3 Marietta Students Among Winners of State Creative Writing Competition

Three Marietta City Schools students are among the state winners of the 2013 Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition.

Three Marietta City Schools (MCS) students are among the state winners of the 2013 Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition. The fourth grade school system winner was James McPherson representing Hickory Hills Elementary (teacher Allison Elder); Valencia Ajeh from Lockheed Elementary (teacher Tanya Bradley) took fifth grade honors; and Ani Henderson from Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (teacher Nina Small) claimed the sixth grade win. The Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition is a themed contest open to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders throughout Georgia. Students write stories to compete for the best in each grade level at their school and winners progress to compete for best in the school system. The system winners move on the Georgia …

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MCS Students Among Winners of Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition

Eleven Marietta City Schools students are among the system winners of the 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition.

Eleven Marietta City Schools (MCS) students are among the system winners of the 2012-2013 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics. “Each year we look forward to naming the student winners of the annual Young Georgia Authors writing contest. This year’s entries were well-written, creative, and enjoyable to read,” said Jill Sims, MCS Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction. 1.      Phoenix Craggette, Lockheed Elementary, Kindergarten 2.      Kennedy Ayres, A.L. Burruss…

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Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Named Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch

The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is one of only 17 other Georgia Schools to receive this honor since the program’s inception in 2002.

The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) was recently named a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch as part of a recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. MSGA is one of only 17 other Georgia Schools to receive this honor since the program’s inception in 2002. MSGA will be honored at the Georgia Middle School Association annual conference in Savannah Feb. 25-26, 2013. In addition, MSGA will be recognized and honored at the National Forum’s annual Schools to Watch conference in Washington, D.C. in June. “After a long, challenging and comprehensive application process it makes me proud to see that MSGA is now an official Lighthouse School to Watch,” said Dr. Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools …

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MSGA Assistant Principal Named GA Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year

Catherine Kacyvenski is the recipient of the Georgia Association of Middle School District 14 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year Award.

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) Assistant Principal, Catherine Kacyvenski, is the recipient of the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP) District 14 – Georgia Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year Award.  Kacyvenski is also one of two state finalists named for the Middle Level National Distinguished Assistant Principal of the Year Award sponsored by GAMSP and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). “Catherine is deserving of this recognition, and we are very proud of her. She is an exemplary leader and a dedicated educator,” said Emily Lembeck, Superintendent Marietta City Schools. The Georgia Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year Award is presented to one assistant principal …

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MSGA Wins Effective Middle School Program Award

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is the recipient of the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals Effective Middle School Program Award, which recognizes schools that exemplify the middle school philosophy and academic success.

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) is the recipient of the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP) Effective Middle School Program Award. The award, presented to Gabe Carmona, MSGA Principal at the 2012 Annual GAMSP Fall Conference, recognizes those schools that best exemplify the middle school philosophy as well as academic success based on state and federal mandates. “We celebrate the recognition bestowed on Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA),” said Emily Lembeck, Superintendent Marietta City Schools. “The professionalism and dedication to educational excellence of the administration, teachers and support staff at MSGA continues to prepare our students for the next level of academic achievement for life success.” The …

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Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Gets Donation of 1,000 Books

Over 1000 books were placed in Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) classrooms, as a result of a donation from the Ed Voyles Automotive Group.

Over 1000 books were placed in Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) classrooms, as a result of a donation from the Ed Voyles Automotive Group honoring Marietta City Schools Superintendent, Emily Lembeck. The books for MSGA consist of six-pack sets of books that cover social studies and science standards while integrating reading and language arts instruction. Similar books were purchased for fifth grade to address teaching and learning social studies and science standards. Each fifth grade class across the district will receive these materials. Valery Voyles, president and CEO of Ed Voyles Automotive Group and Bill Brantley, President and Chief Operating Officer, Ed Voyles Automotive Group will joined Emily Lembeck for a book donation …

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Marietta Educator Earns Master Teacher Status

Karen Brogan, a magnet teacher at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, earned “Master Teacher” certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Karen Brogan, a magnet teacher at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA), recently earned “Master Teacher” certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. At the Sept. 18 regular meeting of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta, the Marietta Schools Foundation (MSF) recognized Karen Brogan and presented her with a $2,500 check for her accomplishment. Brogan has worked at MSGA for nine years and has over 15 years of teaching experience. “She exemplifies the art of inspiring students to excel, and we recognize her dedication and commitment to teaching,” MSF President, Maddox Kilgore said. Selection as a Master Teacher highlights an educator who is contributing to student achievement through exemplary teaching …

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Marietta City Schools Pre-Registration, Open House Activities

The MCS Transportation Department hosts their annual "Kindergarten Kruise" Tuesday, Aug. 7 for elementary students and their parents.

Marietta City Schools classes begin at all schools district-wide Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. Pre-registration dates/times, pre-opening and open house activities dates/times vary district-wide. The MCS Transportation Department hosts their annual "Kindergarten Kruise" Tuesday, Aug. 7 for elementary students (regular and special education routes) and their parents. Buses run during regularly scheduled route times, and any elementary student, regardless of grade, can ride the bus with their parent. Parents and students return to their original pickup location upon completion of the route. All Elementary Schools Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Marietta Middle School Marietta High School (MHS) Elementary Schools Marietta Center for Advanced Academics …

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Marietta Schools Celebrate Awards, Scholarships, Music, Dance

The Marietta School Foundation Gala at the Strand Theatre featured performances by students and celebrated the schools and award recipients.

Students, faculty, family and friends, and community leaders were present at the Marietta Schools Foundation Awards Gala Thursday at the Strand Theatre. Performances included: Scholarships were presented to the following Marietta High School students: Admiral Jim Ellis received the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. He is a 1965 graduate of Marietta High School. After graduating high school, Ellis attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, which he graduated in 1969 with a degree in aerospace engineering. Ellis completed a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech in 1970. He also earned a master’s degree in aeronautical systems from the University of West Florida while in flight training in Pensacola. He was in the Navy …

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Marietta Students Win Authors Competition

Eleven Marietta City Schools students were named system winners of the 2011-2012 Young Georgia Authors Competition.

Eleven Marietta City Schools students were named system winners of the 2011-2012 Young Georgia Authors Competition. “Congratulations to all the students competing in this year’s writing contest. Their entries were well-written, organized, and enjoyable to read,” said Dr. Debra McCracken, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, in a press release. Marietta City School 2011-2012 Young Georgia Authors winners include: The Georgia Department of Education selects from among system winners for the Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) district competition that includes entries from other area school systems. RESA district winners advance to the statewide competition. Keep up with Marietta news by subscribing to our free …

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