Greene Notes

From jig saw research to sorting facts to persuasive posters…we love the Literacy Lab at GCPS! One of their most recent units of study was on Giant Pandas and Red pandas. 🐼 The students compared and contrasted the different pandas and created persuasive posters to save endangered animals. Then using nonfiction articles, they researched in jigsaw style an element of the animal. For example, one group focused on habitat. They also had the panda cam at Atlanta Zoo running. What fun!

Fun Fact: This video was created by Communications Department intern Kalonji Jarrett, a 2023 GCHS graduate who completed his spring semester Work-Based Learning class as an internship doing video projects with the Comms Dept. this spring. We thank Kalonji for his work and wish him the best of luck as he heads off to college to study film/cinematography this fall!

You are invited to a Summer Reading Celebration on Tuesday, July 11th, from 1-3 p.m. on the CBJ Preschool playground! This event will include a book giveaway for students, arts and crafts, and the dedication of the GCSS Reading Tree. The majestic oak tree on the preschool playground has been lighted to allow it to glow from within as a beacon to represent literacy and a culture of reading for the students of Greene County. The whole community is invited to participate in this special event, which will include a proclamation from the Mayor of Greensboro dedicating the tree as the official Reading Tree of Greene County.

Thank you to Chuck and the team at Greene County's own Flying J Travel Center for their donation of $10,000 for STEM education in Greene County Schools!

July 11, 2023

Summer Reading Celebration and Reading Tree Dedication

(Rescheduled from original June date) You are invited to the GCSS Summer Reading Celebration event on Tuesday, July 11th, from 1-3 p.m. on the CBJ Preschool playground! Join us for a book giveaway for students, arts and crafts, and the dedication of the GCSS Reading Tree. The majestic oak tree on the preschool playground has been lighted to allow it to glow from within as a beacon to represent literacy and a culture of reading for the students of Greene County. The whole community is invited to participate in this special kickoff event, which will include a proclamation from the City of Greensboro dedicating the tree as the official Reading Tree of Greene County. We look forward to seeing you there!

July 12, 2023

Special Called BOE Meeting

The Greene County Board of Education will hold a Special Called Work Session at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room located at 101 E. Third St. in Greensboro to discuss clarification requests regarding the LOA Charter renewal application. To view Board of Education agendas and minutes, please click here.

July 20, 2023

Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting

The Greene County Board of Education will hold its July Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room located at 101 E. Third St. in Greensboro. To view Board of Education agendas and minutes, please click here.

July 25-26, 2023

New Teacher Orientation

New teachers will attend two days of orientation at the District Office.

July 27, 2023

Pre-Planning Begins

New and returning teachers will report to their schools. Welcome back!

July 29, 2023

Back to School Bash

The annual Greene County Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, July 29th from 9-11 a.m. in the GCHS Gym. All Greene County students are welcome to attend and get FREE school supplies and participate in fun family activities.

July 31, 2023

Opening Breakfast

All staff are invited to the GCHS Commons Area for a welcome-back breakfast and to hear an inspiring message from our special guest speaker Dave Weber.

August 1, 2023

Open House (All Schools)

Open House at all schools will be on Tuesday, August 1st from 3-6 p.m. Families will attend to meet teachers, tour the school buildings, and receive helpful back-to-school information.

August 3, 2023

First Day of School

We are excited to welcome all students back on Thursday, August 3rd for Day One of the 2023-2024 school year!

We can't wait to share your good news!

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Website: www.greene.k12.ga.us
Location: Greene County Board Education, 101 E 3rd Street, Greensboro, GA, USA
Phone: 706-454-1109
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