All GSCS schools and offices will be closed from November 25-29. Happy Thanksgiving!
Today GSCS middle and high school winter athletes participated in the Beyond Self Athlete's Assembly, led by Community Partner and Mentor David Johnson. The Beyond Self Athlete Program is meant to grow student leadership skills, build character and improve school culture. Athletes were told they are all Persons Of Influence (POI) and the importance of the 3 R's: Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Take Responsibility. Key Note Speaker Marlin Lynch III (Pastor Mo) shared the importance of discovering their purpose and making positive life choices. Words of wisdom from Pastor Mo included:
"Know your self-worth and add taxes"
"Stay focused"
"Stop asking people for directions who haven't been where you are going"
GSCS English Learner Parent Engagement Activity - Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy
Please see the attached flyer for details.
Thank you GSCS School Psychologists for inspiring, encouraging & supporting our students every day! Happy National School Psychologist Week! #NSPW24
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
Dear Parents and Students,
We would like to inform you that boys' basketball tryouts will begin on Monday, the 4th, at 5:30 PM and will continue through Thursday, the 7th. Please be aware that there will be daily cuts during this period, as our Head Basketball Coach will select the final team of 13 to 15 players. To participate in the tryouts, students must have an up-to-date physical, which should be submitted to Coach Wilder.
Thank you!
Hi everyone! Please check out our November Newsletter here:
https://secure.smore.com/n/uezqp
Last evening GSCS held a town hall meeting to open a conversation about students’ cell phone use in school. Do cell phones compliment students' educational experience or create conflict? Schools across the state and nation have implemented policies regarding cell phones. Click this link to watch a video of an example of one option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQa8X5ORek
There is no proposal in GSCS, at this time, we simply would like to gather feedback from staff, students, parents and community members on this subject. Use the following link or scan the QR code in the image to take the survey. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205
Please complete the survey questions and answer the primary question in the Thought Exchange then please rate at least ten of the thoughts that others have shared. If the thought is something you believe has merit and should be further discussed rate it a four or a five. If the idea is not something that resonates as needing additional conversation rate it lower (1,2,3). Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback.
Reminder: Town Hall meeting regarding cell phones in the classroom this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Auditorium - 324 East Taylor St. Griffin, GA 30224.
This evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. don't miss the Fall Festival at GRCCA - 221 Spalding Drive Griffin, GA 30224. Get candy, meet local businesses, and learn about free college dual enrollment opportunities. Enjoy a live band, food trucks, and prizes for the best costumes.
Students earn t-shirts and prizes while getting reluctant readers to create positive reading habits @KennedyRdMS raising those Lexile scores @GriffinSpalding #ReadingRocks with BeanStack
Use the link below to access the October special edition "Community Communicator" newsletter with important GSCS announcements. Thank you
https://conta.cc/4fkSDgN
Tuesday, November 5, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
Greetings Kennedy Road Parents and Guardians. You are invited to come out to attend the first concert of the year for our Chorus and Band students. We will begin promptly at 5:00 pm and we will be done no later than 5:30 pm. Please come out and support our young musicians as they exhibit how math and music coincide in harmony. Additionally, anyone making a purchase form the book fair before or after the concert will receive a free poster.
Please find useful transition articles at the following links:
English version- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yQfQEUhZITaxPGmHOEcQjAE6-kuCJvkK/view?usp=sharing
Spanish version- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJ4t_rV9VDw8TiU5HAEcwpTU5UgmOgjQ/view?usp=drive_link
You're invited! Please see the flyer for details.
https://secure.smore.com/n/bmf98-gscs-federal-programs
🏆 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
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.
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!
