Cowan Road Elementary School

HOW TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY? YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NEEDED! Our schools, neighborhoods and community play an integral role in shaping the future of our students, and together we have the power to foster positive change. Youth violence is something that affects us all; many of you have been impacted by violence. It is not confined within the walls of our schools; it has ripple effects throughout our community and vice versa. We want to gain deeper insights into the areas and ideas to reduce violence in our community. We value your input and are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives. Participate in the ThoughtExchange by scanning the QR code or by clicking this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/715016980 Please share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate thoughts. Thoughts that are rude or hurtful may be removed from the conversation.

September Perfect Attendance Clap-Out!! https://bit.ly/3tXIOmD #ColtsCan

Did you know that November 3 is World Jellyfish Day? We didn't either but Follett is sharing this interactive eBook for FREE in honor of the day. Since we are at-home learning today, the timing is perfect. This is a great book to use with all of our students! #ColtsCan https://bit.ly/45PmeK7 If you read the story with your child, post a comment or a pic of them looking at it online. Mrs. Baker will draw a name to win a prize from those participating.

Friday, November 3, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.

GSCS Families, This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 3, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students. Thank you!

Thank you to Marukan Vinegar for donating $10,000 to Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education! This money will help fund a REACH Scholarship, classroom/field trip grants, teacher tuition reimbursement scholarships and other support for our students and staff. Pictured (L-R): Marukan Vinegar Brewery Director Teddy Blalock and GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith L. Simmons.

Our Robot Book Character winners received a token for the book vending machine! We enjoued seeing what students and families created at home. #ColtsCan

We participated in Read for the Record with approximately 240 students and staff members participating in an read-aloud by the author of the book, With Lots of Love. If you'd like to watch it too, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVwmrHmQT-U #ColtsCan

HOW TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY? YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NEEDED! Participate using the QR code or this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/715016980 Our schools, neighborhoods and community play an integral role in shaping the future of our students, and together we have the power to foster positive change. Youth violence is something that affects us all; many of you have been impacted by violence. It is not confined within the walls of our schools; it has ripple effects throughout our community and vice versa. We want to gain deeper insights into the areas and ideas to reduce violence in our community. We value your input and are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives. Please share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate thoughts. Thoughts that are rude or hurtful may be removed from the conversation.

Mrs. A. Smith's 2nd grade class used flashlights during OG as they studied -igh sounds. #ColtsCan

Centers in Mrs. Boykin's PreK classroom this week - students learned and had fun! #ColtsCan

Dakota in Mrs. Hooks' 1st grade class taught his classmates the correct dictation for the word "subtract". He led the class in pound-finger tapping and they deciphered the sounds they heard. Then they wrote them on their papers together. #ColtsCan

Mrs. Black's 1st grade class completing an interactive syllabication lesson during OG. #ColtsCan

GSCS is in the planning phases for an Early Learning Program or Center. It is our vision to offer free and/or affordable preschool learning opportunities for three-year-olds within our district. We are assessing our employee and community needs, determining a location and planning the next steps. Please take a few moments to complete the survey with the QR code or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PREK3Interest. If you have questions or comments, please use our customer service platform Let'sTalk at https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PGXN11R9B7LT

This is a local food drive in its 24th year! Rick Blackshear (one of our Partners in Education) started Together We Can to provide a way for the community to give back and support the local food pantry. Together We Can Food Drive is to benefit the Five Loaves and Two Fish food pantry located in Griffin, GA. They help provide food for families in need in Spalding County and surrounding areas. The need is greater than ever for you to donate! Even if you cannot attend, please make a donation online. Help us spread the word to your friends. Together We Can Food Drive is Two Days Only! Monday, October 30th 12:00pm – 6:00pm and Tuesday, October 31st 12:00pm - 8:00pm Blackshear Photography, 118 North Hill St., Griffin, GA 770 227-0750 What do you get? Receive 1- 5×7 and 4 – Wallets for every ten food items or $15 donation to the Five Loaves and Two Fish food pantry ( and knowing you helped families in our community!) This year’s goal is 20,000 cans or food items. Together We Can!! Your monetary donations will make the most impact on the total number of cans collected. The Pantry is able to purchase seven cans for each dollar from the Atlanta Food Bank. Your donation of $30 will purchase 210 cans for families in need. Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes, but not required. The background will be a Fall scene of hay bales and pumpkins. We encourage families and small groups to take advantage of this opportunity. Come out and see us. The purpose of the food drive is not really about photography! It is to raise awareness of the great need in our community. If you cannot attend today, please consider making a donation to the Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry. Links: To Donate (or found out more about Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Pantry): http://www.griffinfoodpantry.org/ Want to Volunteer for this event: https://www.blackshearphotography.com/form/together-we-can-volunteers-2023 Want to see some Pics from Past Years to get ideas: https://www.blackshearphotography.com/proofing/twc-2022

We had a fabulous time today with EVERY single classroom having a guest reader during Pearls, Pumps, and Books! Special thanks to Carver Road Baptist, Brightmoor Hospice, UGA Griffin, and Connor Westbury Funeral Home for sharing ladies to come read with our students. #ColtsCan

Book Character Parade next week - October 31! This is set up differently than years prior - check with your student's teacher about what book they are doing. #ColtsCan

Thank you Central Georgia EMC for presenting GSCS with $23,700 for community development! Central Georgia EMC presented the checks this morning to GSCS, the development authority and the chamber at the Griffin Welcome Center. Thank you for supporting our community and school system! Pictured (L-R): GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons, Griffin-Spalding Development Authority Executive Director David Luckie, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Boggus and Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury

Come join us for a Spirit Skate Night Thursday, Oct 26 from 6-8pm! It's $5/person to skate and $2/skate rental. Students should be picked up by 8pm. Thanks to our partners at Griffin Skate Inn! #ColtsCan

GSCS was happy to have Henry County School (HCS) leaders visit our schools yesterday to see our Audio Enhancement System and discuss school safety. Pictured (L-R): HCS Director of Security and Safety Johnny Stafford, GSCS School Safety Coordinator Donald Britt, GSCS IT Director Lonny Harper, GSCS Network/Application Specialist Cody Hammond and HCS Supervisor of Safety and Security Kenneth Tucker.