Cowan Road Elementary School

• Help your child adjust to earlier bedtimes just to help them ease into new routines. Set a consistent bedtime for your child and stick with it every night. Getting enough sleep is critical for kids to stay healthy and be successful in school. Not getting enough sleep is linked with lower academic achievement, as well as higher rates of absenteeism and tardiness.
  
  

• Have your child turn off electronic devices well before bedtime. Try to have the home as quiet and calm as possible when younger children are trying to fall asleep.

• Children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better. They do better in school, and have better concentration and more energy. If your child does not have time to eat, send them to school with a grab and go snack like a granola bar.

• Create an environment that is homework-friendly. Children need a consistent workspace in their bedroom or another part of the home that is quiet, without distractions, and promotes study.

• Schedule ample time for homework. Build this time into choices about participating in after school activities.

• Establish a household rule that the TV and other electronic distractions stay off during homework time. Supervise computer and internet use.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

The Griffin Spalding County School offers an ESOL program that works to empower our students to graduate college and career ready by providing effective instruction to improve language proficiency and academic achievement.

For more information contact:

Pearla Hodo

Part time ESOL Coordinator

pearla.hodo@gscs.org

770-229-3710 ext.10399

Title I, Part A requires that all schools receiving Title I, Part A funds must bring parents and families together for a parent meeting to inform participating parents about the school's Title I program and their right to be involved. This meeting will be held within the first 45 days of the new school year in GSCS.

Cowan Road Elementary Parents are asked to join us on:

September 18th, 2025
1st Meeting: 8:00am
2nd Meeting: 4:30pm

What is to be covered: In this meeting, we will discussed the topics below

o Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

o Intent and Purpose of Title I

o Title I Funding

o Programs/Supports in Place to Help your Students

o Academic Standards Expected of All Students o Measuring Student Progress

o Parent Resource Centers

o District and School Parent and Family Engagement Policies

o School-Parent Compact

• GKIDS Readiness Check Screener: July 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
• Sonday System Pre-Reading Survey K-8: August 4, 2025 - August 29, 2025

• 9/1: Labor Day Holiday! No school.

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​

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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 LaJuana Love at 770-229-3700, ext 10321 or at Lajuana.love@gscs.org.

Hello Colt Country, my name is Sara Burford and I am so excited to serve as the new Parent Liaison at Cowan Road Elementary School! I am truly honored to be on this journey of partnering with families, supporting our community, and working together to create the best possible experience for our students.

One of my greatest passions is connecting families with the school community. I believe that when parents and schools work hand-in-hand, children thrive both academically and socially. My goal is to keep our parents informed, involved, and empowered, because strong parent engagement plays a vital role in every child’s success.

As Parent Liaison, I look forward to building positive relationships, providing resources, and making sure our families feel supported and connected. I can’t wait to meet each of you and work together to ensure that every student at Cowan Road Elementary has the encouragement and opportunities they need to shine!