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We Need YOU!
Calling ALL Parents and Guardians!
Please join PTO! We need you!
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School administrators have a critical leadership role to play in helping students become good readers. Reading aloud helps students learn how to use language to make sense of the world; it improves their listening skills, vocabulary and comprehension.
Children learn to love the sound of language before they even notice the existence of printed words on a page. Reading books aloud to children also stimulates their imagination and motivates students to read. Thank you, Mr. Fox, for visiting Ms. Henson's PreK classroom to read The Cow That Went Oink, an amazing book about respecting differences!
Belwood Elementary School invites you to attend a support group to learn tools, gain insights and support from others who are also caring for another family members child.
October 6, 2023
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Location: Belwood Parent Resource Room
Breakfast will be provided
Sponsored by Gordon County Schools District Parent and Family Engagement and The Family Resource Center.
Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
Contact Jennifer Pulliam 706-629-9547 Ext 2801
or jpulliam@gcbe.org
Ticket Prices: $25 per couple and $10 each additional young man until September 21st. $35 per couple & $10 each additional young man at the door the night of the dance. Please Note: This event is for boys and any special female who would wish to accompany him. Dads, grandads, uncles, etc. are invited for a ‘preview” from 5:30-5:45. Thank you in advance for understanding and respecting this special night for the young men and their “moms”!
Belwood had it's first Pajama and Hat day on Friday, Sept. 1st! If your student missed it, don't worry because another pajama and hat day is right around the corner on Friday, Sept. 29th! Did you know there are many good reasons for schools to have spirit and dress up days? More than just creating good vibes, school spirit and dress up days bring together students, staff, and even families, making everyone feel like they're part of a strong and connected community. This feeling of belonging leads to increased student attendance, achievement, involvement, and confidence.
All GREAT reasons to wear PJ's to school:)
Belwood had a special visitor earlier today. Ms. Kendra Pannell, Gordon County Schools Communications Coordinator, stopped by to snap photos for a special project she is working on. Thank you, Ms. Pannell for saying hello and making us smile(literally)😄
One of the most important things your child can do to achieve academic success is also one of the most basic - going to school every day! In fact, research has shown your child’s attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing their academic success. By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with their daily lessons and assignments and take quizzes and tests on time. #attendancematters
Ms. Bishop's class is at it again! Shown here are students practicing points of view by performing readers theater for the class! Understanding points of view helps students analyze literature, improves their critical thinking skills, and helps them understand the author's purpose. All of these skills contribute greatly to increasing comprehension! Way to go!
Ms. Childer's PALS class had special visitors recently!
"Grandparents are voices of the past and the door to the future. They provide us with the wisdom from a lifetime of experience that should never be undervalued." - Unknown
Belwood knows ALL Grandparents would love to come visit, but can't always make it. We feel the love and love you back!
Ms. Scroggs 2nd grade class has been reading the book Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco. Students were actually able to experience making a Thunder Cake this week.
From the book:
A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time!
Please ask your student how Thunder Cake tastes:). Thank you Ms. Scroggs for making the story come to life!
Miss Jackie Velasco was Caught Being Good this week at Belwood! Jackie saw a PreK student crying and immediately went to comfort and console the student until she stopped crying and felt better! Jackie demonstrated something called Empathy.
Having empathy enables us to build those social connections. To feel connected to others is hugely important for us to be our best. It is the very basis of human relationships and helps us to feel valued, loved, and cared for. Thank you Jackie for modeling empathy, promoting good health, and helping a younger student feel loved:)
Tomorrow, Sept. 15th, is an "At-Home Learning" day for Gordon County Schools!
Second graders in Ms. Bishop's class are shown here practicing their graphing skills! When students understand how graphs work, they unlock a quick way to understand and interpret data.
And by creating simple bar or line graphs, children learn to ask questions and gather information about themselves and their surroundings. They also learn to sort and organize objects based on information. They are having so much fun learning important life skills!
Good job Ms. Bishop's class!
Belwood Elementary School invites you to join us for the Annual Title I Meeting where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 27, 2023
7:30 am
Belwood Elementary School-Parent Resource Room
All parents and families are invited to participate!
Carter Evans was recently caught being a good example in the hallway and showing his classmates Belwood's Bright Behavior ways to act!
Hip Hip Hooray Carter for being a leader at Belwood!
Today was a percussion review relay race in specials. Students had to sort percussion instruments by how they are played - strike, scrape, or shake. Then, students had to label each instrument. It was a great way to review the percussion family and have fun at the same time!
Children love engaging with music and movement in early childhood education. It helps them express their feelings and emotions, learn to work in groups and develop their self-confidence and imagination.
Jayden Turner was Caught Being Good last week when he volunteered to lend a hand when Belwood was short a custodian. Children who do chores often have higher self-esteem, are more responsible, and are better equipped to deal with frustration, adversity, and delayed gratification. These skills can lead to greater success in school, work, and relationships. Thank you Jayden for stepping in when help was needed!
