🏆 Shoutout to Our Top Schools! 📚 Congratulations to the top schools in our 100,000 Book Challenge and Lexile Growth Initiative! Leading the way in both book totals and reading growth are:
🏅 Top Elementary School 🏅 Top Middle School 🏅 Top High School
These schools have read the most books while helping students improve their Lexile levels. Your dedication to literacy is inspiring! Keep it up! 📖✨ #100kBooks #LexileGrowth #SchoolPride #ReadingExcellence #DistrictLeaders
Holly Betz, Evelyn Jones, Nancy Kitchens, Stan Mangham, Ray Nash and Jane Stelling will represent the 12th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees! The 2024 class will be inducted at the board of education meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the board room at 216 S. 6th Street. Congratulations to these exemplary educators!
As we move toward winter and the days get shorter, please help us keep our children safe on dark mornings. Many of our students walk to school and stand at bus stops. Please drive slowly and use these safety tips to help protect our students. Thank You.
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more.
We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.
Happy #GAPreKWeek! Quality early learning for young children improves third-grade reading
proficiency and increases high school graduation rates!
The Literacy Night and Book Walk event that was postponed a few weeks ago has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24. We hope to see you and your child there!
All GSCS schools will be closed October 14-18, 2024, for Fall Break. Central Office will be closed on Monday, October 14 & Tuesday, October 15. Relax and recharge...Happy Fall!
Save the date for Crescent's first annual "A Starry Night"!
October 6th was #NationalCoachesDay. Coaches are mentors, leaders, and role models! GSCS wants to shine a light on the significant influence coaches have both on the field and in the classroom. Thank you to all GSCS Instructional and Athletic Coaches!
This week is the 14th Annual #GAPreKWeek! Let's celebrate because early learning is the foundation for all future success in school, the workforce and life! GSCS serves over 430 pre-k students in 22 classrooms.
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,000 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile.
Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,00 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!
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!
Our October parent engagement newsletter is now available. You may click the link below to access it.
Please note to view the newsletter in a different language, just click on the TRANSLATE button at the top of the screen (desktop) or on the person in the lower right corner (mobile device).
https://secure.smore.com/n/f6vt9
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
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
2024 Fall Parent Survey
Parents,
Please complete this quick fall survey if you haven't already done so! Your feedback is important to us and all answers are anonymous.
Thanks so much!
English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBRBM2N
Spanish survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y3CWT8