Tolbert Elementary School

Gordon County Schools is on an early release schedule Wednesday, March 13th and Thursday, March 14th for Parent Conferences. We hope families were able to schedule time to meet with teachers to discuss your child's progress this year. If not, you are encouraged to stay in contact with your school and connect with teachers to find time to discuss academic achievement and future goals. Friday, March 15th is an At-Home Learning Day. We hope that your child or children are able to explore learning opportunities that day and catch up on assignments, projects, and materials as we approach End-of-Course and End-of-Grade Milestones testing.

Dear Parents/Guardians, Fifth-grade students have an exciting opportunity to purchase ad space in the yearbook. This is the section of the yearbook where you can place pictures of your fifth grader and write something to them or about them. Here are the available options: 1/4 page: $25.00 1/2 page: $50.00 Full page: $75.00 The deadline to have the pictures and money turned in is April 1, 2024. Please make sure if you want to purchase an ad that you turn everything in by the deadline. It cannot be extended. All checks should be payable to Tolbert Elementary School. All cash payments should be for the exact amount. No change will be made. Images can be printed or digitally sent via email, to bsmith@gcbe.org. Sincerely, TES Yearbook Committee

Exciting News! Tolbert Elementary invites you to Family STEAM Night! 🔬🎨🚀 🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 🏫 Location: Tolbert Elementary GYM Come join us for a fantastic evening filled with fun and learning for the whole family! We will dive into the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through various hands-on activities. What to Expect: -Engaging STEAM activities for all ages -Interactive demonstrations -Opportunities to explore and create -Delicious pizza for dinner! Please RSVP for this FREE event by March 14, 2024: To confirm your attendance, kindly fill out the form provided and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Note: If you have multiple children at Tolbert, please only complete ONE form per family. We can't wait to see you there for a night of discovery and excitement! #STEAM #FamilyNight #LearningIsFun #TolbertElementary

Upcoming Important Dates: March 13 - Early Release @ 11:30 AM Parent/ Teacher Conferences March 14- Early Release @ 11:30 AM Parent/ Teacher Conferences March 15- At Home Learning Day

Parent Input All parents, families, school staff, and community members, we want your help! Connect and collaborate with our schools to plan for 2024-2025. PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS FOR: School Improvement Plan School-Parent Compact Parent & Family Engagement Funds Parent & Family Engagement Policy District Parent & Family Engagement Policy Building School Staff Capacity Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan SEE YOU THERE! Tolbert Parent Resource Room March 5, 2024 1pm - 3pm

Gordon Central Cheerleaders Present: Neon Nights Family Dance! 💃🕺 Get ready to light up the night with us at our Neon Nights Family Dance! Join us for an evening of glowing fun and unforgettable memories. Here's what you need to know: Whether you want to dress to impress or keep it casual, everyone is welcome to come glow and groove with us! Don't miss out on this electrifying event for the whole family. It's going to be a night to remember! 📅 When: Saturday, March 9th from 6-8 PM 📍 Where: Tolbert Elementary School Gym 💰 Admission: $5 per person at the door •Glow items will be available for purchase at the door so you can shine bright all night long! •Light refreshments will be served to keep you fueled for the dance floor. Let's make this Neon Nights Family Dance one for the books! #NeonNights #FamilyDance #TolbertElementary #GordonCentralCheerleaders

It's finally here! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the TES Media Center this week, February 26th - March 1st, 2024. Check out the website and set up an e-wallet for your child!! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tolbertelementaryschool

WE NEED YOUR INPUT All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members: We need your input to plan for the 2024-2025 school year! This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school. We will review and revise the following: School-Parent Compact, School Improvement Plan, District Parent & Family Engagement Policy, and Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Come share ideas about how parents can assist with building school staff capacity and how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used. March 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm TES Parent Resource Office

Our school’s Scholastic book fair is returning! From February 26th to March 1st, the Tolbert Elementary Media Center will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair. Discover new titles and bestsellers right at your school! We look forward to seeing you! When: February 26th – March 1st Times: 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Where: Tolbert Elementary Media Center Students will visit during their Specials. Parents may visit during lunch. Visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tolbertelementaryschool for more information and options to set up your child’s eWallet account. Students will visit during their Specials. Parents may visit during lunch. All visitors must sign in at the front office with a photo ID.

Mid-Winter Break is from February 19th to February 23rd, 2024. Students will return to school on Monday, February 26th, 2024. Enjoy the break!

Let's come together to express gratitude and admiration for our incredible school counselor, Ms. Hayley Pollard, during National School Counseling Week! We feel truly fortunate to have Ms. Pollard as a valuable member of the TES community. She dedicates herself tirelessly each day to assist and uplift our students, families, and staff. Her commitment to the well-being of our students is not only commendable but also inspiring. Hayley, you are undeniably a champion, providing support, kindness, and guidance that goes above and beyond. We appreciate you for being a radiant presence in our Tolbert Elementary community! #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #TolbertElementary #Appreciation #HayleyPollard #RadiantPresence

Save the date! Join us for Tolbert Elementary Spirit Night on February 15, 2024. Order Panda Express online at https://www.pandaexpress.com and use CODE 917249 to support our students.

❤️ Valentine’s Day Grams are on sale now!!! ❤️ Valentine’s Day Grams are Valentine’s treats that will be delivered to classrooms on February 14! They can be purchased for only $1 each! Tags are going home with students this week, simply fill out the tags and return the tags and money to school. If you need more tags just ask your child's teacher! By purchasing a Valentine’s Gram, you'll not only be spreading some love and happiness, but also making a positive impact for our REACH students. Help us spread Valentine fun by sharing this post with your friends and family! Anyone is welcome to purchase a Valentine Gram for a student or staff member! If you would like it to be a surprise, just place the form and money in an envelope or drop it by the office. We would love for every student to receive one. If you would like to spread even more joy, you may make a donation to purchase one for a student who otherwise isn't receiving one. Please direct questions to Mrs. Smith at bsmith@gcbe.org

Tolbert will be celebrating our 100th day of school on Thursday, January 25th!! We hope you will join us by dressing up!

Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, due to tomorrow's Wind Chill Advisory in our area. Please adjust your child's morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe! #GoCoSchools #GCSWeThriveTogether

Gordon Co Schools: Gordon County Schools Families: Due to current severe winter weather conditions and tomorrow's forecast, Gordon County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16th, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. We will continue to closely monitor weather and road conditions this week and will alert families about any decisions regarding school operations immediately. Thank you for your cooperation and please stay safe and warm.

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Tolbert Elementary School will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, January 16th.

Due to inclement weather conditions, Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, January 9, 2024. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families during adverse weather conditions, including potential high winds. Please adjust your child's morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. We will continue to monitor the situation and encourage everyone to follow local news and GCS social media outlets for any changes to the current situation. Thank you for your cooperation, and stay safe.

Happy New Year, Tolbert Elementary School community! Wishing all our students, parents, teachers, and staff a fantastic year ahead filled with joy, success, and new adventures. Let's embrace 2024 with enthusiasm, dedication, and a commitment to learning and growth. Together, let's make this year one to remember! #HappyNewYear #TolbertElementarySchool #NewBeginnings