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Planning for Success in 2024-2025Griffin-Spalding County Schools Spring 2024 Parent SurveyUpcoming Events:How Do I Know What My Child Should be Learning at Each Grade Level?Real World Math Activities for Elementary School ScholarsReal World Math Activities for Middle School ScholarsReal World Math Activities for High School ScholarsResources for ParentsSchool Parent Resource Center InfoGriffin-Spalding County Parent Resource CenterEvery Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)Family-School Partnership Vision Statement
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February 2024 Newsletter

Cowan Road Elementary

February 2024Newsletter Cowan Road Elementary

Planning for Success in 2024-2025 Planning for Success in 2024-2025

Your voice matters! Please join us for our annual Title I required parent input meetings for Cowan Road Elementary School improvement plan.

It is that time of year when our school starts to look at data from this school year (2023-2024) and plan for the next school year (2024-2025). As part of this planning process, you will be invited to share your feedback about our school's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent Compacts, and the use of Title I Parent and Family Engagement funds. Make your voice count by attending a feedback meeting (February 15 @ 10:00 a.m. [virtual] or 4:30 p.m. [in person]) and by filling out the GSCS 2024 Spring Parent Survey (see link below).

Griffin-Spalding County Schools Spring 2024 Parent Survey Griffin-Spalding County Schools Spring 2024 Parent Survey

The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) appreciates your willingness to share your input in an effort to improve the parent engagement activities at our school and in our school system. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and all of your answers will be confidential and anonymous. Only one survey should be completed per household. Thank you for participating!

Griffin-Spalding County Schools Spring 2024 Parent Survey

Encuesta de Padres de Primavera de 2024

Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events:

Cowan Road Art Show

February 15 --5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Event Information

Title I Parent Input Meeting (Google Meet)

When?

Thursday, Feb 15, 2024, 10:00 AM

Where?

meet.google.com/pnw-aqdo-ypc

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Event Information

Title I Parent Input Meeting (in-person event)

When?

Thursday, Feb 15, 2024, 04:30 PM

Where?

Media Center

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How Do I Know What My Child Should be Learning at Each Grade Level? How Do I Know What My Child Should be Learning at Each Grade Level?

Georgia Standards of Excellence outline what is to be mastered at each grade level and within each subject. You can find information about the Georgia Standards of Excellence at the Georgia Department of Education website. This link will take you to georgiastandards.org. Easy to use icons will allow you to click on each subject area and review standards for each grade level. If you have questions about the Georgia Standards of Excellence, please talk with your child's teacher or call your child's school and make an appointment to speak with the school's parent liaison.

Real World Math Activities for Elementary School Scholars Real World Math Activities for Elementary School Scholars

Help your child to better understand the importance of math in everyday life. Here are some articles and activities you might want to try.

Math Matters in Everyday Life

Making Math a Family Thing

At Home Math for Early Learners

8 Places We Use Math in Everyday Life

Ideas from Georgia Public Broadcast

New Math vs Old Math

Free Math Resources

Math Concepts Through Children Literature

Below are grade level lists of children literature/books to help you work with your child on math concepts. These books provide you with a fun and easy way to explain math concepts to reinforce what your child is learning at school.

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Books & Topics in Kindergarten

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Books & Topics in Grade 1

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Books & Topics in Grade 2

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Books & Topics in Grade 3

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Books & Topics in Grade 4

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Books & Topics in Grade 5

Real World Math Activities for Middle School Scholars Real World Math Activities for Middle School Scholars

Help your child to better understand the importance of Math in everyday life. Here are some articles and activities you might want to try.

Real World Math Lessons Grade 6-8

5 Real World Math Activities to Teach the Importance of Numbers

Connecting Math to the Real World

55 Math Activities for Middle School

Real World Math Activities for High School Scholars Real World Math Activities for High School Scholars

5 Real World Math Activities to Teach the Importance of Numbers

Connecting Math to the Real World

Resources for Parents Resources for Parents

Instructions for Creating an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account

School Parent Resource Center Info School Parent Resource Center Info

LOCATION: Front Lobby

HOURS: Open on regular school days from 7:30 am to 3:15 pm

We have fun games available for checkout to help your child improve their reading and math skills. We also have helpful brochures! All of these resources are FREE for you and your child to use!

Griffin-Spalding County Parent Resource Center Griffin-Spalding County Parent Resource Center

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Did you know that the Griffin-Spalding County School System also has a Parent Resource Center? Find hands on activities, books and brochures for your student in our District Parent Resource Center. The center is designed to provide educational resources for parents to help your student succeed academically. Parents can also find computers with internet access at the center. The best part is resources are FREE! You can find the Parent Resource Center located in the Parent Services Building, Room 121 on 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30224. If you would like more information or want to make an appointment, please contact Jensen Vandiver at jensen.vandiver@gscs.org.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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  • Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantage and high-need students.

  • Requires that all students in America be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers.

  • Ensures that vital information is provided to educators, families, students, and communities through annual statewide assessments that measure students' progress toward those high standards.

  • Maintains an expectation that there will be accountability and action to effect positive change in our lowest performing schools, where groups of students are not making progress and where graduation rates are low over extended periods of time

  • ESSA can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov/essa?src-rn

Family-School Partnership Vision Statement Family-School Partnership Vision Statement

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The Family-School Partnership​ Program believes that parents, schools, families, and communities working together can create meaningful partnerships that ultimately lead to significant gains across the board in student achievement.​​​​​​​​​​​​

Contact Information for Parent Liaison

Angela Roth

angela.roth@gscs.org

(770) 229-3790

Contact Information for Administration

Dr. Holly Harvil - Principal

holly.harvil@gscs.org

Karen Williams - Assistant Principal

karen.williams@gscs.org

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Griffin-Spalding County Schools Parent Information
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