The Trojan Times

January 16, 2026

Green Sea Floyds Elementary is committed to the service of all students. We aspire to empower students to achieve greatness by providing meaningful learning experiences and fostering a family atmosphere that supports the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all students.

Green Sea Floyds Elementary is proud to announce that Karen Reeves as our Support Staff Employee of the Year! Karen truly lives out our vision of Greatness, Service, and Family in everything she does.

As a multipurpose paraprofessional, Karen is the definition of adaptable. Her day can change in an instant, but she always jumps in with a smile and a “how can I help?” attitude. No matter where she’s needed, Karen gives 100% and helps keep our school running smoothly through her willingness to serve others.

Karen’s heart for service shines brightest in her work with students. She brings patience, kindness, and a calm presence that helps students feel safe and understood. She has a natural way of meeting students where they are and helping them grow, which makes a huge difference in their day.

Her flexibility, compassion, and servant’s heart make her an essential part of our school community. We are incredibly grateful for Karen and proud to honor her as our Support Staff Employee of the Year.

Congratulations, Karen, and thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students!

As a reminder, all visitors will need a photo ID to enter the school and will be screened upon entry.

We are excited to have our grandparents join us for the Grits with Grandparents event at GSFE! We love our GSFE family and can't wait to celebrate together.

As a reminder, please make sure that all grandparents bring a photo ID and are verified in PowerSchool in order to attend the event. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing everyone there!

We are excited to celebrate the 100th day of school, a fun and meaningful milestone in our school year at GSFE! The 100th day of school is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and GSFE Greatness that shines through in everything we do. Our students, staff, and families continue to make GSFE an inspiring and supportive place for learning.

We look forward to sharing this memorable day with our students and families and continuing to grow together as a school community! Thank you for your ongoing support and for being part of the GSFE Family.

• Friday, January 16 - End of 2nd Quarter

• Friday, January 16 - 2.5 Hour Early Dismissal (11:55)

• Monday, January 19 - Student Holiday

• Tuesday, January 20 - Schools Closed

• January 21 - March 6 - ACCESS Testing Window

• Thursday, January 22 - Online Parenting Event - Bullying & Cyberbullying

• Friday, January 23 - Mid-Year House Meeting (Wear House Colors)

• January 26 - 30 - Book Fair Week

• Monday, January 26 - CD & K Awards (In Classrooms)

• Kindergarten - 7:45
• Child Development - 8:00
• Tuesday, January 27 - CD, K, & 1st - Grits for Grandparents - 7:30

• Wednesday, January 28 - 2nd & 3rd Grits for Grandparents - 7:30

• Thursday, January 29 - 4th & 5th Grits for Grandparents - 7:30

• Friday, January 30 - 1st - 5th Grade Awards (Commons Area)

• Grades 1 & 2 - 8:00

• Grades 3 - 5 - 9:15

• Friday, January 30 - 100th Day of School

• February 2 - 6 - Service Learning - CMC Sock Drive

• Friday, February 6 - Wear Red for American Heart Association

• Tuesday, February 10 - Family Math Night - 5:30

• Friday, February 13 - Wear House Colors

• Monday, February 16 - Schools Closed

• Tuesday, February 17 - Schools Closed/Possible Make Up Day

• Friday, February 20 - Wear your Black and Gold

• Tuesday, February 24 - 3rd Quarter Interims Available

• Tuesday, February 24 - Class Picture Day

• Thursday, February 26 - African American History Month Program - 8:30

We’ve been having a great time staying active in PE! Students recently finished our bowling unit, showing awesome teamwork and sportsmanship, and had lots of fun playing the fast-paced game Ghostbusters.

Coming up soon is the PACER Test, where students will challenge themselves, build endurance, and see if anyone can set a new school record!

We’re also looking ahead to cup stacking, focusing on coordination and speed, and continuing to practice for our exciting Elimination Nukem Tournament at the end of the year.

📣 Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser

Our Kids Heart Challenge will kick off on February 9 and run through February 27. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about heart health while helping support a great cause.

Thanks for your continued support—let’s keep moving and having fun in PE!

Look below at our current House competition standings.

Title I Schools are schools that receive federal funds due to poverty status. It is determined by our free and reduced lunch participation. GSFE receives federal funding through Title I. A copy of the Title I School-Wide Plan can be reviewed in the front office. Parents are encouraged to provide feedback about school-wide Title I initiatives. Please go to the website listed below and complete the survey to give us feedback about our school.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCSTitleOneSurvey25-26