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2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
computer and wrench

Math is sweet! ➕➖Mrs. Durrett’s 2nd graders used gummy bears to solve addition and subtraction equations with unknowns.

#SweetMath #SecondGradeStars #ColtsCan #ProblemSolver
#WalkTheWalk

2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
kids at desks with gummy bears, writing math equations
class ClearTouch panel showing math problem: "There are 14 bears in all. How many are in the cave?" 7 green gummy bears showing with pic of cave
kids at desks with gummy bears, writing math equations
kids at desks with gummy bears, writing math equations
boy at desk with gummy bears, writing math equation
boy at desk with gummy bears, writing math equation
kids at desks with gummy bears, writing math equations
kids at desks with gummy bears, writing math equations
class ClearTouch panel showing math problem: "There are 18 bears in all. How many are in the cave?" 7 orange gummy bears showing with pic of cave
boy at desk with gummy bears, writing math equation
We have 2 amazing events happening THIS Thursday! Please join us on September 18th, for our Literacy Night and TItle 1 meeting! If you are unable to attend the Title 1 meeting in the afternoon, we have one in the morning as well! Would love to see you there!!!
2 months ago, Sara Burford
Literacy
title 1

Our Exceptional students had the best time at the Kiwanis Club Fair last week...so many rides and animals = so many smiles! #WalkTheWalk #BestDayWithYou

2 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
man holding young boy at fair
girl and boy on "motorcyle" on a carousel
girl and woman at fair
woman and girl on horses on a carousel
boy and woman on ride at fair
boy and girl petting large tortoise at fair
group pic at fair
adult and child on ride at fair
Calling all parents, are you ready to learn more about Parent Engagement and how we are here to help you? Please come out on 9/18/25 to our Title 1 Meeting. There are 2 meetings being offered!
3 months ago, Sara Burford
Title 1 Flyer

Our wonderful Literacy Night is coming up in ONE WEEK! We are so excited to give everyone an amazing insight to what our students are doing on an everyday basis in Literacy!

3 months ago, Sara Burford
Literacy Night

📚 Big cheers for our August Top AR Readers!
Eliana (5th) • Khylee (5th) • Valerie (5th) • Calen (3rd)
These super readers earned tokens for the book vending machine by racking up points AND keeping an 80%+ accuracy rate. Way to go, readers—you’re rocking those books! 📖
#WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #MonthlyReadingStars #ReadersAreLeaders

3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
man and 4 students; students are all holding books in front of a book vending machine
What a special morning at Grits with Grands! Huge thanks to Carver Rd Baptist for providing the grits, juice, and amazing volunteers, and to all of our wonderful families for coming out to share breakfast and smiles. 🥰 📸 Here are just a few sweet moments from today… stay tuned for more pictures coming Monday! #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #GritsWithGrands
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
families at tables, man talking
families at tables
three men at juc
two women at cart with cheese and bowls of grits
women at table with grits
group at table
group at table
woman and girl at table
man, woman, and two boys at table
man, woman, and boy at table
🍳🥞 Grits and giggles, smiles and hugs,
Tomorrow we’ll gather with our grands we love! 💕
Join us 8–10 AM in the cafeteria for Grits with Grands!

#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #GrandparentsDay2025
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Grits with Grands flyer: Saturday, Sept 6 8-10am
Mrs. Black’s first graders are busy mathematicians! They’ve been composing and decomposing numbers in all sorts of ways, exploring the value of each digit. Way to go, first grade Colts! 🐴 #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #FantasticFirstColts
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
students on the floor using manipulatives to make compose and decompose numbers
First month down, and what a busy start! ✏️ Mrs. Vaughn’s Kindergarteners are learning letters, colors, and so much more. Way to go, little Colts! #ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #KinderColtAdventures
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Teacher dressed up as a crayon with students on carpet and the board reading "This is How We Write"
Papers reading "Let's Learn the Letter Ee" with an egg basket and student torn paper forming an E
students working at table with play-dough, making letters.
students working at table with play-dough, making letters.
students working at table with play-dough, making letters.
table with rocks and handouts about sorting rocks
Looking for something to do before our wonderful Literacy Night? Come to our annual Title 1 Parent Night Meeting! Our first one is at 8am and our second one is at 4:30!
3 months ago, Sara Burford
Title 1 Parent Night
Big things are happening in Kindergarten! Mrs. K. Smith’s class has been practicing ‘turn and talk’ and rainbow writing—such an amazing start to the year .#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #KinderColtAdventures
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
students on carpet facing each other, in pairs, answering a question to their partner
students on carpet facing each other, in pairs, answering a question to their partner
female student at table wriing with crayons
students at tables wriing with crayons
students at tables wriing with crayons
students at tables wriing with crayons
students at tables wriing with crayons
students at tables wriing with crayons

Please join us for our 2025-2026 Literacy Night, September 18, 2025 at 5:00. Come out for some wonderful strategies to help your child succeed this year in Reading!

3 months ago, Sara Burford
Literacy Night Flyer
Your input is important for us to "Walk the Walk" and continue to help communicate effectively with each of yall! Please complete the Fall Survey!

English Survey Link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R


Spanish Survey Link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F
3 months ago, Sara Burford
QR Codes for Fall Survey
Dino the firedog came for a visit this morning about the upcoming county fair. Kindergarten - 5th grade will receive a ticket; PreK students have free entry.
#WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #DinoTheFireDog
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
class of students with man, woman, and mascot dog with fireman helmet
This month, all GSCS schools will help fight hunger in our community by participating in the Manna From Above Food Drive. You can help by sending canned goods to school with your students this month.
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
canned food

Happy first day of September! We have officially made it past the first month of school. There are a lot of exciting events coming up this month! Please check out our SMORE newsletter to get all the details!

Please click here: SMORE September Newsletter

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

3 months ago, Sara Burford
CRES
GSCS is excited to share that our Fall Fling 5K and Bazaar will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Register to participate in the 5K or just plan to come shop from our employee vendors. The event proceeds will benefit staff and teacher appreciation initiatives throughout the district.
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Fall Fling flyer
What a great way to wrap up our first month of school—Chick-fil-A biscuits and juice, courtesy of Mr. Hawkins and Ms. Reid! Thank you for starting our morning with such a thoughtful treat! #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #FueledByCFAandJuice
3 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
man putting juice at cart
woman at cart with Chick-fil-A biscuit
man pouring juice for
teachers in doors getting biscuits from cart
several teachers receiving biscuits from carts
several teachers receiving juice from carts