Moreland Road Elementary School

Our Spring Parent Survey is now OPEN! Please take a few moments to share your important opinion! English Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQ8HLTT Spanish Survey https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/HZLHGNB

This week is National School Counseling Week! This year’s theme is “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.” Thank you GSCS School Counselors for truly helping our students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. School counselors have a tremendous impact on helping our students achieve school success and plan for success in their future. Thank you for being a valuable resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators!

Please check out our January Parent Engagement Newsletter. We have useful information about helping your student succeed in math. Please take our Spring Parent Survey! English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQ8HLTT Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/HZLHGNB

Welcome to our self-paced online workshop designed to support you in helping your child succeed academically! In this workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies for motivating your child, providing effective homework support, and using academic tools like Lexile levels to enhance their learning experience. You’ll also discover trusted educational websites and tips for fostering a love of learning at home. This workshop is designed to give you the confidence and resources to play an active and impactful role in your child’s education. https://secure.smore.com/n/tcer0 If you have any questions, please reach out to your Parent Liaison, Anissa Andrews at 770-229-3755 or anissa.andrews@gscs.org.

On January 16, GSCS hosted its 2nd Annual District Social Studies Fair. Students from across the district demonstrated their research and interview skills through the lens of social studies inquiry. There was a high level of participation from students in grades 3-10, with 46 projects representing 13 schools. According to the Georgia Council for the Social Studies rules, only grades 5-12 are eligible to advance to the Regional Social Studies Fair. Sixteen projects were selected to advance to the West Regional Social Studies Fair which will take place on March 15, 2025, at Langston Hughes High School in Fairburn. Congratulations to these students who will represent GSCS at the regional competition: • Alayna Wilson, Propaganda Art throughout WWII, Futral Road Elementary • Judah Huckaby, What Happens When the Gas Runs Out?, Crescent Elementary • Ma'Kenzie Justice, Harriett Tubman, Beaverbrook Elementary • Eli Pack, Battle of Waterloo: How Napoleon Lost, Futral Road Elementary • Lizzie Shepherd, Are the Great Barrier Reefs in Danger?, Futral Road Elementary • Amir Ali, Zion Byrd-Dixon & Jalen Pye, WWI, Moreland Road Elementary • Marley Olvera, How the Wright Brothers' Invention Impacted Society, Moreland Road Elementary • Alani Lewis & Isabella Thompson, The Great Depression, Orrs Elementary • David Schiflett, Social Media and Political Violence, Carver Middle School • Jesse Davis & Timothy Phinazee, Jesse Owens, Carver Middle School • Cyron Anthony, The origins of a struggle: The Wounded Knee Massacre, Carver Middle School • Shariah Fulton, Rising Grocery Prices, Rehoboth Road Middle School • Skye Oduaran, Representation Matters: The Role of Representation in American, Politics and its Impact on Future Generations, Spalding High School • Siri Oduaran, The Impact of Major Natural Disasters on Weather Preparedness and Response, Spalding High School • Jaiya Taylor, Through Biases Eyes: AI’s Distorted Perception, Spalding High School • Rondell White, Fast Fashion and its Effect on the Environment and A Global Society, Spalding High School Read more at https://5il.co/368xm.

Bundle up and don't forget your Chromebook! We have a one hour delayed start tomorrow, Friday, January 24! Doors open at 8:00AM and the tardy bell rings at 8:45AM.

In the interest of safety, all Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) schools and offices will have a one-hour delay start time for students and staff on Friday, January 24. Elementary start time will be 8:45 a.m.; middle school start time will be 10 a.m. and high school start time will be 9:45 a.m. All after-school events and activities will proceed as scheduled.

Shoutout to our GSCS December Top Readers who crushed it by taking AR quizzes or logging books on Beanstack! Your hard work and love for reading are amazing! Keep reading for your chance to be the next district Top Reader and win your very own tablet! Join us in the GSCS 100,000 Book Challenge and help us reach our goal! Every book counts—let’s do this together! 💪📖 #GSCSReads #TopReaders #100KBookChallenge Elementary Top Readers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycy2mDXUlg Secondary Top Readers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LbHdFGCGNg8

In the interest of safety, GSCS will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025. All students and staff should remain at home as icy road conditions will disrupt normal school operations. 12-month employees should report to work at noon if conditions are safe to do so.

In the interest of safety, Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All students and staff should remain at home as the current weather situation will disrupt normal school operations. Stay safe and warm.

After careful consideration and monitoring of the current weather situation, we have made the decision to close GSCS schools tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This decision was not made lightly, but the safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority. All schools and offices will be closed. All school-related activities are canceled. All students and employee groups should remain home tomorrow. An announcement will be made tomorrow regarding the status of school for Wednesday, given that freezing temperatures and possible winter weather are expected to remain a factor Tuesday evening. Stay safe and stay warm. Thank you.

GSCS held its annual spelling bee today. After multiple spelling and vocabulary rounds, Orrs Elementary Student Charlie Hollums won with the word “monopolize.” The district runner-up is Carver Road Middle School Student Carter Dupree. Read more at: https://5il.co/35fv2

Please join us "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" at our annual Father-Daughter Dance on February 7, 2025 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

All GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, will be a virtual at-home learning day for all GSCS students. No students or staff will report to school due to the threat of winter weather which could create delays that would disrupt normal school operations. Students will have their Chromebooks at home to complete assignments in Canvas. Due to the current winter storm watch and the forecast of potential snow and ice, all GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, to prioritize the safety of our students, staff and community. All after-school events and activities are also canceled. Read a letter from GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith L. Simmons at https://5il.co/34jyf.

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Happy New Year Mustang Families! Our January Parent Engagement Newsletter can be found at the link below. This month, you will find useful information about helping your student succeed at school! Also please be sure to stop by and check out our Parent Resource Center (PRC). Located in the front lobby, the PRC is here to support our Mustang families! It offers a variety of resources, including educational materials, parenting tips, and connections to local assistance programs. Stop by and check out this resource! https://secure.smore.com/n/9pc8t As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me via email *(anissa.andrews@gscs.org) or phone (770-229-3755). Anissa Andrews Parent Liaison

🌟 Winter Break Self-Paced Workshop for Parents 🌟 Winter break is a great opportunity to strengthen your child's learning at home! 📚✨ Our Winter Break Self-Paced Workshop provides practical tools and online resources to help parents support their children’s academic success during the break. Explore a variety of resources like: ✅ Engaging learning websites ✅ Activities tailored to your child’s grade level ✅ Tips for incorporating learning into daily routines Parents, your involvement makes a difference! By using these strategies, you can help your child stay on track and even get ahead during the holidays. 🔗 Click here to access the Winter Break Self-Paced Workshop: https://secure.smore.com/n/kmuv2g Let’s keep those young minds growing, even while school is out!

The Kiwanis Club and Lions Club of Griffin partnered with GSCS. They brought volunteers and the latest technology vision screening equipment to our elementary schools and screened over 4100 students. Thank you for your service!

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025, for the holiday break. GSCS staff return on Jan. 6, 2025, for professional learning & planning. Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.