Last week, El Catrin Mexican restaurant in Griffin provided chips, salsa, and queso for our staff sunshine community. It was yummy and definitely enjoyed. Please support them as they support our school. #ColtsCan #SupportLocal #yummy
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
El catrin restaurant in Griffin
table decorated and dunk of chips, salsa, and queso
Hey Cowan! Please help us reach our goal of 250 families! We are close and time is running out... If you have not filled out this survey please take a minute to do so! English Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBRBM2N Spanish Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y3CWT8
7 months ago, Katie Hooks
Fall Survey
Today is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
custodian
Happy October! Here's our October Family and Parent Engagement Newsletter. Go check it out for lots of information and dates of upcoming events. https://secure.smore.com/n/3r1wq Don't forget our Literacy Night is this Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30-6:30! Our bookfair will be open and ready for you to shop as a family! Also, you will have an opportunity to meet with grade level teachers on OG and Close Reading! We hope to see you here. #ColtsCan #FamilyAndParentEngagement
7 months ago, Katie Hooks
Literacy Night Flyer
October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! This month, express your gratitude and let your principal know just how much their tireless efforts mean to you! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Headshots of principals
Congrats to the Top AR test takers from the week of 09/23/2024! #ColtsCan #Renaissance #ReadersAreLeaders
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Top AR points for 3rd-5th grades week of 09/23/2024: Zachary G - 5th grade; Cariter Y - 5th grade; Alaia N - 3rd
Congrats to the three highest AR point earners from Kinder-2nd grade for the month of September! #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders #Renaissance
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Top AR points for K-2nd in September: Legend S, Matteo D, and Calvary M
From: GEMA/Homeland Security and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division ...Urgent Statement Pertaining to the Rockdale County Chemical Plant Fire and air quality. "The EPA is monitoring air quality for chlorine and related compounds. Current data suggests that chemical levels in the air are unlikely to cause harm to most people. This data, along with further updates, will be shared with the public. Please follow guidance from your county EMA. If you have concerns, limit your time outdoors, close windows, and turn off any ventilation systems." Thank you, Mike Smith Chief of Staff Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
GEMA Message
Our Literacy Night has been rescheduled for this Thursday, October 3rd from 4:30-6:30PM! The book fair will be open and ready for you to shop as a family! You will also be able to meet with grade level teachers for information and help with OG and close reading. Families will be entered into a raffle for prizes, too. We can’t wait to see you there! #ColtsCan #LiteracyNight #BookFair
7 months ago, Katie Hooks
Lliteracy Night Flyer
Due to weather associated with Hurricane Helene and in consideration of the recommendation by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ Homeland Security (GEMA/HS), all Griffin-Spalding County School District operations will be canceled on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27. What you should Know: • Tropical Storm Watch for the next 48 hours. • Flood Watch for the next 48 hours. • A State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Kemp. The safety of our staff and students is our highest priority. During this weather event, we are expecting high flood risk in low lying areas, 10 to fifteen 15 of rain, very high winds and possible widespread damage. The worst wind and weather is anticipated Thursday night into Friday morning. Please stay weather aware.
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
GSCS Weather Cancelation
GSCS Extracurricular activities for middle and high school students are canceled for today, Wednesday September 25, in anticipation of inclement weather this evening. The elementary afterschool program will still provide service today. The elementary school literacy night events scheduled for tomorrow evening, Thursday September 26, will be rescheduled to a later date. GSCS is continuing to work closely with Emergency Management and Weather Experts to monitor potential weather events. Any additional updates will be provided through the GSCS app and other communication channels. Thank you.     
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
GSCS Weather Update
Did you know that Literati has a book subscription box you can buy for your student? They'll send a monthly box and you can make decisions about each book included to keep/buy or return. #ColtsCan #LiteratiBookFair #LiteratiBookBox
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic about "Literati Book Clubs: Get up to $50 in FREE BOOKS and support our school!"
Literati Gift Cards make it easy to provide your student/s with money to spend without worrying about a lost card or cash. Purchase a gift card online at https://bit.ly/COESbookFair and your student/s can spend that money at the book fair. Some families have shared the link with their out-of-town family/friends to help. #ColtsCan #LiteratiBookFair #GiftCards
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic about purchasing gift cards for the book fair; go to https://bit.ly/COESbookFair
Can't make it to the school to shop with your student? You can shop NOW up through the close of our book fair (Friday, October 4) ONLINE at https://bit.ly/COESbookFair. Books ordered online will ship directly to your home. Feel free to share that link with grandparents and other family who might want to puchase gifts for your student. #Coltscan #LiteratiBookFair #ShopOnline
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic reading "Our online book fair is now open!"  Link is https://bit.ly/COESbookFair
The Literati Book Fair is coming! Join us for an intergalactic adventure on Monday-Thursday (9/30-10/3 from 8:00am-2:00pm AND Friday, 10/4 8:00am-12:00noon), or shop online at https://bit.ly/COESbookFair. We will be open THIS Thursday during Literacy Night from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Come shop with your student. Every purchase benefits our school. #ColtsCan #LiteratiBookFair #LiteracyNight
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic reading "Explora Campos estelares en  Literati la Feria del Libro"
graphic reading "Exploring starfields of stories at the Literati Book Fair"
Happy National Tradesman Day! Thank you to the men and women whose skills and hard work keep our schools and buses running strong!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
hard hat and tools
Ms. Brasher's 1st grade class used their class data from their jam board about how they like their potatoes to create a tally graph and a bar graph. They talked about how many votes each choice had and which choices had the most and least votes. #ColtsCan #Firsties #Mathematicians
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
class working together on graph
class working together on graph
class working together on graph
IT professionals rise to the challenge each and every day to navigate monumental and ever-changing technology. They show the world what resilience looks like and that there’s virtually nothing they can’t handle. Thank you GSCS IT Professionals for always finding a way to get IT done!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
computer
Top 3 AR point earners for the week of 09/09/2024. We had a tie for 3rd so there are 4 names. Good job to these 4 and keep up reading and testing on AR! #ColtsCan #AcceleratedReader #100000BookGoal
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Top AR points 3rd-5th grade for the week of Sept 9, 2024: 1st place: Elian M, 4th; 2nd place: Sarahi J, 4th grade; tie for 3rd place: Masika Z, 4th grade; Aaron U, 3rd gr
Thank you GSCS Fine Arts Teachers for inspiring creativity, imagination & expression in our students every day! Your dedication helps shape young minds & brings the joy of art, music & performance to life! #NATIONALARTSINEDUCATIONWEEK
8 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
headshots of all art teachers