized in this issue have exemplified this willingness to work toward results through selfless acts of service.
I am proud of our Reading Bowl Team for their recent participation in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. I'm also proud of our Principal's Advisory Council for their efforts to provide ongoing communication and leadership in our school community. Their commitment to staying the course is a model for us all. Champions never give up. Despite the challenges, they finish what they started. It is this spirit of resilience that provides a perfect backdrop for our celebration of Black Excellence. The struggles that Africans in America have overcome should inspire us all to be more focused and determined.
We hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to seeing you in the hallways of Marbut very soon.
Your Partner in Teaching and Learning
Principal
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH RECOGNIZING OUR DECEMBER
Dodd: Titan Charles
Williams: Gianna Martin
Crowe: Za’Naya Alexander
Thomas: Journey Williams
Morgan: Windy Thoo
Bullard: Kyson Allen
Manning: Kearra Johnson
Cantrell: Melian Pruitt
McElveen: Brandi Frazier
Norman: Alexandria Terry
Henry: Evers Michel
Hobbs: Kaiden Black
Roberts: Victoria Wright
Polk: London Christen
Reddish: Jase Kurtz
Ross: Aria Tuck
Gilley: Landon Mitchell
Maddox: Michael Williams
Rogers: Khalia Green
Art: Faith Hines
Music: Demario Hopkins
PE: Keaston Harris (Man)
Spanish: Caden Witcherd
February2023
Meet Mr. Paul
Mr. Wesley Paul has supported Marbut Traditional Theme School with the donation of 25 galvanized planters for our community garden. We are thankful for his generous donation.
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Inthisissue,wecelebratethose individualswhoexemplifyservice toourschoolcommunity. These arethepeoplewhoare consistentlyselflessintheirtime andtheireffortsonbehalfofour children.
Volunteering in Our Garden
Urban Agriculture at Marbut
One of the most important aspects of school is learning to work together with your classmates Marbut Traditional Theme School offers students many experiences that require them to complete tasks with their peers. We believe that this helps them with their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. They learn how to compromise and how to remain focused on a task and overcome obstacles. Recently, student volunteers worked to construct the new planters for our garden. They were assisted by Mr. Amir Akins, an engineering student from UNC - Wilmington.
Volunteering increases self-confidence.
Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction
You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals
Volunteering combats depression.
Reducing the risk of depression is another important benefit of volunteering A key risk factor for depression is social isolation Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against stress and depression when you ’ re going through challenging times Working with pets and other animals has also been shown to improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety
Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy.
Volunteering is good for your health at any age, but it’s especially beneficial in older adults Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not, even when considering factors like the health of the participants Volunteering has also been shown to lessen symptoms of chronic pain or heart disease
MEET OUR NEW TEACHERS
MeetMs.Norman
Ms Norman is one of our new 2nd grade teachers She is from Georgia and majored in Early Childhod Education at Tennessee State University. She recently received her Math Endorsement from Brenau University in her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling. Her favorite book is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Her favorite quote is "I think, therefore I am" by René Descartes
MeetMr.McClarty
Meet Mr McClarty, one of our new instructional paraprofessionals Mr McClarty brings years of experience and passion for working with young people He loves teaching and tutoring students in Mathematics and coaching football in his spare time Most recently, Mr McClarty has been working closely with our 4th-grade students He has a spirit of service and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty We appreciate his flexibility and positive attitude Please join us in welcoming Mr McClarty to the Marbut Traditional Theme School family
The Marbut Messenger
IMPROVINGTHELITERACY OF OURCHILDREN
MARBUT PARENT UNIVERSITY
Whatcanyoudoasaparenttoimproveyourchild'sreadinglevel?
Everyday,sitdownwithyourchildandread.Followsteps2-7.
Read the story aloud together with your child. Stopeveryfewsentencesand askyourchildtoreadthenextword.Thiswillensurethatyourchildisactually readingwithyouandnotjustdraggingalongbehind.
Next, you and your child will read the story again taking turns. You read a pagethenyourchildreadsapage. If your child doesn’t know a word, just tell h/ertheword.Leavetheteachingtotheteacher.
Next,youandyourchildwillagainreadeveryotherpageexceptyouchange pagessoyouarereadingthepagesyourchildreadandyourchildisreading thepagesyouread.Ifyourchilddoesn’tknowaword,justtellh/ertheword. Finally, your child reads the entire story alone. If your child doesn’t know a word,justtellh/ertheword.Believemes/hewon’tmissmanyatthisstage. Hereisthemostimportantpartofthesession.Laughuproariouslyatthefunny parts of the story-even if you don’t think they’re funny. Tell your child you love the story because it’s exciting, funny, sad, scary, has a surprise ending—you figure it out. The point is to help your child understand that you are loving readingthatstorywithh/er.
If your child balks, say things like: After we finish we can go to the park, bake cookies,gooutandplay again,youfigureitout.Thekeywordis“After.”
O C T O B E R E D I T I O N
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Character Trait for January 2023: Acceptance
Feb. 16, 2023: Soul Food Luncheon for Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Feb. 24, 2023: Black History Program - "Celebrating Black Excellence" (Performances at 8:30 am and 12:00 pm.
Feb. 28, 2023: Marbut Show Choir Performance at Atlanta Hawks Game
CONGRATS TO OUR READING BOWL TEAM
We would like to extend great congratulations to our 2023 Reading Bowl Team and their sponsor, Mrs. White for representing Marbut well in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. We are proud of you and we appreciate your efforts to go above and beyond in your reading and practicing
M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R S
Staff Recognition
M R S . D . P E G R A M
One of Ms. Pegram's favorite quotes is "Good things come to those who wait." This quote exemplifies here willingness to show patience with her students as she works with them. The is very passionate about ELA and can often be found helping to prepare hands-on materials for science lessons for the 3rd grade students Prior to joining the Marbut, she was working as an educator in Rockdale County. When she is not working with Marbut students, she enjoys tutoring students, doing word searches, and reading.
M R S . H O B B S
We would like to recognize Mrs. Hobbs for her work on the 3rd grade team. She possesses a kind spirit and great patience She is a teacher of English Language Arts and Writing. She also teach Social Studies in a way that is interesting for her students. One little known fact about Mrs. Hobbs is that she is also fluent in Spanish We are thankful to have her as part of the Marbut Theme School Community.
Staff Recognition
R S . R O B E R T S
A visit to Mrs. Robert's third grade class reveals her creativity and commitment to bringing Mathematics to life for our students. Recently,she used sliced oranges to help her students to understand the concept of fractions We appreciate her efforts to keep our students engaged in learning and challenged appropriately. She is also a member of our Principal's Advisory Council and will be playing a major role in supporting the Academic Coaching of our our teachers in a new role: Mathematics Coach.
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VolunteerOpportunities forMarbutParents
Would you like to volunteer at Marbut Traditional Theme School? Here are volunteer opportunities available from October 20-November 1st. If you would like to volunteer, please email Mrs. Caver at Jaumekia_Caver@dekalbschoolsga.org.
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Landscaping and Gardening
Assisting in the Marbut Media Center
Assisting in the Marbut Cafeteria
Painting or Pressure-washing
"COMMIT TO THE CHALLENGE"
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Character Trait for January was Acceptance
Acceptance means being warm and friendly and letting others in. Those with this goal find a sense of meaning and purpose in experiencing some connection with others, and they seek to create many positive, harmonious relationships. Life is an opportunity to enjoy socialising, bonding and loving.
GuestSpeakeronFeb.1,2023:
WILLIAM "KINGPOP" FLOYD ARTIST/DESIGNER
William “KingPoP” Floyd is taking the world by storm as the forerunner in pop culture art
Not since Warhol has an artist been able to capture the spirits of pop culture icons on canvas in such bright, vivid colors.
In addition to custom portraits and pop art, Floyd is also a renowned creative director. He has led many projects such as websites, logos, and marketing materials for a wide range of clients including, Neiman Marcus, Mitsubishi, Porsche of North America, Waffle House, and Proctor & Gamble. Sought after for his intelligent designs and artistic perspective, William Floyd is a true creative mind. In his independent published book “All Together”, Floyd combined poetry, paintings, and personal insights to inspire readers and art lovers alike. Released in 2010, the book epitomizes coffee table literature, and further showcases the artist’s diverse abilities. With the introduction of his Pop Culture clothing line, Floyd elevates himself and his creative empire to new heights If you are into film and television catch Floyd’s work in the most notable pictures like, Black Lighting, The Originals, Macgyver, Xscape Still Kickin It and several Mountain Dew Commercials
William “KingPoP” Floyd has shown himself to be a heavyweight in the pop culture market place, and his territory is vastly expanding He is a painter, a graphic designer, a project manager, a published author, and a philanthropist Now, with the Relaunch of Rap Snacks Potato chips, Floyd’s brand expands inside corner stores across the United States, alongside Mega Rap Stars such as rap trio Migos, Fetty Wap and Romeo Miller However, his dedication and drive make him more than just another designer
William Floyd , Owner, Royal Flush Studios / Pop Culture Clothing Associate of Arts in Graphic & Web Design, 2017 , The Art Institute of Atlanta
We would like to thank our first guest of the 2023 Black History celebration, Mr. William "KingPop" Floyd. He is our "Artist of the Month" and spent time visiting classrooms this month and speaking to our scholars.
On January 30th, we had guest speakers Makyla & Makia Jackson come out and Empower our OSK girls. They are alumni of Marbut with a master's degree from Georgia Southern University. They engaged by having a meet and greet asking the girls their names, what they wanted to be as an adult, speaking on manifestation, mindfulness, journaling, speaking positive affirmations, and mirror talk demonstrations.
Our Sister’s Keeper was launched in September 2021 The program allows DCSD girls to engage in meaningful activities geared towards not only the enhancement of academic achievement but empowerment and self-care as well. The district has 23 Our Sister’s Keeper chapters. The first meeting was on Monday, October 24th.
Purchaseyourofficial MarbutSpiritWearat www.marbutgear.com Marbut Spirit Wear
WewouldliketocongratulatethenewlyelectedmembersofourPrincipal's AdvisoryCouncil(PAC).ThepurposeofthePrincipalAdvisoryCouncilisto bringparents,schoolemployees,studentsandcommunitymembers togethertocreateabetterunderstandingofandmutualrespectforeach other’sperspectivesandshareideasforincreasingstudentachievement andperformance.
OurPrincipal'sAdvisoryCouncil
Members:
AyeshaBryson
TambriaPeeples
KinuanaRoberts
ChrisHayden
YolandaPope
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The Principal Advisory Council operates under the control and management of the DeKalb County School District and will follow Board of Education policies and procedures. The Principal Advisory Council provides advice and recommendations to the school principal, the local board of education and local school superintendent on matters related to school climate/culture, student achievement, and community partnerships.
