Head's Highlights
October 9, 2026
Where Learning Comes First
Principal's Post
Happy Friday!
International Night was such an amazing success last night. Thank you so much to those who joined in on the fun! I hope everyone enjoys the break next week - take time to enjoy family and friends. Tomorrow is going to be a rainy day - a great day to read - because reading makes you smarter! Stay safe, everyone! See you on October 19th!
PTA News You Can Use
Want to order some cute Spiritwear or go ahead and check ordering a yearbook off your list? QR codes are above for both. Using your phone and can't access the QR codes? We have links for both items listed below.
Around Campus
Parent-Teacher Conferences (October 2026)
The link to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences opens on Friday, October 2nd. It will close on Friday, October 23rd. After this time, you will need to contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time. The conference link is shown below. It has also been posted on the Head Elementary website.
For additional directions, a step-by-step guide is provided.
Click here to get started:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/R_D_Head_Elementary_School
Additional Information:
Wednesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 29th are Early Release Days due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. Head Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:50 PM. If your student is a walker/car rider/day-care rider, please make any necessary transportation arrangements for your child. Buses will drop students off at their stop at the earlier time.
We will not have lunch guests on Early Release Days due to changes in the lunch schedule.
Video Conferences:
Teachers will be using Microsoft Teams to hold virtual conferences (when selected by the parent) during parent-teacher conferences. Please review the following to make sure your device is set up prior to your scheduled video conference.
https://heades.gcpsk12.org/programs-services/technology/microsoft-teams-for-parents
International Night
Did anyone else have the best time at International Night last night? From the yummy food to the beautiful outfits and the amazing performances, it was a night full of culture and joy. And thank you to the GCPS Book Mobile for stopping by too!!
Please visit our school Facebook page for pictures: https://www.facebook.com/rdheadelementary
Enjoy time with family on Fall Break - October 12 - October 16
October 19-23
Do something nice for those who help transport you to school and back safely! We appreciate our bus drivers!
Wear Orange on Wednesday, October 21st to Celebrate Unity Day!
Kindness
Acceptance
Inclusion
All Pro Dad - Event #2
All Pro Dad Breakfast/Event – Wednesday, October 21 @ 7:15-7:45 a.m. in the Head ES Cafeteria.
All dads and caring adults are invited to bring their elementary school students for a FREE Chick-Fil-A biscuit and coffee breakfast at our All Pro Dad event in the RD Head Elementary School Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 21 from 7:15-7:45 a.m.
All Pro Dad is an event where fathers and other caring adults can come together with their children to spend quality time together, learn about a special topic, speak words of affirmation over their children, and enjoy fun games! The breakfast at this event is brought to you by the RD Head PTA. More information is located at www.allprodad.com.
Check-in will begin at 7:00 a.m.
Participants must RSVP by Sunday, October 18 at 5 PM to reserve your spots (and your breakfast)!
Field Day - Grades K, 1 & 2
Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade students will have Field Day on Friday, October 23rd.
All other grades will have Field Day in the Spring.
Red Ribbon Week 10/26-10/30
Mark your calendars for these fun dress up days to help us celebrate being drug free! There are also opportunities to bring in canned goods and clinic supplies.
Raising Resilient Kids- Brookwood Cluster Counselors
Tips for Parenting Today's Kids!
Monday, October 26th
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Brookwood High School Commons
Picture Day Make Ups - October 29th
This morning is an opportunity for those who missed Picture Day to get their photos in the yearbook. It is also a time for students to retake pictures if you are unhappy with the originals. The originals will be delivered prior to this date so that you can make a decision.
Early Release - October 28th & 29th
Students will dismiss at 12:50 PM on October 28th and 29th to give teachers an opportunity to conference with parents.
Book Character Dress Up Day - Friday October 30th
No scary costumes, masks, and no toy weapons or props, please.
Veterans Day Program
Head Elementary's Annual Veterans Day Program will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:30 AM.
We invite any Veteran or active-duty service member to attend our program and be honored with a medal, certificate, and a gift bag. Our chorus will perform patriotic songs and there will be a slideshow of Veterans from our school community.
If you would like to send in a picture of a Veteran or active service member for our slideshow, please send images to ashley.petric@gcpsk12.org. If you sent in a picture last year, you do NOT need to resubmit it.
All pictures and RSVPs must be submitted by November 4. RSVP forms were sent home with all students on Friday, October 9th.
Questions? Please contact kelly.mraz@gcpsk12.org.
Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Wednesday, November 11 in celebration of Veterans Day!
Empowering Parents with Parent ProTech: A Free Resource for Online Safety
To support parents, the Georgia Department of Education has partnered with Parent ProTech, a free resource for all Georgia public school parents.
Parent ProTech offers:
Easy-to-follow tutorials on setting up parental controls on devices and apps
Guidance on how to talk to your child about online safety
Tools to help you monitor and manage your child’s digital activity
Support in understanding how to implement parental measures and controls in line with the Social Media Act of 2024
Digital citizenship lessons and videos for classroom use
For more information and to set up your account, please click here.
Connecting With the Community
Looking AHEAD
Upcoming Events
10/19-10/26 - Bus Driver Appreciation Week
10/20 - Third Grade Field Trip to The Zoo
10/21 - All Pro Dad Event #2 - 7:15 - 7:45 AM
10/21 - Unity Day - Wear Orange!
10/22 - Dogwood Pizza Night
10/23 - Field Day - Grades K, 1 & 2
10/24 - Chorus performing at Tick or Treatment Festival
10/26 - Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red!
10/26 - Raising Resilient Kids Counseling Event at BHS
10/27 - Red Ribbon Week - Superhero Day!
10/28 - Early Release 12:50 PM - No Lunch Visitors
10/28 - Red Ribbon Week - Neon Day!
10/29 - Early Release 12:50 PM - No Lunch Visitors
10/29 - Picture Make Up Day
10/29 - Red Ribbon Week -Team/Twin Day!
10/30 - Red Ribbon Week - Book Character Dress Up Day
10/31 - Halloween
11/1 - Daylight Savings Time - Fall back 1 hour