Accredited Elementary School
Volume 97

Cave Spring, Georgia, November 1991
''HOMECOMING DAY''

Accredited High School
Number I

Last year's queen, Rhonda Brownlow being escorted by Mr. Elliot~~~ \ ~~~

Mrs. Sarah Moore.

fEB 1 0 1992

"GALLAUDET DAY"

DOCUMENTS UGA UBftAR\ES

Mr. Phil Bravin, "Gallaudet Day" speaker, at Georgia School for the Deaf.

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"PRINT SHOP"
A new home! The print shop has moved to the Vocational Building.

Registration Day

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Lower School
Computer Class at the Cave Spring
Public School
The second grade class at the Georgia School for the Deaf has been attending the "Writing-to-Read" Program. This is the beginning of the second year for Donza Pace, Erica Blair, Leetrell Lawson, and Richard and Jimmy Childers in this program.
Below are some examples of each child's original sentences.

I like being brave.
Leetrell Lawson
I feel loved when I am nice to Donza. I feel loved when mom and daddy hug me.
My daddy is brave. My daddy helped save my friend's cat from a bad dog. The dog jumped at the cat.
Erica Blair
I am happy when I see a rainbow. I am good sometimes at home and at school.
I can feel safe at home. I am from Moultrie, Georgia.

I jumped in the swimming pool. I helped Andine swim. I helped Matt get out of the pool.
His float was broken. I was brave.

I jumped in the swimming pool. I am brave. October
I am loved when I have friends like Miss Mitchell.

I feel loved at home with my father and mother.
I am happy when my father and I go fishing.
I am happy when my father, Richard, and I go fishing in our boat. We cooked the fish and it was good.
Jeremy Childers
The girl jumped in the swimming pool. I jumped in the swimming pool. The girl and I were brave.
I feel loved when my father and I go fishing. I am happy when I play with my skateboard. I feel safe when my father is driving. I am from Calhoun, Georgia.

I did not hit the ball far when my sister threw it. My mother and father were proud of me.
Donza Pace
This is. an excellent program that these children are involved in that; they are able to share their experiences and activities with their hearing peers. Secondly, the hearing children are able to observe some of the obstacles that deaf children have to overcome in learning the language that they cannot hear.
The main objectives in the Writing-to-Read Program are to help develop skills in expressive writing, reading, and familiarity with the computer.
Miss Mitchell's Class

Richard Childers

I feel loved at home with my mother.

I feel happy when my father and I go fishing.

I am happy when I am riding my bike.

I am good when I am riding in the van.

I was brave when I jumped out of the apple tree.

Business Practices students Jennifer Hogan and Weenoria Stallings typing information on a word processor.

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Magnetic Way
Several primary teachers are using The Magnetic Way. It is a magnetic board that colorful pictures adhere to. The teachers have worked with expressions, clothing, furniture in the home, and the supermarket.
In studying about the supermarket, the children placed the food in the store and shopped for their favorite foods.
The board provides a new and interesting way to learn.

Hollis won first, Clifford Perry won second, and Jimmy Gunnin won third. In the third group Erica Blair won first, Jasmin McCormick won second, and Aron Nance won third.
Willie Blackmon of Junior National Association of the Deaf presented some songs.
The children played ring toss, clown throw, pick-up ducks, fish pond, face painting, table
games and the cookie walk. Mrs. Betty Collins' Home Economic students
decorated and prepared the refreshment. A good H-ooo time was had by all!

Halloween
On Thursday, October 31, at 2 p.m. the primary department began their Fall Festival. They were led trick-or-treating by the clown "Ann." They trick-or-treated the business office, Ms. Dillingham, Ms. Montgomery, Mrs. Meeks, Ms. Gibson, Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Gaines and the gym.
The costumes were judged by Mrs. Teresa Whatley, Mrs. Stephanie Waddell , and Mr. Eugene Neal. In the first group Rhett Mixon won first, Maria Mayorga second, and Ashley Davis third. In the second group Allen

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Kumon Math Program
This year many of the primary students are taking part in an exciting new math program. The Kumon Math Program was developed in Japan. It is based on the concept of starting the student at a level where he can achieve success and building in very small steps. Accuracy and speed are measured. The student uses child size worksheets of 10 worksheets in a set and advances through the sets. These worksheets provide the drill and repetition necessary for mastery of the math concepts.
Georgia School for the Deaf is the second program for the hearing impaired in the United States to use the Kumon Math Program. Some hearing impaired students in Japan use the Kumon math program as well as a Kumon language program.
Mr. Katsujiro Maeyama of Japan has visited Georgia School for the Deaf twice to observe our students using the Kumon program and to advise the teachers on the proper use of the program. He has been very helpful and the students were delighted with the Japanese paper toys he presented to each classroom.

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High School

basic skills, especially the typing machine Spell & Math. The kids use it also to increase short-

term memory--a sequence of letters is flashed and

they must recall what they saw. The Number

READING LAB

Muncher I is used to teach written directions. I write down what sequence of buttons to push.

They must follow the directions exactly in order

.Georgia ~hool for the Deaf has a good
readmg lab which helps the student to obtain the neces~ reading skills. Following are some of
the thmgs that we are doing in the reading lab.

to play the game. I also use motivational tools--the kids love them!
(C) Measuring skill in learning with hand held tools. One thing I really like about the hand held

(A) Materials--Computers, hand held tools is they have "self-timers" followed by a

technological tools.

We have six score. The student can record the score after each

computers-Apple lle but no printer. I have three round of the game and therefore see an increase.

hand held devices I use in instruction.

(1) ~ll. & Ma~--reinforces typing skills, Gallaudet Day Program

categonzation, basic hand/eye coordination,

some basic comprehension skills.

Phil Bravin of New York City was our

Gallaudet Day speaker at Georgia School for the

(2) Number Muncher--a math game that I use to Deaf. Mr. Bravin was born deaf; his wife, three

teach written directions. I can incorporate a children, and many relatives are deaf. At ~tudent'.s interest in math into applicable reading present, all his children attend Gallaudet

mstruction.

University. Mr. Bravin is chairman of the Board

of Trustees of Gallaudet University.

(3) Franklin Spelling Ace--a basic spell checkerbu! the students use it to self~heck spelling

He spoke briefly to the high school students

qwzes or play word games.

about his work with IBM. He told the students

that they should be very grateful to Thomas

(B) How do I use these items?

Hoplins Gallaudet, who, in his concern for the

Computer programs we utilize in the lab range education of one small deaf child, opened the

from vocabulary development, comprehension to way for the education of all deaf children. He a .student publis~in~ center. When we get a said that with technology advances and a desire pnnter, the pubh~hing l?rograms will be very to achieve, whatever could be done with hard

Important part of mstruction. The students will work and the "it's up to me" approach.

write stories, newsletters, creative poems, etc.

After a questioQ and answer session,

refreshments were served in the milling area near

the library.

Everyone enjoyed Mr. Bravin's talk and hope that he will pay a visit to Georgia School for the Deaf again. We wish to thank the Gallaudet
University Alumni Association for the opportunity of having him speak to the staff and students of Georgia School for the Deaf.

Mrs. Keri Meeks with students, Michelle Daggett and Chad Moore in the Reading Lab
The hand held tools are used to individually boost

Joyce Herron
The management plan for asbestos-contain i ng bu i ld i ng mater i als (ACBM) required by the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act (AHERA) has been performed for the Georgia School for the Deaf. The management plan is on file at the school off i ce and is available for public inspection upon reasonable not i ce . If desired, a copy of the plan may b e obtained upon payment of a reasonable reproduction cost.

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Sport News

Georgia Classic 1991

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Janet George was presented a certificate naming her "Student of the Month" by the Noon Optimist Club. Keep up the good work, Janet!
Upcoming Events For 1992
LEA Workshop--G.S.D. Campus-March 11 , 12, 13, 1992
SHHH South Atlantic IV--Atlanta, Georgia, March 14-15, 1992 Perimeter-Dunwoody Holiday Inn
"Access Deaf America"--Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 28-29, March 1

The first ever "Georgia Classic" took place in the Talmadge gymnasium at the Georgia School for the Deaf on Saturday, December 7, 1991.
Virginia School for the Deaf, South Carolina School for the Deaf, and Georgia School for the Deaf were the participants.
The games started early Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. and continued during the day until the last game was over around 10 p.m. that night.
It was a very exciting and exhilarating weekend. We had many parents on campus to be with their children at the night session of the Georgia Classic. We honored the parents of the girls and boys on the basketball teams because it was also "Parents Night" at the classic. On hand at the event were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brownlow (Rhonda); Mr. & Mrs. Donnie McEntire (Lamar); Mr. and Mrs. Leon Humprey (Lamont); Mr. and Mrs. Leon George (Janet); Mr. and Mrs. Derrel Murphy (Chris); Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Askew (Kelvin); and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Osborne (Shirley).
It was wonderful to see so many parents here for this new event. We hope to grow and that the Georgia Classic will become an annual event. The games went as follows.

1st Session (girls) S.C. --32 (boys) S.C.--48

Ga--20

Ga--53

2nd Session (girls) S.C.--42 (boys) S. C.--30

Va-- 7

Va--53

3rd Session (girls) Va-- 0 Ga--20

(boys) Va--53 Ga--49

My sincere thanks to everyone who volunteered to help in every way possible with the classic. Our pride really showed on this occasion. A special thanks to Betty and Stephanie for all the fixings on Friday and Saturday night.

Coach Alan D. English

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D e a r G . S . D . S~pporters
The Governor's Commission of Effectiveness and Economy in Government, also known as the Williams Commission. has recommended closing the Georgia School
for the Deaf and merging it with the Atlanta School for the Deaf in Clarkston, Georgia. The Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) is currently a day program. The Williams Commission is recommending buying 5 acres of land adjoining AASD for $500,000 and building dormitories or cottages at an estimated cost of $3,180,000. The Williams Commission estimates that merging the schools will "generate an estimated $3,218,880 in annual savings after allowing for increased operating costs at AASD." The Williams Commission report states that "This option could become operational in Fiscal Year 1995 at the earliest, assuming that funding was included in the Fiscal Year 1993 budget." Fiscal Year 1995 would include the 1994-1995 school year. As of December 16, there had been no response from Governor Miller's office regarding the Williams Commission's recommendation on state schools The final decision as to whether or not the Williams Commission recommendation is implemented rests with the state legislature, which will meet next in January, 1992. Appointed by Governor Zell Miller, the Williams Commission is charged with making recommendations to the governor regarding methods for improving economy and effectiveness in all state programs. In studying state schools, the Commission considered four options: Option A--Close all three state schools (GSD, AASD, and the Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB). Option B--Close GSD and merge it with AASD, buying 5 acres of land and building dormitories or cottages. Option C--Assess local school systems a per student amount for each student enrolled at a state school from the system. Option D--Consolidate all three state schools at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon. The Williams Commission is recommending Option B--Closing GSD and merging with AASD--to the governor. Also recommended by the Williams Commission is a study to "determine the feasibility and explore any options for privatizing the operations of these schools. The final recommendation is to "turn the buildings vacated by the move of GSD over to the state for other purposes." Possible uses mentioned by the Williams Commission report are a youth development center or a boot camp. Parents, alumni, or others having concerns or opinions regarding the recommendation to close the Georgia School for the Deaf and merge it with the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf should contact their local state legislators.
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Michael D. Elliott Superintendent

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SERVICE AWARDS
1. 30 years--Katherine Hamilton
2. 25 years--(L-R) John Studdard, Mary Montgomery, Jack Mount, Carolyn Mitchell, Ed Steele, Lanelle Benton, Ruby Hewett, and Charles Moncrief
3. 20 years--(L-R) Eleanor McCullough, Faye Kemp, Joyce Farrer, and Zelle Lively
4. 15 years--1st Row--(L-R) David Conti, Betty Collins, John Groth, and Eugene Weatherly. 2nd Row--(L-R) Lois Grizzard, Esther Neal, Joyce Herron. 3rd Row-(L-R) Sue Perry, Jessie Woodall, Barbara Dempsey. 4th Row--(L-R) Roland Smith, Michael Elliott, and Elton Hodges. Sylvia Morgan (not pictured)
5. 10 years--(L-R) Anne Huffman, Willie Barnett, Steve Autry, Diane Conti, Alice Stallworth, Thelma Twyman, and John Whatley.

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1991-1992 Georgia School for the Deaf Varsity Football with their coaches Erik Whitworth, Sam Niemeier, and Sydney Sharp

1991-1992 Georgia School for the Deaf Junior Varsity Football team with their coaches

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HOMECOMING COURT

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Rhonda Brownlow, 1990 homecoming queen; Micheele Daggett, 1990 princess; Chawanda Henderson, 1991 princess, and Teresa Edwards; 1991 homecoming queen

Mr. Perdue, Mrs. Moore with Chawanda Henderson, 19991 Princess and Michelle Daggett, 1990 Princess.

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Dr . Griffin, guest lecturer for a staff workshop on "Discipline and Behavior"

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''SAVE A SWEET HEART''

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HAPPY BIRTDAY MR. PERDUE!!! Mr. Perdue with the balloon clown, Mrs. Perdue and Ms. Maybelle Dempsey

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Staff Development & News
Mr. Gary . Byrd of Floyd Medical Center, Rome, provided current information on chemical dependency and its ramifications.
Mrs. Barker, Ms. Crothers, Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Steele presented a workshop, entitled "Reviewing the IEP Process."
Ms. Helen Keefer associate school psychologist, has been named Outstanding Educator of the year by the Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness. Congratulations!
Mrs. Sarah Moore and Mr. Bill Gambill, Georgia Department of Education, visited the G.S.D. campus recently.
In Memoriam
The G.S.D. family mourn the passing of Mr. Watson Sears Mrs. Carolyn Lonegarn
SPECIAL THANKS
We would like to thank Mr. Ed Steele, high school supervising teacher, for using his office; Mrs. Carolyn Burton for the use of her computer; and a special thanks to Mr. David Conti for his expertise and knowledge in helping us to publish the fall edition of "The School Helper."

THE SCHOOL HEI.ID (USPS 483-840)
Pllblillhed by Georgia School for the Deaf
Werner Rosen. State Superilllendem of School
Bill Gambill Aaociate State Superilllendelll,
Office of Special Services Sarah Moore, Director of State Schoola
and Equity Division Georgia [)epartmem of Education
Atlallla, Georgia 30334

Michael Elliott

Superirtendelll

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Sylvia Morgan

Chief Editor

Miclci Gaines

Lower School

Alwnni/Staff/General Information

Prudence Dillingham

JR High School

Awarda/Honora/Sportal

E.xlracurricular Activities

Diane Collli

High School

Studelll Clubs

Debbie Holder

Student Services

Billy McDonald

Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

Patricia McKinney

Typist

David A. Collli

Lsyout/C~uter Programmer

1be Georgia School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity eq~loyer and does not diacriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in educational programs, activities, and eq~loymelll .
1be School Helper (483-840) is published foru times a year in
November, January, March, and May by the Georgia School for the Deaf,
Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Elllcred at the post office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as aecond class
matter, November, 1889. Second Class Polllage paid at Cave Spring, Georgia 30124.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SCHOOL HELPER, P.O. Box 99, Cave Spring,
Georgia 30124.

Editorial Staff

Vol. 97

November 1991 No.1

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