Fulton County Schools Special Olympics Program receives Sam’s Club Grant 

On October 10th, the Sam’s Club Grant Foundation donated $1500.00 to the Fulton County Schools Special Olympics program.    Keith Pradarits, from Sam’s Club/Alpharetta, presented the check to Maureen Wales, Chairperson/Fulton County Schools Special Olympics Management Team.  The donation will go towards Special Olympics training and competition for over 700 athletes registered through Fulton County Schools.

 

Jacob Weirs - Liberty Point Elementary

Named to Alliance for a Healthier Generation

National Healthy Schools Program Champion Panel

 

Here is Jacob (back and center) pictured with Rachel Ray

Jacob is one of nine experts chosen from across the United States for the panel.

As a Healthy Schools Program Champion Jacob will:

• Serve on the Healthy Schools Program Champions Panel which will be comprised of all Healthy Schools Program Champion Award recipients for that school year.
• As members of this council, Healthy Schools Program Champions will share their experiences and expertise with other members of the Healthy Schools Program through their demonstrated best practice examples, mobilization strategies and networking opportunities.
• Serve as an ambassador at key stakeholder conferences and Alliance for a Healthier Generation event, often acting in a speaking role at such events.
• Participate in a panel at the Healthy Schools Program Summer Forum and serve as a featured speaker during Webinars and at other venues throughout the year.

 

 

Physical Education Teachers Earn 2009 Master Teacher Certification

Christopher Sinon – Medlock Bridge Elementary School

Lisa Sinon – Stonewall Tell Elementary School

 

                         

 

These professionals now receive a Master Teacher designation on their teaching certificates, which identifies them as educators who have positively influenced student achievement in the classroom. As Master Teachers, they are eligible to automatically renew their certificates as long as they continue to qualify for Master Teacher status.

The Georgia Master Teacher Certification Program was created in 2005 by the Georgia General Assembly to provide statewide recognition to public school teachers who consistently demonstrate excellence. In order to be eligible for the program, teachers must have at least three years of experience on a Georgia Clear Renewable Certificate and provide evidence that links classroom instruction to students’ achievement and progress.

 

                                

Students from Bear Creek, Sandy Springs, McNair, Ridgeview, Hopewell, River Trail and Elkins Pointe complete the ING half marathon.