PFE News- November 2026
Parent & Family Engagement Newsletter - November 2025
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!
As we celebrate November as Family Engagement Month, it’s important to take a moment to thank all of our parents and guardians for your dedication to your scholar’s education and academic success. YOU are appreciated. Join our Title I Office as we celebrate National Family Engagement Month. WHEN FAMILIES ARE ENGAGED IN LEARNING, CHILDREN DO BETTER AND SCHOOLS GET BETTER.
Family Engagement in Action
Family engagement plays an important role in student success! When families and schools work together, students are more likely to develop positive learning habits and achieve academic goals. Families can make a difference by checking grades regularly, communicating with teachers, establishing homework routines, encouraging daily reading, and attending school events. Small, consistent actions at home help children feel supported, motivated, and ready to learn. Together, we can build strong family-school partnerships that help every student succeed!
Title I District Parent Advisory Council
Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) Office of Federal Programs recently hosted its first Title I District Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting, bringing together parents and district representatives to strengthen family engagement and support student success. The meeting provided an opportunity for parents to share feedback, discuss family engagement initiatives, and collaborate on ways to improve communication and partnerships between families and schools. GSCS remains committed to ensuring that parent voices are heard and valued as we work together to create meaningful opportunities for families to support student academic achievement. If you are interested in joining this council, please email lajuana.love@gscs.org for additional information.
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.
Parent Teacher Conferences
November is Parent Engagement Month!
As part of our celebration, we will host Parent/Teacher/Student-Led Conferences to strengthen communication and partnerships between our school and families.
Conference Dates:
Monday, November 2, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Friday, November 13, 2026
Important Reminders:
Conferences will be held during teachers' planning periods or afterschool on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
We encouraged to begin scheduling conferences with teachers in advance.
Let's work together to make November a meaningful month of parent engagement! Our goal is to build strong school-home partnerships and celebrate our scholars' progress while identifying ways to support our continued success.
GSCS November Parent University
We are excited to offer Parent University, a series of engaging workshops designed to provide families with practical tools and resources to support student success. Topics will include literacy, math, test-taking strategies, technology, and ways to support learning at home. Join us throughout the school year to learn, connect, and grow together!
PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
Welcome to Our Parent Resource Center!
At Anne Street Elementary, we believe that parents and families play an important role in their children's education!
Our Parent Resource Center is located in our Library to support families by providing helpful tools, educational materials, and resources to help students succeed at home and at school.
Families can visit the center to access learning activities, reading and math resources, parenting information, and a printer for educational needs.
Our goal is to strengthen the connection between home and school by giving parents the tools and support they need to become active partners in their children's learning.
The Parent Resource Center is here for you! We encourage all families to stop by, explore the resources, and discover new ways to support their child's success.
Together, we can help every child learn, grow, and succeed!
GSCS 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 770-229-3700, ext 10321 or at Lajuana.love@gscs.org.