ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH: Did you know? Missing 10% of school (more than 2 days a month) can make it harder to: · Gain early reading and math skills · Build relationships · Develop good attendance habits Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits! #GoCoSchools #GETGCS #OneBIGFamily
over 2 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Non-Informative: Three students stand smiling together for a photo
September is Attendance Awareness Month! To celebrate school attendance, we will have a friendly competition among our schools. The school with the highest attendance percentage during the month of September will win an ice cream party. The school with highest attendance percentage on September 30th will receive an attendance trophy! Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits! #GoCoSchools #GETGCS #OneBIGFamily
over 2 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Lily Waters stands outside of the Welcome Back to Learning Sign
Our theme for the 2022-2023 school year is #OneBIGFamily. We asked Christina Cote, third grade teacher at W.L. Swain Elementary and the 2022-2023 Swain Teacher of the Year, what it means to be part of our One BIG Family: “I am thankful that I am a part of Gordon County One Big Family because we are very supportive of one another. We encourage and support one another as teachers and in our classrooms. When there are needs in our classroom, whether it be curriculum or students, we can count on our coworkers and administrators to help. We want the best for each and every student and teacher. That is something that is very valuable in this field. As an example, one year I had larger class sizes and needed to complete an assessment for every student. I asked for help in assisting in getting the assessments completed and administration asked other teachers to come help. The specials teachers and ELL teacher gave up time from their planning to come help me so I could the assessments. They had a great attitude too as I was very appreciative of their time and help. It was so great knowing that others would help when we needed it.” #GoCoSchools #GETGCS
over 2 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Informative: One Big Family Graphic featuring Christina Cote: Our theme for the 2022-2023 school year is #OneBIGFamily. We asked Christina Cote, third grade teacher at W.L. Swain Elementary and the 2022-2023 Swain Teacher of the Year, what it means to be part of our One BIG Family: “I am thankful that I am a part of Gordon County One Big Family because we are very supportive of one another. We encourage and support one another as teachers and in our classrooms. When there are needs in our classroom, whether it be curriculum or students, we can count on our coworkers and administrators to help. We want the best for each and every student and teacher. That is something that is very valuable in this field. As an example, one year I had larger class sizes and needed to complete an assessment for every student. I asked for help in assisting in getting the assessments completed and administration asked other teachers to come help. The specials teachers and ELL teacher gave up time from their planning to come help me so I could the assessments. They had a great attitude too as I was very appreciative of their time and help. It was so great knowing that others would help when we needed it.”
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Family Engagement plays an important role in helping kids to feel connected to their families, caregivers and the community. Try these tips to help both you and your child connect with your school: -Get to know your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year; -Attend school events and teacher conferences; -Volunteer; -Encourage reading at home; -Ask your child about their day. Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today. #GoCoSchools #GETGCS #OneBIGFamily
over 2 years ago, Gordon County Schools
September is Attendance Awareness Month! To celebrate school attendance, we will have a friendly competition among our schools. The class with the highest attendance percentage during the month of September will win an ice cream party. The school with highest attendance percentage on September 30th will receive an attendance trophy! Help your child by ensuring he/she is at school every day and on time, sending notes when they must be absent due to illness, and supporting your child to develop good attendance habits! #GoCoSchools #GETGCS #OneBIGFamily
over 2 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Non-Informative - Lily Waters stands outside of Fairmount Elementary
MAP and Acadience assessments begin August 15.
over 2 years ago, Kimberly Clements
Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WEEKLY TIP: Our School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that explains how parents, students, and teachers will work together to make sure that all students are successful. The compacts are designed by grade-level and are available on our website. A paper copy will also be sent home with your child. Reviewing the compact together and posting the compact to your refrigerator door is a great way to connect with your child and keep the goals on your family’s mind. These are also valuable tools to use during Parent-Teacher Conferences. It is important that you sign the compact with your child and return to the school. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today. #GoCoSchools #OneBIGFamily #GETGCS
over 2 years ago, Gordon County Schools
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WEEKLY TIP: Our School-Parent Compact for Achievement is an agreement that explains how parents, students, and teachers will work together to make sure that all students are successful. The compacts are designed by grade-level and are available on our website. A paper copy will also be sent home with your child. Reviewing the compact together and posting the compact to your refrigerator door is a great way to connect with your child and keep the goals on your family’s mind. These are also valuable tools to use during Parent-Teacher Conferences. It is important that you sign the compact with your child and return to the school. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions. Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
Are you interested in a career with Gordon County Schools? Join us at the School Hiring Event hosted by Qualified Staffing on Thursday, July 14th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to learn more about our available positions, benefits, and opportunities! #GoCoSchools #OneBIGFamily
almost 3 years ago, Gordon County Schools
HIRING EVENT - JULY 14TH FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
The 2022-2023 Gordon County Schools Back-To-School Guide is now LIVE! Find all the information you need for this upcoming school year by visiting this link: www.gcbe.org/backtoschool #GoCoSchools #GETGCS #BackToSchool #OneBIGFamily
almost 3 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Back to School Guide
CENTRAL REGISTRATION: Our Central Registration is NOW OPEN! Summer Enrollment has begun! If you need to register your student for elementary, middle or high school next year, visit us at our Central Registration! Location: Gordon Central High School Address: 335 Warrior Path Calhoun, GA 30701 Phone Number: 706-629-7391 Central Registration will be available Monday - Thursday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Prior to arriving at Summer Enrollment, please visit www.gcbe.org/enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety before entering at GCHS. Printed packets will be available if you are unable to print and fill out forms prior to registering. #GoCoSchools #GETGCS
almost 3 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Central Registration begins TODAY
CENTRAL REGISTRATION: Our Central Registration is NOW OPEN! Summer Enrollment has begun! If you need to register your student for elementary, middle or high school next year, visit us at our Central Registration! Location: Gordon Central High School Address: 335 Warrior Path Calhoun, GA 30701 Phone Number: 706-629-7391 Central Registration will be available Monday - Thursday and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Prior to arriving at Summer Enrollment, please visit www.gcbe.org/enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety before entering at GCHS. Printed packets will be available if you are unable to print and fill out forms prior to registering. #GoCoSchools #GETGCS
almost 3 years ago, Gordon County Schools
CENTRAL REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY
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almost 3 years ago, Katy Waters
Your Opinion Matters
Our chocolate bar fundraiser has been extended through next Wednesday, May 4th. We still have 50 boxes left to sale. If you would like another box please let your child's teacher know. The top three sellers for the school will win a $50.00 gift card!
about 3 years ago, Fairmount Elementary School
Join us!
about 3 years ago, Fairmount Elementary School
meeting
Please use the following websites to view assessment guides for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Georgia Milestones Assessment! 3rd Grade https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/Assessment%20Guides/EGA125_GR03_ELMA_AG_0001_20200925.pdf 4th Grade https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/Assessment%20Guides/EGA125_GR04_ELMA_AG_0001_20200925.pdf 5th Grade https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/Assessment%20Guides/EGA125_GR05_EMSC_AG_0001_20200925.pdf
about 3 years ago, Fairmount Elementary School
The Fairmount Elementary School TOME Club travelled to Gainesville to the University of North Georgia's campus yesterday to participate in the awards program of several online competitions they had competed in as well as one live competition yesterday morning. They also listened to keynote speaker Alan Gratz, author of the book Ground Zero as well as attended several literacy sessions. These student represented us well with several wins!
about 3 years ago, Katy Waters
Misson Statement
FES Tome Club
FES is proud to announce that Mrs. Katy Waters has been selected as our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Waters has been an educator for 12 years, 10 of those have been with GCS. During her time at FES, she has served as a first grade teacher and a media specialist. She is always willing to help anyone, she serves on various committees, and her positivity is contagious! One of her nominations stated, "Katy always goes above and beyond with each student. She interacts with all students regularly and knows them on an individual level." Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Katy Waters for being awarded this prestigious honor!
about 3 years ago, Fairmount Elementary School
Teacher of the Year
Spring Book Fair will be next week, Monday-Thursday! We will have a family night on Monday the 14th from 5:30-7:30! Come and shop with your children at the Book Fair!
about 3 years ago, Fairmount Elementary School
Spring Book Fair
TOMORROW is the Pre-K enrollment deadline for the 2022-23 school year! Make sure to get your enrollment applications in before it's too late! To learn more about enrollment, visit www.gcbe.org/enrollment #GoCoSchools #GETGCS
about 3 years ago, Gordon County Schools
Young student walking with an adult - 2022-23 Pre-K Enrollment Ends Tomorrow!
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about 3 years ago, Fairmount Elementary School
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