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City of Lawrenceville recognized One Act Plays
Central Gwinnett High School's School of the Arts was recognized by the City Council for its exceptional accomplishments. These students secured first place at the Region One-Act Play Competition for the second consecutive year. They clinched the State Runners-Up title at the State Championship, placing 2nd overall in the 7A division. Additionally, they earned distinctions including All-Star Cast, Best Crew, and Best Supporting Actor.
Give Center West creates a culture of reading on campus
Teachers at GIVE Center West are working to cultivate a culture of reading on campus due to the documented link between low literacy rates and future incarceration. Students, faculty, and stakeholders are engaged in a school-wide book read, that culminated in an author visit on March 13. The chosen text, Marcia Argueta Mickelson's “Where I Belong,” a Pura Belpre Prize Winner, celebrates the Latino cultural experience and was a 2022 Read Across America Recommended Book by the National Education Association. In preparation for Mrs. Argueta Mickelson's visit, the English Language Arts (ELA) department organized a Panini Talk in the media center, echoing a pivotal element of the book. During the discussion, students explored topics such as immigration policies, hyphenated identities, and the American Dream, while enjoying homemade paninis.
Mill Creek Alumn recognized as Scholar-Athlete
Ari Manrique, a Mill Creek High School alum and scholar-athlete on the women's soccer team at the University of California, Berkeley, was recently named the ASC Scholar-Athlete of the Week. This recognition acknowledges student-athletes who epitomize UC Berkeley's rigorous academic standards. Manrique's selection highlights her commitment to educational excellence and personal growth. She has demonstrated engagement with resources focused on academic development, wellness, and performance and participation in campus programs and organizations that enhance research, fellowship, and public service skills. Moreover, Manrique has actively sought relational opportunities for growth through mentorship, internship, and leadership roles. Her achievements underscore the Mill Creek High community's significant role in shaping her academic and athletic career.
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Lilburn Middle School hosts College & Career Fair
Lilburn Middle School recently hosted "Explore The Greatness Within You," a College and Career Fair featuring professionals representing 33 diverse fields. The event provided students with insight into careers and educational paths, in hopes of helping them make informed decisions about their futures. Sessions lasted approximately 30 minutes and featured informational presentations hosted by a variety of guests, including veterinarians, police officers, flight attendants, game designers, auto mechanics, therapists, local lawmakers, school board members, representatives from the Solicitor General's office staff, and lawyers, just to name a few.
Walnut Grove Elementary takes on the NexTrex Recycling Challenge
Walnut Grove Elementary School is actively participating in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge Program, sponsored by Trex®. This initiative aims to promote local recycling efforts, with the promise of a Trex® furniture bench for the school if they can collect over 1,000 pounds of soft film plastics and packaging within 12 months. Since starting the plastics collection in September, the school has been continuously gathering materials. Members of the Curator Club, a student-led group, diligently weighed, recorded, and documented the collected plastic bags during their weekly meetings. To contribute to the challenge, the school plans to deliver the accumulated plastic film to Kroger, one of the participating drop-off retailer locations. The recycling drop-off event took place on March 7 at Kroger, where representatives from Kroger's PR team were present to record the occasion.
Stripling Elementary celebrates STEM with new Garden
Stripling Elementary School is gearing up for its annual STEM Night, on Thursday, March 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year's event will kick off with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction for the school’s innovative STEM Project-based Learning (PBL) Community Garden. The garden represents a collaborative effort between the school and the community to foster neighborhood cohesiveness through STEM-focused initiatives. The project emphasizes partnerships with the local community to nurture creativity and critical thinking in students. As part of the initiative, students will engage in grade-specific STEM Project Based Learning units, utilizing the engineering design process to contribute to the garden's design, construction, and functionality. For instance, younger students may focus on cultivating a colorful garden with native Georgia plants, while older students might explore the integration of electrical circuits for garden lighting. The long-term vision for the community garden includes addressing sustainability issues, urban food deserts, and food insecurity. With support from organizations such as The Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners, The Norcross Garden Club, UGA Extension Gwinnett, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, United Consulting, Paul Duke STEM High School, and Norcross High School, Stripling Elementary students will have invaluable hands-on learning opportunities.
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Did you know that students who participate in a CTAE program have a 98.4% chance of graduating high school?
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Erline Carrillo, Instructional Coach at Lanier High School to discuss CTAE (career, technical, and agricultural education) and how it helps students gain real-world experience in exploring careers and their interests.
¿Sabías que los estudiantes que participan en un programa CTAE tienen un 98,4% de posibilidades de graduarse de la escuela secundaria?
En este episodio, nos acompaña la Dra. Erline Carrillo, entrenadora de instrucción de Lanier High School para hablar sobre CTAE (educación profesional, técnica y agrícola) y cómo ayuda a los estudiantes a obtener experiencia del mundo real al explorar carreras y sus intereses.