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GSCS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
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CARVER ROAD MIDDLE
Ms. Duke-Wade, Ms. Seidra Pitts and Ms. Tokqiann Goodman are recognized as Carver Road Middle School's Employees of the Month. Each of them contribute to Carver above and beyond what could ever be asked. They are positive, caring and look out for our student's well-being. Essentially, they have the #2185Pride!
COWAN ROAD MIDDLE
Cowan Road Middle School is proud to recognize our 6th grade ELA Department teachers, Barbara Toborg and Bridget Zokovitch, as our Employees of the Month. Both Ms. Toborg and Ms. Zokovitch have consistent and high expectations for students and provide a student-centered, respectful and positive learning environment each day. They exhibit a strong commitment to creating engaging and innovative lessons that motivate students to do their very best. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to Panther Nation!
KENNEDY ROAD MIDDLE Kennedy Road Middle School would like to recognize Tavares Kenny as our Employee of the Month. Mr. Kenny serves as our sixth grade ELA teacher. He does an awesome job keeping his student's attention and making learning fun. He has a great rapport with his students and is a valuable asset to the PBIS team. Mr. Kenny is always willing to help where needed. He is a vital part of the success of the KRMS.
Congratulations Mr. Kenny!!!
REHOBOTH ROAD MIDDLE
RRMS's Employee of the Month is our clerk, Suzanne Foster. Ms. Foster is always ready to meet parents, students, staff and others with a smile. She works diligently to provide excellent customer service and assistance to all. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help our school and students be successful. She tracks student attendance, works with student records, helps out with the softball program and much more. Ms. Foster is an excellent employee who truly deserves the recognition as Employee of the Month. |
GSCS DUAL ENROLLMENT
MEETING
Nov. 17, 2015
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Griffin Auditorium
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GADOE PARENT ENGAGEMENT MONTH VIDEO CONTEST
Every year Georgia recognizes November as Parent Engagement Month, and schools across the state highlight the role parents play in a student's education. Additionally, the third Thursday in November is National Parent Involvement Day. This is a day for all parents to consider how they can get more involved in the education of their children. To recognize Parent Engagement Month this year, the Georgia Department of Education is launching two new video contests for all parents and Title I schools.
Parent Video Contest
Deadline, November 16
Title I School Video Contest
Deadline, December 1
For Parent Engagement Month resources and detailed information on the video contests visit:
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GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT NOV. 19
Click HERE to download flyers, posters, table tents and tool kits for your school.
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 Would it surprise you to learn that Griffin is home to international businesses? It might, but probably shouldn't. Earlier this week I had the opportunity to accompany about 30 Spalding High students on a tour of two manufacturing companies located here in Spalding County, Caterpillar Inc. and 1888 Mills. Both are part of international commerce in the truest sense of the word. Caterpillar manufactures engines that power large trucks, off-road equipment and yachts. 1888 Mills is the largest producer of towels in the United States (by a large margin) with additional production facilities across the globe. SHS students got to see the inner workings of both manufacturing facilities and learn about the skill sets needed to be successful employees. In each case, technology skills are playing a larger role in the manufacturing process with automation being key to consistency. I know I learned a lot, as did the students. Good jobs are available with strong companies right here in Spalding County. As educators we must produce students with the academic and practical backgrounds to be successful. The opening of our Griffin Region College and Career Academy is targeted for August 2016. Six pathways will initially be offered along with an array of core curriculums. GSCS is committed to empowering our students to graduate college and career ready. Have a great weekend!
Jim Smith
Superintendent
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| MIDDLE SCHOOL MAPPS WORKSHOPS |
 Mastering math skills not only challenges students but also their parents and families. Math and Parent Partnerships (MAPPS) program from the University of Georgia-Griffin Campus created a series of interactive events that target both students and parents. All Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) middle school students and parents are invited to attend a workshop held at each middle school. At the workshop, parents and students will learn and practice algebra and pre-algebra concepts together. By participating in interactive techniques, parents and students are more likely to understand and retain math concepts. Read more... |
| IT'S ALMOST TIME TO FALL BACK! |
 Daylight Saving time ends
at 2 a.m. on November 1,
so don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Halloween night!
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| OPEN ENROLLMENT OCT. 19 - NOV. 6 |
 Visit our benefits website at www.mygscsbenefits.com for SHBP Rates, Decision Guides and an informational video.
Click HERE for more information on open enrollment.
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| EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY: A NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM |
 Chronic absenteeism - or missing at least 10 percent of school days in a school year for any reason, excused or unexcused - is a primary cause of low academic achievement and a powerful predictor of those students who may eventually drop out of school. An estimated five to seven and a half million students miss 18 or more days of school each year, or nearly an entire month or more of school, which puts them at significant risk of falling behind academically and failing to graduate from high school. Because they miss so much school, millions of young people miss out on opportunities in post-secondary education and good careers.
Chronic absenteeism is also an equity issue, and it is particularly prevalent among students who are low income, students of color, students with disabilities, students who are highly mobile and/or juvenile-justice involved youth - in other words, those who already tend to face significant challenges and for whom school is particularly beneficial. Moreover, chronic absenteeism is often confused with truancy, which can lead to disproportionate suspensions and expulsions from school and inappropriate referrals of students and families to law enforcement. |
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"FOR THESE ARE ALL OUR CHILDREN. WE WILL ALL PROFIT BY, OR PAY FOR, WHATEVER THEY BECOME."
~ James Baldwin
Remarks by President Barack Obama at Launch of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance, May 4, 2015, Lehman College, West Bronx, New York
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| BEARDEN'S TIPS ON LEADERSHIP |
 Providing Effective Leadership: Confront Unwillingness to Meet Reasonable Expectations
Click HERE to view handout. |
| TECH SAVVY GSCS MEDIA SPECIALIST |
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| | Pictured (L-R): Julie Evans, Ronda Grubb & Amanda Breland. |
This month, GSCS Media Specialist's Amanda Breland (SHS), Julie Evans (Cowan Road Middle) and Rhonda Grubb (Orrs Elem.) presented "Teaching with Technology" at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (GaCOMO) conference. They created a website with a plethora of technology tips, websites and apps.
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| NEW GET GEORGIA READING TEXT SERVICE |
Georgia has its very own free text service for parents of 4 and 5 years olds! Thanks to the Georgia Department of Education and Stanford University, parents can receive tips, facts and resources to help get their child ready for kindergarten. Joining is easy, parents just text "GAready4K" to 313131.
Share this information with your parents and friends and help getting the word out!
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| GRIFFIN RESA'S NOVEMBER CLASSES |
 What's on your plate for Thanksgiving? Check out the professional learning menu at Griffin RESA.
Click HERE for the November 2015 class list. |
 There's something scarier about Halloween than the costumes: It's the scariest day for child pedestrian accidents. That was a key finding from a 2012 study by State Farm� and Bert Sperling of Sperling's BestPlaces that shed light on the risks surrounding trick-or-treating. Whether you're going door-to-door, driving or passing out treats at home, click HERE for 16 ways to have a safer Halloween. |
 DID YOU KNOW....
A single child can collect
7,000 calories in candy
on Halloween! That is equivalent to 44 hours of walking for a 100 lb. child.
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