Don't forget to wear your red and black spirit gear tomorrow!
Did you know that completing the Free & Reduced Lunch application helps beyond just receiving a free or reduced lunch price? It helps with school funding, possible scholarship eligibility, discount fees for home internet, and possible discounts on test fees. See the attachment for more information and scan the QR code to access the application.
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
Next week is Grandparent's week and the Book Fair! We hope that you can join us.
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
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.”
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Taco House is hosting a spirit night for SES in one week! 10% of sales will be donated to SES. You will enjoy a delicious dinner and support our school at the same time! Go Phoenix! #TacoTuesday
Happy Labor Day! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
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.
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Visitors are invited to eat lunch on assigned days beginning September 19th!
Last name A-M on even days.
Last name N-Z on odd days.
*All visitors must be on student's emergency contact list.
Tuesday, September 6th will be retake day for student pictures!
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
Spirit Day is tomorrow! Don't forget to wear your red and black.
Spirit Store will be open tomorrow with items priced from $1 - $5.
Taco House is hosting a spirit night for SES in a couple of weeks!
10% of sales will be donated to SES. You will enjoy a delicious dinner and support our school at the same time! Go Phoenix! #TacoTuesday
Tuesday, September 6th will be retake day for student pictures!
Grandparent's week is September 12th-15th!
The Book Fair is on its way!
September 12th - 15th at the Sonoraville Elementary Media Center.
For more information visit our site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sonoravilleelementaryschool
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
ORIENTATION INFORMATION📣
PRE-K: Sonoraville Elementary Pre-K orientation/open house will be on August 2nd. SES Pre-K students and their families should plan to follow the schedules below. Please use the first letter of the students last name to follow the correct schedule:
- Last names A-M:
4:00-4:30: Orientation in the Cafeteria
4:30-5:00: Classroom Visits
- Last names N-Z:
4:00-4:30: Classroom Visits
4:30-5:00: Orientation in the Cafeteria
KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE: School Orientation/Open House for all Gordon County elementary schools will be on August 2nd. Students should attend orientation/open house at the times listed below:
-Last names A-M: August 2nd from 5:00 PM to 6:00 P.M.
-Last names N-Z: August 2nd from 6:00 PM to 7:00 P.M.
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!
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