IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
DON'T FORGET TODAY FROM 1PM - 7PM
PICK UP STUDENT HOLIDAY MEAL BOXES!
Even if you didn't register you are encouraged to come to ANY pick up location and get your meal boxes, one per child.
Gordon County Schools is providing Winter Holiday Meal Boxes to support families during the Winter Holidays/Christmas Break! Each box includes 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child and is available to all children ages 0–18 (and 0–21 for students with special needs).
Even if you did not register, you are still encouraged to come pick up a box. Please remember: one meal box per child.
Pickup Date & Time:
Friday, December 19th — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pickup Locations:
Belwood Elementary — Student Drop-Off (Back of School)
Fairmount Elementary — Bus Loading Area (Near Cafeteria)
Gordon Central High School — Student Drop-Off (Front of School)
Red Bud Elementary — Bus Loop
Sonoraville High School — Bus Loop
Tolbert Elementary — Student Drop-Off (Front of School)
W.L. Swain Elementary — Bus Loop
We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve our Gordon County families this holiday season! This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
DON'T FORGET TODAY FROM 1PM - 7PM
PICK UP STUDENT HOLIDAY MEAL BOXES!
Even if you didn't register you are encouraged to come to ANY pick up location and get your meal boxes, one per child.
Gordon County Schools is providing Winter Holiday Meal Boxes to support families during the Winter Holidays/Christmas Break! Each box includes 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child and is available to all children ages 0–18 (and 0–21 for students with special needs).
Even if you did not register, you are still encouraged to come pick up a box. Please remember: one meal box per child.
Pickup Date & Time:
Friday, December 19th — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pickup Locations:
Belwood Elementary — Student Drop-Off (Back of School)
Fairmount Elementary — Bus Loading Area (Near Cafeteria)
Gordon Central High School — Student Drop-Off (Front of School)
Red Bud Elementary — Bus Loop
Sonoraville High School — Bus Loop
Tolbert Elementary — Student Drop-Off (Front of School)
W.L. Swain Elementary — Bus Loop
We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve our Gordon County families this holiday season! This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
#ExtraordinaryGCS

Belwood PTO would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Mendoza Family for their generous donation of $600, which was used toward the purchase of printers. Because of their support, a printer was purchased for each grade level here at Belwood.
The thoughtful contribution directly supports our teachers and students, and we are truly grateful for their generosity and commitment to our school community.
The thoughtful contribution directly supports our teachers and students, and we are truly grateful for their generosity and commitment to our school community.



SPREAD THE JOY COLORING CONTEST WINNERS!
We are excited to announce the winners of our Spread The Joy Coloring Contest, proudly sponsored by our local Walmart.
1st Place: Lakely Carver - Winner of a $25 Walmart gift card
2nd Place: Knox Ray - Winner of a $15 Walmart gift card
3rd Place: Sorin Wimpy - Winner of a $10 Walmart gift card
We would like to thank all of our students who participated for sharing their creativity and joy. A special thank-you to Calhoun Walmart for their generous sponsorship and continued support of our students.
We are excited to announce the winners of our Spread The Joy Coloring Contest, proudly sponsored by our local Walmart.
1st Place: Lakely Carver - Winner of a $25 Walmart gift card
2nd Place: Knox Ray - Winner of a $15 Walmart gift card
3rd Place: Sorin Wimpy - Winner of a $10 Walmart gift card
We would like to thank all of our students who participated for sharing their creativity and joy. A special thank-you to Calhoun Walmart for their generous sponsorship and continued support of our students.

Don’t forget…tomorrow is Early Release heading into the Christmas Break!

HUGE Shout Out to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne White of White Insurance Company!
You are always so generous to provide us with so many thoughtful treats to remind us you care!
Belwood is so thankful for YOU!
Today we have a Hot Cocoa Bar! Last month we were treated to cookies on National Cookie Day!
☕☕🍪🍪





Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don't forget this Friday, December 19th is early release day for Belwood students. We dismiss at 11:30 and we will see students back on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Don’t forget!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!

Good morning.
Belwood’s phone and internet are still down. Thank you for your patience as the repair is being made by Comcast.
If there is a transportation change, please reach out to your child's teacher through Dojo or email mrodriguez@gcbe.org.
Belwood’s phone and internet are still down. Thank you for your patience as the repair is being made by Comcast.
If there is a transportation change, please reach out to your child's teacher through Dojo or email mrodriguez@gcbe.org.

Sonoraville High School chorus treated Belwood Elementary school with a beautiful set of Christmas songs this afternoon! This talented group of young people, under the direction of Ms. Hannah Nelson, truly blessed us with their visit. They are such a joy to listen to and we hope they return again very soon!









District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index. Congratulations to Belwood Elementary for their district-level achievements in Closing Gaps and ELL Proficiency!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
CCRPI scores are calculated using multiple indicators that measure student achievement, progress, readiness, and closing gaps. A key component of the CCRPI is student performance and growth on state assessments, including the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests. Additional factors include graduation rates, progress of English Learners, and indicators of college and career readiness.
Closing Gaps: Measures how well a school is improving performance among all student groups, especially those that have historically underperformed. It emphasizes equity and ensures all students are making gains.
English Learner (ELL) Proficiency: Evaluates the progress of English learners in developing English language skills, using the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
CCRPI scores are calculated using multiple indicators that measure student achievement, progress, readiness, and closing gaps. A key component of the CCRPI is student performance and growth on state assessments, including the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests. Additional factors include graduation rates, progress of English Learners, and indicators of college and career readiness.
Closing Gaps: Measures how well a school is improving performance among all student groups, especially those that have historically underperformed. It emphasizes equity and ensures all students are making gains.
English Learner (ELL) Proficiency: Evaluates the progress of English learners in developing English language skills, using the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.

EARLY RELEASE DAY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
STUDENTS DISMISS AT 11:30
Students return
Tuesday, January 6th
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
STUDENTS DISMISS AT 11:30
Students return
Tuesday, January 6th

