At Tolbert Elementary, we are blessed to be surrounded by students who lead with kindness, compassion, and a heart for serving others. Today, we are excited to recognize one very special student, Maylen McCormick, for her inspiring community service project, "Sips for Supplies."
Earlier this summer, Maylen shared a simple but powerful idea with her family: she wanted to help students in need at her school. Determined to make a difference, she organized a community lemonade stand to raise money for school supplies and essential items for fellow Tolbert Warriors.
What started as a small lemonade stand quickly became a remarkable show of community support. Thanks to the generosity of family, friends, neighbors, and local supporters, Maylen raised enough funds to purchase an incredible collection of supplies, including pencils, notebooks, folders, headphones, crayons, markers, scissors, pencil boxes, and other items that will directly benefit students throughout the school year.
Even more touching, when she learned about additional needs among her classmates, Maylen eagerly expanded her efforts to include personal care and comfort items that can help students feel confident and prepared for the school day.
Maylen's project is a beautiful reminder that you are never too young to make a meaningful difference. Her empathy, initiative, and servant leadership embody the very best of what it means to be a Tolbert Warrior.
We are incredibly proud of Maylen and thankful to her family and the many community members who supported her vision. Together, you have demonstrated the power of kindness and the impact one caring heart can have on an entire school community.
Please join us in celebrating Maylen for turning a glass of lemonade into an opportunity to spread hope, support, and love throughout Tolbert Elementary!
#SipsForSupplies #KindnessMatters #StudentLeadership #TolbertElementary #GrowConnectSucceed #BestAtTES
Mark your calendar for August 25, 2026. Stay tuned for more information on how you can help support our school and students.
You can get a head start by registering now at:
🌐 www.shopfund.com
#PTOFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #ComingSoon #SchoolCommunity
We’re excited to welcome families to join their students for lunch beginning September 8th! We look forward to having you on campus and sharing this special time.
Please note: Lunch visitors must either be listed in Infinite Campus or have written permission from the student’s parent or guardian. If written permission is needed, please send a note with the student that morning permitting the lunch visit.
All visitors, including parents and guardians, must report to the front office upon arrival, present a valid photo ID, and sign in before joining their student for lunch.
We can’t wait to welcome you and our families back for lunchtime visits!
Mrs. Edwards, TES media specialist, reviewed how students can use Beanstack to track the number of minutes they read throughout the school year. We are excited to see our Tolbert readers show off their hard work again this year!
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Monday, August 31st
Picture Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendars, bring your best smile, and get ready to say CHEESE! 😁📸
We’re so proud of all the students who participated in our school’s Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge! It’s wonderful to see so many of our students making time to read and keep their love of reading growing all summer long.
As a special treat, these students earned a coupon for a free treat from Dairy Queen! Way to go, readers! Keep turning those pages and enjoying great books!
#SummerReadingSuperstars #Beanstack #SummerReadingChallenge #ProudOfOurStudents #ReadersAreLeaders
Students talked about numbers and explored the many different ways they can solve a math problem. Through short daily mental math routines, students practiced explaining their thinking without using paper or pencils.
These conversations help build number sense, mental math flexibility, and a deeper understanding of math!
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We’re inviting community members to join us for Volunteer Training and learn how you can support our students through opportunities like reading with students and our Lunch Buddies program.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Central Office Board Room
(7300 Fairmount HWY SE, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Whether you’re helping a student build confidence as a reader or simply sharing a smile and conversation at lunch, your time and kindness can make a meaningful difference.
Let's help every student Grow, Connect, Succeed!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Students and teachers alike enjoyed the meal, and TES staff used the first day as an opportunity to build relationships, welcome students, and create a positive start to the year. We appreciate our school nutrition team and teachers for helping make day one special for our students.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
We also want to thank Chick-fil-A Calhoun for generously providing a surprise gift card that our school can use as a staff incentive. We truly appreciate your partnership and support of our educators.
Thoughtful acts like these remind our staff how valued and appreciated they are. We are grateful for community partners like Sugar Valley Baptist Church and Chick-fil-A who continually invest in and encourage our school. Thank you for making a difference!
#ThankYou #TeacherAppreciation #CommunityPartners #TolbertProud
The first day of school is finally here, and we can't wait to welcome our Warriors back to Tolbert Elementary!
Tonight, make sure backpacks are packed, alarms are set, and everyone gets a good night's sleep. We are so excited to see our students' smiling faces tomorrow morning as we begin a new year filled with learning, growth, and wonderful memories together.
For the first two days of school, parents and guardians are welcome to walk their child into the building:
Friday, August 7, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Thank you for being part of the Tolbert family. We are looking forward to an amazing school year!
See you in the morning, Warriors!
#GrowthConnectSucceed #BestAtTES #BackToSchool #TolbertElementarySchool
Stop by the Warrior Spirit Shop during Open House and stock up on your Tolbert gear!
Available for purchase:
2025–2026 Yearbook – $20
2026 Pre-K Youth T-Shirt – $10 (Youth Sizes)
2025–2026 Rise Warriors Rise T-Shirt – $10 (Adult Sizes)
2026–2027 TRIBE T-Shirt (Pre-Sale) – $15 (Youth & Adult Sizes)
Cash or Check Only
Every purchase is a great way to show your Warrior pride and support Tolbert Elementary School! We can't wait to welcome our students and families to Open House on Tuesday, August 4.
#TolbertWarriors #WarriorPride #OpenHouse #TolbertElementary #RiseWarriorsRise #CommittedToStudentSuccess
Available at all Gordon County elementary schools, the After School Program (ASP) provides students in Pre-K through 5th grade with a safe and caring environment from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. each school day. Students can enjoy study time, recreational activities, arts and crafts, enrichment opportunities, and a daily snack.
We highly encourage families to register before the first day of school. You can do this through the Eleyo online registration system at gcbe.ce.eleyo.com. The annual registration fee is $25 per family. Daily attendance is $10 for the first child and $8 for each additional child.
ASP staff will be located at each elementary school during our Open House dates. To learn more about the program, visit our website at https://www.gcbe.org/page/after-school-program-asp.
Register today and give your child a place to grow, connect, and succeed beyond the school day!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
We are getting closer and closer to the first day of school, and Gordon County Schools is here to help families prepare! Our Back to School Information Guide includes important resources to make the transition into the 2026-2027 school year easier. Visit http://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/school-guide or go to http://www.gcbe.org and click the Back to School banner.
School supply lists are available at http://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/supplies.
Also, be sure to mark your calendar for Open House dates and times! Elementary schools will welcome Pre-K families on Tuesday, August 4, at 8:30 AM, with K-5 families attending from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Middle schools will host Open House on Wednesday, August 5, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. High schools will hold Freshman and New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 6, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Start planning now, enjoy the rest of summer, and get ready to grow, connect, and succeed!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
We are excited to welcome our new staff member for the 2026 to 2027 school year: Janet Jeffords!
We are so glad to have her join the Tolbert Elementary family as we continue helping students grow, connect, and succeed. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
#TolbertElementary #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Exciting news! Your child's Back-to-School Postcard will be arriving soon!
Each postcard is personally sent by your child's teacher and includes important Open House information to help your family prepare for an amazing new school year at Tolbert Elementary School.
Please note that delivery times may vary through the postal service, so some families may receive their postcards before others.
We can't wait to welcome our Warriors back for another year of learning, growth, and success! Thank you for being such an important part of the Warrior Nation.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Go Warriors!
#CommittedToStudentSuccess #GrowConnectSucceed #TolbertElementarySchool
Gordon County families, we have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2026-2027 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hJEiNP9AbK
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i6Na54EwXz
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation
School supply lists are available at http://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/supplies.
Also, be sure to mark your calendar for Open House dates and times! Elementary schools will welcome Pre-K families on Tuesday, August 4, at 8:30 AM, with K-5 families attending from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Middle schools will host Open House on Wednesday, August 5, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. High schools will hold Freshman and New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 6, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Start planning now, enjoy the rest of summer, and get ready to grow, connect, and succeed!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
