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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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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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THANK YOU to Griffin First Assembly for gathering volunteers and completing some great clean-up around our campus. The students and staff have ooh-ed and aah-ed over how great these areas look now. You can even see our turtles easily in their courtyard habitat. Thanks! #ColtsCan
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Mrs. Mann's 1st grade class read with Buddy partners. #ColtsCan
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On September 15, let's show our appreciation for all of the hardworking tradesmen out there on National Tradesmen Day! This special day gives us a chance to recognize and honor all of the men and women whose skills and hard work keep GSCS running strong. Thank you for all you do!
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GSCS is monitoring the weather this afternoon. We are expecting some rain and thunderstorms this afternoon, but none are predicted to be severe and there are no operational changes at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and update you if changes are needed.
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We have another Skate Night coming! Mark your calendars! Don't forget to have students picked up by 8pm. #ColtsCan
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The Griffin High Vs. Spalding High Football Game is Saturday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. For stadium and tailgating rules, parking map, ticket information, etc. visit https://www.gscs.org/page/griffin-spalding-football-game-information.
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The Griffin High Vs. Spalding High Football Game is Saturday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. For stadium and tailgating rules, parking map, ticket information, etc. visit https://www.gscs.org/page/griffin-spalding-football-game-information.
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It's #NationalArtsIn EducationWeek! Let's celebrate and thank all of our GSCS Fine Arts Teachers for all they do!
National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Designated by Congress in 2010, the celebration is meant to bring attention to this cause for elected officials and educational decision-makers nationwide and to support equitable access to the arts for all students.
Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students.
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Attention GSCS Families: Student Immunization Deadline is Friday, Sept. 22.
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The Griffin-Spalding County School System will host a job fair for classified positions on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the South Cafeteria located at 277 Poplar Street. Register to attend using the QR code on the image or at https://forms.gle/UUS5qqQQqDmug12K6
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Blackshear Photography is very excited to be able to work with students, parents, and staff of Cowan Road Elementary School. Rick Blackshear is the owner of Blackshear Photography, which has served the community for over 25 years. We look forward to bringing studio-quality photography to the students of Cowan Road.
Paper order forms are being sent home with your student OR you can use this link and scroll down to place orders online: https://www.blackshearphotography.com/marketing/crepictureday
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Mrs. Roland and Mrs.A Smith's 2nd grade classes worked on gathering data on favorite pizza toppings. #ColtsCan
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Reminder for GSCS Families: 1st Nine Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports will be issued tomorrow, Sept. 7.
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Ms. Brasher's 1st grade class collected and organized data about how they best like to eat potatoes!
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Students in Mrs. Stratton’s Kindergarten class used rekenreks (or math racks) to show different ways to model numbers. Using this, students can begin to see patterns of numbers. #ColtsCan
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Just a reminder about these meetings tomorrow:
All parents and families are invited to join us for the Annual Title I meeting. It will be held on September 5, 2023 at 10 am (in the media center) or at 5 pm (virtual).
Topics include:
Title I programs, School-Parent compacts, ESSA, CCRPI, Parents' Right to Know, and Engagement Opportunities.
We'd love to have you join us!
#ColtsCan
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First grade bundled groups of tens using their bodies. They lined kids up on a chalk-drawn ten frame and then took yarn and bundled each "10" until they had counted every single 1st grader. #ColtsCan
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Mrs. Boykin's PreK class is practicing their fine motor skills by dot painting with Q-tips. They love their "Fun Friday" activities! #ColtsCan
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