W. L. Swain Elementary School

Gordon County Schools Stakeholders: As we look a head to plan for the 2026-2027 school year, we value your input and want to ensure our calendar best meets the needs of our students, families, and staff. We have developed two calendar options, and we would like for you to share your preference. Please take a few moments to review the two proposed calendars and select the one you believe is the best. Your feedback is crucial in helping us make a decision that reflects the collective needs and preferences of our community. How to Provide Your Feedback: Review the two calendar options. Click on the survey link below to provide your feedback. Submit your response by Wednesday, July 30th. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/sRE2jQbSTTPAk6137 Your input will play a significant role in our decision-making process. We appreciate your time and effort in helping us create a school calendar that supports the success and well-being of our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Sincerely, Gordon County Schools

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools beginning June 16th through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools beginning June 16th through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

🎉 Can you believe the end of the year is here? Awards Ceremonies are this week! 🎉 We’re so excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students! 📅 May 20 🧸 Pre-K – 8:30 AM 🎓 Kindergarten – 10:00 AM 📅 May 21 📘 1st Grade – 8:30 AM ✏️ 2nd Grade – 10:00 AM 📚 3rd Grade – 12:20 PM 📅 May 22 🎯 4th Grade – 8:30 AM 🏅 5th Grade – 10:00 AM (Warrior Walk for 5th graders begins at 9:50.) Let’s celebrate all the growth, learning, and achievements from this school year! 💙

W.L. Swain Elementary Pre-K teacher Mrs. West had a fun activity with her class discussing senses and popcorn. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

🎉 Awards Ceremonies are just around the corner! 🎉 We’re so excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students! Mark your calendars with the following dates and times: 📅 May 20 🧸 Pre-K – 8:30 AM 🎓 Kindergarten – 10:00 AM 📅 May 21 📘 1st Grade – 8:30 AM ✏️ 2nd Grade – 10:00 AM 📚 3rd Grade – 12:20 PM 📅 May 22 🎯 4th Grade – 8:30 AM 🏅 5th Grade – 10:00 AM Let’s celebrate all the growth, learning, and achievements from this school year! 💛💙

Kindergarten HERE I COME! Swain Elementary invites parents of students entering Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year to attend our parent meeting to gain ideas on how to help your child prepare for the transition to Kindergarten. Topics to be discussed: Self help tips to practice during the summer. A day in the life of a Kindergartner. Tips for an easy transition. April 23, 2025 7:45 am - 8:15 am If you have any questions, please contact Connie Van Houten cvhouten@gcbe.org

Field Day is Coming! ☀️🎉 Get ready for some fun! MARK your calendars for our upcoming Field Day events: 📅 April 17th – Kindergarten, 1st Grade, & 2nd Grade 📅 April 18th – 3rd Grade & 4th Grade 📅 May 16th – 5th Grade Field Day & Picnic (More details coming soon!)

This morning, our W.L. Swain Reading Bowl Team competed in the Helen Ruffin State Reading Bowl Competition. While our team did not place, we are incredibly proud of their diligence, persistence, and hard work this year! These students have shown true dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments! Way to go, team! 🎉

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members: We need your input to plan for the 2025-2026 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 the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used. March 20, 2025 12:00 - 2:00 pm For more information, you can contact us or visit our website: Telephone: 706-629-0141 Fax: 706-879-5291 Email: tgreen@gcbe.org Website: www.gcbe.org/o/wls

Dear Gordon County Schools Families, As we approach the end of the school year, we invite you to participate in the Cognia Accreditation Family and Community Survey to share your insights and provide valuable feedback about our school district. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking the link below: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228 Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. The survey is open until Friday, April 4th, so we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!

STEAM Night is tomorrow night! W.L. Swain Elementary School Invites you to join us for a night of fun and learning! Family STEAM Night 5 Stations themed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! For more information contact Connie VanHouten cvhouten@gcbe.org March 13, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm

WE NEED YOUR INPUT! All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members: We need your input to plan for the 2025-2026 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 the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used. March 20, 2025 12:00 - 2:00 pm For more information, you can contact us or visit our website: Telephone: 706-629-0141 Fax: 706-879-5291 Email: tgreen@gcbe.org Website: www.gcbe.org/o/wls

BookFair starts March 10 and goes through March 14.

🎉 Exciting News at W.L. Swain Elementary! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Sherri Wilson has been named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year at W. L. Swain Elementary! 🏆 Mrs. Wilson has been a dedicated educator for 9 years, starting her career right here at Swain. Currently, she teaches 5th-grade math and has made a tremendous impact with her innovative, research-based teaching methods. She’s creative, resourceful, and always ready to tackle new challenges! 📚✏️ In addition to her teaching excellence, Mrs. Wilson plays an active role on the Local School Governing Team, is the Grade Level Chair, contributes to the Outreach Committee, and leads the W. L. Swain Reading Bowl—which recently placed 1st in the region and is heading to the state competition in March! 🏅📖 Her ability to connect with students and her passion for teaching make her a true asset to our school community. We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Wilson at W.L. Swain! 💙 #SwainNation #TogetherWLS

W.L. Swain Elementary School Invites you to join us for a night of fun and learning! Family STEAM Night 5 Stations themed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! For more information contact Connie VanHouten cvhouten@gcbe.org March 13, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm

W.L. Swain Elementary 1st grade teacher Rebecca Weaver's class did a great job answering questions about time! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

W.L. Swain Elementary 3rd grade teacher Christina Armstrong worked with her students on a reading activity together. #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools