Candler County School District

Huge Congratulations to Mr. David Sasser and the Metter High School Symphonic Band! Last night, Mr. Sasser was surprised with a special recognition at the monthly Board of Education meeting. This honor was in celebration of the band's outstanding performance at the Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) at Georgia Southern on March 7. The band earned Superior ratings - all A's - across all judging sheets! One judge was so impressed that he sent a letter to the administration, stating: "I've been judging bands for over 30 years, and your band's performance was one of the finest I've ever heard!" The administration presented Mr. Sasser with a framed version of the letter. We're beyond proud of Mr. Sasser, our assistant band leaders, and the entire band for their incredible talent, hard work, and outstanding representation of our school and community!

Metter High School FBLA has once again made school history! At the FBLA State Conference held last weekend in Atlanta, our local FBLA chapter once again captured the prestigious Chapter of the Year trophy..........making them FIVE-PEAT state championship winners!!! Individuals who received awards and recognition during the state conference include: Kyeigh Souls - 5th place in the state in Introduction to Public Speaking Layla Hallett - Georgia FBLA Region 4 Officer Ollie Grace Douglas, Presley Douglas, and Layla Hallett - tied for 3rd place in the Battle of the Chapters competition Adviser Brenda Deal - recognized for completing her 3 year term on the Georgia FBLA Board of Directors Additional performance event competitors include: Elle Carter - Introduction to Business Presentation Miracle Byrd, Layla Hallett, Tyvenea Lawrence - Social Media Strategies

As we gear up for a fun-filled spring season of events, we want to take a moment to remind our community of an important security measure. Please remember that a valid photo ID is required to enter any Candler County School as a guest beyond the front office. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and staff! Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

E-tip from The Parent Institute Help your child be a good sport, on and off the field Sports and sportsmanship should go hand in hand. Learning to win without gloating and lose without complaining will help your child on the field and in the classroom. Encourage your elementary schooler to abide by the rules of the game, to follow the coach's directions and to play fair. Make it clear that good sports share the responsibilities of the team as well as its successes. https://tpitip.com/?15cT19702 Ayude a su hijo a ser un buen deportista, dentro y fuera del campo. El deporte y la deportividad deben ir de la mano. Aprender a ganar sin presumir y a perder sin quejarse ayudará a su hijo tanto en el campo como en el aula. Anime a su hijo de primaria a respetar las reglas del juego, a seguir las instrucciones del entrenador y a jugar limpio. Deje claro que los buenos deportistas comparten las responsabilidades del equipo, así como sus éxitos. https://tpitip.com/?15cT19702

E-tips from The Parent Institute Nutrition and exercise boost brainpower March is National Nutrition Month. So it's a great time to talk with your child about healthy eating and the foods that nourish bodies and brains. Exercise is another vital part of health. As a family, make exercise a priority. Kids get more exercise when their families get involved! Turn off digital devices and have a push-up contest, walk up and down the stairs 20 times or shoot some hoops. Or, go for a walk together and talk about what you see. https://tpitip.com/?15cS19702 La nutrición y el ejercicio potencian la capacidad intelectual Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición. Por eso, es un buen momento para hablar con tu hijo sobre la alimentación saludable y los alimentos que nutren el cuerpo y el cerebro. El ejercicio es fundamental para la salud. En familia, prioricen el ejercicio. ¡Los niños hacen más ejercicio cuando sus familias participan! Apaguen los dispositivos digitales y organicen un concurso de flexiones, suban y bajen las escaleras 20 veces o jueguen a la canasta. O bien, salgan a caminar juntos y hablen sobre lo que ven.

🌟 As partners in your child’s education, your input is incredibly valuable to us! 🌟 We kindly ask that you take a few minutes to complete this brief parent survey. Your responses will help us evaluate and strengthen parent and family engagement within our school. Thank you for your time and support in making our school community stronger! 💪📚 English: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdI6dlRpfXoSu.../viewform Spanish: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdvnkXkoP6.../viewform

Athletics Calendar for March 17-22

📚✨ Candler County Schools is partnering with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to raise funds through the PEACH Education Tax Credit program! Your donations will directly support: - The SWIRL Literacy Initiative (Speaking, Writing, Illustrating, Reading, Listening) - Furnishing of the Metter College and Career Academy industrial labs - Upgrading playgrounds with adaptive and inclusive equipment By donating, you can enjoy a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Georgia state taxes! Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent, shares, "Every dollar helps elevate education in our community." To participate, apply for pre-approval at [gfpe.org/tax_credit](http://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit) and make a meaningful impact on our students. For more details, visit [gfpe.org](http://www.gfpe.org) or call (404) 656-5594. #educationisbetterinmetter #WINatEVERYTHING

Candler County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Bubba Longgrear, has been featured in the national AASA Magazine: School Administrator! AASA, the School Superintendents Association, is the leading voice for school system leaders and champions public education on Capitol Hill. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Longgrear’s recognition and continued dedication to excellence in education!

⚽️MHS Soccer takes on Dodge County TONIGHT in the Jungle! Admission is $10 (covers both the girls and boys games) and can be paid by cash, credit card or GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA23136 Soccer has a great Concessions stand lined up tonight...check out their menu below! Concessions takes cash or credit card. We'll see you tonight at Metter High School! GO TIGERS!⚽️

Candler County Schools Earn 4-Star Rating for School Climate in 2023-2024 The Georgia Department of Education has released the School Climate Star Rating for the 2023-2024 school year, and all Candler County Schools have received an impressive 4-Star Rating. This rating is a testament to the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. The School Climate Star Rating is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate whether a school is progressing toward improvement. Schools are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with five stars indicating an excellent school climate, and one star signaling a school in need of significant improvement. Candler County Schools earned 4 stars, which reflects strong performance across four critical components: 1) perceptions of the school climate from students, teachers, and parents; 2) student discipline; 3) a safe and substance-free learning environment; and 4) school-wide attendance. “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, staff, and families to achieve this 4-Star rating,” says Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent of Candler County Schools. “This rating is a reflection of our community's collaborative efforts to ensure that our schools remain places where every student can thrive in a safe and supportive atmosphere.” The School Climate Star Rating is designed to help schools identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth, and Candler County Schools will continue to work diligently to maintain and improve its rating. The district remains committed to #winateverything by providing high-quality educational experiences while ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment for all students. The 2024-2025 Climate Survey is currently being conducted. Surveys can be taken by visiting www.metter.org and clicking on the school you wish to survey.

⚾️ MHS Varsity Baseball takes on McIntosh County in the second game of the series (Tigers beat the Buccaneers last night 8-7). Baseball will be at home in Tiger Stadium. Admission is $7 and can be paid by cash, or GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA23136 (sorry, no credit cards at the gate tonight) Baseball has Chick-fil-A sandwiches and Hunt Brothers pizza in the stand tonight! Concessions takes cash or credit card (and even Apple Pay and Google Pay!). We'll see you tonight at Metter High School! GO TIGERS! ⚾️

4-Man Scramble at Willow Lake Golf Course scheduled for Friday, March 14 will benefit the MHS Golf Teams. Register now by calling Coach Altman at Metter High School (912-685-2134) or by calling Willow Lake Golf Course (912-685-2724). If your business would like to sponsor a hole, those are $100 sponsorships and you can contact Altman at the number above or email him at waltman@metter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join us for a Basics Literacy Event as we continue to promote the importance of literacy! #candlerswirls #educationisbetterinmetter March 11, drop in from 5-6 pm Metter Methodist Church (West Lillian St) Parent and Child Activities Literacy Resources Food & Fun

REMINDER: TONIGHT at 7 PM We are seeking warm, welcoming host families to open their homes to a German exchange student for two weeks in October who will be visiting Metter High School. This is a unique opportunity to make a lifelong connection, learn about German culture, and enrich your family’s life with a global experience. The school is Liebfrauenschule Geldern in Geldern, Germany. **German Exchange Program** **Parent Information Meeting** **Monday, March 10, 2025** 7pm MHS Library This would be a great opportunity for our students: not just a trip to a foreign country, but having a true cultural exchange. MHS Students host their German student for 2 weeks in Metter, and then get to travel to their exchange student's home in Geldern, Germany for 2 weeks. When: German students travel to Metter: September-October 2025 Metter students travel to Germany: May-June 2026

2025 Young Georgia Authors RESA Level Winners have been announced and Metter is proud to that three students were honored! Metter Elementary 2nd Grader Karter Walker was awarded 3rd place for his essay, "All About Trees." Metter Middle School 8th Grader Marley Thigpen earned an Honorable Mention for her essay, "The Night That Never Ends," while Metter High School 11th Grader Malaysia Kennedy also earned an Honorable Mention for her essay " The Forgotten Tree." Winners will now compete in the state-level competition. The Young Georgia Authors Celebration Ceremony is scheduled for May 1st for district and state winners and their families.

We are seeking warm, welcoming host families to open their homes to a German exchange student for two weeks in October who will be visiting Metter High School. This is a unique opportunity to make a lifelong connection, learn about German culture, and enrich your family’s life with a global experience. The school is Liebfrauenschule Geldern in Geldern, Germany. **German Exchange Program** **Parent Information Meeting** **Monday, March 10, 2025** 7pm MHS Library This would be a great opportunity for our students: not just a trip to a foreign country, but having a true cultural exchange. MHS Students host their German student for 2 weeks in Metter, and then get to travel to their exchange student's home in Geldern, Germany for 2 weeks. When: German students travel to Metter: September-October 2025 Metter students travel to Germany: May-June 2026

Introducing your 2024-2025 FLEX competition local winners!! 1st place - Rebekah Chambers, Get Glam Co. 2nd place - Cadence Hughes, Wick and Waxes 3rd place - Luis Cisneros, Charred Creations Everyone did such a great job and we look forward to cheering Rebekah on at the State Competition and we also look forward to seeing all of the other businesses continue selling their products! #georgiaFLEX

E-Tip for Parents from The Parent Institute: Conversation starters enrich family meals With a little imagination, mealtime can be a time for enriching conversation that develops skills like listening and speaking, thinking and sharing. To get the conversation started, try placing an interesting object in the center of the table to discuss. Or, cover old maps in self-stick plastic to make placemats and use them to plan a fantasy trip. You could also fix dishes from another culture and discuss that culture while you eat. https://tpitip.com/?15ba19702 Los temas de conversación enriquecen las comidas familiares Con un poco de imaginación, la hora de la comida puede ser un momento para enriquecer la conversación y desarrollar habilidades como escuchar y hablar, pensar y compartir. Para iniciar la conversación, intente colocar un objeto interesante en el centro de la mesa para conversar. O cubra mapas viejos con plástico autoadhesivo para hacer manteles individuales y úselos para planificar un viaje de fantasía. También puede preparar platos de otra cultura y conversar sobre esa cultura mientras come. https://tpitip.com/?15ba19702

MMS Athletic Update for Feb 27: Middle school JV Baseball tied Bulloch Academy 3-3 & the Varsity won 21-1! Middle School Girls Soccer lost a close one in double overtime 2-3 to Screven County. Middle School Track competed in Reidsville today. We are working on getting those final results and we’ll update when we have them. Go Tigers!