
Students in Mrs. Stratton’s Kindergarten class explored subtraction within 10 by shaking and spilling 2-sided counters and creating subtraction equations. #ColtsCan #KinderMath

Today is National School Nurse Day! School nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of our students. Let’s unite to celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses


Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! GSCS celebrates the dedication, determination and heart of our awesome teachers. Teachers change the lives of students every day and their work and impact extend far beyond the classroom. Join us this week to #ThankATeacher for all they do for our students!


Bolsas de aperitivos del Día del Campo: Los estudiantes pueden comprar bolsas de aperitivos por las mañanas antes de que comience la escuela el 5 de mayo. La fecha límite para comprar es el miércoles 14 de mayo.
No habrá ventas de "día de". Las bolsas de aperitivos cuestan 5 dólares por bolsa y solo dinero en efectivo.
El contenido de las bolsas de aperitivos está sujeto a disponibilidad, pero tendrá contenidos similares a los siguientes:
Gatorade, agua embotellada, palomitas de maíz, barra de granola y aperitivos para frutas.
#ColtsCan #FieldDay


Field Day Snack Bags: Students can pre-purchase snack bags in the mornings before school beginning Mon., May 5th. The cut off date to purchase is Wed., May 14th.
There will be NO “day of” sales. Snack bags are $5 per bag and cash only
Snack bag contents are subject to availabilty but will have contents similar to the following:
gatorade, bottled water, popcorn, granola bar, and fruit snack.
#ColtsCan #FieldDay



Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes! Thank you GSCS Nutrition Staff!


📚✨ That’s a wrap, super parents! Our final parent engagement newsletter of the year has all the smiles, milestones, and memories we’ve made together.... and a few upcoming events too! Thanks for helping us make magic all year long! 🚌🍎💌 #ParentEngagement #ColtsCan https://secure.smore.com/n/ebq7s8

Today is National School Principal Day! GSCS wants to acknowledge, celebrate & thank these educational school leaders who support and guide our teachers and students daily. Please show your principal some love for their hard work and commitment. Thank you GSCS principals!


3rd and 5th grade GMAS starts tomorrow - let's help these students do their very best! #ColtsCan


The GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a Parent Expo 2025 Services & Supports tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29, from 5-6:30 PM at the Griffin Region College and Career Academy (221 Spalding Dr., Griffin, GA 30223).
Keynote Speaker: Alicia Gosha-Page, Founder & CEO of J. Cole Advocacy, LLC.



Come see the All star game -- All-stars vs the coaches! May 13th at 5:30pm at Cowan Road Elementary. Tickets are $5 and concessions will be available for purchase. Who do you THINK will win?
#ColtsCan #BasketballAllStars


We have had a great week celebrating our teachers and ALL of our staff this week 'In our Teacher and staff appreciation era". Thanks to many families who have also celebrated teachers by sending notes, teacher favorites, flowers, and love. Here's a brief snippet of some of this week's fun for staff. bit.ly/COESTSA2025
#ColtsCan #LongLive #StaffAppreciationEra
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Georgia Milestones are coming! 📝 But don’t stress — we’ve got the inside scoop for parents 🎉 Check out our quick + easy newsletter to feel like a testing pro! 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/5dsfg

We hope you'll come support our kids this weekend. They have been working really hard on this show! $10/adults, $5/students #ColtsCan


National Assistant Principal Week was during our Spring Break, but GSCS still wants to honor and recognize all of our amazing assistant principals! Thank you for your service, passion and dedication! Please show our hardworking AP's some extra love!


It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, let’s take time to recognize the incredible people who make our GSCS Elementary After-School Program meaningful for hundreds of students. Thanks to these professionals who help with homework, lead fun projects/activities & more!


Mark your calendars! GSCS Spring Fling 5K & Bazaar - Saturday, May 17.


Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! GSCS is so thankful for our hardworking and dedicated bus drivers who safely get our students to and from school every day! Don't forget to thank your school bus driver today! Let's show them some love! #SchoolBusDriversDay


Ms. Roth's class had a great time practicing on their recorders in music with Mr. Martin. He led them through several practice exercises and then a song. They did a fantastic job listening, following directions, and playing their instruments. Way to go, Colt Leaders. We may have some future famous musicians at COES. #ColtsCan #Music


Georgia Milestones testing season is upon us. Please remind your students not to stress or be anxious but to do their best as this is a chance to show what they know. See the attached schedule and tips. During Testing: attend school, be on time, sleep well and eat breakfast.
