McConnell Minute

• Milestones Make-up Testing: May 1st

• Milestones Testing-Science (8th Grade): May 2nd

• PTO Cheer Spirit Night @Chicken Salad Chick (Loganville): May 2nd, 4-8pm

• MMS Cheer Spirit Night @Chili's (Webb Gin): May 2nd, 5-9pm

• Milestones Testing-Social Studies (8th Grade): May 3rd

• Algebra I EOC & Milestones Make-up Testing: May 4th

• Algebra I EOC & Milestones Make-up Testing: May 5th

• GCPS Book Mobile 5K Fun Run: May 6th, 8am

This week we highlight students in our Band, Orchestra, and Chorus programs. McConnell's Band received straight superior ratings on stage and in sight reading. McConnell's Honors Orchestra performed at GMEA and also received straight superior ratings. McConnell's Chorus performed well at LGPE and received outstanding ratings All three groups were comprised of 7th and 8th grade students. We are super proud of our Tigers and their performances, and equally proud of our parents and community. Click the link below to hear audio from the judges' comments, where you will hear the support of our parents and how each judge recognizes it.

This week we highlight McConnell's Interrelated Resource teachers. These staff members are responsible for providing specialized instructional support to students with disabilities in a variety of settings. They work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that address the unique needs of each student. Picture left to right: Front Row: Patty Pennington, Dandora Cole, LaSheva Cooper, Allison Reese, Antonio Dupree, Jackie Broomes, Alexis Walker, and Brittney Cooper. Back Row: Kyle Lininger, Falaunda Cox, Allison Bearden, Cliff Hooke, Erik Robinson, Navarro Wright, Garrett Springstead, Nick Cason, and James Norton. Not Pictured: Dwight Alexander, David Zeagler, Karin Howard, Corlisha Howard, and Melissa Borkin.