February 10-17, 2017
In This Issue
BOE BRIEFS
Click HERE to view the briefs from the February 7, 2017 Board of Education meeting.
















































GSCS STUDENT ATHLETES EXCEL ON AND OFF FIELD
During the 2015-2016 school year, the graduation rate for student athletes was 96.5 at Griffin High School (GHS) and 98.7 at Spalding High School (SHS).
 
Last semester, GSCS student athletes were hard at work, doing what they do best, excelling both academically in the classroom and competitively on
the field. This hard work is proven in the team's grade point averages.
 
Fall Sports Team
GPA
 
GHS
SHS
Football
2.98
2.99
Softball
3.53
3.52
Volleyball
3.46
3.54
Competitive Cheer
3.51
3.54
Cross Country
3.12
3.73

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TEACHERS RETIREMENT WORKSHOP 
The upcoming Teachers Retirement Workshop is scheduled for February 14, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the GSCS Learning Center. The one-on-one sessions will be held February 15-16. If you have not registered, you can register online.

Click HERE for registration instructions.
GEORGIA RETIRED EDUCATORS FOUNDATION GRANTS
The GRE Foundation, an affiliate of the Georgia Retired Educators Association, will be awarding fifteen $500.00 grants/scholarships to fifteen educators to use in a manner most suited to their individual need in pursing advanced certification, or while adding a field. Any educator who is certified and employed in Georgia, Pre-K through 12, is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Classified staff pursuing a degree in education may also apply.

The application deadline is April 21, 2017.

Click HERE for the application.
2017-18 SCHOOL CHOICE
School Choice transfer requests must be made February 8 - March 10 for the 2017-18 school year. 

Click HERE for more information.
"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react
to what happens, not by what
life brings to us, but by the
attitude we bring to life."
~ Thomas Edison
SHOWER YOURSELF WITH APRIL PL CLASSES AT RESA

Click HERE for the current April 2017 professional learning class list for teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals. 

SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH YOUR LICENSE PLATE
Georgia residents can support public education by simply selecting "Support Education" or "Educator" tag when they renew their Georgia license plate.

A portion of the proceeds from each Educator /Support Education license plate directly benefits the Georgia Foundation for Public Education - a neutral, nonpartisan organization that funds innovative educational programs across Georgia. GFPE is operationally provisioned by the Georgia Department of Education, with oversight by a Board of Directors whose members are selected, in part, by the State School Superintendent and State Board of Education.

GFPE provides funding for programs that directly benefit students - including, but not limited to, classroom grants for Georgia's district Teachers of the Year and post-secondary scholarships for students at Georgia's state schools for blind, deaf and hard of hearing students. The foundation receives $10 for every Educator/Support Education special license plate purchased.
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17 CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS IN 2017!
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2017 is here, and there are so many new and exciting advances in technology coming our way.
 
The New Year always inspires us to set new goals, learn new things and start fresh. This list was created to help teachers and other educators try new things, experience new and advancing technology that could impact the classroom now or in the near future.
 
Are you up for the challenge? Consider this list your 2017 Challenge. I hope it inspires you to take risks, try new things and share new technology with your students.

MIDDLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
CARVER ROAD MIDDLE
Courtney McCoy and Tabitha Taylor
Courtney McCoy is an exceptional grade level chair, teacher and cheerleading coach. Tabatha Taylor goes the extra mile without being asked and has that #2185Pride. Thank you both for all that you do!
 
REHOBOTH ROAD MIDDLE
Melvin Colquitt, custodian
Melvin is one of the best custodians available. He takes time to ensure all rooms and areas of our school are kept clean and orderly. His dependability and friendly nature makes him a great employee. He works hard to make sure that students at Rehoboth Road have an environment that is conducive to learning. Melvin's dedication to our school and its occupants is evident each day and is greatly appreciated.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR