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Blake Mendez participates in a science activity with “Mr. Science” at Eton Elementary School recently. “Mr. Science” performed magic tricks for students and then explained how science makes them possible.

Mr. Science visits Eton

Blake Mendez participates in a science activity with “Mr. Science” at Eton Elementary School recently. “Mr. Science” performed magic tricks for students and then explained how science makes them possible.
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Jan 30, 2012 8:21 pm 1 Photo
Class acts: school news

News and notes about students from the Dalton area.
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Jan 22, 2012 12:39 am
North Murray freshmen get a dose of 'Reality'

North Murray High School’s ninth-grade students got a little dose of reality on Nov. 14, when they spent their morning shopping at the Reality Store.
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Jan 17, 2012 7:54 pm
Mountain Creek Academy staff sponsor families for Christmas

Mountain Creek Academy faculty and staff sponsor families in the community for Christmas. Pitching in are, from left, Joan Davis, Robbie Weaver, Jennifer Lents, Wade Jones and Shawn Pritchett
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Jan 17, 2012 7:53 pm 1 Photo
Bagley Middle teacher of the month for December

Science teacher Matthew Odell is the Teacher of the Month for December at Bagley Middle School. He is a member of the white team and teaches seventh and eighth grade science. School officials say he does a great job of teaching the standards and incorporating numerous hands-on activities with his students. In addition to teaching science, he coaches Bagley’s seventh grade girls basketball team.
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Jan 17, 2012 7:51 pm 1 Photo
Valley Point hosts Reading with Santa Night

More than 600 students, staff, family and community members attended Reading with Santa Night at Valley Point Elementary.
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Jan 17, 2012 7:48 pm 3 Photos
Coker recognizes November staff of the month

Each month, Coker Elementary School recognizes employees who demonstrate good attendance, team effort and overall professionalism. The Teacher of the Month for the month of November is media specialist Jill Hensley. Carmon Hipp, physical education paraprofessional, is the staff member of the month. From left are Assistant Principal Kay Holcomb, Hensley, Hipp and Principal Donna Standridge.
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Jan 17, 2012 2:36 pm 1 Photo
Murray students target drunk driving

Members of Murray County High School’s SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) Club came together to do their second seatbelt check of the 2011-2012 school year. Caitlyn Sims, left, and Nisei Dill, right, stand with Principal Gina Linder. Students who were buckled up leaving the school parking lot received a candy cane, SADD pencil, a SADD pen or a Teens Drive Smart pen along with a safety message. The safety messages said things like, “Don’t txt and drive!” “Drive the speed limit!” and ”Be safe! Buckle up!”
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Jan 17, 2012 2:33 pm 1 Photo
Coker rewards Week 13 cubs

As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS, or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class that models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Jan 17, 2012 2:31 pm 1 Photo
Coker rewards Week 12 cubs

As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS, or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class that models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Jan 17, 2012 2:30 pm 1 Photo
Coker rewards Week 11 cubs

As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS, or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class who models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Jan 17, 2012 2:29 pm 1 Photo
Coker rewards Week 10 cubs

As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS. or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class who models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Jan 17, 2012 2:27 pm 1 Photo
Jan 5, 2012
North Murray’s seniors apply to college during Georgia Apply to College event

North Murray High School’s seniors received hands-on assistance applying to college during the school’s Georgia Apply to College event.
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Jan 5, 2012 6:38 pm 1 Photo
Eton, Woodlawn students sing in statewide chorus

Eton Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School chorus students attended the Georgia Music Educators Association State-wide Elementary Honor Chorus in Jonesboro.
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Jan 5, 2012 6:36 pm 1 Photo
NWHS applies to college

Northwest Whitfield High School was chosen to participate in the Georgia Apply to College event this November.
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Jan 5, 2012 6:32 pm 1 Photo