📢 Attention parents and families!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for free and reduced meal benefits for your child. It's a simple process that can provide significant support.
Visit our website by visiting www.gcbe.org/mealapplications for more information.
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This year Modern Woodsman's national campaign is, "Raising Readers." Children's Literacy factors into a child's behavior and self-esteem, likelihood to graduate high school, overall success as an adult and more. This year we are recognizing a teacher that is instrumental in helping our Swain students learn how to read.
Having been an educator for 27 years, Linda LiCause has had the opportunity to teach in many settings. She has taught grades from kindergarten to college. She has had the opportunity to teach in six different schools and work with many talented educators. This has provided her the varied experiences essential for continued professional growth.
Linda LiCause has also had the privilege of serving as the Early Intervention Educator here at Swain Elementary for the past three years. She loves teaching all subjects, but her passion is teaching reading.
We are so excited to present Linda Licause with the 2023 Modern Woodsman Hometown Hero Award.
Swain Elementary invites parents of students entering Kindergarten for the 23-24 school year to attend our parent meeting on April 27th or May 2nd. Parents can gain ideas on how to help their child prepare for the transition to Kindergarten.
During March, teachers sent home family engagement projects for families to complete together. Check out some of the families working together to complete these projects.
Next week is Spring Break!
Gordon County Schools (GCS) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 School Teachers of the Year Winners.
In the spring semester each school year, each GCS school is asked to select its own Teacher of the Year using nominations received from fellow staff members and community stakeholders. All school-level winners then become eligible to compete for the honor of being named the Gordon County Schools System Teacher of the Year.
The annual system-wide competition is judged by a panel of community partners, retired educators, and system leadership based on applications submitted by school-level winners and classroom observations.
Three system finalists will be announced the week of March 27th and the 2023-24 Gordon County Schools System Teacher of the Year will be announced at the annual banquet tentatively scheduled for May 2nd. The winner of the system-wide honor will represent Gordon County Schools on the state level for the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition.
Gordon County Schools 2022-23 School-Level Teachers of the Year:
Ashworth Middle: Judson Peacock
Belwood Elementary: Brenda Gilmor
Fairmount Elementary: Christy Smith
Gordon Central High: Neal Crawford
Red Bud Elementary: Brooke Cigainero
Red Bud Middle: Jacqueline Cascio
Sonoraville Elementary: Heidi Murphy
Sonoraville High: Carmelita Everett
Tolbert Elementary: Cathy Musacchio
W.L. Swain Elementary: India Bennett
Learn more about the 2023-24 School-Level Teachers of the Year by visiting www.gcbe.org/2023-24teacheroftheyear
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Picture Day is Wednesday, March 22. Students will take individual and class pictures. Class picture order forms were sent home, so return these by Wednesday to order a class picture.
Come out tomorrow and share you thoughts and ideas.
We need your input. Come share ideas on March 21st from 1-3pm.
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: Gordon County Schools is still accepting enrollment applications for the 2023-24 Preschool Play & Learn (PALs) Program, Pre-K classes & Kindergarten classes!
Enrollment for Pre-K closes on Friday, March 10th!
More information about these programs can be found at the following websites:
Preschool Play & Learn (PALs): www.gcbe.org/pals
Pre-K: www.gcbe.org/prek
Kindergarten: www.gcbe.org/enrollment
Learn more about student enrollment at Gordon County Schools by visiting www.gcbe.org/enrollment
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Given the latest timing of the impending storms and its impact on today’s dismissal, Gordon County Schools will be dismissing elementary schools today at 12:30 p.m. and middle and high schools at 1:30 p.m. Aftercare will operate as normal. Schools will communicate individually about the status of any other after-school activities that are scheduled for this afternoon and evening.
Gordon County Schools, in collaboration with local safety officials, is closely monitoring weather conditions expected for this afternoon. We stand ready to alter today’s dismissal in the interest of student and staff safety.
Should an official change of schedule (delay, early dismissal, etc.) be warranted, we will notify staff and families via our website, all social media handles, mass notification system, and share information with local media outlets.
Today for Read Across America Week, we wore our many colors.
Winter Break
Swain Elementary School recently received new basketball equipment from the Atlanta Hawks Foundation in partnership with the GoodSports Foundation. Good Sports drives equitable access in youth sports and physical activity, by supporting children in high-need communities to achieve their greatest potential, on the field and in life. Swain recently awarded the grant after the application submitted by Coach Jill Peacock was accepted by the foundation. Examples of the various types of equipment received so far are featured in the picture. Swain will be able to choose equipment from the GoodSports donations catalogue up to 6 times.
GORDON COUNTY SCHOOLS RECEIVES VISION AWARD
(CALHOUN, GEORGIA) – The Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) has recognized Gordon County Schools as a recipient of the 2022-2023 GAEL Vision Award. The Vision Award is presented to school districts in five categories based upon their commitment to encouraging and supporting teachers, principals, and district office staff in professional learning. “Learning is a lifelong process. In order for us to do the best for our students, we all must continue to grow professionally. For this reason, Gordon County Schools places an emphasis on professional learning opportunities for all of our staff members," says Dr. Kimberly Fraker, Superintendent. The Vision Award was presented during the GAEL Winter Conference, January 22-24, in Athens.
Pictured on behalf of the system are Gordon County Schools’ principals: Amy Beason, Kelly Rampy, Shelly Allen, Debra Brock, Sket Angland, Monica Holt, Rebecca Champion, Amy Stewart, Justin Timms, and Tara Green. Not pictured- Brian Hall.
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: Gordon County Schools is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2023-24 Preschool Play & Learn (PALs) Program, Pre-K classes & Kindergarten classes!
More information about these programs can be found at the following websites:
Preschool Play & Learn (PALs): www.gcbe.org/pals
Pre-K: www.gcbe.org/prek
Kindergarten: www.gcbe.org/enrollment
Learn more about student enrollment at Gordon County Schools by visiting www.gcbe.org/enrollment
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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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Congratulations to our grade level Young Georgia Author Winners:
Kindergarten: Avery "Brynn" Franklin, 1st Grade: Kaleigh Monroy, 2nd Grade: Liam Wilkey, 3rd Grade: Chandler Faulkinberry, 4th Grade: Samantha Witt, and 5th Grade: Savannah Barnett. We are very proud of these students!
🚨🚨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.
