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THE BEAT
April 22, 2022

In the News
Lakeview Academy Launches Eagle Ambassadors Program
Braves Track Doesn't Fool Around at
West Laurens
Superintendent Dr. Noris Price Recognized by
Governor Brian Kemp
Dr. Noris Price, Superintendent of Baldwin County Schools, received a commendation from Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, March 28, 2022, in recognition of being named the 2022 Georgia Superintendent of the Year and one of four finalists for National Superintendent of the Year.
National Assistant Principals Week
April 4th - 8th, 2022
The week of April 4th - April 8th was designated as National Assistant Principals Week. Please join the Baldwin County School District as we honor and recognize our Assistant Principals for their hard work and significant contributions to student success. We are extremely proud of our dedicated school administrators and their work in creating safe and successful school cultures. We are grateful for their leadership.
BCSD Recognizes April Pursuit of
Excellence Winners
Pamela Brookins has worked for the Baldwin County School District for more than 29 years. Ms. Brookins currently works as a 4th-grade teacher. She was nominated by her colleague, Charlene Dunn. Ms. Dunn had the following to say: “It isn't equipment that wins the battles; it is the quality and the determination of the people fighting for a cause in which they believe.” - Author: Gene Kranz “

“I would like to nominate a teacher that has a passion for people, students, and our community. In the classroom, her motto has always been: 'Love them first!’ She has a competitive spirit that has motivated her to lead our schools, from Creekside to Lakeview Academy, to be the top schools to raise money that goes to a good cause. That cause is cancer research. For more than nine years Pam Brookins and her team have taken on this task. Since COVID-19 has affected our world, Ms. Brookins and her team have continued to raise money for such an important cause. Ms. Brookins has to attend team captain meetings, organize her fundraisers, and put a plan into action. Her organization and leadership qualities have helped her to be very successful along with her team members, our administration, and of course the many families of the students that attend and have attended our school. To her we would like to say, Thank You, Mrs. Brookins, and keep up the good work. You deserve more praise than we can express.”

Ms. Brookins, thank you for modeling excellence!
Shantanique Pompee is working in her 3rd year with the Baldwin County School District. She currently works as an administrative assistant at Midway Hills Academy. Ms. Pompee was nominated by her principal, Dr. Eric Carlyle.

Dr. Carlyle had the following to say: “I am nominating Ms. Pompee for the Pursuit of Excellence Award due to her tireless effort to provide top-notch customer service to all stakeholders who enter the doors of Midway Hills Academy. Her calm demeanor appears to help guests feel welcomed, and students feel safe. She has a great rapport with the staff, and they all know that she is a great resource. She has worked closely with Ms. Lola, warehouse manager, to ensure we remain well-stocked with PPE. She can multitask in the front office with attendance, late arrivals, phone calls, late staff arrivals, my calendar, and all other unscheduled events seamlessly. These are just a few of the reasons why I am nominating Ms. Shantanique Pompee for the Pursuit of Excellence Award.”

Ms. Pompee was also nominated by her Assistant Principal, Hope Pope. Ms. Pope had the following to say: “Ms. Pompee is one of the most dedicated persons to MHA that I know. She has only missed 1 day in the 3 years that she has worked with us. She has an infectious personality and could very well be a comedian in her next career. She keeps everyone smiling and laughing. She greets all students, parents, and visitors with the utmost respect and welcoming nature. She is willing to take care of any needs we have here at the school. The teachers know that they can go to her with any question, and she will find the answer. She is the Go-To person for all needs in the office and throughout the school. Ms. Pompee is a very hard worker and deserves to be recognized for her efforts.”

Ms. Pompee, thank you for being a model of excellence!
Beverly Williams has worked for the district for more than 20 years and currently works as a Paraprofessional. Ms. Williams was nominated by Terri Carty, Assistant Principal at Midway Hills Primary. Ms. Carty had the following to say: “When I first met Ms. Williams, she was a kindergarten paraprofessional. Two years ago, she asked if she could manage in-school suspension (ISS). What a tough position to ask for! Ms. Williams not only does ISS, but she also does, morning duty, afternoon duty, lunch duty, pulling small groups of students from first-grade classrooms, and anything else that is asked of her. Ms. Williams works to build relationships with the students. She is firm, loving, and supportive. If a student is angry, she lets them know they can have their time to be angry, but they talk about what made them angry and how they can change their choices the next time. Then, she makes sure they complete their work. Many times, she has students working independently while she is teaching a small group new sight words. No matter what hat she has on at that moment, there is always one common denominator: relationships. I don't even think she realizes the impact she has on the students she works with. She is humble and doesn't realize how much her colleagues appreciate her willingness to work with their students. This is a tough position, no matter the age. Ms. Williams makes it look like a piece of cake. Thank you Ms. Williams for all you do to support our students and staff at Midway Hills Academy, you are a MODEL of excellence and we just love you!”

Ms. Williams, thank you for being a shining example of excellence!
Shyvonna Jones has worked for the Baldwin County School District for over 7 years. She currently works as a School Nutrition Manager at Oak Hill Middle School. Ms. Jones was nominated by her colleague, Serena Merriweather.

Ms. Merriweather had the following to say: “I nominate Ms. Shyvonna Jones. She is the Manager at Oak Middle School Cafeteria. A model of a true leader. She's always just a phone call away if needed. She goes above and beyond her call of duty. She has trained some of the most challenging staff members. Now, some have been enrolled in management training positions. She works throughout the kitchen assisting wherever is needed making sure the students of Oak Hill Middle School get a nutritional meal in a timely fashion. One thing about Ms. Jones, you will always be greeted with a smile. Even working short staff sometimes and under pressure, she will continue to smile. She is truly a one of a kind and I'm very proud to work under her supervision.”

Ms. Jones, thank you for being the epitome of excellence!
April is National Library Month
National School Library Month recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians/media specialists were recognized at this month’s Board Meeting for their dedication to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. They are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment. The school librarians/media specialists provide guidance and expose our students not only to texts, print media, and literature but to digital resources and technology, too. These resources also connect them to libraries around the world.

Please join the Baldwin County School District in thanking our school media specialists and media clerks for their commitment and dedication to our students. They have done an outstanding job during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
RESA Announces Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition Winners
The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and recognize student achievement in arts and academics. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education.
Oconee RESA Winners are:

Kindergarten - Maria Martinez (Lakeview Primary)
1st grade - Hayden Gardner (Midway Hills Primary)
2nd grade - Kennedy Brown (Lakeview Primary)
3rd grade - Karsyn Russell (Lakeview Academy)
5th grade - Veera Puri (Lakeview Academy)
Baldwin High School Students Selected for Governor's Honors Program
Baldwin High School has 4 outstanding students selected to be a part of the Governor’s Honors Program.

Alexis Ramsey-Visual Arts (Finalist)

Robinson York-Theatre Performance (Finalist)

Yan Yang-Mathematics (Alternate)

Xuan Yang-Mathematics (Finalist)
The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. The program offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom. It is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
Early Learning Center (ELC) Recreates the Life Cycle of a Butterfly
The students in Ms. Coffee and Ms. Wall's class learned all about the life cycle of a butterfly! They created an edible life cycle to give the students a hands-on experience. They also learned about how the butterfly enjoys drinking nectar from flowers. The students pretended to be butterflies and drank nectar (juice) with their proboscis (straw). They really enjoyed learning about butterflies!
Lakeview Primary Luau's Their Way
Into Spring Break
Mrs. Mosley’s class had a luau to celebrate the Friday before Spring Break!
Midway Hills Primary Students Are
Reading Their Socks Off
Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Daniels’ Kindergarten class continue to knock their socks off by reading 48-60 consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words!
Lakeview Academy Students Learn About Angles
Ms. Brookins and Ms. Johnson's class became human protractors during their math lesson. The Students had fun learning about measuring angles.
Midway Hills Academy Loves the Library!
Students enjoy taking advantage of Midway Hills Academy Media Center during National Library Month!
Georgia College Early College
Learns About Gardening
GCEC 7th grade students admire their raised beds. They will be transplanting the peppers and tomatoes into the “Buckets of Love”this month.
Oak Hill Middle Track Wins
CSRA Championship
Congratulations to the Oak Hill Middle School girls and boys track teams for winning the CSRA Track Championship!
Upcoming Events
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Midterm 4th Nine Weeks
Progress Reports
Last Day of School/Early Release
Post Planning
Memorial Day Holiday
Family-School Partnership Program
Parents are hearing many different acronyms these days that students are learning at school. This week we would like to share the answers to some frequently asked questions about PBIS, our Positive Behavioral Interventions and supports, from the George Sugai National Center on PBIS Neag School of Education. 
Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is the Baldwin County School District's new student information system and gaining access is easier than ever before. Simply follow the link to two videos that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create an account and login. You can also find this information by clicking the "Infinite Campus" link under the parents tab on www.baldwincountyschoolsga.org
Download the MyStop App Today!
Download the MyStop App Today!
Never worry about where your child's bus is ever again! Thanks to the new and innovative technology that the Baldwin County School District has invested in. As a result, parents of our students can now get real-time updates of their child's bus location through the MyStop app, which is available for download in the iTunes or Android marketplaces. 
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MyStop provides parents, and parents only, a live look at their child's bus while in transit using GPS technology. Parents can see the exact location of the bus as it's moving along its route and can even provide an estimated time of arrival. 
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