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Weather Watch: No Jan. 31 Activities

We are closely monitoring the next round of winter weather expected this weekend for our area. Based on the forecast and after consulting with local emergency teams, all extra-curricular activities for Saturday, Jan. 31, have been canceled.

Any decision concerning our Monday school schedule will be shared with families no later than Sunday evening through email/text messages, our websites, social media, and local media stations. If you are not receiving our direct messages, please check your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through our weather challenges.

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Family Engagement

Family Engagement

Every student in the Barrow County School System should have a strong support system that values and encourages educational achievement and there is no one who can support this effort better than parents.
 

BE A BARROW BOLD PARENT 
 

Family Engagement is the participation of parents and family members in regular and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:
 

  • That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.
  • That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education.
  • That parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making, advisory committees, and school governances to assist in the education of their child and school leadership.
  • The carrying out of other activities, such as those described in Section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
     

BOLDER TOGETHER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT 

Visit your child's school website to view school level Title I plans and provide any input you may have.

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Contact Us

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    Amy Wright
    Director of Federal Programs, School Improvement, and ESOL
    Email: amy.wright@barrow.k12.ga.us
    Website: Federal Programs 
     

    As Director of Federal Programs, Amy Wright manages Title I, Title II, Title IV, Consolidated Funds and ESSR. She also supports leaders in utilizing data to drive their planning and support for student success through school improvement plans. Her role also involves monitoring federal program requirements, budgets and maintaining compliance, along with working with the Georgia Department of Education, Cognia, and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

    “Educators remind students to keep trying and learning, yet we tend to forget that for ourselves. We must model for children what we expect. Growth is the result of learning, so school improvement is the path. I want to help schools keep that path open and accessible for all students and teachers.”

    Amy grew up in Augusta, Georgia. She has 18 years in education. Many of those years were spent as Assistant Principal at Gum Spring Elementary in Jackson County. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Master of Education in Instructional Technology for Design and Development from the University of Georgia. She also earned her Education Specialist in School Leadership from North Georgia College and State University. She and her husband, David, have two children, Emerson and Madux. Their family also includes three beloved dogs and ChewBecca, their cat.

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    Ramón Manzo
    Family Engagement Specialist
    Email: ramon.manzo@barrow.k12.ga.us
    Website: Family Engagement

     

    Ramón Manzo joined the central office staff at Barrow County School System in 2019. He is excited about being able to work with the Barrow County School System community. He believes that family engagement in students’ education is essential for students’ academic success.

    Ramón completed his studies at the “Instituto Superior de Educación Normal del estado de Colima” in Mexico in 2017. As soon as he graduated, he moved to Georgia and started teaching online at TAL Education Group. After a short period working at TAL, he joined Barrow County Schools Migrant Education Program as its Supplemental Services Provider.

    Ramón is married to Monica Leon and they have two energetic sons, a sweet daughter, as well as two mix-breed dogs. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family watching movies, playing volleyball, baseball and soccer, as well as playing videos games.