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South Metro GNETS Newsletter

Spring 2025

South Metro GNETSNewsletterSpring 2025

Serving Clayton & Henry County Serving Clayton & Henry County

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Director's Message

Congratulations on a Successful 2024–2025 School Year!


As we close out the 2024–2025 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our incredible staff and students for their hard work, dedication, and growth. This year was filled with meaningful progress—both academically and socially.


Students engaged in a variety of therapeutic services and activities, including Equine Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Talk Therapy, Art, and Music. These experiences played a vital role in supporting their well-being and personal development. Academically, our students made strong gains, as reflected in the positive outcomes on MAP testing.


We also applaud the efforts of our PBIS team for organizing a wide array of engaging and

diverse activities that celebrated students’ social-emotional growth. Their commitment helped

build a supportive and joyful school community.


As we head into summer, we encourage all students to continue their journey of growth by

participating in positive, pro-social activities with family, friends, and community members. We

are proud of each and every one of you and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the

future.


Enjoy a safe and enriching summer!


Sincerely,

Derrick Gilchrist

PBIS Activities @ Ash Street Center Always Deliver F-U-N! PBIS Activities @ Ash Street Center Always Deliver F-U-N!

Exceptional Student Week Exceptional Student Week

Parent Corner Parent Corner

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Dear Parents,


Thank you so much for trusting us with your precious schlors this school year! We would love to hear from you! Please take a few moments and fill out the DES Parent Survey by May 31st.


Thank you in advance as we value your opinion!

(Click the image to access the survey.)

CCPS Summer Meal Service Program

CCPS Summer Meal Service Program summer programs will run from Monday, June 2nd through

Wednesday, June 25th. Kendrick Middle School will run from Monday, June 2, through Friday, July

25, 2025. The Summer Meals Service program aims to provide nutritious breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 years and under, or individuals over 18 with a state-recognized mental or physical disability. Remember that meals must be consumed on site; meal services will not be provided on Thursday, June 19 or Friday, July 4. This information can also be found on the Clayton County Public Schools nutrition website.


CCPS School site operating hours:

● Elementary Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:00 am

● Middle and High School Breakfast - 8:30 am - 9:00 am

● Community Sites Breakfast 8:00 am - 8:30 am

● Elementary Lunch 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

● Middle and High School Lunch 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

● Community Sites Lunch 11:00 am - 12:00 pm


Participating Schools and Community Locations:


School District Locations (Name, Start Date-End Date)

* Kendrick Middle School June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Monday - Friday

* King Elementary June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Monday - Thursday (No Fridays)

* Jackson Elementary June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Monday - Thursday (No Fridays)

* East Clayton Elementary June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Monday - Thursday (No Fridays)

* Hawthorne Elementary June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Monday - Thursday (No Fridays)

* Harper Elementary June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Monday - Thursday (No Fridays)

* McGarrah Elementary June 2, 2025 - June 25, 2025 Monday - Thursday (No Fridays)


Community Recreation Center Locations (Name, Start Date-End Date)

* Jim Huie Recreation Center June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Monday - Friday

* Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Monday - Friday

* Virginia Burton Gray Center June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Monday - Friday

* South Clayton Recreation Center June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Monday - Friday

* Forest Park Recreation Center June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Monday - Friday

NOTE: No Meals on Thursday, June 19 or Friday, July 4 at Community Center locations.

Important Dates Important Dates

May 15th -Field Day @ Ash Street Center

May 16th- Field Day @ JB--water games (Please bring a towel and change of clothes)

May 16th- Award Day @ Ash Street Center

May 19th-21st- 1/2 days @ Ash Street Center

May 21st- JBH has Talent/ Awards Day

May 22nd-23rd-ELBC Remote Learning Days for Students--Last Days of School (Ash Street Ctr)

May 23rd - Early Release/Last day of school (JBH/Henry Co)

May 31st-DES Parent Survey Due (Please See Parent Corner)

June 2nd-CCPS Summer Meal Service Program Starts (Please See Parent Corner)

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