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
🎄 The countdown begins Monday, December 15th! Belwood Elementary is turning the final 5 days before Christmas Break into a festive fashion show with themed dress-up days! 🎉
Each day brings a new chance for your little ones to show off their holiday spirit and creativity. Think of it as our very own runway leading straight to winter break! ✨
Students can join the fun or simply enjoy watching their classmates get into the holiday spirit. Either way, these last few days are going to be filled with smiles, giggles, and probably a few "Mom, I NEED to participate!" moments 😄
Get ready for some seriously adorable pictures and maybe start planning those outfits now! 🎁👗👔
Each day brings a new chance for your little ones to show off their holiday spirit and creativity. Think of it as our very own runway leading straight to winter break! ✨
Students can join the fun or simply enjoy watching their classmates get into the holiday spirit. Either way, these last few days are going to be filled with smiles, giggles, and probably a few "Mom, I NEED to participate!" moments 😄
Get ready for some seriously adorable pictures and maybe start planning those outfits now! 🎁👗👔
During the month of November, Belwood Elementary School promoted the Core Essentials character word of the month, TRUST - putting your confidence in someone you can depend on.
Lat week we celebrated the November Character winners, who have proved to be very trustworthy to their families, friends and teachers!
We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun, our valued partner in education, for their unwavering support in fostering character development through the Core Essentials curriculum.
Congratulations to these deserving students and their parents!
Daniel Cruz
Kayden Lopez Perez
Zayden Cochran
Ryland King
Taygen Brown
Evelyn Garrett
Annette Bail Mazariegos
Mariana Leon
Jabo Hightower
Jack Ziegler
Claire Bradley
Reagan Haygood
Sophie Hernandez
Scarlet Cole
Yamileth Gallegos
Ian Roberts
Bruce Gilbert
Jade Reyes
Aubree Bailey
Victoria Rodriguez
Skylynn Duncan
Diego Castro Bail
Mila Hall
Lakeley Carver
Vicky Sanchez
Joah Stanley
Giselle Morales-Ramirez
Lat week we celebrated the November Character winners, who have proved to be very trustworthy to their families, friends and teachers!
We extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun, our valued partner in education, for their unwavering support in fostering character development through the Core Essentials curriculum.
Congratulations to these deserving students and their parents!
Daniel Cruz
Kayden Lopez Perez
Zayden Cochran
Ryland King
Taygen Brown
Evelyn Garrett
Annette Bail Mazariegos
Mariana Leon
Jabo Hightower
Jack Ziegler
Claire Bradley
Reagan Haygood
Sophie Hernandez
Scarlet Cole
Yamileth Gallegos
Ian Roberts
Bruce Gilbert
Jade Reyes
Aubree Bailey
Victoria Rodriguez
Skylynn Duncan
Diego Castro Bail
Mila Hall
Lakeley Carver
Vicky Sanchez
Joah Stanley
Giselle Morales-Ramirez
🏆 Drumroll please... Jay Timms is our Belwood Elementary 2025-2026 Spelling Bee Champion! 🎉
What an incredible competition we witnessed! Our 4th and 5th graders brought their A-game and showed us what dedication looks like! 📚✨
4th grade superstars: Nolan Ensley, Anagha Udayagiri, Jayci Hollingsworth, Kaleb Mendez, Victoria Rodriguez, and Mateo Sanchez. 🌟
5th grade champions: Braxton Smith, Isabella Estrada, David Dickerson, Zeilyn Johnson, Jay Timms, and Layla Hogg. 🌟
These amazing spellers didn't just memorize words - they showed us the power of persistence and hard work! Every single one of them should be bursting with pride! 💪
The way they tackled those tricky words had us all on the edge of our seats! What a fantastic group of students we have at Belwood Elementary! 🥳
What an incredible competition we witnessed! Our 4th and 5th graders brought their A-game and showed us what dedication looks like! 📚✨
4th grade superstars: Nolan Ensley, Anagha Udayagiri, Jayci Hollingsworth, Kaleb Mendez, Victoria Rodriguez, and Mateo Sanchez. 🌟
5th grade champions: Braxton Smith, Isabella Estrada, David Dickerson, Zeilyn Johnson, Jay Timms, and Layla Hogg. 🌟
These amazing spellers didn't just memorize words - they showed us the power of persistence and hard work! Every single one of them should be bursting with pride! 💪
The way they tackled those tricky words had us all on the edge of our seats! What a fantastic group of students we have at Belwood Elementary! 🥳
Congratulations to Mrs Mejia's 2nd grade class for winning December Sonic Spirit Night!!
I'm sure they are going to enjoy their Milkshake party.
Our next Sonic Spirit night is January 6th, see you there!!
Remember all funds raised are used for student, teacher and staff incentives.
I'm sure they are going to enjoy their Milkshake party.
Our next Sonic Spirit night is January 6th, see you there!!
Remember all funds raised are used for student, teacher and staff incentives.
Oh my, look at all the beautiful pictures spreading joy at our local Walmart!!
Go by and see if you can find yours.
Winners for the Walmart Spread the Joy coloring contest coming soon.
Coloring sheets will be up until 12/15 and then be moved to our local nursing homes.
Go by and see if you can find yours.
Winners for the Walmart Spread the Joy coloring contest coming soon.
Coloring sheets will be up until 12/15 and then be moved to our local nursing homes.
Before Thanksgiving, our 3rd graders created an "American Indian Museum," featuring artifacts from the past as well as examples of traditions.
We're excited to share their learning!
We're excited to share their learning!
Belwood Elementary REACH teacher Tim Gilreath brought STEM learning to life today as students coded Sphero robots for a festive reindeer game. Students attached reindeer images to their robots and used their coding skills to knock over bowling pins decorated with “grandmas,” creating a fun and engaging blend of creativity, problem solving, and holiday cheer.
Mr. Gilreath consistently incorporates hands-on STEM activities into his gifted classes, and the students’ strong coding abilities were evident once again when he sponsored the Belwood Elementary Robotics Team, who won the inaugural Gordon County Schools Technology Winners' Cup. Beginning this year, the Technology Winners’ Cup is awarded to the elementary school with the highest average scores on locally submitted technology projects. The trophy will stay with the winning school for the year before being passed to the next champion at the start of the local Technology Competition. We are proud to announce that the first-ever Technology Winners' Cup has been awarded to Belwood Elementary School.
In addition to his work with students, Mr. Gilreath recently completed his FIRST LEGO League Challenge certification and was recognized for his service on the Pets in the Classroom Teacher Advisory Committee with the Pet Care Trust. Many in our community know that Mr. Gilreath has classroom guinea pigs, which he uses to support student learning and well-being through meaningful interactions with classroom pets.
Thank you for all that you do, and congratulations to Belwood Elementary!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
Mr. Gilreath consistently incorporates hands-on STEM activities into his gifted classes, and the students’ strong coding abilities were evident once again when he sponsored the Belwood Elementary Robotics Team, who won the inaugural Gordon County Schools Technology Winners' Cup. Beginning this year, the Technology Winners’ Cup is awarded to the elementary school with the highest average scores on locally submitted technology projects. The trophy will stay with the winning school for the year before being passed to the next champion at the start of the local Technology Competition. We are proud to announce that the first-ever Technology Winners' Cup has been awarded to Belwood Elementary School.
In addition to his work with students, Mr. Gilreath recently completed his FIRST LEGO League Challenge certification and was recognized for his service on the Pets in the Classroom Teacher Advisory Committee with the Pet Care Trust. Many in our community know that Mr. Gilreath has classroom guinea pigs, which he uses to support student learning and well-being through meaningful interactions with classroom pets.
Thank you for all that you do, and congratulations to Belwood Elementary!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
Belwood Elementary is proud to recognize National Special Education Day, a day that honors the students, families, educators, and support staff who make our special education programs strong and meaningful.
We are grateful for our dedicated special education teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and support teams who work tirelessly to meet the unique needs of every learner. Their expertise and commitment ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow.
We are grateful for our dedicated special education teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and support teams who work tirelessly to meet the unique needs of every learner. Their expertise and commitment ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow.
We are pleased to announce the first Jolly Jar donation for our "Come Learn with Me" event has been turned in!
This contribution features a Make Your Own Christmas Candy Salad activity!
We appreciate the awesome idea and look forward to receiving additional Jolly Jar and Boujee Basket donations from families.
Thank you for supporting this Belwood initiative!
This contribution features a Make Your Own Christmas Candy Salad activity!
We appreciate the awesome idea and look forward to receiving additional Jolly Jar and Boujee Basket donations from families.
Thank you for supporting this Belwood initiative!
WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME FAMILIES TO OUR
"COME LEARN WITH ME" EVENT!
JOIN US FOR INTERACTIVE STATIONS, HELPFUL LEARNING STRATEGIES, AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO ENJOY TOGETHER.
COME SEE ALL THE GREAT LEARNING HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOMS!
Thursday, December 18, 2025
9:30-10:30 AM
"COME LEARN WITH ME" EVENT!
JOIN US FOR INTERACTIVE STATIONS, HELPFUL LEARNING STRATEGIES, AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO ENJOY TOGETHER.
COME SEE ALL THE GREAT LEARNING HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOMS!
Thursday, December 18, 2025
9:30-10:30 AM
Santa Shop is coming next week, December 8 - 12th!
Shopping envelopes will go home on Wednesday.
Reminder stickers will go home with students the day before their shopping day.
🔔🎁🛷⛄❄️🎄
Shopping envelopes will go home on Wednesday.
Reminder stickers will go home with students the day before their shopping day.
🔔🎁🛷⛄❄️🎄
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
Just a reminder that TONIGHT, Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4 - 8 pm, is Sonic Spirit night!!!
We hope to see you there!!
Help your favorite classroom win a shake party.
Just a reminder that TONIGHT, Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4 - 8 pm, is Sonic Spirit night!!!
We hope to see you there!!
Help your favorite classroom win a shake party.
December Breakfast 🥞 & Lunch 🥪 Menus!
❤️💚 ❄️ 🎄 ❄️ 💚❤️
❤️💚 ❄️ 🎄 ❄️ 💚❤️
Kindness caught in action at Belwood! 🌟
Ford Wyatt received a special reward from his teacher, but what happened next melted our hearts.
Instead of keeping it, Ford gifted his prize to a younger student! 🎁 Talk about paying it forward! This sweet moment perfectly shows what kindness and lifting others up is all about.
Our students continue to amaze us with their generous spirits and thoughtful actions.
Ford, you're setting an example that makes our whole school community proud! 😊
Ford Wyatt received a special reward from his teacher, but what happened next melted our hearts.
Instead of keeping it, Ford gifted his prize to a younger student! 🎁 Talk about paying it forward! This sweet moment perfectly shows what kindness and lifting others up is all about.
Our students continue to amaze us with their generous spirits and thoughtful actions.
Ford, you're setting an example that makes our whole school community proud! 😊
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
CHRISTmas Cares Event Hosted By: CCO Clothing Closet & Ministry and World Harvest Church Calhoun will be Saturday Dec 13th 2025, 11 am. - 2 pm.
This event is to reach out to families and their children to come out enjoy a meal, see Santa and take a pic, have some fun, shop in our toy shop using provided "Reindeer bucks".
Kids get stuff their own stocking, and kids coats will be available, as well as drawings for some awesome gifts...ALL FREE and no sign up or pre-register needed...and most importantly the gospel and true meaning of Christmas will be shared thru a wonderful short skit.
CHRISTmas Cares Event Hosted By: CCO Clothing Closet & Ministry and World Harvest Church Calhoun will be Saturday Dec 13th 2025, 11 am. - 2 pm.
This event is to reach out to families and their children to come out enjoy a meal, see Santa and take a pic, have some fun, shop in our toy shop using provided "Reindeer bucks".
Kids get stuff their own stocking, and kids coats will be available, as well as drawings for some awesome gifts...ALL FREE and no sign up or pre-register needed...and most importantly the gospel and true meaning of Christmas will be shared thru a wonderful short skit.
✨ Holiday Magic is in the air! We're bringing back our beloved Jolly Jars tradition - those adorable $5 mason jars filled with fun little treasures! 🎁
And introducing something NEW this year... Boujee Baskets! 💫 These luxurious goodies will be auctioned during our "Come Learn With Me Event" and Christmas Parties on Thursday, December 18th!
Join us on campus to bid on a Boujee Basket or pick up a Jolly Jar! 🎄 Examples of these festive creations can be seen by swiping right!
Your creativity makes our school traditions shine year after year! ✨
Please have all donations into the front office by Monday, December 15th!
And introducing something NEW this year... Boujee Baskets! 💫 These luxurious goodies will be auctioned during our "Come Learn With Me Event" and Christmas Parties on Thursday, December 18th!
Join us on campus to bid on a Boujee Basket or pick up a Jolly Jar! 🎄 Examples of these festive creations can be seen by swiping right!
Your creativity makes our school traditions shine year after year! ✨
Please have all donations into the front office by Monday, December 15th!
The support has been amazing...more Real Men Read pictures!
