Welcome Back to School!

Dear Greenbrier Elementary Families,

Welcome to another exciting year at Greenbrier Elementary School! As we begin the school year, I am honored to continue serving as your principal and to partner with our students, families, staff, and community in support of student success.

This year, Columbia County School District is embracing the theme "The Promise," a commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunities, support, and resources needed to succeed. At Greenbrier Elementary, we are building upon that vision through “The PACK Promise: Their Future... Our Promise.” As members of the Greenbrier Community, we recognize that the future of every child is shaped by the promises we make today—to provide exceptional learning experiences, foster meaningful relationships, and inspire a love of learning.

The PACK Promise reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence, strong character, and a sense of belonging for every child. It is a pledge that we make together—as educators, families, and community members—to help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally so they are prepared for a bright future.

I believe strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and I am grateful for the trust and support of our Greenbrier families. Together, we will continue to build on our tradition of excellence while ensuring that every decision we make is guided by what is best for our students.

Thank you for being an important part of the Greenbrier Elementary family. I look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and celebration as we live out “The Promise” through “The PACK Promise”—because their future is our promise.

Mrs. Ashlee Odom, Principal

ashlee.odom@ccboe.net

Dr. Ashlee Horton, Assistant Principal

ashlee.horton@ccboe.net

We would like to make you aware that any student schedules currently visible on district platforms are tentative and may be subject to change.
Our team is continuing to work diligently to balance class placements and finalize rosters and schedules to ensure the best possible learning environment for ALL students.
Homeroom placements will be provided to students during Open House this Thursday. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important process.
Thank you for your continued support.

House Bill 340 - Distraction Free Education Act

Student devices (smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, & headphones) should be off and kept in bookbags throughout the duration of the school day.

'Personal electronic device' means any portable electronic device capable of 29 transmitting, receiving, or accessing communications, data, or media. Such term 30 includes, but is not limited to, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, e-readers, headphones, 31 and other devices with functionalities such as wireless communication, internet access, 32 messaging, video recording, gaming, social media access, or data transmission.

Students new to the district, including kindergarten, must complete the New Student Registration.

All returning students must complete the Existing Student Registration via Parent Portal between now and the first day of school, August 4.

Returning Students: Sign up for Parent Portal. Parent Portal is utilized to access student schedules, current grades, progress reports, report cards, and family surveys. Track your student's progress throughout the year with this tool.

New to Columbia County Students: If you are new to the district, you will receive the needed student ID number on the first day of school. Parent Portal for new students will open August 4.

We are so excited to see our families on Thursday, July 30 for our Open House event from 5:00-7:00.

For the safety and efficiency of our carline, all vehicles must enter from Riverwood Parkway. Please do not enter through the Greenbrier High School entrance, as this helps ensure a safe traffic flow for our students, families, and staff.

Please help us by preparing your child for their first day of riding a bus. Practice their bus number, phone number and address with them.

To enhance student safety, Greenbrier Elementary is implementing a new procedure for kindergarten through 2nd-grade walkers beginning this school year. Parents and guardians who pick up students in these grade levels will be required to display the yellow transportation sign distributed at Open House when arriving at the walker pick-up area.

This additional layer of security will help staff quickly verify authorized adults and ensure that every child is safely released to an approved individual.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Wolfpack students safe each day!

• As a reminder, we love our furry friends; however, to help ensure a safe environment for everyone, please keep pets off school grounds during school hours and school events. Thank you for your cooperation.
• In the event of severe weather, walkers will be sent to the car rider line and parents will be notified via ParentSquare.

Please set aside some time before school starts to read through the GBE Student Handbook. This handbook shares with our families our procedures at GBE. We look forward to partnering with you!

The Columbia County Code of Conduct explains district procedures and policies.

Please complete a Lunch Application before the first day of school. All families are encouraged to complete this application.

Please reach out to the GBE Nutrition Manager with questions regarding your child's lunch account.

GBE Nutrition Manager:

Jessica Caster

706-650-6060 Ex.1545

jessica.caster@ccbo.net