Evans County Charter School System

ECCSS Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00pm District Office Board Room

ECCSS Public Budget Hearing #1 FY 25 Proposed Tentative Budget Monday, May 6, 2024 5:30pm District Office Board Room

🌟 Come GROW with us at CES! 🌟 Join our team and help us INSPIRE our youngest Tigers! CES currently has openings for the following positions: K-5 Elementary Special Education Teacher If you're ready to be a part of something impactful, visit www.evans.k12.ga.us and click on "Job Opportunities, Apply Here" to explore all current openings. Together, we can prepare all of our Tigers to be college, career, and community ready! Use the link below to learn more about current job openings! https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/page/human-resources #ReadySetGrow #MakeADifferenceInECCSS

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Mr. Ben Hardwick's passing over the weekend. Mr. Hardwick served as a full time bus driver for ECCSS since 2023, and he also served as an assistant coach for our CMS football team. The arrangements are linked below. Mr. Hardwick will be missed by all in ECCSS. Please keep Mr. Hardwick's family, our transportation department, our CMS football team, and all who love Mr. Hardwick lifted up in love and prayers. Obituary and Arrangements for Mr. Benjamin Hardwick: https://www.nesmithfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Benjamin-Hardwick/#!/Obituary

Tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day! Our cafeteria staff works hard to provide our students with nutritious meals to fuel their bodies for learning and growth. Did you know the elementary school cafeteria serves an average of 490 breakfasts and 818 lunches each school day? Did you know the middle/high school cafeteria serves an average of 332 breakfasts and 732 lunches each school day?

🎉 Get Ready for the CMS 8th Grade Dance! 🎶🕺 The Annual 8th Grade Dance will be held on May 10th, 5:30-7:30 PM, in the CMS Gym. As we look forward to a night of fun and dancing, here are some important reminders to ensure everyone has a great time: Dress Code: Dresses must have at least one strap. All dresses should be no shorter than 1-2 inches above the knee. No two-piece, midriff-baring, backless dresses, or dresses with cutouts. Gentlemen, please wear collared, button-up shirts fully buttoned. 👔 General Guidelines: No shorts, sunglasses, bandanas, or visible undergarments. Keep it classy - let's keep the night fun and respectful for all!🚫💞 Cell phones and devices with cameras are to remain at home. 📵 Attendance Details: Students must be dropped off no earlier than 5:25 PM and picked up by 7:35 PM. No re-entry if you leave the dance – make sure you have everything you need! Tickets & Guests: Bringing a guest? 9th graders from CHS and 7th graders from CMS need a guest form completed. Tickets are $5 before May 6, 2024, and $10 afterward – get yours early! 💸 Let’s make this dance a night to remember, following these guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone! See you there! 🌟 #SchoolDance #DressCode #FunNight

May 1 is National School Principal's Day. CHS is thankful for Dr. Paul Mizell and all he does for us. Hana Hendrix, on behalf of the CHS Sunshine Committee, presented Dr. Mizell a gift to let him know how much we appreciate him. #BlackAndGold #TigerPride

Our students will enjoy fresh, locally grown lettuce this week from Lanes Bridge Lettuce in Odum, GA. Sonya Jones has owned and operated the business for 10 years. Did you know it takes 45-65 days to grow a head of lettuce, depending on the weather? The Evans County School Nutrition program participates in the Local Food to Schools Pilot Program this school year. This program provides funds for participating school nutrition programs to purchase food directly from Georgia Farmers. #FuelingGA

🌟 Shout out to 6th grader Julio Munoz-Morales! 📚✨ Always well-behaved, hardworking, and a fantastic team player, Julio sets the bar high for excellence. He's the epitome of a model student in 6th grade. Julio was sent to Mrs. McDowell by Mrs. Myers for a positive office referral. Keep shining, Julio! 🌟 Share this to inspire others and to celebrate this young man's remarkable character. #StudentSpotlight #ModelStudent #AcademicExcellence #RoarANDSoar

🌱🎭 Mrs. Phillips' 2nd Graders Bring Plant Life Cycles to Life! 🌼 Mrs. Phillips' 2nd grade class dazzled us with their creativity and knowledge! The students created and performed skits that beautifully depicted the life cycle of a plant. From a tiny seedling to a flourishing adult plant, they demonstrated each stage and how to nurture a plant throughout its growth. It was a wonderful display of learning and fun—great job to all our young performers and their dedicated teacher! #ReadySetGrow #PlantLifeCycle

CHS Seniors Final Exams Schedule: Monday, May 6: 7th period Tuesday, May 7: 3rd and 6th periods Wednesday, May 8: 2nd and 5th periods Thursday, May 9: 1st and 4th periods Seniors may be exempt from finals if they meet both of the the following criteria in the class: 5 or few unexcused absences in the class AND 80 or higher average in the class Exemption letters will go out on Friday, May 3rd, and are due back signed on May 6.

🌟 Join Our Team and Make a Difference with CMS! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a difference in education and the lives of young people? CMS wants YOU to join our team! CMS currently has openings for the following positions: ELA Teacher Paraprofessional Reading Teacher Science Teacher Social Studies Teacher Special Education Teacher If you're ready to be a part of something impactful, visit www.evans.k12.ga.us and click on "Job Opportunities, Apply Here" to explore all current openings. Join us in our mission to inspire and empower generations of Tigers! Together, we can prepare all students to be college, career, and community ready! Use the link below to learn more about current job openings! https://www.evans.k12.ga.us/page/human-resources

ECCSS Board Work Session Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:00pm District Office Board Room

🎉🌬️ Celebrating Success: GMAS Testing is "Blown Away" by Mrs. Kirk & Ms. Driggers' Classes! 📝✨ To mark the end of the GMAS testing period, Mrs. Kirk and Ms. Driggers declared, "We 'blew' the test away!" Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and dedication throughout the testing phase. #ReadySetGrow #CelebratingSuccess

We invite rising 9th graders and their families to 9th grade orientation! Join us to meet our CHS administrators! This will also be an opportunity to learn more about the transition to high school, credits, and college and career opportunities! Please contact Katrina Rushing (krushing@evanscountyschools.org) for more information. #BlackAndGoldBuildingSuccess #TigerPride

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF THE ARTS! CMS students will be showcasing all their hard work and creativity on May 7th, 4:30-5:30, in the CMS gym. We hope to see you there!

🤓📚 Teamwork in Action: Mrs. Kelly's Class Preps for Math Mastery! 📏🧮 Mrs. Kelly's class is teaming up as they gear up for their upcoming math test. They're diving into the world of Even Steven, Odd Todd, and various patterns. It's inspiring to see the collaboration among the students as they tackle their individual challenges and grow together. The power of teamwork shines through in their problem-solving and learning—go team! #ReadySetGrow

CES Bus Rider Update CES Bus Rider Families, The changes to the CES bus transportation routes that were shared on April 29 are planned to continue for the remainder of the year. If your child rides route 4, 19, 24, or 25, please see the following link for adjusted route changes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d7GxR2okfoBoRcYTsO6G5fwK_s9t8LQArSn5BacXcbQ/edit?usp=sharing Please note that columns A, B, and C show AM route adjustments, and columns E, F, and G show PM route adjustments. We ask for and appreciate your understanding and flexibility with these adjustments!

Don't forget! TONIGHT (Tuesday, April 30th) at 6PM, there is a meeting in the CMS/CHS cafetorium for parents of any rising 6th-12th graders interested in playing football for the 2024 football season. #TigerPride #BlackAndGold #Football SeasonIsComing

CES Bus Rider Families, We would like to inform you that there have been some changes to the CES bus transportation routes that will continue tomorrow. If your child rides route 4, 19, 24, or 25, please see the following link for route changes due to unforeseen circumstances: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d7GxR2okfoBoRcYTsO6G5fwK_s9t8LQArSn5BacXcbQ/edit?usp=sharing We understand that this may affect your daily routines, and we ask for and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. To ensure that you have the most current information regarding the new bus routes and schedules, please check the updates regularly at the provided link. We will be posting all the latest details there to keep you informed.