Parent and Family Engagement

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

With the end of the school year approaching, we are grateful for all the support you have provided and your dedication to your scholar's success. Our goal is to continue to partner with you and your scholar as we finish the school year strong. We look forward to continuing our support in your child's journey as he/she blossoms in their learning. Please watch out for any upcoming events and activities.

Can you believe it is already Spring? Spring is always a busy time for our school district as students undergo annual standardized testing. Find resources below on how to help your child prepare for these tests and how to manage test-taking stress as a family.

Testing can be a stressful time not only for students, but for parents as well. See the websites below for ways to support your child during test times.

How to Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Tests - Reading Rockets

Tips for Surviving Standardized Tests - Child Mind Institute

• How to help kids reduce stress with smarter study strategies

Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Tests - Scholastic Parents

Thursday, April 2nd: Kona Ice - prepay here: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K25X97713486

Thursday, April 2nd: Father Daughter Dance

Friday, April 3rd: RSVP Due for Family Stem Night: https://forms.gle/i9gEPFEHyrerhmeEA

April 6-10th Spring Break: Schools will be closed. Enjoy your break!

Thursday, April 16th: Mother & Son Kickball Game

Thursday, April 16th: Kona Ice - prepay here: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K25X99213487

April 20th - 24th: Scholastic Book Fair - Set up an eWallet

Tuesday, April 21st: Family STEM Night

Thursday, April 23rd: Orrs Got Talent

Tuesday, April 28th: Atten "dance" during specials

Georgia Milestones Testing Dates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students

April 29th: GMAS Gr3&5 ELA Section 1

April 30th: GMAS Gr3&5 ELA Sections 2 & 3

May 1st: GMAS Gr3&5 Math Sections 1 & 2

May 4th: GMAS Gr5 Science Sections 1 & 2

May 6th: GMAS Gr4 ELA Section 1

May 7th: GMAS Gr4 ELA Sections 2 & 3

May 8th: GMAS Gr4 Math Sections 1 & 2

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!

Checked out the Griffin-Spalding branch of the Flint River Library System.

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