Wednesday, May 22, 2013
As Jane Coomer rode down the lane for the first time, the entire school filled both sides of the lane and cheered her.
“Coomer Cove,” the Bus Lane at Chattahoochee Elementary School in Duluth, was dedicated to the school’s very first principal Jane Coomer Monday, May 20. As Ms. Coomer rode down the lane for the first time, the entire school filled both sides of the lane and cheered her. Jeff Lee, Chattahoochee ES's current principal, gave a touching speech about how Ms. Coomer's guidance and dedication helped build the school, not only from the ground up, but into the dynamic school that it is today. The school opened in the fall of 1989. Ms. Coomer spent 14 years as the school’s principal and continues to volunteer there in her retirement. Naming the bus lane in honor of Ms. Coomer was approved by the Gwinnett County Board of Education in February.
Friday, March 1, 2013
The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted unanimously to name the bus lane of the school after Jane Coomer. She was the first principal of Chattahoochee Elementary.
Leaders at Chattahoochee Elementary saw fit to honor the first principal of the school in a special request made Thursday (Feb. 28) during the monthly business meeting of the GWinnett County Board of Education. In a 5-0 vote, the school board voted to name the bus lane in front of the school "Coomer Cove" after Jane Coomer. She spent 14 years as the school's leader and she still volunteers there in her retirement. Principal Jeff Lee called Coomer a "consummate educator and professional." He also said that "the naming of the bus lane would be a fitting and appropriate honor for her, as well as for the school."
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Duluth school a winner in contest for technology funding sponsored by Cartridge World.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The teachers and staff at Chattahoochee Elementary School in Duluth were surprised Monday (April 23) with a check for $15,000 presented by Steve Gornall, owner of Cartridge World in Johns Creek. Chattahoochee Elementary School was one of three winners of a recent contest sponsored by Cartridge World to provide technology funding for local schools. More than 1,000 schools in the United States and Canada participated in the contest. Funds can be used for technology and other school equipment. Chattahoochee Elementary will be part of the eCLASS digital learning pilot program next school year. The funds will help “to ensure appropriate technological tools and resources that are part of students’ everyday media-rich lives are incorporated into …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Duluth High School students presenting 'Footloose,' Gwinnett Readers Rally results, Transition Fair scheduled and more...
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Gwinnett County Online Campus (GOC), Gwinnett’s full-time online learning option, has extended registration for the 2012–13 school year through March 15 for students in grades 6–12. Students can get more information through the counselor’s office at the local middle or high school and on the GOC website. Brookwood High School, Crews Middle School and Gwin Oaks Elementary School emerged as the winners of the Gwinnett Readers Rally in finals at the GCPS TV Studio. Students eagerly showed off their knowledge of selected books they had read in the quiz-style competition while parents watched on video monitors and cheered on the 10-member teams. Duluth’s Chattahoochee Elementary lost by one question in the first round to Jackson Elementary, …
Monday, October 17, 2011
Three-week fundraising campaign culminates in Fun & Fitness Friday at Chattahoochee Elementary.
Nearly 1,200 excited Chattahoochee Elementary School students participated in Fun & Fitness Friday Oct. 14 to celebrate culmination of a campaign to raise $50,000 for new playground equipment. After nearly three weeks of fundraising, students at the Duluth school raised more than $31,000. The special day included Zumba exercise sessions, hula hoop contests, three-legged and relay races, and mini-triathlons. To keep their energy levels up, students ate healthy fruit snacks provided by the school cafeteria. “This year, our goal is to keep raised funds within the school to build a new playground for the students,” said Wyndy Taylor, co-chair of the Fun & Fitness fundraiser. “While in previous years almost 50 percent of monies were leaving the…
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Chattahoochee Elementary campaign to culminate in Fantabulous Fun Fitness Friday Oct. 14.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
More than 1,200 Chattahoochee Elementary School students, teachers and PTA volunteers attended a rally to create excitement about raising $50,000 for new playground equipment and landscaping. Emceed by B98.5FM Radio’s Kelly Stevens, the Sept. 23 rally began with stunts and tumbling performed by Cheer Dance Atlanta. Principal Jeff Lee linked in to the rally from Washington, DC, where he was discussing school issues with lawmakers. Students in Grades 1-5 are collecting funds during the PTA-sponsored campaign that culminates in a “Fantabulous Fun Fitness Friday” Oct. 14 featuring Zumba classes for the entire Duluth school, relay races, cage ball, and hula hoop games. Fitness sessions are scheduled for 8:30 a.m., 10:20 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. …
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Students at Duluth school collecting funds for new playground equipment, trees and mulch.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
A kick-off pep rally Friday, Sept. 23, will create awareness and excitement about a PTA-sponsored Chattahoochee Elementary School campaign to raise $50,000 for new playground equipment and shade trees. Students will collect funds during a three-week fund-raising campaign that culminates in a “Fantabulous Fun Fitness Friday” Oct. 14 featuring Zumba classes for the entire school, relay races, cage ball, and hula hoop games. The Duluth school has the backing of several local business sponsors who are providing prizes and awards for students and teachers. Besides updating playground equipment, campaign funds will be used to plant new trees and replenish mulch. B98.5 FM Radio’s Kelly Stevens will host a pep rally Friday for students in grades …
Lauren
7:43 am on Friday, September 23, 2011
Hi Lisa You can drop off or send a check to the school - to CES PTA 2930 Albion Farm Rd, Duluth, 30097. Thanks so much!! more ›