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Mrs. Black's first grade class working on addition and subtraction in math centers. #ColtsCan
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Mrs. K. Smith's Kindergarten class working in Math centers. #ColtsCan
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Our book fair officially kicks off tomorrow! Want to "shop" with your child? These videos highlight some of the books available at the fair.
PK - 3rd grade video: https://vimeo.com/850238849/9c436ab372
3rd-5th grade video: https://vimeo.com/850276595/a38b52b19c
Shop our online book fair OR buy a gift card for your child at efairs.literati.com
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Save the date for our Fall Festival! It's always a fun family event! #ColtsCan
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Help readers gather new leads with book fair gift cards! Make in-person checkout easier for your student, or send them as teacher gifts. Buy digital gift cards at efairs.literati.com These can be purchased from now until the last day of the book fair.
Families have loved these as they don't worry about money being lost on the way to the book fair. Please dojo your child's teacher and let them know a gift card has been purchased for your student and we can pull it up.
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What was your favorite thing about book fairs growing up? Really - what do you remember most about them? (I remember the smell, having a $5 bill to spend, and all the cute pencils!)
Plan to visit our book fair with your child on Thursday, 9/28 from 4-6:20 pm (before and during Curriculum Night).
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If you're going to the county fair, make sure you take a few minutes and look at the art exhibit. Look at all of this awesome Cowan Road Elementary artwork on display! We are proud of these kids - and our collab teacher, Mrs. Matthews. #ColtsCan
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We have a book fair coming!
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Fourth graders created "pinch pots" in Collab this week. Check out some of their awesome creations! #ColtsCan
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Reminder: This Friday, Sept. 22, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
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Mrs. K.Smith's Kinder class working on 2d shapes. They focused on sides and vertices. #ColtsCan
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Mrs. A Smith's 2nd grade class using "a ticket in the door" to practice the -ir concept for Orton-Gillingham. #ColtsCan
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Mrs. A. Smith's 2nd grade class practicing the concept -ir for Orton Gillingham with a "ticket in the door." #ColtsCan
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At the Sept. 19, board of education meeting Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! They represent the 11th class of inductees. Congrats to these exemplary educators! Read the full story: https://5il.co/258pw
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At the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Sept. 19, Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! Congratulations to these exceptional educators who represent the 11th class of inductees! Read the full story here: https://5il.co/258pw
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Come join us for Skate Night tonight from 6-8pm. #ColtsCan
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Mrs. Roland's 2nd grade class working on Orton-Gillingham. #ColtsCan
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GSCS Job Fair Tuesday, September 26, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (277 E. Poplar St.) Register to attend using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/GVdrbyQ9PBHZ9feS6.
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Happy IT Professionals Day! It is time to honor and celebrate the people who work behind the scenes to keep our district running: IT professionals! Thank you GSCS Technology Professionals for being our unsung heroes on a daily basis. Give a SHOUT OUT to your technology hero!
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FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
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