It's time to talk together, Gordon County Schools families!
Week 3 of our "We Did It!" Family Challenge begins Monday. As part of Family Engagement Month, we are encouraging families to slow down, spend time together, and strengthen their connections through meaningful conversations.
November 9–15: Talk Together!
Next week's challenge is all about making time to listen, share, and learn more about one another. Whether you're sitting around the dinner table, riding in the car, or spending time together at home, a simple conversation can create meaningful connections.
Not sure where to start? Try asking your family some of these conversation starter questions:
- What was the best part of your day?
- What made you laugh today?
- What are you proud of?
- What was something hard today? How did you handle it?
- What is one thing you would like to learn more about?
- What is something you are looking forward to?
Take turns answering, listen to one another, and enjoy learning something new about your family members!
Enter for a Chance to Win a Family Engagement Prize Basket!
Once your family completes the challenge, take a selfie with a homemade "We Did It!" sign and submit your entry through our website or email Kerri Chatman at [kchatman@gcbe.org](mailto:kchatman@gcbe.org).
Be sure to include the following information with your entry:
- Student's name
- School
- A short description of your family's conversation activity
Each Gordon County Schools school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Family engagement doesn't have to involve a special event or a big activity. Sometimes, the most meaningful connections happen through everyday conversations. Taking a few minutes to ask questions, listen, and show interest in one another can help children feel supported, valued, and connected.
Small conversations can make a BIG difference!
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Reminder: Week 2 of our "We Did It!" Family Challenge is here! As part of Family Engagement Month, we are encouraging families to spend time together, stay active, and have fun with our Week 2 Challenge: Get Moving!
This week's challenge is all about being active together as a family. Take a family walk, play outside, ride bikes, visit a park, or come up with your own family exercise challenge. It doesn't have to be complicated! The goal is to spend quality time together while building healthy habits and making memories.
Enter for a Chance to Win a Family Engagement Prize Basket!
Once your family completes the challenge, take a selfie with a homemade "We Did It!" sign and submit your entry through our website or email Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
Be sure to include the following information with your entry:
- Student's name
- School
- A short description of what your family did and how you got moving together
Each Gordon County Schools school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Family engagement doesn't always mean attending an event or participating in a school activity. Sometimes, it's as simple as spending time together, encouraging one another, and having fun. We hope our families will use this week's challenge as an opportunity to connect and enjoy being active together.
Healthy families build stronger communities!
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Week 2 of our "We Did It!" Family Challenge begins Monday, November 2nd! As part of Family Engagement Month, we are encouraging families to spend time together, stay active, and have fun with our Week 2 Challenge: Get Moving!
Next week's challenge is all about being active together as a family. Take a family walk, play outside, ride bikes, visit a park, or come up with your own family exercise challenge. It doesn't have to be complicated! The goal is to spend quality time together while building healthy habits and making memories.
Enter for a Chance to Win a Family Engagement Prize Basket!
Once your family completes the challenge, take a selfie with a homemade "We Did It!" sign and submit your entry through our website or email Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
Be sure to include the following information with your entry:
- Student's name
- School
- A short description of what your family did and how you got moving together
Each Gordon County Schools school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Family engagement doesn't always mean attending an event or participating in a school activity. Sometimes, it's as simple as spending time together, encouraging one another, and having fun. We hope our families will use this week's challenge as an opportunity to connect and enjoy being active together.
Healthy families build stronger communities!
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Students started class with dancing and stretches before jumping into a fun version of tag that was perfect for this time of year. It was a great way to stay active, work together, and enjoy some movement with classmates.
Red Ribbon Week spirit was also on full display for My Hero Day. See if you can spot some of our Cardinals dressed as their favorite heroes!
Go Cardinals!
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From October 26 through November 1, families are encouraged to read together for at least 20 minutes. Spending time reading as a family helps build literacy skills, strengthens relationships, and creates meaningful learning experiences at home.
Families can also enter for a chance to win a Family Engagement Prize Basket in one of two ways:
1. Send a selfie with a homemade “We Did It!” sign to Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org. Include the student’s name and school.
2. Email a short description of what and how your family read together to kchatman@gcbe.org. Include the student’s name and school.
We hope families across Gordon County Schools will join in this week and make reading together part of their family time!
Gordon County Schools is excited to celebrate Family Engagement Month with our “We Did It!” Family Challenge, taking place October 26 through November 20!
Strong families help build strong schools, and we know that even small moments spent together can make a big difference. Throughout these four weeks, we are encouraging families across our district to participate in simple, meaningful activities that help them grow, connect, and succeed together.
Each week features a different family challenge:
Week 1: Read Together
Spend 20 minutes reading together as a family. Whether it is a favorite book, a bedtime story, or something new, take time to enjoy reading with one another.
Week 2: Get Moving!
Get active as a family! Take a walk, play outside, or complete a family exercise challenge. Find a fun way to enjoy physical activity together.
Week 3: Talk Together
Make time for a family conversation using conversation starters that will be provided. This challenge encourages families to communicate, share experiences, and strengthen their connections.
Week 4: Give Together
Do something kind for another person. Whether it is helping a neighbor, supporting someone in need, or finding another way to show kindness, families are encouraged to make a positive difference together.
Participate for a Chance to Win a Family Prize Pack! Families who complete a challenge can enter for a chance to win a Family Prize Pack! Each school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Families can submit their participation in one of two ways:
1. Take a selfie of your family completing the activity while holding a homemade “We Did It!” sign.
OR
2. Send a brief written description of the activity your family completed together.
Be sure to include your student's name and school with your submission. Email your entries to Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
We encourage all Gordon County Schools families to take part in this special month of activities. You do not need elaborate plans or expensive experiences to make meaningful memories. Reading a book, sharing a conversation, getting outside, or showing kindness can help strengthen family relationships and support student success.
We look forward to seeing how our families participate throughout Family Engagement Month!
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After a whole-group lesson from student teacher Ms. Cochran about neighborhoods, locations, and special places, students returned to their desks to draw a meaningful place from where they live. They will use those drawings to help them write about that special place.
These early writing experiences help kindergarten students build the foundation for expressing ideas, describing their surroundings, and developing a stronger understanding of their community.
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Our PTO is planning a Trunk or Treat on October 22nd from 5:30-7:30 PM. If you can not participate, the PTO will accept candy donations. Please come out and support our PTO! Go Cardinals!
We are proud to recognize our RBES Pre-K teams: Mrs. Summerfield and Mrs. Huff, Mr. Leatherwood and Ms. Eldridge, Mrs. Stone and Ms. Bradley, and Mrs. Beason and Mrs. Ralston (pre-school).
Thank you for creating welcoming classrooms filled with learning, play, encouragement, and care. Your work makes a meaningful difference during these important early years.
Happy Georgia Pre-K Week, Cardinals!
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Becky Hulsey is in her 25th year as an educator and her 1st year as principal of Red Bud Elementary School. Before stepping into the principal role, she served eight years as an assistant principal, including three years at Sonoraville High School and five years at Red Bud Middle School.
One of the things Mrs. Hulsey enjoys most about being a principal is watching students grow in every area of their lives. She values seeing them make academic progress, build confidence, work through challenges, and develop into the people they are becoming.
Mrs. Hulsey says the staff at Red Bud Elementary is one of the school’s greatest strengths. She has quickly seen the care, dedication, and commitment they bring to students each day. She is also proud of the way both students and staff respond to challenges, accept feedback, and continue working to improve.
A message she wants every student to understand is that they matter. Mrs. Hulsey wants students to know they are valued, loved, and capable of making a difference. She also emphasizes that success does not require perfection and that mistakes are an important part of learning and growth.
For Mrs. Hulsey, being a principal means leading with purpose, supporting students and staff, and being present through both successes and challenges. She sees the role as an opportunity to help others grow while building a positive and supportive school environment.
Outside of school, Mrs. Hulsey enjoys spending time with her family. She lives in the Red Bud community with her husband, Barry, and has two daughters, Clara James and Catie Hulsey. She also enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Annie Drew. Hulsey enjoys writing as well and hopes to write a book someday.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Becky Hulsey for her leadership, care, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Red Bud Elementary School.
Our coaches play an important role in helping students and staff grow, whether they are leading on the field, court, track, or supporting teaching and learning throughout our schools. Their leadership, encouragement, knowledge, and commitment help others build confidence, develop skills, and reach their goals.
Thank you to all of our athletic coaches and instructional coaches for the time, energy, and heart you invest in Gordon County Schools each day!
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During their visit, students also reviewed this month’s character word, Friendship, and talked about what it means to be a good friend to others.
We also appreciate the school spirit shown by 5th grade teacher Hope Peterka for today’s spirit day. She is ready for Homecoming and cheering on our Cardinals and the Phoenix tonight!
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