It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From March 3-7, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/tolbertelementaryschool
Read Across America Week
Join us in celebrating Read Across America Week from March 3 to March 7! Each day features a fun theme and a chance to dress up.
Here’s what we have planned:
•Monday, March 3: Dr. Seuss Day
Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character!
•Tuesday, March 4: Stars and Stripes
Wear red, white, and blue to show your patriotic spirit!
•Wednesday, March 5: Bright Lights, Big Cities
Dress up like someone famous!
•Thursday, March 6: Wild West Adventure
Put on your cowboy or cowgirl attire!
•Friday, March 7: Road Trip Ready
Dress like a tourist on vacation!
Join us as we read stories from across the country and make sure to visit the book fair to grab a book this week! Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!
Welcome Back from Winter Break!
School resumes on Monday, February 24th. We can’t wait to see our students and staff back in action! Let’s jump back into our learning journey together. See you bright and early!
#ExcitedToSeeYou #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherTES
Winter Break Announcement: No School February 17–21, Classes Resume February 24!
Let's come together to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for our incredible school counselor, Ms. Hayley Pollard, during National School Counseling Week!
We are fortunate to have Ms. Pollard as a vital part of the TES community. Each day, she pours her heart into supporting and uplifting our students, families, and staff. Her unwavering dedication to our students' well-being is both admirable and inspiring.
Hayley, you are a true champion—providing support, kindness, and guidance that consistently exceeds expectations. We are so grateful for your radiant presence and everything you do for our Tolbert Elementary community!
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #TolbertElementary #Appreciation #HayleyPollard #RadiantPresence #TogetherTES
Tolbert Elementary media specialist Katie Edwards had fun activities today in her specials class! Check out how awesome the library at TES is as well. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser: FAQ
Fundraiser End Date:
The fundraiser ends on February 28, 2025.
Permission Slips:
We are still accepting permission slips. The first box of chocolate will be sent home with students as soon as we receive their signed permission slip.
Additional Box Pickup:
Students who have sold their first box and wish to sell more can pick up additional boxes at the front office.
Please note:
Pickup must be done by an individual listed on the student's Infinite Campus account between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Additional boxes will only be issued once payment for previously distributed boxes is received.
Box Returns:
Unopened boxes and unsold chocolate cannot be returned.
Payment Process:
For each box sold, a payment of $60 cash must be submitted. Partial payments will not be accepted.
Thank you for your support in making this fundraiser a success!
Dear Tolbert Elementary Families,
We are pleased to inform you that students who have submitted a signed permission slip for the World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser will receive their initial box of chocolate tomorrow, February 4th. Dr. Owen will deliver boxes and prizes at the end of the school day.
Please be reminded that chocolate sales are not permitted on the Tolbert Elementary campus or on school buses. In order for students to receive a second box of chocolate, full cash payment for the first box must be submitted to the school prior to issuing the second box.
We are grateful for the enthusiastic response to this fundraiser and sincerely appreciate your support!
57 students recently represented Gordon County Schools in the Northwest Georgia Regional Technology Competition. They joined students from surrounding schools to share technology projects in many different categories. Gordon County sent students from eight schools, and all students were local technology competition winners in their project category and grade level.
This was the largest team that Gordon County has ever sent to the regional competition, and all students used their creative, collaborative, and critical thinking skills to develop unique and innovative projects that make our district proud.
Special thanks to the following Gordon County Schools staff who assisted with the local or regional technology competitions: Kalee Bennett, Jackie Brown, Rachel Carter, Brandi Evans, Taylor Fain, Adam Fite, Leigh-Ann Hunt, Chuck Langston, Danny Lowrance, Bryson McGuire, Chad Moore, Caroline Stephens, and Melissa Vincent.
Tolbert Elementary 3rd grade teacher Kelly Macks reviewed sentence types with students and celebrated together getting answers right. Great job! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Something Sweet Is Coming: World’s Finest Chocolate!
📣 Gordon County Schools Pre-K Registration 🍎
📅 Registration Period: February 3rd - March 14th
🎉 Pre-K Lottery: March 28th
📣 Gordon County Schools Kindergarten Registration 🍎
📅 Registration Period: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 3rd. Parents and guardians, mark your calendars as the registration window closes on March 14th.
🔍 Lottery Information:
Don't miss the chance to secure a spot for your little one in our Bright From the Start Pre-K programs at each of our six elementary schools. The Pre-K Lottery will take place on March 14th.
The goal of every Georgia Pre-K classroom is to provide our four-year-olds with the experiences that they need to prepare for kindergarten. In 1993, Gordon County Schools had the foresight to be instrumental in establishing one of the first Pre-K sites in the state of Georgia. Currently, Gordon County Schools has sixteen Pre-K classrooms.
Children must be four years old on or before September 1. Children who are five years old by September 1, may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
📌 How to Get More Information:
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, simply follow the links provided or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
🌐 Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
🌐 Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
👨👩👧👦 Join us in shaping a bright future for our little learners! 🌟
Tolbert Elementary School has joined students from across the country and around the world to compete in READBowl, the World Championship of Reading founded by Super Bowl Champion and children's book author Malcolm Mitchell. READBowl is a global reading competition for pre-k through 8th grade students designed to inspire students to read and provide teachers with a platform to motivate students to increase reading minutes.
READBowl began on January 13 and students will compete in four quarters (weeks) of reading action through February 7. Mitchell will announce the World Champions of Reading on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9.
Please join us in wishing our students good luck in READBowl. With our community behind us, there is no doubt that Tolbert Elementary School will read to succeed in READBowl.
Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 22. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families at this time.
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. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Note that buses may run slightly later than the normal schedule to allow for extra precautions to keep students warm and safe. Encourage children to dress warmly as they travel to school. Layering helps keep them safe and warm. Indoor recess activities will take place. We will also provide flexibility with arrival times for all students to ensure safe arrivals.
Weather forecasts indicate a slight chance of precipitation this evening. We are working closely with local agencies to continue monitoring the situation and will notify families promptly through our communication channels if anything changes.
Gordon County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
Due to the latest weather forecast predicted by GEMA for potential precipitation in the northwest Georgia region, all schools in the district will be closed Tuesday. This precaution is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families for unpredictable weather.
We will continue to work with local agencies to monitor the weather forecast for the rest of the week. Families will be promptly notified through our communication channels.
Stay warm and safe tomorrow!
100th Day of School Celebration – January 23, 2025!
We’re celebrating 100 days of learning on January 23rd! Students can choose to dress in one of two fun ways:
100 Days Brighter: Wear neon or bright colors to celebrate how much we've grown.
100 Days Wiser: Dress as a wise, 100-year-old person to honor all the knowledge we've gained.
We can't wait to see everyone’s creative outfits and celebrate this milestone together!
Reminder: Monday, January 20, is a student and staff holiday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, January 13. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families Monday morning.
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. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Tolbert Families, We Need Your Input!
Help shape the future of Tolbert Elementary by taking the Georgia School Climate Survey. Your feedback matters!
👉 https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=57BA8FBD
Let’s work together to make Tolbert even better!
Pre-Order Your Yearbook Today!
Special Pre-Order Price: $25
Offer available until February 28, 2025
How to Order:
Send exact cash or check payable to Tolbert Elementary along with the completed order form.
Order Online:
Scan the QR code or visit: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Tolbertyearbook
