We encourage all members of our #OneBIGFamily 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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NUTRITION EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Gordon County Schools is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 School Nutrition Employee of the Year, Tammy Fuller.
The inaugural Gordon County Schools Nutrition Employee of the Year award has been established to recognize the efforts of an individual from the Gordon County Schools Nutrition Staff who has demonstrated exemplary support and dedication to their service, the Gordon County School Nutrition department, the school they serve and the students/staff at their school of service.
Nominated by her peers across Gordon County Schools for the recognition, Ms. Fuller was described as “the truest example of 'feeding kids is a matter of heart". In several nominations, Ms. Fuller was described as always striving for the best product to be served from her kitchen, going the extra mile to create a welcoming place for all, truly loving all the students she serves and working extra hard to make sure they love being in the Gordon Central cafeteria.
“Winning this award means the world to me! To know that my peers think me deserving of this is overwhelming. The ladies I work with are amazing and Nicole Head is one amazing Director. They are what makes my job easy,” said Ms. Fuller.
Originally pursuing a career in school nutrition to allow her to be close with her kids and family, she considers each student that she has served and continues to serve to be part of her extended family. When asked what she enjoys the most about her role, Ms. Fuller stated, “For me, it’s the relationships, the smiles, and the conversations with both the students and staff.”
Ms. Fuller has worked with Gordon County Schools Nutrition Department for 33 years, with all but one year of her service being spent at Gordon Central High School.
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Gordon County Schools is currently seeking public comment and parental input for the adoption of both a middle school and a high school textbook for health.
To view the table of contents for the textbook the health and PE departments have chosen for this adoption and for more information about the instructional materials review and adoption process, visit our website at www.gcbe.org/textbookadoption
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OCTOBER BOARD RECOGNITIONS: Recently, Sonoraville Elementary School was celebrated at the October Board Meeting for winning the month-long Attendance Awareness Competition amongst Gordon County Schools.
Attendance Awareness Month takes place each September to spread awareness regarding why maintaining attendance in school is essential for academic success.
SES Principal, Amy Beason, was present to accept the recognition on behalf of the school!
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Our theme for the 2022-2023 school year is #OneBIGFamily.
We asked Whitney Prather, Instructional Technology Coordinator for Gordon County Schools, what it means to be part of our One BIG Family:
"I am thankful to be a part of Gordon County Schools’ One BIG Family because of a uniquely professional yet personal atmosphere where we all support one another as we work together to provide our students with opportunities that lead them to success. Our BIG Family’s is built on the solid foundation of relationships.
As the Instructional Technology Coordinator, I get the privilege of working in all our schools, and while each one is different, all of them create a welcoming environment for students and families. It is easy to see how our teachers, leaders, and staff are fully invested in and understand the communities they serve. They are committed to providing students with diverse opportunities and experiences for growth with the necessary encouragement and guidance. Helping to support that mission and vision through classroom technology integration makes coming to work a joy where every day is an exciting adventure, and I am always discovering new things and making new friends."
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Try creating an inviting writing corner for young writers. Create a "Writer's Box" full of pencils, crayons, paper, cards, stickers, and other writing tools in a shoebox or small plastic bin. Ask your child to decorate the box. Children are more likely to take a moment to write something when they can quickly grab what they need. Decorate the writing space by hanging notes from family members, cards, or stories your child has written. This will provide inspiration and examples for your child to model their writing on. Keep a list of fun writing ideas and topics so that young writers don't have to look far for inspiration.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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SSAC: Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council members!
About the SSAC: The goal of the SSAC is to have a diverse group of students with different activities and interests to provide comprehensive insight into how our system can improve. Through the SSAC, students have the opportunity to be representatives of and a voice for their schools and the Gordon County
student body.
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OCTOBER BOARD RECOGNITIONS: Gordon County School Nutrition Director, Nicole Head, received recognition for her exemplary work in leading the efforts that resulted in the recent Golden Radish Awards presented to Gordon County Schools in September!
GCS was recognized with the Golden Radish Award for our Farm to School programming excellence during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.
The Golden Radish Award publicly recognizes Georgia school districts for best practices in farm to school programs. These best practices include local food procurement, exposing students to new foods through taste tests, and incorporating cooking and gardening activities in curriculum.
Nicole Head, Director of School Nutrition for Gordon County Schools, was present at the Georgia Department of Education Food Nutrition Director’s Conference to accept the awards.
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Today, the Gordon County College and Career Academy of Design and Advanced Manufacturing had the opportunity to host the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce’s Education & Workforce Development Committee for their committee meeting.
During the event, attendees toured the Career Academy to learn more about our CTAE programs, Career Pathways, spoke with faculty and students and discussed the ways our Career Academy is preparing students for the workforce!
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BOARD RECOGNITIONS: Two Gordon County Schools were celebrated for their recognition as Apple Distinguished Schools at the October Board Meeting on Monday, October 3rd.
Ashworth Middle and Tolbert Elementary were both recently named Apple Distinguished Schools for 2022-2025.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in learning, teaching and the school environment, and have documented results of academic accomplishment.
Ashworth Middle School has been recognized for the use of their iPad devices as an essential learning tool for finding inspiration, boosting creativity, gaining global insights, and helping students to apply critical thinking skills as they prepare for a successful career in high school and beyond.
Tolbert Elementary School has been named as an Apple Distinguished School for the second time, acknowledging the school’s use of Apple tools and applications to open doors for students to explore the world in ways they would not otherwise experience.
Congratulations to these two schools on this international designation!!
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ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: We are pleased to announce the following winners for our Attendance Awareness Competitions:
Sonoraville Elementary School is the winner of the Attendance Awareness Month. Ashworth Middle School is the winner of the Attendance Awareness Day.
Congratulations to both of these schools and students on this outstanding achievement!
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Fall Break is coming up soon and would be a great opportunity to create a cozy reading nook to encourage reading at home. Keep in mind that your space does not need to be large or cost a lot to create. The key is that your child sees the importance of reading at home.
Choose a quiet low-traffic area for your reading nook. Readers concentrate better when they are not distracted by TV or music. Pillows, a comfy chair, or soft blankets can help to make your space cozy. Encourage reading by keeping books on a shelf or in a basket or bin that is low and easily accessible for children to reach on their own. Also, display books with their covers visible so that children are drawn in by the pictures.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: Did you know? You can check your child’s attendance on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Reach out to your school to learn how to stay connected.
Find more information about Infinite Campus by visiting www.gcbe.org/parentresources
Our Attendance Policy can be found in our Student Handbook at www.gcbe.org/studenthandbook
To celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, we are having a friendly competition among our schools. The school with the highest attendance percentage during the month of September will be awarded an ice cream for all students! The school with the highest attendance on September 30th will receive a trophy!
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UNITY RUN: Gordon County Schools cheerleading teams were spotted at the 2022 Unity Run in Calhoun!
GCS cheerleading teams collaborated with the Calhoun City Schools team to cheer on runners as they neared the finish line at last night's event.
Great job to all these fantastic cheerleaders!
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TODAY WAS LEGEN-DAIRY: Gordon County Schools celebrated #WorldSchoolMilkDay with students across Gordon County Schools today.
World School Milk Day celebrates the health benefits of school milk programs and helps to create awareness about the impact that a healthy, dairy-filled breakfast/lunch has on a child’s day.
Check out some of our favorite Twizzler straws and milk mustaches found at W.L. Swain Elementary school today!
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SERVING UP SUCCESS: Today, Gordon County Schools Nutrition Director Nicole Head accepted the Golden Radish Award for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years!
The Golden Radish Award publicly recognizes Georgia school districts for best practices in farm to school programs. These best practices include local food procurement, exposing students to new foods through taste tests, and incorporating cooking and gardening activities in the curriculum.
GET the full story at www.gcbe.org/news
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HAPPENING NOW: REACH Scholar interviews are currently underway!
Have you heard about the REACH Scholarship Program?
REACH Georgia is a mentoring and scholarship program providing promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success. REACH scholars will be paired with a mentor who models positive behavior and provides the student with knowledge, advice, guidance and support related to education and beyond. Academic Coaches will help ensure scholars are on track to succeed through monitoring student progress, helping students develop education and career plans, and identifying academic and social supports. REACH Scholars who complete the requirements of the contract will be awarded a financial scholarship upon graduating from high school.
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🌟WORK-BASED LEARNING SPOTLIGHT🌟
Members of the Gordon County Schools Work-Based Learning Advisory Council met today to discuss all the great things happening in the GCS work-based learning program.
Did you know that WBL students make a significant impact on the local economy and workforce? Gordon County Schools students are working hard with local companies and in jobs that closely match their careers of interest!
Interested in learning more about the Gordon County Schools work-based learning program? Visit www.gcbe.org/workbasedlearning
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WELCOME FALL: Sonoraville Elementary School's fall festival was a big hit! Students visited the petting zoo, played games, got their faces painted and had a blast!
Check out some of the activities students Annistyn, Macauley, and Callaway Greeson participated in at festival!
Is something good happening in your school or your child's school that the community should know about? Do you have good news to share about a class project, school activities, or student/staff achievements?
Help share the #GoodNewsinGoCoSchools by emailing kpannell@gcbe.org to be featured today!
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ONE BIG FAMILY: Each Friday, athletes from Gordon County high schools and middle schools spend their mornings greeting students at the local elementary.
These Ashworth Middle School athletes recently spent time welcoming students in the car rider lines at Tolbert Elementary and W.L. Swain Elementary!
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