PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Use real world examples to teach math at home.
Point out ways that people use math every day to pay bills, balance their checkbooks, figure out their net earnings, make change, and tip at restaurants. Involve older children in projects that incorporate geometric and algebraic concepts like planting a garden, building a bookshelf, or figuring how long it will take to drive to your family vacation destination.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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🚨🚨DELAYED DISMISSAL ANNOUNCEMENT🚨🚨
Due to inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will be delaying student release today, January 12th, by approximately 30 minutes.
The Afterschool Program (ASP) at our elementary schools will operate as normal.
Please continue to monitor the Gordon County Schools website, all social media handles, and notifications received from the mass notification system for the most up to date information.
Don’t miss the chance to see some of our shining stars in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the GEM Theatre. The show is directed by RBES music teacher Mrs. Dunn. Several of our current students and alumni star in the production: Sparrow Mahon, Callie Parker, Kinley Taber, Nora Kate Gulledge, Mrs. Lauren Gulledge, Preslie Parish, Carla Ramirez, and Maddie Beth Gulledge.
We encourage all members of our #OneBIGFamily community to complete the Gordon County Moving Forward Together Survey from our friends at the NW GA Regional Commission.
This survey offers the opportunity for people that live or work in Gordon County to provide guidance about improving various aspects of our community.
Link to survey: http://s.alchemer.com/s3/Gordon-County-Moving-Forward-Together-Survey
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Encourage creative problem-solving with your children. Problem-solving is the basis of good mathematical thinking, and the problems don't have to involve numbers. Ask questions like, "How many different ways are there to walk to school?" or "How many different ways can I measure flour to get half a cup?" Try to come up with more than one solution for everyday problems.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: We all play a role in promoting good attendance! Help your child develop good attendance habits by:
·Setting a bedtime and morning routine
·Laying out clothes and packing backpacks the night before
·Know your school start time and/or bus schedule
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STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP AWARD: Gordon County Schools Special Education Director, Alecia Segursky, was announced as the winner of the prestigious 2022 Phil Pickens Leadership Award by the Georgia Department of Education’s Parent Mentor Partnership!
The Phil Pickens Leadership Award is a statewide honor recognizing outstanding leadership in the collaborative work between home, school, and community to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, outstanding contributions to the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership program, and consistent outstanding leadership accomplishments in special education.
“I am honored to receive this award,” said Ms. Segursky. “It is a blessing to work in Gordon County Schools and have the opportunity serve our students with disabilities and their families.”
Segursky won the award during a virtual conference held yesterday in front of the Special Education Services team, her family, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Fraker, Assistant Superintendent Alice Mashburn, Director of Early Learning and Elementary Education Beth Herod, and Director of Federal Programs and Professional Learning Patricia Boswell.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Segursky in the comments below!
To learn more about the award, visit www.gcbe.org/news
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Our Parent Resource Rooms are filled with a variety of books, flash cards, and educational games that are available for elementary and middle school families to check-out and use at home. If you are interested in checking-out resources, contact your school’s Parent & Family Engagement Specialist.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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Did you know that completing the Free & Reduced Lunch application helps beyond just receiving a free or reduced lunch price? It helps with school funding, possible scholarship eligibility, discount fees for home internet, and possible discounts on test fees.
You can apply online at www.schoolcafe.com, through the SchoolCafé mobile app, or you can get a paper application at your child's school or at www.gcbe.org/mealapplication.
The deadline to submit an application is September 15th!
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ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: Did you know? Missing 10% of school (more than 2 days a month) can make it harder to:
· Gain early reading and math skills
· Build relationships
· Develop good attendance habits
Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits!
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Our theme for the 2022-2023 school year is #OneBIGFamily.
We asked Christina Cote, third grade teacher at W.L. Swain Elementary and the 2022-2023 Swain Teacher of the Year, what it means to be part of our One BIG Family:
“I am thankful that I am a part of Gordon County One Big Family because we are very supportive of one another. We encourage and support one another as teachers and in our classrooms. When there are needs in our classroom, whether it be curriculum or students, we can count on our coworkers and administrators to help. We want the best for each and every student and teacher. That is something that is very valuable in this field.
As an example, one year I had larger class sizes and needed to complete an assessment for every student. I asked for help in assisting in getting the assessments completed and administration asked other teachers to come help. The specials teachers and ELL teacher gave up time from their planning to come help me so I could the assessments. They had a great attitude too as I was very appreciative of their time and help. It was so great knowing that others would help when we needed it.”
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September is Attendance Awareness Month!
To celebrate school attendance, we will have a friendly competition among our schools. The school with the highest attendance percentage during the month of September will win an ice cream party. The school with highest attendance percentage on September 30th will receive an attendance trophy!
Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month!
To celebrate school attendance, we will have a friendly competition among our schools. The class with the highest attendance percentage during the month of September will win an ice cream party. The school with highest attendance percentage on September 30th will receive an attendance trophy!
Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits!
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Family Engagement plays an important role in helping kids to feel connected to their families, caregivers and the community.
Try these tips to help both you and your child connect with your school:
-Get to know your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year;
-Attend school events and teacher conferences;
-Volunteer;
-Encourage reading at home;
-Ask your child about their day.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WEEKLY TIP: Our School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that explains how parents, students, and teachers will work together to make sure that all students are successful. The compacts are designed by grade-level and are available on our website. A paper copy will also be sent home with your child. Reviewing the compact together and posting the compact to your refrigerator door is a great way to connect with your child and keep the goals on your family’s mind. These are also valuable tools to use during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
It is important that you sign the compact with your child and return to the school. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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Are you interested in a career with Gordon County Schools?
Join us at the School Hiring Event hosted by Qualified Staffing on Thursday, July 14th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to learn more about our available positions, benefits, and opportunities!
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The 2022-2023 Gordon County Schools Back-To-School Guide is now LIVE!
Find all the information you need for this upcoming school year by visiting this link: www.gcbe.org/backtoschool
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CENTRAL REGISTRATION: Our Central Registration is NOW OPEN!
Summer Enrollment has begun! If you need to register your student for elementary, middle or high school next year, visit us at our Central Registration!
Location: Gordon Central High School
Address: 335 Warrior Path Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone Number: 706-629-7391
Central Registration will be available Monday - Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Prior to arriving at Summer Enrollment, please visit www.gcbe.org/enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety before entering at GCHS. Printed packets will be available if you are unable to print and fill out forms prior to registering.
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CENTRAL REGISTRATION: Our Central Registration is NOW OPEN!
Summer Enrollment has begun! If you need to register your student for elementary, middle or high school next year, visit us at our Central Registration!
Location: Gordon Central High School
Address: 335 Warrior Path Calhoun, GA 30701
Phone Number: 706-629-7391
Central Registration will be available Monday - Thursday and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Prior to arriving at Summer Enrollment, please visit www.gcbe.org/enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety before entering at GCHS. Printed packets will be available if you are unable to print and fill out forms prior to registering.
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