🌱 Freedom MS Teacher Of The Year + School Board Visits Woodstock ES

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Woodstock-Towne Lake today:

1. Freedom Middle School teacher Kim Hester has been named a 2022 Teacher of the Year. Hester has been teaching seventh-grade math for 29 years and helped put the "flipped classroom" model in place during the pandemic. The model, still in use today, consists of mixed video and in-class sessions, allowing students to watch a video introducing a topic as homework so that they are ready to ask questions and practice the concept with the teacher the next day. According to the Cherokee County School District, through the model, "student learning mastery has increased and homework frustration has decreased." (CCSD Press Release)
2. Members of the School Board visited Woodstock Elementary School last week along with the Superintendent of Schools. The group met with Principal Ann Jordan and the leadership team, toured the school and ate lunch in the cafeteria. The School Board members regularly visit schools in the county. (CCSD Press Release)
3. Children are increasing their screen time as school progresses, so it's important to monitor their online presence and teach good habits. Some good ideas are to open up communication and review the privacy settings on internet-capable devices. Many internet providers offer dashboards to limit based on times, ratings or site names, and some even offer the ability to close out the internet connections to specific devices at specific times. Check out the ten ideas in the article for more ideas on how to limit screen time. (Family Life Magazine)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Monday Meet, Greet, Mindset & Mediations" with Suson Essentials - 242 Creekstone Ridge (4:30 p.m.)
• "Hot Vinyasa" all levels are welcome, some prior experience is helpful. - Ember Hot Yoga on Chambers Street (6:30 p.m.)
• "Karen Slaughter in conversation with Joshilyn Jackson" the ticketed event includes a signed hardcover book, masks are required. - FoxTale Book Shoppe (6:30 p.m.)
• "YL - School Hangout Night" Young Life Cherokee County (6:57 p.m.)
• Meeting of the Mayor and Council - The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street (7 p.m.)
• "DJ Bingo" tonight and every Monday - Woodstock Beer Market on Chambers Street (7 p.m.)
• "90's Trivia!" with Lights Up! Entertainment, paid admission includes trivia entry - Blue Ghost Arcade (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: outdoor burning is restricted until September 30. Recreational fires and bonfires are allowed year-round, but please read through the regulations on the Georgia Forest Commission's website for details. (Georgia Forest Commission)
• Want to see the latest homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area? Click the link to see these five beauties. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills South: "Is your HOA on you about cleaning your exterior. Call or Message me today: 706-483-3333" (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

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