School Notes DECEMBER 2022

SCHOOL NOTES December 2022

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SCHOOL NOTES MAGAZINE

A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Welcome to the second semester of school. As we look at the remainder of the school year, I am reminded of the immortal words of legendary Alabama Coach, Bear Bryant - "Don't give up at half time. Concentrate on winning the second half."

The beginning of the school year was not without its challenges, but we persevered and ended 2022 strong. Now as we find ourselves in a new year with new possibilities and perhaps even new challenges, may we be ever mindful to not give up at half time. We have another 90 days of school to tackle.

Will we rise to meet challenges before us? Will we strive to do our best? What we do in the second half of the school year will determine if this has been a winning season. I believe we all have it in us to not only win the season but to set new records of success. I look forward to working alongside you through the challenges and celebrating with you in our success.

Happy New Year!

Dr. John Tucker

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CONTACTS AT A GLANCE Central Administrative Offices 311 South East Street Kingsland, Georgia 31548 Phone: (912) 729-5687 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

CCS Website www.camden.k12.ga.us

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UPCOMING EVENTS January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Jimmy Coffel Vice - Chairman District 3

Jonathon Blount District 4

Jane Brown Chairman District 2

Mark Giddens District 5

Jason Chance District 1

Regular meetings of the Board of Education are held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Board Conference Room of the Camden County Schools Administrative Office located at 311 South East Street in Kingsland, Georgia. A work session may be held on the Thursday preceding the regular meeting, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Visit www.camden.k12.ga.us to view the Board of Education meeting agendas and minutes.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

In December, Camden County Schools wished a farewell to our Chairman, Mrs. Jane Brown. Mrs. Brown served on the Camden County Board of Education for 11 years. We are extremely proud to have had Mrs. Brown as a part of our team for so long and thank her for her hard work and dedication. Throughout the years, her efforts have helped the success of Camden County Schools, and we take pride in her accomplishment and commitment to the excellence of our school district.

Congratulations to Mrs. Brown on her retirement from the Camden County School Board of Education!

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW BOARD MEMEBER

On Thursday, December 15th, Miss Allison Murray was sworn in by Judge Sweat at the Camden County Courthouse.

I feel incredibly honored to have been elected to the Camden County Board of Education. To join the leadership team of such an incredible school system with such fantastic educators is the privilege of a lifetime.

I grew up in this school system, I am raising my daughter in this school system, and I am absolutely a product of this community. In fact, so many of my favorite teachers and coaches are still investing in the next generation of students today.

I was raised in a Navy family, so I have a strong appreciation for our service men and women, as well as their family members serving behind the scenes. I am a fulltime working single mom juggling all the things at the exact same time, just like so many of our students' parents.

I deeply love so many incredible educators and hope to represent them well in every decision I am asked to make. I spent the majority of my adult life investing in students, and I am passionate about their mental health and helping them to become the very best versions of themselves.

I love this community immensely and look forward to being a part of Camden County Schools.

Allison Murray

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BOARD OF EDUCATION DONATES $30,000 TO COASTAL PINES TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Camden County Board of Education has donated $30,000 to Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation. The purpose of this Fund/Scholarship is to support Camden County High School students who are dually enrolled at Coastal Pines Technical College and do not receive State funding to pay for their courses.

Accepting the donation on behalf of CPTC Foundation is President- Lonnie Roberts, Executive Vice-President and Vice-President of Academic Affairs- Amanda Morris, Executive Director of College Advancement - Stephanie Roberts, Dean of Academic Affairs, Secondary Initiatives- Chad Swanson and Executive Director of Student Affairs- Austin Johnson.

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SCHOOL NOTES

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SCHOOL NUTRITION of the month

6,444 MEALS DONATED Through the hard work and dedication of the School Nutrition staff at Camden County High School and the Ninth Grade Center, over 6,444 meals have been donated to hungry kids across the United States and the world through the Smart Mouth Pizza Program.

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MOO BREW HAS ARRIVED!

The Camden County School Nutrition Program received a grant from the Georgia Dairy Alliance for the equipment to brew iced coffee to increase milk consumption. Moo Brew is available at Camden County High School, the Ninth Grade Center, Camden Middle School, and St. Marys Middle School.

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HOW

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GRINCH

STOLE

CROOKED RIVER The Grinch, AKA Dr. Lang, visited second grade students in the media center before the holidays to read the beloved How the Grinch Stole Christmas

by Dr. Seuss.

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WINTER FESTIVAL AT MLCES

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KATHIE RIEHING PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Congratulations to Kathie Reihing on being selected as a member of the 2022-2023 Parent Advisory Council by Georgia Department of Education State School Superintendent Richard Woods!

Mrs. Reihing is one of 31 parents from all over the state of Georgia selected by Superintendent Woods to serve on his Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for a twoyear term.

Members of the PAC will meet three times this year with Superintendent Woods to discuss issues in education, while their primary focus will be to increase parent and family engagement to ensure student academic success. As a member of the PAC, Mrs. Reihing will share the information she learns with community members, other families, and schools.

We are incredibly honored to have one of our own serve as a member of the 2022-2023 Parent Advisory Council!

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CTAE SPOTLIGHT

SOUTHSOUTHEASTERN SKILLS CHALLENGE Congratulations to the Camden County High School SkillsUSA students that kicked off their competition season in Statesboro in November. Students competed against over 200 students from 21 different schools at the SouthSoutheastern Skills Challenge and here on the rankings!

Blueprint Reading: 1st Place - Evalynn Sanford Blueprint Reading: 2nd Place - Chase Marr Electrical Wiring: 1st Place - Daniel Nolan Advanced Welder: 2nd Place - Hunter Rhoden Novice Welder: 3rd Place - Paul Vasquez Welding Fabrication Team: 1st Place - Christian Gatlin, Gabe Williams, Trey Paris Best Welding Team Overall: CCHS

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CTAE SPOTLIGHT

WHAT FBLA HAS BEEN UP TO Camden County High School's Future Business Leaders of America students have been hard at work over the last few months completing numerous projects, fundraisers, and competitions. Students earned two Champion Chapter Awards - Shaping Success and Summer Starter - earning the maximum amount of points for both!

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CCS CELEBRATES

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THE HOLIDAYS

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