The Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded 34 classroom and field trip grants to GSCS educators totaling $30,000. On December 17 and 19, PIE representatives visited 12 schools to surprise the 2024 PIE Grant winners.
Classroom grant proposals awarded ranged from $300 for books to improve student literacy rates, to $1,000 for band equipment. Other classroom grants funded include costume design for a musical, art supplies, math supplies, a pottery wheel, a 3D printer and more.
The field trip grant proposals awarded were all around $1,000 and included trip destinations to a student author conference, college tours, Six Flags, High Museum of Art, Kennedy Space Center, Center for Puppetry Arts and more.
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The Kiwanis Club and Lions Club of Griffin partnered with GSCS. They brought volunteers and the latest technology vision screening equipment to our elementary schools and screened over 4100 students. Thank you for your service!
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025, for the holiday break. GSCS staff return on Jan. 6, 2025, for professional learning & planning. Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Happy Tuesday! In one week, we will be having our Christmas program, "Caroling with the Wildcats!" Your child's teacher will be sending home more information about this.
The event will be at 6PM (students arrive in classrooms around 5:50pm) on Tuesday, December 17th.
Each family will be provided with access to a digital escape room ("The Great Christmas Escape") as a way to engage in academics over break!!!
We are looking forward to a joyful event!!
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.
Here is the link for our December newsletter. If you prefer a printed copy, please let us know!
https://secure.smore.com/n/b6pyj
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our JRE Wildcats and families!
Check out the November Edition of the GSCS Community Communicator E-Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3ZiZimt
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!
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.
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
Yesterday, GSCS Superintendent Dr. Simmons had his first Teacher Advisory Council meeting of this school year with all of the 2024-25 School-Level Teachers of the Year. They had great food and conversations about this year's successes so far and the desired successes for the remainder of the year. Wings & Wisdom!
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed from November 25-29. Happy Thanksgiving!
GSCS English Learner Parent Engagement Activity - Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy
Here are a few resources that may be helpful when considering or planning a parent-student-teacher conference. You can always reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a conference. #OneTeamOneGoal
https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/tips-communicate-your-childs-educator
https://archive.globalfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/parent-teacher-conference-tip-sheets-hojas-de-consejos-para-las-reuniones-de-padres-y-maestros
Thank you GSCS School Psychologists for inspiring, encouraging & supporting our students every day! Happy National School Psychologist Week! #NSPW24
Skate Night is TONIGHT! Remember that an adult must accompany the student for this event (no drop off).
Learning Game-a-rama (Math Learning Games that can be used at home) will be available in the lobby area!
The Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders. Schools are recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics. Congratulations to Jackson Road Elementary, Carver Road Middle & Griffin High for being named first-ever Math Leader Schools! Great work!
Skate Night is THIS Thursday (see flyer for more details)! Remember that an adult must accompany the student for this event (no drop off).
Learning Game-a-rama (Math Learning Games that can be used at home) will be available in the lobby area!
See you then!!
Dear GSCS,
This is a reminder that tomorrow, November 5, 2024, is an at home learning day for students and it is a teacher workday. No students should report to GSCS campuses tomorrow. The following link provides a tutorial of how students access their work from home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0PAarGYIE
