Tonight kicks off the 2024-25 football season with GHS vs. Tift Co. at Memorial Stadium (SHS @ Central). Please remember to arrive early for the security checkpoint. The HOME side is the East (metal) stands and all Bags must be CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. For full stadium guidelines, ticket information & FAQs visit https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/memorial-stadium-guidelines.
Picture Day is coming NEXT week! August 22nd - Blackshear Photography will be here taking photos of all students. Packages start at $25. For online ordering (including more options) and/or more information, go to www.BlackshearPhotography.com/CRE. Students have a paper copy if you wish to send payment with a paper order.
Our first Kona Ice day will be September 10th! Two methods to order: online (link is below) OR paper order with CASH. Paper order forms will come home soon. They should be returned with CASH by September 5th. Return paper orders/cash to your homeroom teacher.
There will be no day-of purchases. Paper orders are not complete unless accompanied with the correct cash. Thanks!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K254128990
Families, we wanted to share a few reminders for next week as we move fully into our regular schedule. It's been a great first week. Thanks for sharing your students with us.
BREAKFAST: students should arrive before 7:45 am in order to eat breakfast at school.
TARDIES: If students are not inside the building at 7:45 am, they are tardy. An adult will need to park and walk them into the office to be checked in.
GENERAL DISMISSAL: Transportation changes of any type must be in writing, not sent through ClassDojo or email.
CAR RIDER PICK UP: Drivers who are not in the car line WITH a car tag will not have their students released until 2:45 pm OR the highway clears (whichever comes later). We need to clear the highway for safety. No left turns into yhe parking lot while there is a line. Go past the school entrance and turn around at Wyomia Tyus Park and join the line.
CAR TAGS: should be placed in the windshield on the PASSENGER side OR hanging from the rear view mirror (using a pants hanger is a great way to do this). They should not be in the side window; the sideview mirrors block our view of the number. Ensure tags are NOT on the driver side as all of our staff are looking for numbers on the passenger side. Slow down as you enter the lot so that our staff can see your number and enter it into the app.
Have a great weekend - we'll see you Monday!
Our August Parent and Family Engagement newsletter is hot off the press! Check it out here! https://secure.smore.com/n/7qu6k
It's time for our annual Title I meeting! It will be held on September 5, 2024 at 10 am virtualyl OR at 5:30pm in person.
All stakeholders are invited to attend! Topics to be discussed include: benefits of the Title I program, parent involvement, and much more. We hope to see you at one of these meetings.
#ColtsCan #ParentEngagement #TitleI
Our teacher of the year, Mrs. Allen was recognized at Tuesday's Education Celebration! The staff had a good time with an inspirational speaker, great band, and seeing others across the district. #ColtsCan #EducationCelebration #TOTY
GSCS Open House for ELEMENTARY families is today, Tuesday, July 30, from 3-7 p.m. and tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31, from 3 – 7 p.m. for MIDDLE & HIGH families. For back-to-school resources & info. visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2024-2025-back-to-school-resources-information or text us at 678-990-9609.
A great big thank you goes out to Pastor Brandon and Carver Road Baptist for all their help getting the campus ready for TODAY'S OPEN HOUSE! They have spread pine straw, installed an awning for car rider staff, offered assistance to teachers, and picked up breakfast. They are always good to us.
We look forward to seeing our families at Open House today from 3-7pm.
Open House is tomorrow! We can't wait to see you there. Don't forget to pick up your car rider tags, see your teachers, complete online forms in the science lab, and check on bus numbers and times. You can check your student's bus route info here:
https://www.gscs.org/page/transportation
The Kona Ice truck will be at school too, so bring some $ to cool off with a Kona! #ColtsCan #OpenHouse #MeetTheTeachers
Yesterday, GSCS clerical staff began their learning adventure at the inaugural 2024 GSCS Clerical Academy! GSCS school and department office staff learned, laughed and networked as they prepare for a new school year. They were welcomed by GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons and participated in fun activities, a Q&A panel and training classes from technology and human resources. Their adventure continued today with more fun activities, employee wellness with Dr. Ecclesia Savage and professional learning from operations, finance and more. Thank you to the sponsors and everyone who helped make this inaugural academy a success!
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education is holding its 23rd Annual Partners In Education Golf Tournament on Friday, September 27, at the Griffin City Park Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the students and teachers of GSCS by providing field trip/classroom grants and teacher scholarships. Please consider sponsoring/participating. We would love your support!
Sponsorship Form: https://5il.co/2rv2p
Questions? Email laura.beaber@gscs.org
More info. on PIE visit www.gspie.org
The Griffin Spalding Mentor Program is seeking caring adults to mentor a child! 1 child x 1 hour per week + 1 year commitment = 2 changed lives: Yours and a child’s! No experience is needed. Training, coaching and assistance provided. Download the Mentor Flyer at https://spalding.gafcp.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2023/10/2023-Mentor-Flyer-pg-1-and-2-1.pdf. For information or questions about the program contact Kathy Rhodes at krrhodes27@gmail.com or 404-316-2704.
Training sessions for new mentors will be held on August 12, at 223 S. 6th Street in Griffin. Advance registration is required. You may use the links below to register for the session you wish to attend.
August 12, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 AM Session Registration Link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mentor-training-tickets-949892954397
6:00 – 7:30 PM Session Registration Link
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mentor-training-tickets-950016564117
GSCS Student Services Department has the following job vacancies for the 2024-25 school year: School Social Worker, Student Services Department Secretary and Dental Paraprofessional. If you’re interested in these positions, please apply at www.gscs.org. https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/job-opportunities-applications
As you shop for school supplies, please check out Office Max in Griffin! They are so good to support our school several times each year. Let's make sure to support them, too.
And...I saw Crayola crayon boxes for 50 cents there!
#ColtsCan #OfficeMax #PartnersinEd
Online Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. Register online at https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/central-registration. In person registration will begin tomorrow, July 10, at the Central Registration Building located at 234 E. Taylor St. The last day to register with ALL documents submitted to ensure your student is enrolled by Open House is July 23. Open House is on July 30 for elementary and July 31 for middle and high.
Join Griffin-Spalding County Schools on July 11, 2024, from 2:30-4:30 PM! Explore exciting career opportunities, meet school leaders, and more.
📅 Register here/see flyer: https://forms.gle/pV1VoS1W8rhypdLAA
#JobFair #EducationJobs #GSCS
Happy Independence Day! All GSCS schools and offices will be closed June 29-July 7. Schools & offices will reopen on Monday, July 8.
💡 Looking for budget-friendly activities? How about a family game night? Dust off those board games, put away the screens, and enjoy some quality time together. 🎲 Don't forget: the Griffin library has MANY free, entertaining activities this summer for families, teens, and children. #ColtsCan #FamilyGameNight #QualityTime
