Tolbert Elementary School

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members: We need your input to plan for the 2025-2026 school year! This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school. We will review and revise the following: School-Parent Compact, School Improvement Plan, District Parent & Family Engagement Policy, and Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Come share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used. March 18, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 pm For more information, you can contact us or visit our website: Telephone: 706-629-4404 Fax: 706-879-5258 Email: rowen@gcbe.org Website: www.gcbe.org/o/tes

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're LUCKY to have such amazing students, dedicated teachers, supportive families, and a strong community! #LuckyToBeTogether #StrongerTogether #TogetherTES

Tolbert Elementary is hosting a Family STEAM CARNIVAL filled with hands-on activities and interactive learning focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Tolbert families are encouraged to bring their curiosity and creativity. Event Details: •Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025 •Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM •Location: Tolbert Elementary Gymnasium •Cost: This is a FREE event! •Special Offer: Enjoy FREE pizza, popcorn, and water for everyone! •For Purchase: Fresh cotton candy will be available for purchase! •Bonus: A balloon artist will be onsite, free of charge, to add some extra fun! For more information, contact Connie VanHouten at cvhouten@gcbe.org, Joey Marycz at jmarycz@gcbe.org, or Belinda Smith at bsmith@gcbe.org.

Dear Gordon County Schools Families, As we approach the end of the school year, we invite you to participate in the Cognia Accreditation Family and Community Survey to share your insights and provide valuable feedback about our school district. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking the link below: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228 Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. The survey is open until Friday, April 4th, so we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!

GIFTED EDUCATION MONTH IN GEORGIA: CELEBRATING MRS. BELINDA SMITH March is Gifted Education Month in Georgia, and we are excited to celebrate the significant contributions of our gifted education teacher. Thank you to Mrs. Belinda Smith for her unwavering commitment to fostering acceleration, creativity, and challenging our students. Her passion for teaching inspires growth and promotes excellence at Tolbert Elementary School. We are truly grateful for everything she does! #GiftedEducation #ThankYouMrsSmith #TogetherTES

SAVE THE DATE TES SPRING SCHOOL PICTURES MARCH 27, 2025!

📢 Last Chance for Yearbook Pre-Orders! Attention Tolbert Elementary families! Don't miss out on securing your copy of the yearbook for just $28! Pre-order sales end on April 14! ✨ Limited copies will be available for post-sale, so act fast! To order online, scan the QR code or visit https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?yearbook_id=86283

Please mark your calendars for the following important upcoming dates: March 19: Early Release at 11:30 AM - Parent/Teacher Conferences March 20: Early Release at 11:30 AM - Parent/Teacher Conferences March 21: At-Home Learning Day for Students / Professional Learning Day for Teachers

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members: We need your input to plan for the 2025-2026 school year! This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school. We will review and revise the following: School-Parent Compact, School Improvement Plan, District Parent & Family Engagement Policy, and Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Come share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used. March 18, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 pm For more information, you can contact us or visit our website: Telephone: 706-629-4404 Fax: 706-879-5258 Email: rowen@gcbe.org Website: www.gcbe.org/o/tes

Attention Fifth Grade Families! We are excited to offer an exclusive opportunity to purchase a personal ad for your fifth grader in the yearbook. This is a wonderful way to celebrate their accomplishments and create lasting memories! Ad Options & Pricing: • 1/4 Page: $25 • 1/2 Page: $50 • Full Page: $75 NEW & EASY: Create and purchase your ad online at https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Tolbertyearbook, where you can also enjoy an exclusive discount. Alternatively, you may submit your order form with payment and email your photos to bsmith@gcbe.org. Deadline: All submissions must be received by Monday, March 31, 2025. Please note that extensions cannot be granted. Thank you for your support in making this year’s yearbook a memorable keepsake for our fifth graders! #TolbertYearbook #FifthGradeMemories #YearbookAds

Tolbert Families, We Need Your Input! Help shape the future of Tolbert Elementary by taking the Georgia School Climate Survey. Your feedback matters! 👉 https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=57BA8FBD Let’s work together to make Tolbert even better!

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tolbertelementaryschool

Reminder for TES Families: Chocolate Fundraiser Wrap-Up We would like to remind you that the World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser is ending this week! Important Details: •Fundraiser End Date: Please note that the fundraiser will officially end on February 28, 2025. •Final Distribution: No new boxes of chocolate will be distributed after this Friday. •Returning Money: Please return the funds for the chocolate as soon as the entire box is sold. •Outstanding Boxes: We will begin sending out a list of outstanding boxes with students after Friday. Thank you for your support and participation.

Ya se huele la emocion de un libro nuevo: llega la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! A partir de Marzo 3-7, vengan a descubrir un mundo de infinitas posibilidades con sus ninos y ninas. Cada compra beneficia a nuestra escuela. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tolbertelementaryschool

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From March 3-7, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tolbertelementaryschool

Read Across America Week Join us in celebrating Read Across America Week from March 3 to March 7! Each day features a fun theme and a chance to dress up. Here’s what we have planned: •Monday, March 3: Dr. Seuss Day Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character! •Tuesday, March 4: Stars and Stripes Wear red, white, and blue to show your patriotic spirit! •Wednesday, March 5: Bright Lights, Big Cities Dress up like someone famous! •Thursday, March 6: Wild West Adventure Put on your cowboy or cowgirl attire! •Friday, March 7: Road Trip Ready Dress like a tourist on vacation! Join us as we read stories from across the country and make sure to visit the book fair to grab a book this week! Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Welcome Back from Winter Break! School resumes on Monday, February 24th. We can’t wait to see our students and staff back in action! Let’s jump back into our learning journey together. See you bright and early! #ExcitedToSeeYou #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherTES

Winter Break Announcement: No School February 17–21, Classes Resume February 24!

Let's come together to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for our incredible school counselor, Ms. Hayley Pollard, during National School Counseling Week! We are fortunate to have Ms. Pollard as a vital part of the TES community. Each day, she pours her heart into supporting and uplifting our students, families, and staff. Her unwavering dedication to our students' well-being is both admirable and inspiring. Hayley, you are a true champion—providing support, kindness, and guidance that consistently exceeds expectations. We are so grateful for your radiant presence and everything you do for our Tolbert Elementary community! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #TolbertElementary #Appreciation #HayleyPollard #RadiantPresence #TogetherTES

Tolbert Elementary media specialist Katie Edwards had fun activities today in her specials class! Check out how awesome the library at TES is as well. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools