Semiannual Newsletter of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Partners in Education Program
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SCHOOL SUPPLY EXPRESS TO PROVIDE
SUPPLIES TO TITLE 1 SCHOOLS
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Pictured: Education Committee volunteers Jason Blakey with Credit Union of Georgia and Rebekah Gibson with Soil Erosion and Education, LLC deliver school supplies to (clockwise from top left) R.M. Moore Elementary, Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy, Teasley Middle School, and Oak Grove Elementary STEAM Academy. Delivery boxes were graciously donated by Pilgrim's. |
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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee partnered with the members of the Chamber to collect school supplies for Cherokee County Title 1 Schools. School representatives specified which items were needed most for their students to efficiently meet their needs. The supply drive, known as "School Supply Express", is purposefully held in the fall to replenish supplies used in the first half of the school year. Donations were delivered to schools this week and will be distributed to students when they return to school in January. |
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Woodstock High School &
The UPS Store - Towne Lake
Woodstock HS Principal Mark Smith had this to say about Robert Mitchell, owner of the UPS Store in Woodstock. “He supports the needs of Woodstock High School in many ways. He provides printing services to recognize both students and teachers for various recognitions while supporting the seniors through the printing of yard signs. He worked especially hard last year to help us recognize our custodial support staff members with a permanent sign of appreciation for their hard work in maintaining WHS. Mr. Mitchell continuously seeks out ways to support our teachers, staff, administration and students. He is always asking how he can better support all stakeholders."
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Liberty Elementary School &
Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Liberty Elementary Principal Doug Knott praised Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram noting who under the leadership of General Manager David Booth has been a Partner in Education with Liberty ES, CCSD and the community for many years. David serves as a parent member on our school advisory council, and his amazing support of our students, teachers and staff is deserving of recognition. Through the dealership, he has offered gift cards and free oil changes for teachers. Shottenkirk continues to display characteristics of a carking and kind business. They go above and beyond.
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ACE Academy &
Northside Hospital Cherokee
"Northside Hospital Cherokee has shown tremendous generosity by way of its annual partnership donations to ACE Academy. Their dedication to serving the needs of our school community is truly exemplary. Northside grants have been instrumental in not only obtaining, but updating, life-saving automated external defibrillators for our front office and gymnasium; obtaining walkie talkies for improved schoolwide communication; and purchasing essential clinic supplies so that we may continue to serve our students and staff. Northside's support of the primary and preventive health of our school ultimately benefits the greater community. These efforts have enabled ACE to continue to support the health, wellness and safety of our students, staff and families." - ACE Academy Principal Richard Landolt
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dana Callan, Chair
Synovus
Lisa Arrington
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Katie Bishop
Rogers Mechanical Contractors
Jason Blakey
Credit Union of Georgia
Dedre Brown
Georgia Department of Labor
Armetrice Cabine
Armetrice Photography
Lori Campbell
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Michael Cicero
Taylor English Duma LLP
Penny Dempsey
Cherokee Co. School District
Greg Elder
MUST Ministries
Lori Flink
Allegro Business Products
Sharon Foster
Bells Ferry Learning Center
Melody Gullett
Just Driver Training
Lisa-Marie Haygood
Cherokee Co. Educational Foundation
Michelle Henschel
Pinnacle Orthopaedics
Connie Hopkins
Delta Community Credit Union
Angie King
Killian Automotive
Sheila Keefe
His Hands Church
Windy Korn
Korn Agency
John Marinko
Cherokee Co. Airport Authority
Terri Miramonti
Kona Ice
Tim Prather
Cherokee County Fire
Janet Read Welch
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Bonnie Reardon
United Community Bank
Todd Sentell
C.O.R.E. Community School
Olivia Smith
Georgia State Construction & Interior
Consultants
Lynne Saunders
Encompass Ministries
Christopher Smith
SmithTech Consulting
Robert Van Alstyne
Sequoyah High School
Kristina Varley
Eagle Business Credit
John Wallace
Marietta Marine
Jennifer Welton
Wildlife Action of Georgia
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ROTARY CLUB OF CANTON SUPPORTS
JOURNAL BUDDIES WITH GRANT
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The Rotary Club of Canton is excited to support Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy’s Journal Buddies program with a $6,000 grant! This grant provides journals for every student in an effort to promote and share creative writing. The Club presented the check to Cherokee County GA School District Superintendent Dr. Hightower and Hasty Elementary administrators during the Vocational Visit at The Children's Haven on October 19. Canton Rotarians have also become "Reading Buddies", helping students with their reading and writing skills, as well as sharing their experience as they express themselves in creative ways that enhance their education. From Canton Rotary Club President Greg Elder: "We love to support our children and local schools!" |
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(From left to right) Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Assistant Principal Sandi Harrison; Hasty ES Principal Dr. Maria Regan; Canton Rotary Club President Greg Elder; Canton Rotary Club Youth Services Chair Rachel Ashe; Cherokee County GA School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Hightower; and Canton Rotary Club Rotary Foundation Chair Peter Gleichman. |
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CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA SPONSORS INAUGURAL CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Cherokee County School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Hightower, far right, and School Board Chair Kyla Cromer presented the inaugural School Nurse of the Year award to Oak Grove Elementary School STEAM Academy Nurse Nadia Jones.
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"Last school year was truly the 'Year of the School Nurse,' and it's such an honor to recognize Nadia for being the best of the best school nurses," Hightower said of the importance of the award. "Every day, our school nurses give outstanding care to students and staff. From dispensing medication to bandaging cuts and from tending to medically fragile children to providing parents with healthcare guidance, they dedicate themselves to providing professional healthcare services. We can't thank them enough for all that they do."
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Janet Read Welch, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta community development officer, spoke at the event, where she treated all of Cherokee County's school nurses to Chick-fil-A breakfast and presented them with T-shirts. Children's Healthcare also will sponsor a professional development speaker at another event for school nurses as part of the new partnership agreement with the district.
Source: Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff: https://patch.com/georgia/woodstock/inaugural-cherokee-schools-nurse-year-honored
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Pictured: Kathy Winiarczyk of Credit Union of Georgia personally visits honored members of the month Monica Correll, Sonja Ryberg, and Carmen Rodriguez, respectively |
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Credit Union of Georgia has been a premier partner with Woodstock HS this year. They sponsor the Teacher and Staff member of the month where each month a teacher and a staff member are recognized for their exceptional commitment to WHS. Specifically each is nominated based on a Word of the Week. Each word is positive and is tied to the school’s character education program. Just as the teachers demonstrate excellent character and commitment to the school, Credit Union of Georgia has demonstrated that same level of commitment and character as exemplified by Kathy Winiarczyk who personally visits the school and meets with each staff member and teacher to share with them how much Credit Union of Georgia appreciates their efforts for the school and the community. This personal touch means the world to the WHS team and helps the community feel more connected, which is especially vital at this time. Credit Union of Georgia exemplifies that dedication and great character just like the teachers and staff they honor each month. WHS is proud to have them as a Partner in Education. Thank you, Credit Union of Georgia! |
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There are many partnership success stories each making an impact on the schools in Cherokee County. Volunteer opportunities are whatever people want them to be, as just one hour can make a difference in the life of a child. As business leaders you need to develop the human capital that exists right here in the community. Your future leaders and employees are eager to know you, learn from you and be inspired by you!
Partnering is not just about filing papers in the front office. Partnering is about mentoring students, volunteering for special functions, providing internships and/or job shadowing opportunities, sponsoring school clubs, helping with incentive awards for achievement and/or attendance, serving as a judge for a school event, participating in career fairs, providing tours of local businesses for students, sharing resources, reading to a class, and many more!
As you can see, there are many ways for you to make a difference in the lives of Cherokee County students.
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The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is to support educational excellence by fostering relationships between
businesses and schools.
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www.CherokeeChamber.com
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
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