We would love to have you join us tonight at 6 pm at Carver Road Baptist for our Chorus Christmas concert. These students have been working hard and would love to see lots of smiling faces to see them. #ColtsCan
about 2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
christmas concert graphic, same info as the post
Wish this amazing crew the best of luck as they compete this morning for GSCS K-2 Literacy Days! Each of these students were selected from their classroom and grade level to compete today in poetry recitation or read-aloud. #ColtsCan #LiteracyDays24
about 2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
children sitting in an auditorium
Start planning - the last week before Christmas break, each day will have a theme for fun. All are invited to join in. Costumes are not required but if you participate, they do not have to be fancy or extravagant. See the pic for the details for each day!
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic with holiday colors and pics including this info: Holiday Dress-Up Fun Days: join in the fun by dressing up. Costumes do not have to be fancy. All clothing should be school appropriate. Monday, Dec 16 - wear anything with lights, sequins, sparkle, glitter, tinsel, anything that sparkles! Tuesday, Dec 17 - anything from Grinch (simple option: wear green). Wednesday, Dec 18 - Santa's workshop - dress up as or wear something from Santa's workshop (toy, gift, elf). Thursday, Dec 19 - Polar Express - wear PJs, train, bells, or Santa. Friday, December 20 - Tree Topper Day - wear anything fun on your head (antlers, Santa hat, ornaments, headband with lighbulbs).
Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education (PIE) invites the community to a magical morning of holiday cheer as families are invited to Meet Santa. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Griffin’s Morgan Hall, located at 8th Street. Admission is free! The event is sponsored by U-Save It Pharmacy and Claxton Hobbs Pharmacy. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the local community food bank. Donations will be accepted and used to fund field trip scholarships for students. To ensure a visit with Santa, attendees should sign up in advance through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-santa-griffin-spalding-partners-in-education-tickets-1100941388329?aff=oddtdtcreator. For a cash donation (minimum $5), children can explore Santa’s Workshop, where they’ll create reindeer food, write letters to Santa, color Christmas pictures and engage in other holiday crafts under the guidance of Santa’s cheerful elves.
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
santa with kids
We are collaborating with 4-H on a Winter Clothing Drive to help keep the homeless warm this season. This is an opportunity to support those in need. We will have donation boxes for items to be placed in. These may be new or gently used items. Thanks! #ColtsCan #LeadersHelpOthers
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic about Winter Clothing Drive; bring by Jan 15, 2025; accepting winter items like hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, and coats. Sponsored as a 4-H Community project
Did you see Mrs. Stratton and Ms. Roberts' Kindergarten class in the Griffin paper?!? #ColtsCan #LittleCelebs
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
photo of newspaper with class
We hope you'll join us for Skate Night on December 12 from 6-8pm. Admission is $5/person and $2/rental. Staff will be onsite until 8pm ONLY. Be sure that all students are picked up by 8pm. #ColtsCan #SkateNight
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
skate night flyer; same info in post; green background with roller skate
Check out this video of pics from Ms. Pollette's class' experiment with candy pumpkins. https://bit.ly/3Z8zWWU #ColtsCan #Science #PumpkinExperiments
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
bowl of candy pumpkins
candy pumpkins in cups of liquid
candy pumpkins in cups of liquid
Our December Parent Engagement newsletter is here! Please review it for important upcoming dates and information! #ColtsCan #FamilyEngagement https://secure.smore.com/n/pugsc4
2 months ago, Katie Hooks
newsletter
The week before Thanksgiving break, a live turkey visited with 1st grade and Mrs. Boykin's PreK class. The kids were enthralled with seeing the live turkey. #ColtsCan #Science #LivingTurkey
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
close up of live turkey in crate
PreK class looking at live turkey
1st grade class looking at live turkey
close up of live turkey in crate
PreK class looking at live turkey
close up of live turkey in crate
1st grade class looking at live turkey
close up of live turkey in crate
PreK class looking at live turkey
Students of the month celebrated in November...Congrats to these outstanding students (and their families). #ColtsCan #StudentOfTheMonth
2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
students lined up at cafeteria tables all facing same way, holding yellow certificates
students and parents sitting in cafeteria; woman talking
Ms. Royal's class worked in small groups to practice their reading, speaking, and writing skills. #ColtsCan #ReadersAre Leaders
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
students working on chromebooks
students working on chromebooks
students working on chromebooks
student with teacher at desk
students working on rugs
Check out the November Edition of the GSCS Community Communicator E-Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3ZiZimt
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Nov. Community Communicator
Third grade has been making balloons for their Balloons over Broadway story and parade. Dr. Harvil enjoyed hearing about the history and facts for Macy's parade.
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
boy at table working
girl at table showing off artwork
boy at table working
girl blowing up balloon with straw
Today, we want to express our gratitude to all of our substitute teachers for their important role in education. Thank you for being there when we need you!
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Thank you substitutes
FINAL Immunization Deadline is Tomorrow, November 22! All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th or 11th grade students without updated immunization records will be sent home tomorrow, November 22, until updated records are received. Acceptable records include an updated Form 3231, a Medical Waiver (good for one year), a notarized Religious Waiver, or an appointment card. Please contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns.
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
immunization deadline Nov. 22
Important Announcement for Thanksgiving Feast today: Due to the Memorial Service for Eric Weems and the accompanying procession, Cowan Road has been blocked at 92/West McIntosh. If you are attending Thanksgiving lunch at Cowan Road, please access the school via Vineyard Road and approach Cowan Road from that direction. The service will take place at Griffin First Assembly, 2000 W. McIntosh Road, at 11:00 AM, with a procession starting at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding.
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Top AR points 3rd-5th grades for the week of Nov. 11, 2024! Great job! #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Top AR points 3rd-5th; week of Nov. 11, 2024
Thank you to the people who drive the buses, clean the buildings, prepare the meals and many, many more. We appreciate the important work you do for our students every day! #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Educator Support Prof Day
Traveling Tom's Truck: Dec.10 • Hot Chocolate will be sold for $3. Cash or Online sales • The amount of hot chocolate sold will be 8 oz in a 12 oz cup. The purpose of that is so that the students do not spill it and burn themselves. • There will be no day of purchases. • If you have any questions, email Mr. Martin at noah.martin@gscs.org Shop online: https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T82638992
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
flyer with image of food truck and same info in post