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MIDDLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
CARVER ROAD
MIDDLE
CAMS Employee of the Month is Lewis Pulliam.
Mr. Pulliam is recognized
for his innovative use of technology in his math and social studies classes. Students experience engaging activities that enhance their learning in the classroom. Mr. Pulliam is a valuable member of the Carver Road Middle School family.
COWAN ROAD
MIDDLE
Cowan Road Middle would like to recognize Kathy Duke for facilitating a gallery
walk for students to display their knowledge of biomes. Each student chose a biome to research and create a display for the gallery. Staff was invited to walk through the gallery while students shared what they learned.
KENNEDY ROAD MIDDLE
Kennedy Road would like to recognize Sharon Harps our Attendance Clerk as our Employee of the Month. Mrs. Harps hard work and dedication to KRMS goes above just ensuring that the attendance records and discipline data is accurate. She is a phenomenal team player who is willing to help out whenever and wherever needed. Thank you Mrs. Harps for all that you do!
REHOBOTH ROAD MIDDLE
Patsi McCrary works tirelessly with our SID/PID students so that they might experience the benefits of interacting and learning with others. Though they are severely and profoundly disabled, they are exposed to challenging instruction that addresses their learning needs. Mrs. McCrary is an advocate for her students in every sense of the word. Her rapport with parents and love for her students facilitates her ability to provide them with continued opportunities to learn and grow.
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CHALLENGE 24
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(L-R): Patrick Brooks (4th grade), Kailey Crawford (4th grade), Talon Teague (5th grade), and Mat Fluker (5th grade).
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These students will be representing Crescent Elementary at the GSCS district Challenge 24 competition on May 12 at
the GSCS Enrichment Center. Most elementary schools in the county will
be competing. Challenge 24 is a fast-paced math game.
The top two students from the district level will advance to the regional level competition.
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2014-15 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
MAY 5-30 (M-F)
8 AM - 4 PM
MAY 15 & 22 - 8 AM - 6 PM
PARENT SERVICE CENTER
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MORELAND ROAD ELEMENTARY'S
2ND ANNUAL
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Benefiting
Relay for Life
Friday, May 2, 2014
6 pm - 8:30 pm at MRE
$10.00 tickets (includes dinner) on sale now at school office or contact Christi at 770-296-4793.
Vendors include:
Velata, Grace Adele,
Beize Soap Kitchen, Origami Owl, Premier Jewelry, Legalshield,
Miche Handbags & Jewelry, Scentsy, Thirty-One, Paparazzi Jewelry, Pampered Chef, It Works, Dress Your Necks, Advocare, Mad Hatter Trips, &
Brainworks Learning Lab
Come enjoy a night of food, fun, fashion and shopping with your girlfriends!
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ATKINSON'S CO2 DRAG RACE
Fifth graders had a blast! |
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UPCOMING
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
The Griffin Ballet Theatre presents
Peter Pan - May 3, 7:30 p.m. & May 4, 2:00 p.m. Griffin Auditorium
Griffin Mayfling April 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. April 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Griffin City Park
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Like many of you I have magazines that I read on a monthly basis. One of my favorites is NorthStar for Principals. I want to share an article with you from the new May 2014 edition titled Learning Matters: Mindsets Influence Achievement. The article states that belief about one's intelligence has a major impact on student achievement. Students, teachers and parents tend to see intelligence in one of two ways: - Fixed: Intelligence is set at birth. "Some kids are smart and some are not and that's that."
- Malleable: Intelligence can grow as a result of effort and instruction. "A growth mindset doesn't imply that everyone is the same but it does imply everyone's intellectual ability can grow."
Where is your mindset on student intelligence? Mine is that intelligence can grow and that it is not fixed at birth. One of the greatest benefits of being in public education is that we get the opportunity to see intellectual growth. Our classroom teachers and para-pros that see students growing over time have the best knowledge. I think sometimes we forget about the potential of our students. Every day is an opportunity to challenge our students to grow, to learn more and demonstrate that knowledge. We entered this profession because we believe in a growth mindset and sometimes we just need to be reminded. As you relax and enjoy your spring break think about all of the growth you are giving our students so that they are better prepared for tomorrow. Make it a great day or not, the choice is yours. Have a great break everyone!
Curtis
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 GSCS ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS The Griffin-Spalding County School System will host four informational sessions for its Virtual Program. Students in grades K through 9 who are not currently enrolled in the district can register for online courses. Information sessions will be held on May 12 at 6 pm and May 22, June 9 and July 29 at 3:30 pm in the Learning Center at 216 South Sixth Street. Required orientation sessions are set for May 29, June 13 and July 31 at 3:30 pm. Students are expected to work on their lessons 20 hours per week in grades K-3 and 25 hours per week in grades 4-9. The Virtual Program is tuition free for students in Spalding County provided they stay enrolled through October 15. Based on education research, the curriculum packages high-quality lessons with mastery-based assessments that ensure students achieve success at each and every level. With individualized learning approaches, the Griffin-Spalding Virtual Program provides the tools students need to succeed. "Parents must be involved at all grade levels," said Deputy Superintendent Denise Burrell. "Some students must increase the amount of time spent on the classes to be successful. But, this is an opportunity for those students who work best in a virtual environment." |
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GALILEO PASSWORD UPDATE
Old password: pardon
New password: treetop
Valid: 05/17/2014 - 08/31/2014
GALILEO Homepage: http://www.galileo.usg.edu
GALILEO Kids' Page: http://kids.galileo.usg.edu
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GSCS NUTRITION STAFF RECEIVES GOLD SCROLL
Thirteen staff members of the GSCS Nutrition Department just returned from the GSNA (Georgia School Nutrition Association) conference at Jekyll Island. GSCS Nutrition Manager Supervisor, Laverne Sims received the Gold Scroll Award for the accomplishments of the Sixth District chapter under her tenure as District Six President. We are proud of her efforts!  
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THINK PINK GHS VS. SHS SOCCER GAME RAISED $1,400 IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER!
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MAKERS MEET AT MAYFLING
 Visit the Makers Meet at the Griffin Mayfling on April 26 & 27, sponsored by Georgia Tech and GSCS, where innovation and ingenuity are all you need to win. The Makers Meet will feature several hands-on activities such as Pop 'Bot Rumble and RoboDash. To win you will race against the clock to pop more balloons than your competitor and navigate a tricky obstacle course using only remote controlled robots! Don't forget to check out the Catapult Challenge where you will design and create your own catapult to send plastic balls flying to hit various targets.
All materials are provided and everything is FREE, so stop by and see us the Makers Meet! |
HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE ON SPRING BREAK
Planning a trip to the beach or lake for Spring Break? Keep food safe by making sure your cooler stays cold enough during the drive. Block ice keeps food cooler than cubes. Plastic bottles filled with water and kept in the freezer overnight work well too. Remember that a full cooler stays cold longer than one that's partially filled, and be sure to keep frozen meat and poultry securely wrapped and away from produce or snacks.
Click HERE for more cooler packing tips. |
State Health Benefit Plan Announces 2015 Plan Year Enhancements ATLANTA (April 15, 2014) -- The Department of Community Health (DCH) State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) released an invitation for proposal (IFP) to qualified companies to increase the number of vendors that administer the state's health insurance plan. SHBPalso plans to expand the type of plan design options for the 2015 plan year. read article... |
 GSCS SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT To ensure the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) meets the educational needs of the community, GSCS is seeking parent and stakeholder input on the improvement of the school district. Please plan to attend one of these sessions to offer your feedback regarding our initiatives. - May 5, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. in the GSCS Learning Center
- May 7, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the GSCS Learning Center
- May 13, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. in the Board of Education Meeting Room
* All meeting rooms are located at 216 S. 6th St.
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 GEORGIA'S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2014: "FIND A BOOK, GEORGIA"
The Council of Chief State School Officers, in partnership with MetraMetrics, is coordinating a national, state-led summer reading initiative to bolster student reading achievement during the summer break.
1. Visit www.lexile.com/fab/ga
2. Enter child's Lexile measure (included on CRCT & EOCT score reports).
3. Select child's interest categories
4. View and refine the search results (click the "Find in a Library" button next to the book title to check availability at your local library).
5. Print the child's custom reading list.
Click HERE for the Find-A-Book Flyer
Click HERE for the Find-A-Book Parent FAQs
Click HERE to print out Find-A-Book Bookmarks
Goal: To make every child a successful reader! |
Click HERE for full flyer |
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 TEACHER/LEADER KEYS REGIONAL FEEDBACK SESSIONS
Your thoughts and ideas matter! Teachers, building leaders, and district leaders are invited to attend Regional Feedback Sessions that will be held throughout Georgia by the Georgia Department of Education in partnership with RESAs. There will be three(3) separate sessions to share open and honest feedback on the implementation and
processes used with TKES/LKES. Get your questions answered and hear from practitioners in the field. Each session is for a designated target audience so please see the schedule below prior to registering.
Date: May 15, 2014
Location: Griffin RESA
Time:
- Principals/APs - 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- District Leaders - 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Teachers- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Target Audience: Educators in the Griffin RESA region
Cost: No Cost ($0.00) * Although there is no cost to attend this event, registration is required.
Register online at www.griffinresa.net
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2014
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Laura Beaber, Editor
GSCS Communications and Partnerships Department
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