Orrs Elementary - September 2026
Orrs Parent & Family Engagement Newsletter - September 2026
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR PARENTS
- Help your child adjust to earlier bedtimes just to help them ease into new routines. Set a consistent bedtime for your child and stick with it every night. Getting enough sleep is critical for kids to stay healthy and be successful in school. Not getting enough sleep is linked with lower academic achievement, as well as higher rates of absenteeism and tardiness.
Have your child turn off electronic devices well before bedtime. Try to have the home as quiet and calm as possible when younger children are trying to fall asleep.
Children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better. They do better in school, and have better concentration and more energy. If your child does not have time to eat, send them to school with a grab and go snack like a granola bar.
Create an environment that is homework-friendly. Children need a consistent workspace in their bedroom or another part of the home that is quiet, without distractions, and promotes study.
Schedule ample time for homework. Build this time into choices about participating in after school activities.
Establish a household rule that the TV and other electronic distractions stay off during homework time. Supervise computer and internet use.
How Families Can Partner With Schools
Families play an important role in student success! When families and schools work together, students benefit both academically and socially. Parents and caregivers can partner with their child’s school by maintaining regular communication with teachers, attending school events and parent meetings, supporting learning at home, monitoring attendance and academic progress, and sharing ideas and feedback. By working together, families and schools can create a strong support system that helps every student learn, grow, and succeed!
Title I Annual Meeting Information - Fall 2026
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Annual Title 1 Meeting! If you missed the presentation, you can find it here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oWeBk-hwzCwJjbIcaIFg27RZfv0cww7W/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106090825049973844537&rtpof=true&sd=true
Title I, Part A requires that all schools receiving Title I, Part A funds must bring parents and families together for a parent meeting to inform participating parents about the school's Title I program and their right to be involved. This meeting will be held within the first 45 days of the new school year in GSCS.
What is to be covered: In this meeting, we discussed the topics below:
o Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
o Intent and Purpose of Title I
o Title I Funding
o Programs/Supports in Place to Help your Students
o Academic Standards Expected of All Students o Measuring Student Progress
o Parent Resource Centers
o District and School Parent and Family Engagement Policies
o School-Parent Compact
Need a Parent & Family Engagement Handbook?
If you did not receive a Parent & Family Engagement Handbook at Open House, please email katie.mckinney@gscs.org to receive one. We have handbooks available in English and Spanish.
GSCS District 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
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.
Title I Fall Parent Survey
Parents and families, we want to hear from you! Our Fall Parent Surveys give you an opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback about your child’s school and educational experience. Your input helps us better understand the needs of our students and families and plan programs and resources that support student success. Please take a few moments to complete the survey—your voice makes a difference!
📝 English Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/62L57GR
📝 Spanish Survey: