Governor's Office of Student Achievement

205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, 1554 Twin Towers East

Atlanta, Georgia 30334-5080 404.463.1150 FAX: 404.463.1163

Jennifer Rippner Sonny Perdue

Executive Director Governor

October 19, 2007 Dear Principal:

It is my honor to congratulate Mansfield Elementary School as a winner in the 2007 Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) awards. Your hard work and that of your students, faculty, and community has earned your school a platinum award for making great gains in student achievement.

The SSAS competition for a platinum award in the greatest gains category is impressive. Schools must meet 3 criteria to be determined winners:

a) Make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for 3 consecutive years;

b) Demonstrate that at least 35% of students exceed standards in all test areas as measured by
state assessments; and

c) Place in the 98^th percentile or higher statewide in greatest student achievement gains.

It takes the collaborative effort of teachers, principals, and parents working with students to reap this level of success, and I applaud your entire school community for this accomplishment. Mansfield Elementary School is one of only 26 elementary schools in the state of Georgia to receive this award for the 2006-2007 school year.

Again, congratulations! I wish your school continued success and extend my best wishes to your entire school community as we work together to build a more educated Georgia.

Jennifer Rippner Executive Director

Enc.

Sincerely,