Crescent Elementary October 2024

• Avoid scheduling vacations when school is in session.
• Build regular routines for bedtimes and the mornings.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Talk about the importance of regular attendance and about how your child feels about school.
• Don’t permit missing school unless your child is sick.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or your school principal for advice on how to help your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back up plans for getting your child to school if something comes up. Ask a family member, neighbor or another family for help.

November 7, 2024 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Mark your calendars for a fun night of science! Flint River astronomers are coming to set up telescopes and set up lines for night sky viewing. Families may picnic, enjoy live music, view student creations of Van Gogh's A Starry Night masterpiece, and play corn hole games!

Fall Break is October 14-18. School breaks are a time for students to relax, recuperate, and take time to enjoy their families!

If you were unable to attend our annual Title I meeting, we missed you! 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 must be held within the first 45 days of the new school year in GSCS. If you would like a copy of the information that was presented, please contact Mrs. Rhonda Grubb at rhonda.grubb@gscs.org .

In compliance with the requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act, the Griffin-Spalding County School System would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s) and/or paraprofessional(s).

The following information may be requested:

Whether your child's teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction

Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived

Whether the teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.

Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

Parents, please take a moment to complete the fall parent survey if you haven't already done so!

English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JBRBM2N

Spanish survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Y3CWT8

Oct 22-24: Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov. 7: A Starry Night- A Night of Science Fun for the Whole Family!

Nov. 22: Walk for Crescent

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.

Our school parent resource center is located in our media center.

Parents may check out games and storytelling kits to reinforce skills at home with their child. They may also get brochures on helping their child with math, reading, science, and test taking skills.

Our school parent liaison is Rhonda Grubb who is also our media specialist. She may be reached at Rhonda.Grubb@gscs.org or at (770) 229-3719.

-GSCS Title I, Part A Parent & Family Engagement Handbook

-Receipt of Guidebook Google FORM

-Fall 2024 Parent Survey Link