February 2025 Newsletter
Crescent Elementary
Planning for Success in 2025-2026
Your voice matters! Please join us for our annual Title I required parent input meetings for Crescent's School Improvement Plan.
It is that time of year when our school starts to look at data from this school year (2024-2025) and plan for the next school year (2025-2026). As part of this planning process, you will be invited to share your feedback about our school's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent Compacts, and the use of Title I Parent and Family Engagement funds. Make your voice count by attending a feedback meeting and by filling out the GSCS 2025 Spring Parent Survey.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools Spring 2025 Parent Survey
The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) appreciates your willingness to share your input in an effort to improve the parent engagement activities at our school and in our school system. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and all of your answers will be confidential and anonymous. Only one survey should be completed per household. Thank you for participating!
How Do I Know What My Child Should be Learning at Each Grade Level?
Georgia Standards of Excellence outline what is to be mastered at each grade level and within each subject. You can find information about the Georgia Standards of Excellence at the Georgia Department of Education website. This link will take you to georgiastandards.org. Easy to use icons will allow you to click on each subject area and review standards for each grade level. If you have questions about the Georgia Standards of Excellence, please talk with your child's teacher or call your child's school and make an appointment to speak with the school's parent liaison.
Real World Math Activities for Elementary School Students
Help your child to better understand the importance of math in everyday life. Here are some articles and activities you might want to try.
At Home Math for Early Learners
8 Places We Use Math in Everyday Life
Math Concepts Through Children Literature
Below are grade level lists of children literature/books to help you work with your child on math concepts. These books provide you with a fun and easy way to explain math concepts to reinforce what your child is learning at school.
Books & Topics in Kindergarten
Books & Topics in Grade 1
Books & Topics in Grade 2
Books & Topics in Grade 3
Books & Topics in Grade 4
Books & Topics in Grade 5
Resources for Parents
Legends of Learning
It is proven that children learn best through play. This is why Legends of Learning created Awakening. Awakening is hands-down the most fun your child will have learning math and science. In fact, most of the time kids are having so much fun they even "forget" they are learning!
Helping Your Child with AR
Upcoming Events
Feb. 7- Daddy Daughter Dance 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Feb. 13- PTO Glow Party (Students will attend during the school day.)
Volunteers are still needed for this event. Sign up here.
Feb. 14- Class Valentine's Day Party 1:00 PM
Feb. 27- Cougar of the Month Breakfast 8:00 AM
School Parent Resource Center Info
Crescent's 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.
Griffin-Spalding County Parent Resource Center
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 lajuana.love@gscs.org.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantage and high-need students.
Requires that all students in America be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers.
Ensures that vital information is provided to educators, families, students, and communities through annual statewide assessments that measure students' progress toward those high standards.
Maintains an expectation that there will be accountability and action to effect positive change in our lowest performing schools, where groups of students are not making progress and where graduation rates are low over extended periods of time
ESSA can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov/essa?src-rn
Family-School Partnership Vision Statement
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.