Creating an educational culture of continuous growth Through shared partnerships and responsibilities

DECEMBER 2014

CCPS

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

College Conversation: NDMS Creates

a College–Bound Culture

Dear friends,

Don’t allow the joy of the holiday season to be overshadowed by the stress of all the “preparation work.” As we struggle with our own to-do lists, please remember the reason we prepare...the big people and little people in our lives who are worth the aggravation, decoration, shopping, baking, etc. You do so much for others, but please take time for YOU.

Below are some helpful gift suggestions (that don’t cost too much) taken from Author Oren Arnold.

Sixth-graders of North Drive Middle School learned about various college opportunities and experiences dur-ing the school’s planned College Day on Nov. 25th.

The speaker for NDMS College Day was Eugenia Snorton-Davis of the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board. She talked about the benefits of going to college and challenged students to focus on their plans for the future.

College Days are scheduled for elementary, middle and high schools in the district. These days focus on making college more familiar and accessible to students.

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NDMS staff members (left) show their enthusiasm for College Day by dress-ing up in their favorite college attire. Students (right) partake in the day’s activities and pose for a quick picture in front of a teacher’s decorated door.

To your enemy, forgiveness To an opponent, tolerance To a friend, your heart To a customer, service

To all, charity To every child, a good example To yourself, respect I wish you a truly blessed holiday season!- Superintendent Gemmill

CCPS Winter Break

December 22 - January 2

December Student Spotlight Ketania Hall, Pembroke Elementary School

STLP Teams Advance to State

Ketania Hall is a 5th grade student at Pembroke Elementary School. She was selected as the December Student of the Month by Pembroke Principal Mr. Matthew Boehman. Ketania was selected for making the Principal's List during the first nine weeks of school. Her love for school and the extra time she puts into her studies makes her a wonderful student. She is an active member of the Pembroke Choir and Green Team. In her spare time, she takes care of her Grandmother’s pets. Ketania is pictured with her father, cousins, grandmother and Mr. Boehman (left). She was recognized at the Novem-ber 20th School Board Meeting.

Exiting School Board Members Reflect on Service Over the Years

On November 7, schools across Christian County competed in the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) regional competi-tion in Murray, KY. As a result, 13 schools from Christian County will advance to the state competition in March.

Schools with winning showcases include the Gateway Academy, Belmont, CCHS, CCMS, Holiday, HHS, HMS, Lacy, Millbrooke, NDMS, Pembroke, Sinking Fork and South Christian Elementary School.

In addition, the district had three students named as STLP Engi-neers. Engineers include Cannon Cornelius, Daniel Orten and Ra-ven Sibley. Congratulations to these students and teams!

One of South Christian’s teams pose for a quick picture in front of their project titled “Kids of SC blog.” (left)

NDMS advances to state with their project titled “Eagle Backpack Program” (middle)

Millbrooke’s STLP team proudly displays their pro-ject titled “Cardinals Can Crush Cancer” (left)

“It’s been an honor to be invested in the system, as I had three children in the school system and public education has always been important to me. Over the course of my tenure I am proud of many decisions. I was once told by a former school board member, Richard Brame, to always put the students first in any and all decisions. I truly be-lieve in early childhood education and being able to ex-pand preschool services across the district is something I am particularly proud of during my years of service. Over-all, I am excited for the district and the great things hap-pening within. I have enjoyed working with everyone over the last 16 years. We have the best teachers and adminis-trators in the state. I thank you for all of your hard work.”

Superintendent Mary Ann Gemmill thanks Ms. DeBow for her years of service as a teacher, principal , district admin-istrator and school board member. This system lies near and dear to her heart and we wish her the very best.

Barry Cornelius

Mary DeBow

Congratulations CCHS Volleyball Team!

The team won the 2nd Regional Championship and made it to the Elite 8. Team player April Buckner was named 2nd Region Player of the Year!

HHS Celebrates First Family and Consumer Sciences Day

Family and Consumer Sci-ences Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Decem-ber 3rd.

The event will highlight the many benefits to fam-ilies of “dining in” and re-sources developed and provided by professionals.

Family and Consumer Sci-ences teacher, Kelly My-ers, explains that this day will be used to educate families about the im-portance of preparing healthy meals and “dining in” together. She adds that families who eat meals together reap long-term benefits that feed the body, mind and spirit.

(above) HHS student Katie Thomason’s mother demonstrates how to make homemade chicken noodle soup.

This event is sponsored by G.O.A.L.

Giving Our Appreciation for Learning

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CCPS Vision 2016

Transform the educational environment to meet the ongoing needs of 21st Century learning so that all students are engaged in a high quality, equitable education and are prepared for community and global responsibilities.

Check out all of the Holiday Happenings within our very own community.

See the *attached calendar for scheduled events.

Also, thePAC Holiday Schedule is now available. Please show your support for our schools’ and their festive performances! See *attached for more info.

National Honor Society Club of CCHS Reads to local children on Community Reader Day

In celebration of Community Reader Day on November 7th, NHS students visited the local Headstart Program to show children the im-portance of reading. NHS Club Sponsor Bianca Crockam says students re-ceived service points for this project, but most important-ly students were able to serve as positive role models to children within the com-munity while sharing their joy for reading.