GSCS Education Support Professionals are the heartbeat of our school communities. To the people who drive the buses, clean the buildings, prepare the meals and many, many more, we salute each of you for the important work you do for students every day! #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed November 20-24 for Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving from GSCS!
GSCS needs your input on "What factors need to be considered when deciding the school calendars for the next two school years?". To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.
Click here to participate: https://tejoin.com/scroll/401872874
You'll be asked to respond to one open-ended question, consider and assign stars to some of the ideas shared by others (20 to 30 is ideal), and learn what's important to the group.
Your thoughts and stars are confidential. You can come back as often as you'd like to participate and, in fact, we ask that you do come back to star some of the new ideas shared since you first participated. The ratings will help us understand the most important areas to focus on.
Thank you in advance for your help and input.
We're celebrating #AmericanEducationWeek! Let’s celebrate public education and honor the educators ensuring that every student receives a quality education. Thank you to the GSCS educators & school staff who have dedicated themselves to preparing the next generation for the future! #AEW2023
Red Ribbon Week - Neon Day, Cowboy Boot Day, Hat Day, AND Pajama Day!
#ColtsCan
Camo Day from Red Ribbon Week was very successful with lots of participation. #ColtsCan
Happy Veteran's Day to all who have served! Thank you for your service in protecting our freedoms and families.
If you or a family member are a veteran, we would love for you to add a pic in the comments.
#ColtsCan #ThankAVeteran
GSCS is having a Classified Job Fair on Wednesday, November 15, from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the South Cafeteria. Use the QR code to register or just show up!
GSCS Homegrown Educator Spotlight: Thank you, Mrs McGavin and Mrs. Wilson, for your commitment to our scholars and community. You are greatly appreciated!
GSCS would like to express our gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Thank you! #VeteransDay
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for November 9 has been canceled. The next board meeting will be held on December 5, 2023.
Yesterday, GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons treated the district's Teachers of the Year to afternoon tea. Everyone enjoyed chatting and "spilling the tea" with their colleagues. These educators were also thanked for being the "best of the best" and representing their school on the superintendent's advisory council with a gift. Thank you to our Partner In Education, The Emerald Chandelier, for hosting this fun event.
This Friday's movie night has been cancelled due to anticipated inclement weather. The math information/activities will be available during next week's Thanksgiving Feast days. We hope to see you then. #ColtsCan
Our next Skate Night will be on November 16 from 6-8pm at the Griffin Skate Inn. $5/person to skate and $2/skate rental. Cowan Road staff will be onsite until 8pm; please be sure students are picked up by that time. #ColtsCan
This week, November 6-10, let's show appreciation for our wonderful school psychologists. GSCS School Psychologists are dependable, responsive, resourceful and most importantly COMMITTED to the success and education of our students! During #SchoolPsychWeek show some extra love, gratitude and appreciation for your school's psychologist! #NSPW23
The 2023 National School Psychology Week theme, "Let's Grow Together," is inspired by the importance of both personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities in every season of life. The theme recognizes four aspects of growth that are fundamental to effective learning environments and to school psychologists' role in supporting student well-being and learning.
It's nearly time for our Thanksgiving Feast! Grade levels will be split between the two days. Wednesday, 11/15 will be for 1st, 4th, and 5th grades. Thursday, 11/16 will be for PreK, Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grades. Please limit to 2 visitors/student.
The cost is $4.25/visitor (adults and children if not enrolled at Cowan Road). Cash only will be accepted the day of the event (please bring correct change). The menu will be Turkey and dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce.
All visitors will ENTER through the front of the school to sign in & purchase lunch tickets. Visitors will EXIT through the cafeteria doors to the bus ramp. To check out students, the adult will re-enter through the front door, return to the office, and then receive the student.
#ColtsCan
HOW TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY? YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NEEDED! Our schools, neighborhoods and community play an integral role in shaping the future of our students, and together we have the power to foster positive change.
Youth violence is something that affects us all; many of you have been impacted by violence. It is not confined within the walls of our schools; it has ripple effects throughout our community and vice versa.
We want to gain deeper insights into the areas and ideas to reduce violence in our community. We value your input and are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives.
Participate in the ThoughtExchange by scanning the QR code or by clicking this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/715016980
Please share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate thoughts. Thoughts that are rude or hurtful may be removed from the conversation.
September Perfect Attendance Clap-Out!!
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#ColtsCan
Did you know that November 3 is World Jellyfish Day? We didn't either but Follett is sharing this interactive eBook for FREE in honor of the day. Since we are at-home learning today, the timing is perfect. This is a great book to use with all of our students! #ColtsCan https://bit.ly/45PmeK7
If you read the story with your child, post a comment or a pic of them looking at it online. Mrs. Baker will draw a name to win a prize from those participating.
Friday, November 3, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
