🌟 Celebrating Our Amazing Counselor, Luckie MvonoToung! 🌟
This week, we are honored to recognize and celebrate Luckie MvonoToung for National School Counseling Week! 💙✨
Mrs. MvonoToung is the heart of our school, always going above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families. Whether she’s offering guidance, lending a listening ear, or helping students navigate challenges, she does it all with kindness, dedication, and a genuine passion for student success.
Thank you, Mrs. MvonoToung, for the impact you make every single day! Our school is stronger, kinder, and more connected because of you. 💛💙
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouMrsMvonoToung #GPAJH #WeAppreciateYou
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that Ms. Denetria Ruffin, our amazing Social Studies teacher, has had her classroom project, "Essential Education: Foundation for Growth," fully funded through DonorsChoose!
This project will provide our students with valuable resources to enhance their learning experience and set a solid foundation for their academic growth. Ms. Ruffin’s dedication to her students is truly inspiring, and we are so proud of her commitment to making a difference! 💡📚✨
A huge thank you to the generous donors who helped bring this project to life. Your support means the world to our school community. 🥰👏
#GeorgePAustinJrHigh #DonorsChoose #TeacherSpotlight #StudentSuccess #Grateful 💙
Today, we celebrated the 100th day of school in style at George P. Austin Junior High School! 🏈⚽ Students and staff showed off their favorite sports jerseys, adding a fun twist to the milestone. 🎉 Randomly selected numbers throughout the day brought even more excitement with prizes for our lucky winners. Here's to 100 days of learning, growth, and teamwork! #100thDayOfSchool #TeamGPA #SchoolSpirit"
100 Days of School Celebration!
Report Cards
📢 Important Announcement 📢
There will be no after-school tutoring this week. Tutoring sessions will resume next Tuesday, January 14th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prepare to continue helping our students succeed!
#StudentSuccess #TutoringUpdate
📚 Professional Growth in Action! 📚
Today, George P. Austin Junior High teachers are diving into an engaging iReady professional development session led by the amazing Dr. Cara Whitehead! 🎉
Our educators are sharpening their skills to better understand student data, personalize instruction, and accelerate growth in reading and math. 💡 Together, we’re ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed!
#GPAExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #iReadySuccess #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
Can't wait to see you all!
🎄 From all of us at George P. Austin Junior High School, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Thank you for being part of our school community – we look forward to an amazing new year together! ✨ #MerryChristmas #GPAFamily
🎉 Honoring Ms. Mattie Williams 🎉
After 26 incredible years of dedication and service, we are celebrating the retirement of our beloved custodian, Ms. Mattie Williams. Her hard work, kindness, and unwavering commitment to keeping our school a safe and welcoming place will never be forgotten.
Ms. Mattie has been more than a custodian—she’s been a cornerstone of our school community, always offering a warm smile and a helping hand. We are so grateful for all she has done and wish her a retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and new adventures.
Thank you, Ms. Mattie, for everything! You will always hold a special place in our hearts. 💙
Please join us in wishing her the very best in this next chapter!
Thanksgiving Break
More pictures Pasta with Parents: Parental Involvement Meeting
The "Pasta with Parents" program was a fantastic initiative to engage and connect with our school community! A big thank you to Ms. Blackmon, our dedicated Parental Engagement Coordinator, for her outstanding effort in organizing such a meaningful event.
📚✨ Celebrating Our Top AR Readers! ✨📚
Congratulations to our top Accelerated Reader achievers at George P. Austin Junior High School! 🎉 These dedicated students have been diving into books, expanding their imaginations, and earning impressive AR points.
Your hard work and love for reading are inspiring! Keep turning those pages and reaching new heights, GPA scholars! 📖👏
#TopReaders #ARChampions #GPAProud
🎉 Science in Action! 🔬
Ms. Bruno’s 7th-grade scientists have been hard at work creating detailed models of cells! 🧫✨ These creative projects not only showcase their understanding of cell structures but also highlight their creativity and teamwork.
We’re so proud of our students for bringing science to life with their innovative designs! 🌟 Great job, 7th graders, and thank you, Ms. Bruno, for inspiring curiosity and hands-on learning in the classroom.
#STEMinAction #FutureScientists #LearningIsFun
🌟 Exciting News for Our Library! 📚
We are thrilled to announce that our amazing librarian, Ms. Witherington, has been awarded a $1,000 Alabama Power Grant to purchase new books for our school library! This generous grant will help us provide even more engaging and enriching resources for our students.
Thank you, Alabama Power, for your commitment to education and supporting our efforts to foster a love for reading and learning. And congratulations, Ms. Witherington, for your dedication to our students and school community! 🎉
#BuildingReaders #SchoolLibraryLove #ThankYouAlabamaPower
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans of our school district who have bravely served our country. Your dedication, courage, and sacrifice inspire us all. Thank you for protecting our freedoms and being an example of resilience and commitment to our students and community.
We are proud to have you as part of our district family. Happy Veterans Day! 🌟
📢 You're Invited!
Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. George P. Austin Junior High School invites the community to our Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m.
Come together with us to show our gratitude and respect for our veterans. The event will feature student presentations, music, and special tributes to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Mayor Gwendolyn Rogers will be our guest speaker.
📅 Date: November 8, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Location: George P. Austin Junior High School
All are welcome! Let’s make this a memorable day for our community’s heroes. We look forward to seeing you there!
In preparation for our Veteran's Day Program on Friday, November 8th at 9:00 a.m. in the George P. Austin Junior High School gymnasium, we invite you to share information about any family member in the Linden community who have served in the armed forces. We are honored to recognize and celebrate their service with our school community. The event is open to the public, and we hope you'll join us.
Veterans Day Program Information Form
https://forms.gle/QGWWyas7VYCPYDEd6
As #PrincipalsMonth comes to an end, I just want to say how incredibly thankful I am for the amazing staff at George P. Austin Junior High!
To our teachers, support staff, custodians, and every team member who keeps us going – thank you for your hard work, dedication, and heart. Each day, you go above and beyond to make GPA a place where our students feel supported, valued, and inspired. I couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to work alongside such a passionate and caring team. 💐
Here’s to our GPA family – thank you for everything you do! 🫶 #ThankfulPrincipal #GPAFamily
