HOW TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY? YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NEEDED!
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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.
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.
Join us for Halloween Fest during Connections tomorrow! The cost is $2 at the door and concessions will be sold! Remember to dress up, if you like, and make sure it meets dress code.
Yes! Students may dress up on Tuesday! No masks and your costume must meet our dress code. Let's make it a fun day!
GSCS is in the planning phases for an Early Learning Program or Center. It is our vision to offer free and/or affordable preschool learning opportunities for three-year-olds within our district. We are assessing our employee and community needs, determining a location and planning the next steps. Please take a few moments to complete the survey with the QR code or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PREK3Interest.
If you have questions or comments, please use our customer service platform Let'sTalk at https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PGXN11R9B7LT
Thank you Central Georgia EMC for presenting GSCS with $23,700 for community development! Central Georgia EMC presented the checks this morning to GSCS, the development authority and the chamber at the Griffin Welcome Center. Thank you for supporting our community and school system!
Pictured (L-R): GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons, Griffin-Spalding Development Authority Executive Director David Luckie, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Boggus and Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury
GSCS was happy to have Henry County School (HCS) leaders visit our schools yesterday to see our Audio Enhancement System and discuss school safety. Pictured (L-R): HCS Director of Security and Safety Johnny Stafford, GSCS School Safety Coordinator Donald Britt, GSCS IT Director Lonny Harper, GSCS Network/Application Specialist Cody Hammond and HCS Supervisor of Safety and Security Kenneth Tucker.
Traversa Ride 360 is now available for parents and students to download on their Apple or Android mobile devices. Simply search the app store for “Traversa Ride 360” to download and register yourself on the app. This technology will replace VersaTrans MyStop.
Traversa Ride 360 is designed so parents and students can access the student’s bus information in the fastest way possible. GPS technology on the bus works with Student Transportation to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give the most accurate route data with real-time updates. Parents and students may sign up for notifications to be automatically alerted about changes in a student’s bus status.
Guardian User Guide: https://5il.co/26amj
Guardian User Guide (Spanish): https://5il.co/26qwm
Attention Families: Here are some tips for pedestrian safety. Remember clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
All GSCS schools will be closed October 9-13, 2023 for Fall break. Stay safe and enjoy the break!
Today, six GSCS eighth-grade students were named as the 2023 recipients of a $10,000 REACH Georgia Scholarship! These students were surprised in their classroom by GSCS Superintendent Simmons, district leadership and their school leadership. The scholarships will be presented at a special signing ceremony at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin on November 1. Congratulations to Hailey Wells at Rehoboth Road Middle, Madison Cutter and Jayden Leonard at Kennedy Road Middle, Elijah Gray and Sayla Smith at Carver Road Middle and Trinity Pitts Gray at Cowan Road Middle School!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you are planning on coming to our Softball Championship game, please note that you must have a clear bag and you must order your ticket online - https://gofan.co/event/1150174?schoolId=GA5048
This month is National Principals Month! Thank you GSCS principals for your visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for every staff and student. Celebrate and show your principal how much you appreciate them for all they do! #ThankAPrincipal
Today, October 2, is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly! Our school custodians work hard and often behind the scenes or after hours. However, the results of their efforts are among the most critically important and highly recognizable things seen in our facilities. So, on National Custodial Workers Day, be sure to show your appreciation to the custodians who keep our schools and district clean!
Reminder: This Friday, Sept. 22, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
At the Sept. 19, board of education meeting Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! They represent the 11th class of inductees. Congrats to these exemplary educators! Read the full story: https://5il.co/258pw
At the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Sept. 19, Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! Congratulations to these exceptional educators who represent the 11th class of inductees! Read the full story here: https://5il.co/258pw
GSCS Job Fair Tuesday, September 26, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (277 E. Poplar St.) Register to attend using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/GVdrbyQ9PBHZ9feS6.
Happy IT Professionals Day! It is time to honor and celebrate the people who work behind the scenes to keep our district running: IT professionals! Thank you GSCS Technology Professionals for being our unsung heroes on a daily basis. Give a SHOUT OUT to your technology hero!
FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME
Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
