Thank you, Mr. Valentine, for being a mentor guest speaker in third grade.
He is encouraging students to choose good behavior and show respect in school.
The Evans County Charter School System (ECCSS) would like to recognize Stephanie Myers and Kelsey Stephens, two Claxton Middle School science teachers, for their recent commitment to the Developing Computer Science Master Teachers for Georgia Rural Schools project.
The project, a collaboration among Mercer’s Tift College of Education, College of Liberal Arts, and Sciences and School of Engineering, aims to increase the 21st century skills of students while improving computer science instruction across our state. Dr. Thomas Koballa, Dean of the College of Education at Mercer, has been instrumental in developing the project and recruiting colleagues to help champion efforts across the state. Sixteen teachers from eight rural school districts in Georgia are being recruited to develop their computer science pedagogy and to expand the computer science skills of our students.
Teachers meeting the requirements of this program will earn a teacher leadership specialist or master’s degree in education with endorsements in computer science and instructional coaching. After completion of the graduate degree, each teacher, known as a “fellow” during the project, will also receive a $10,000 stipend each year for four years, in addition to his/her teaching salary.
Both Myers and Stephens expressed gratitude for being nominated and selected for the program. Mrs. Myers stated, “Technology is the way of the world today. Often, rural youth do not have the same opportunities to learn and experience the many realms of technology as students in larger cities. I am excited to learn more about the many facets of computer science and bring these experiences back to our students in the classroom.”
Mrs. Stephens added, “I'm very excited to learn new skills like programming and coding languages in order to teach those to my students and fellow teachers. Computer science skills have become a necessity in our world today, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to become a teacher leader and empower others at Evans County Schools."
Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services for ECCSS, Dr. Kristy Vandenberg, said, “Through this partnership, not only will our students have the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in technology and engineering, but also how computer science is part of our everyday lives. From healthcare equipment at Evans Memorial to the tractors at ArborGen, our community needs students who can successfully operate the advanced technology required in many careers. This also means that students must be taught how to think critically and problem solve.”
“This five year commitment will require a lot of extra work and time from all the teachers in the program, and I am so proud that Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Stephens have agreed to participate,” stated Dr. Vandenberg.
Last Thursday, May 12th, students from CES, CMS, and CHS were recognized at FDRESA's Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Awards Ceremony. Yazmine Gonzalez (2nd grade) and Kelvin Vicente-Atjun (3rd grade) were CES awards recipients. Lily Eason (6th grade) and Hannah Hendrix (8th grade) were CMS awards recipients. Eric Christman (9th grade) and Lainey Phillips (10th grade) were CHS awards recipients.
Congrats to all of our ECCSS students who placed at the FDRESA YGA Competition! We are thrilled that students from three of our schools were recognized! We are proud of you and your awesome writing!
Special thanks to the families of our winners and staff from ECCSS who made the trip to Jesup to celebrate our young writers! We appreciate your support!
ECCSS honored 10 retirees on Tuesday, May 17th, at the CMS/CHS Cafetorium. This exceptional class devoted over 156 years of experience to the children of ECCSS school system! Retirees were honored by another guest speaking on her behalf, a bouquet of flowers, and compensation based on years of service in ECCSS.
Congratulations to each of our retirees! We are grateful for your service!
CMS welcomed rising 6th graders, Class of 2029, for our first session of orientation for students!
Mrs. McDowell, CMS principal, opened the event, and students rotated in stations led by our very own CMS Tiger Trustees. Rising 6th graders experienced a student-led tour of CMS, participated in a student-led question and answer panel, and celebrated a student-led House sorting! CMS and CHS band members closed the orientation with a performance full of TIGER SPIRIT!
It was an exciting orientation session! Our rising 6th graders were awesome guests, and we all enjoyed our students leading, learning, and celebrating!
We're thankful to our CMS Connections and CTAE PLC and Mrs. Morris for all they did to prepare and host day one of rising 6th grade student orientation!
CMS Athletic Awards...Girls' Track, Golf, and Softball
CMS Athletic Awards...Girls' Soccer and Girls' Tennis
CMS Football Awards
CMS Athletic Awards...boys' tennis, boys' track, and girls' basketball.
CMS Athletic Awards...baseball, boys' basketball, and boys' soccer
CMS held its annual athletic awards banquet on Tuesday evening, May 17th. Cedrick Bell was named the CMS Outstanding Male Athlete, and Jayda Jordan was named the CMS Outstanding Female Athlete. Congratulations to these two students, and all the athletes who participated in athletic programs this year. There will be many more photos posted separately.
PLEASE NOTE:
Location has changed to GOLD zone (School's Main Entrance)
ESOL End-of-Year Meetings
May 19 from 8:30-2:00
Pre-K had an awesome time making tie-dye T-shirts for letter T day !! We want to thank Officer Cason for helping and for her service for National Police Week.
We love our speech pathologists in ECCSS!
Thanks for all you do Ms. Morris, Ms. Lewis, and Ms. Smith! We appreciate you!
Important CMS Media Center Information:
Beginning May 18th, all books, chromebooks, and chargers will be taken up. Any item not turned in will result in a fine. The turn in schedule is as follows:
May 18th: 8th grade
May 19th: 7th grade
May 20th: 6th grade
Ms. Oliver and Mrs. Keyfauver hatched chicks in their classroom.
Day two of our new CES drop-off was MUCH improved! Thanks for working with us as we implement this change. Our goal continues to be to make our traffic pattern safer for all.
As a reminder, please make sure you are in the drop-off line by 7:55. If you arrive later, the back gate will be closed, and you will need to go to the front of the school to walk your student in.
Student/Athlete Cookout - Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4:30pm at Tiger Town.
Must be on your coaches Final Roster for the team
NO guests (CHS Student Athletes Only)
Wear athletic gear, some Tiger gear, etc.
(Competitive games vs. other grade levels; kickball, flag football, etc.)
Make sure you sign up in the Cafetorium
Concession stand will be open (Hotdogs, hamburgers/drinks)
CHS Athletic Spring Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6:00pm in the CHS Cafetorium.
Strict dress code (Dress for the occasion; males must wear a tie.. if you need one, please see Mr. Cooper or Dr. Mizell immediately.
The "BEST DRESSED" team will win an award.
Mrs. Sapp's 3rd, 4th and 5th grade art classes made Rag Flags during art today.
