We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.
Happy #GAPreKWeek! Quality early learning for young children improves third-grade reading
proficiency and increases high school graduation rates!
All GSCS schools will be closed October 14-18, 2024, for Fall Break. Central Office will be closed on Monday, October 14 & Tuesday, October 15. Relax and recharge...Happy Fall!
Friendly reminder: Kona Ice will be here the week after Fall Break...so deadlines for orders and payments are THIS WEEK!
CASH payments: Thursday, October 10 promptly at 3pm;
ONLINE payments: Friday, October 11 at 3pm sharp.
Orders will not be accepted after these dates/times.
October 6th was #NationalCoachesDay. Coaches are mentors, leaders, and role models! GSCS wants to shine a light on the significant influence coaches have both on the field and in the classroom. Thank you to all GSCS Instructional and Athletic Coaches!
Congrats to our top AR point earners for the week of September 30-October 4 in 3rd-5th grades! #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders
This week is the 14th Annual #GAPreKWeek! Let's celebrate because early learning is the foundation for all future success in school, the workforce and life! GSCS serves over 430 pre-k students in 22 classrooms.
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,000 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile.
Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,00 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!
We look forward to seeing you this afternoon between 4:30 and 6:30 pm for Literacy Night! Come go through rotations to learn about grade level literacy curriculum, title I info, and shop the book fair with your student. #ColtsCan #LiteracyNight
Last week, El Catrin Mexican restaurant in Griffin provided chips, salsa, and queso for our staff sunshine community. It was yummy and definitely enjoyed. Please support them as they support our school. #ColtsCan #SupportLocal #yummy
Hey Cowan! Please help us reach our goal of 250 families! We are close and time is running out... If you have not filled out this survey please take a minute to do so!
English Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBRBM2N
Spanish Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y3CWT8
Today is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly!
Happy October! Here's our October Family and Parent Engagement Newsletter. Go check it out for lots of information and dates of upcoming events. https://secure.smore.com/n/3r1wq
Don't forget our Literacy Night is this Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30-6:30! Our bookfair will be open and ready for you to shop as a family! Also, you will have an opportunity to meet with grade level teachers on OG and Close Reading! We hope to see you here. #ColtsCan #FamilyAndParentEngagement
October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! This month, express your gratitude and let your principal know just how much their tireless efforts mean to you! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Congrats to the Top AR test takers from the week of 09/23/2024! #ColtsCan #Renaissance #ReadersAreLeaders
Congrats to the three highest AR point earners from Kinder-2nd grade for the month of September! #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders #Renaissance
From: GEMA/Homeland Security and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division ...Urgent Statement Pertaining to the Rockdale County Chemical Plant Fire and air quality.
"The EPA is monitoring air quality for chlorine and related compounds. Current data suggests that chemical levels in the air are unlikely to cause harm to most people. This data, along with further updates, will be shared with the public. Please follow guidance from your county EMA. If you have concerns, limit your time outdoors, close windows, and turn off any ventilation systems."
Thank you,
Mike Smith
Chief of Staff
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Our Literacy Night has been rescheduled for this Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30-6:30PM! The book fair will be open and ready for you to shop as a family! You will also be able to meet with grade level teachers for information and help with OG and close reading. Families will be entered into a raffle for prizes, too. We can’t wait to see you there! #ColtsCan #LiteracyNight #BookFair
