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Meet Dr. Julie Durrance
Arbor Springs Elementary School New Principal for the 2013/2014 School Year
Ms. Ramsay wins Horace Mann Abraham Lincoln Fellowiship
Arbor Springs Academic Bowl Team Takes 1st Place!
Arbor Springs Announces Teacher of the Year!
Arbor Springs Hosts 1st Academic Bowl of the Year
Arbor Springs @ West GA Technology Fair
Arbor Springs Spelling Bee
Can-a-thon a Success!
2012-2013 4H Officers Announced
2012-2013 Academic Team Introduced
2012-2013 Jr. BETA Club Officers & Student Induction
Dr. Julie Durrance introduces herself to Arbor Springs Elementary School!
I grew up in Coweta County, and attended Coweta County schools. I received my bachelor’s degree and my master’s degree in Secondary English Education from Auburn University, and I received my specialist and doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership from Samford University. My husband, Jon Durrance, and I have three beautiful children—Audrey, who is studying teacher education at Mercer University, Eleanor, who is studying teacher education at Kennesaw State University, and Russell, who graduates from Northgate High School this May. We also have an adorable granddaughter, Cassandra, who will be 2 years old in June.
I began my teaching career working for the Department of Defense Dependent School System in Ulm, Federal Republic of Germany while my husband was a full-time Army officer. Our family moved back to the United States in 1989 and we lived in Columbus, GA; Petersburg, VA; and ultimately settled back in Newnan in 1994. I co-founded the Kids Castle Park project from 1998-1999 and began teaching English at Northgate High School in 2001, continuing there until 2008. I was offered the position of assistant principal at Thomas Crossroads in 2008 and enjoyed five years there. I am very excited about continuing my leadership career at Arbor Springs.
Picture and more info coming soon!
Arbor Springs Elementary School New Principal for the 2013/2014 School Year
The Board of Education tonight (Tuesday, April 9) approved Julie Durrance as the new principal for our school, beginning with the 2013-14 school year Julie will replace Patti Falk, who announced her June retirement last month (think: Grandchildren time!). Julie is currently the assistant principal at Thomas Crossroads Elementary School, a school very much like ours in terms of demographics and student achievement. It’s even built the same way, so she’ll find her way around here easily! Julie has been the a.p. there for a number of years and has a vast range of experience that will be a plus here at Arbor Springs. She is committed to working with Dr. Golden and everyone here to assure that the great work at Arbor Springs continues.
We are a unique school community here, and Julie is well aware of that. She understands and respects the high level of achievement and the incredible work ethic of our students and our excellent staff. She knows that Dr. Golden has been a vital force here, has contributed in so many ways, and she’ll look to Steph to help guide her through this transition. Julie is gratified by this appointment, is excited about working hand in hand with Dr. Golden, and looks forward to joining our staff and helping to carry on the excellent traditions at our school. She’s really looking forward to getting to know our students and their families as well.
Mr. Bass will introduce Julie formally Wednesday afternoon at our staff meeting. We’re looking forward to meeting her and to welcoming her into our school community. Together we will make this transition positive, and nothing but onward and upward for Arbor Springs! Yes, it’s a change, but it’s a good change and one that will serve our school well! Please do join us in welcoming Julie Durrance to Arbor Springs!
Ms. Ramsay Recipient of the Horace Mann Abraham Lincoln Fellowship!!
On March 12, 2013, Ms. Ramsay received news from Horace Mann representative Doug Williamson that she has won the Horace Mann Abraham Lincoln Fellowship. This is awarded to one educator in each of the 50 states who each participate in a week long professional learning event in Springfield, IL called "Walking in the Steps of Lincoln". Congratulations, Ms. Ramsay!!
Arbor Springs Academic Bowl Team Takes 1st Place!
The 2012-2013 Academic Bowl Team of Arbor Springs Elementary School wins First Place in the Finals at Mt. Zion Elementary School on March 5, 2013. Congratulations to our awesome team! We are very proud of you.
Arbor Springs Announces Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Allison Burdette was named Arbor Springs Elementary Teacher of the Year, with Mrs. Sonya Slaton and Mrs. Jodi Brinkley as Runners Up! Congratulations to these fantastic teachers and all of the wonderful teachers we have here at Arbor Springs Elementary! Mrs. Burdette's nomination as Teacher of the Year permits her to go on to try for Coweta County Teacher of the Year.
Arbor Springs Hosts 1st Academic Bowl Meet of the Year
Our school hosted the first Academic Competition for West Georgia RESA on Tuesday, Jan. 22. We welcomed 12 schools from Coweta, Troup and Carroll Counties for an afternoon of friendly competition. Congratulations to the Arbor Springs Academic Team on their second place win at the meet!
Team members (pictured left to right) are Rebecca Caylor, Mason Takvorian, Andrew Waldrip, J.T. Fields, William Poindexter and Logan Matthews.
Next month, our team will compete in two more meets to finish out the regular season.
Arbor Springs @ West GA Technology Fair
Congratulations to all the students who participated and/or placed from Arbor Springs in the West Georgia Technology Fair on January 18! 1st Place Winners will go on to the State Level in Macon, GA in March. We are super proud of all of you.
Photo Left to right - Front row: Daniel Troyano, Stephanie West, Mary Claire Warren, Mason Takvorian; 2nd row: Jade Takvorian, William Poindexter, Freddy Wendelburg; 3rd row: Maggie Donaldson, Grace Anne Warren, Hanna Hall, Carlyn Freeman, Andrew Waldrip
Technology Literacy Challenge
Grades 3-4
1st Place: Daniel Troyano
3rd Place: William Poindexter
Grades 5-6
3rd Place: Mason Takvorian
Case Modification
Grades 5-6
1st Place: Hanna Hall/Stephanie West
Digital Video Editing
Grades 5-6
2nd Place: Grace Anne Warren
4th Place: Maggie Donaldson and Carlyn Freeman
Multimedia Applications
Grade 3
1st Place: Mary Claire Warren
2nd Place: Freddy Wendelburg
3rd Place: Jade Takvorian
Grade 5
3rd Place: Mason Takvorian and Andrew Waldrip
Web 2.0 Internet Applications
Grades 3-4
1st Place: Daniel Troyano
Robotics
Grades 3-4
4th Place: William Poindexter
Arbor Springs Spelling Bee Results
Congratulations to these students and to our school Champion, Summer Davis, and our school Alternate, Rebecca Caylor. Arbor Springs is proud of all of you!
4th Grade Spelling Bee Classroom Winner and Runner-up
|
Teacher |
Winner |
Runner- Up |
|
Coggin |
Zach Ansley |
Caroline Smith |
|
Justice |
Rebecca Caylor |
Avery Longmeyer |
|
Kelly |
Garett Matthews |
Charlise Norris |
5th Grade Spelling Bee Classroom Winner and Runner-up
|
Teacher |
Winner |
Runner-up |
|
Burdette |
Laural Blackadar |
Mason Takvorian |
|
White |
Grace Anne Warren |
Summer Davis |
|
Householder |
Sierra Arndt |
Daysia Langford |
Can-a-thon a Huge Success!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kelly’s fourth grade class for collecting the most cans; 388 to be exact! The school collected over 2200 cans total! Hats off to everyone that brought in cans and a very special thanks to Ms. Ramsay’s Beta students for volunteering to collect, count, and stack all those cans and non perishable items.
2012-2013 4H Officers Announced
4H Officers for our 5th grade classes have been announced, October 3, 2012. Congratulations to these students!
Mrs. Householder:
Chase Loggins - President
Daysia Langford - Vice President
Carlyn Freeman - Secretary
Sierra Arndt - Reporter
Mrs. Burdette:
Logan Matthews - President
Elliott Vickery - Vice President
Mason Takvorian - Secretary
Andrew Waldrip - Reporter
Mrs. K. White:
Toby Potter - President
Amy Webb - Vice President
Maria Gordillo - Secretary
Caleb Williams - Reporter
2012-2013 Academic Team Introduced
The Academic Bowl is a team of 4th and 5th grade students who compete in system and district competitions by answering questions on a variety of topics. The competitions are hosted by West Georgia RESA. Competitions will begin in January. This year’s team members are fourth graders Rebecca Caylor and William Poindexter. The fifth grade team members are Logan Matthews, Andrew Waldrip, Mason Takvorian and J.T. Fields. Coaches for the team are Carla Dickerhoff and Bobbi Deling. Best wishes to this year’s team!
2012-2013 BETA Club Officers & Students Inducted
President - Amelia Smith
Vice President - Dean Goad
Secretary - Sydney Bruce
Treasurer - Maggie Donaldson
Member - Brandon Burgess
Rep of Candidates - Carlyn Freeman
For more info, visit the Arbor Springs BETA Club page.