Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff, we are implementing a new protocol for visitors entering our school for events & when eating lunch with students.
Beginning December 2nd, we will require all visitors to present their driver’s license before being allowed into the building. This will require you to show your license to the camera at the door in order to be allowed into the building. This will be required anytime you enter the building during school hours including student of the month breakfast, class parties and eating lunch with your student. Once you enter, you will report to the front office with your license to speak with our front office staff about the purpose of your visit. In order to be allowed to attend the school event or have lunch with your student, your license must be scanned into our system.
In an effort to expedite the process we are asking that all parents/guardians and any other visitors that may come to campus for your student come to the school to have their driver license scanned into our system between now and November 22nd as we will start implementing this safety protocol December 2nd. This process helps us maintain a secure environment and allows us to monitor who is on campus at all times.
Here are a few key points regarding this new procedure:
Effective Date: This new protocol will start on December 2nd.
Scanning Dates: October 29th - November 22nd
Where to Go: Please come to the front office upon your arrival.
Time Required For Scanning: The scanning process will only take a few moments.
Privacy Assurance: We assure you that your information will be kept confidential and used solely for safety purposes.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this important safety measure. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support in making our school a safe place for our children.
Warm regards,
Dottie English
Principal
Last evening GSCS held a town hall meeting to open a conversation about students’ cell phone use in school. Do cell phones compliment students' educational experience or create conflict? Schools across the state and nation have implemented policies regarding cell phones. Click this link to watch a video of an example of one option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQa8X5ORek
There is no proposal in GSCS, at this time, we simply would like to gather feedback from staff, students, parents and community members on this subject. Use the following link or scan the QR code in the image to take the survey. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205
Please complete the survey questions and answer the primary question in the Thought Exchange then please rate at least ten of the thoughts that others have shared. If the thought is something you believe has merit and should be further discussed rate it a four or a five. If the idea is not something that resonates as needing additional conversation rate it lower (1,2,3). Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback.
Reminder: Town Hall meeting regarding cell phones in the classroom this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Auditorium - 324 East Taylor St. Griffin, GA 30224.
This evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. don't miss the Fall Festival at GRCCA - 221 Spalding Drive Griffin, GA 30224. Get candy, meet local businesses, and learn about free college dual enrollment opportunities. Enjoy a live band, food trucks, and prizes for the best costumes.
Use the link below to access the October special edition "Community Communicator" newsletter with important GSCS announcements. Thank you
https://conta.cc/4fkSDgN
Tuesday, November 5, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
As we move toward winter and the days get shorter, please help us keep our children safe on dark mornings. Many of our students walk to school and stand at bus stops. Please drive slowly and use these safety tips to help protect our students. Thank You.
Holly Betz, Evelyn Jones, Nancy Kitchens, Stan Mangham, Ray Nash and Jane Stelling will represent the 12th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees! The 2024 class will be inducted at the board of education meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the board room at 216 S. 6th Street. Congratulations to these exemplary educators!
Mark your calendars for the JHE Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 24th! We are collecting candy donations from anyone that is able to contribute! All Boo-Gram sales are going towards purchasing candy for the event as well! 🎃🍭🍫
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more.
We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.
Happy #GAPreKWeek! Quality early learning for young children improves third-grade reading
proficiency and increases high school graduation rates!
All GSCS schools will be closed October 14-18, 2024, for Fall Break. Central Office will be closed on Monday, October 14 & Tuesday, October 15. Relax and recharge...Happy Fall!
October 6th was #NationalCoachesDay. Coaches are mentors, leaders, and role models! GSCS wants to shine a light on the significant influence coaches have both on the field and in the classroom. Thank you to all GSCS Instructional and Athletic Coaches!
This week is the 14th Annual #GAPreKWeek! Let's celebrate because early learning is the foundation for all future success in school, the workforce and life! GSCS serves over 430 pre-k students in 22 classrooms.
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,000 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile.
Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,00 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!
Today is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly!
