Spring 2024 Newsletter

FROM

MS. JOY TELLIS COOPER

DISTRICT 8

The 2023-2024 school year has been busy and productive for District 8 Board Member Ms. Joy Tellis Cooper! Here are some highlights.

Town Hall Meetings

Ms. Tellis Cooper hosted several Town Hall Meetings throughout the year to address stakeholders' questions and concerns.

BOE RETREAT

The CCPS Board of Education holds three retreats each year in which they receive valuable professional learning.

CUBE CONFRENCE

Ms. Joy Tellis Cooper attended the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Conference in September to gain knowledge and skills necessary to serve as an effective policymaker in CCPS.

"Reading is LIT!" at the Morrow Public Library

Ms. Tellis Cooper hosted a table at the Morrow Public Library's Book Bash and distributed free books to participants.

GBSA RECOGNITION

The CCPS Board of Education received the distinction of Exemplary Board from the Georgia School Board Association.

Below is Ms. Joy Tellis Cooper with the Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education, Richard Woods.

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GROUNDBREAKING

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Clayton County Convocation Center was held on December 7, 2023.

February "Gift of Heart Health" Event

Rosenwald School Renovation

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Rosenwald School Renovation in Clayton County. The Clayton County Board of Education along with the Superintendent and staff are proud of this momentous event.

Morrow Middle School

Tea Party

Theme: What's The Tea?

The National Women's Month tea party for our scholars was an amazing event. Everything was beautiful and the kids will be left with memories forever.

Marshall Elementary Career Day

Each scholar was awarded the opportunity to visit tables which were set up with different places to visit in the world. My table happened to be Paris, France. Once the scholars visited the different tables, their passports were stamped to show they had visited and participated at your station. Kudos to the staff. What a way to add creativity to learning.

Thank you Thurgood Marshall Elementary for inviting me to participate in this year’s Career Day and share with the scholars on what a School Board Member does to assure they get a valuable education.

Celebrating a Year of Growth and Achievement

Dear Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff,

As another school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've embarked upon together. It has been a year filled with challenges and triumphs, growth and resilience, and above all, the unwavering dedication of our entire school community.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of our school community for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence. May you all enjoy a restful and rejuvenating summer break, filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories.

Sincerely,

Joy Tellis Cooper

District 8

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