January is National #MentoringMonth and today is #ThankYourMentor Day. GSCS wants to take a moment to celebrate our mentors by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for their presence, support and the profound impact they have on our students. Today we want to highlight and thank one of our dedicated mentors, David A.! #MentoringMonth #MentoringAmplifies
Tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, will be a virtual at-home learning day for all GSCS students. No students or staff will report to school due to the threat of winter weather which could create delays that would disrupt normal school operations. Students will have their Chromebooks at home to complete assignments in Canvas.
Due to the current winter storm watch and the forecast of potential snow and ice, all GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, to prioritize the safety of our students, staff and community. All after-school events and activities are also canceled.
Read a letter from GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith L. Simmons at https://5il.co/34jyf.
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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.
Read more: https://5il.co/33tc6
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.
Attention High School Students and Families: Mark your calendars for Scholarship Saturday!
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.
This is the first year AZ Kelsey Academy and Achievement Center has had an FBLA team attend a Regional FBLA competition. We are so excited and proud of these students! 👏🎉
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
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
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.
Use the link below to access the October special edition "Community Communicator" newsletter with important GSCS announcements. Thank you
https://conta.cc/4fkSDgN
