What a sweet way to kick off fall at Cowan Road!
Today our Sunshine Club treated our staff to a Caramel Apple Bar inspired by everyone’s favorite apple-loving friend, Johnny Appleseed! Staff members picked a red or green apple, cut it up, and then loaded it up with caramel, chocolate, and/or PB sauce, and all the toppings they wanted. So many delicious combinations!
A HUGE thank you to Food Depot on Hill Street for generously providing all of the apples for our staff treat! Your support means so much to our Cowan Road family.
And thank you to our Sunshine Club for always finding ways to make our staff feel appreciated. What a fun and tasty way to welcome fall (and we really hope, some cooler temps, too)! #CowanRoadElementary #SunshineClub #JohnnyAppleseed #HelloFall #StaffAppreciation
September Employee of the Month!
Some people simply show up every day—and some people show up and make a difference. Dr. Lynda Bolton is absolutely one of those people.
Dr. B is the heartbeat of Cowan Road Elementary. Rain, shine, freezing cold, or blistering heat, you can count on her to be out there during arrival car rider duty, greeting our students, keeping things moving, and making sure everyone gets where they need to be. Her dedication and toughness have made her a true car rider legend!
But her impact goes far beyond car rider duty. Dr. Bolton notices the little things, supports our students, jumps in to help her colleagues, and consistently goes above and beyond. Thank you, Dr. B, for the exceptional commitment, strength, and heart you pour into Cowan Road Elementary! We are so lucky to have you on our team!
#OurHabitsOurFuture
Some people simply show up every day—and some people show up and make a difference. Dr. Lynda Bolton is absolutely one of those people.
Dr. B is the heartbeat of Cowan Road Elementary. Rain, shine, freezing cold, or blistering heat, you can count on her to be out there during arrival car rider duty, greeting our students, keeping things moving, and making sure everyone gets where they need to be. Her dedication and toughness have made her a true car rider legend!
But her impact goes far beyond car rider duty. Dr. Bolton notices the little things, supports our students, jumps in to help her colleagues, and consistently goes above and beyond. Thank you, Dr. B, for the exceptional commitment, strength, and heart you pour into Cowan Road Elementary! We are so lucky to have you on our team!
#OurHabitsOurFuture
Thanks for making our book fair a success and getting books into the hands of so many students!
#ReadersAreLeaders #ScholasticBookFair
#ReadersAreLeaders #ScholasticBookFair
August Employees of the Month!
We are kicked off the school year by celebrating the people who help keep Cowan Road running smoothly every single day—our amazing custodial team!
Congratulations to Mrs. Rhonda, Mrs. Rita, Mrs. Ingra, and Mr. John, our August Employees of the Month! They are always willing to jump in, help wherever they are needed, and make a difference in so many ways.
Their impact was especially significant in late July and throughout August as we worked through our building renovations. They helped move, clean, organize, rearrange, and tackle all the unexpected jobs that come with getting a school ready for students. They did so much behind the scenes to help us get our building ready for a new school year, and we are incredibly grateful!
Thank you for everything you do for our Cowan Colts! We appreciate you more than you know!
#OurHabitsOurFuture
We are kicked off the school year by celebrating the people who help keep Cowan Road running smoothly every single day—our amazing custodial team!
Congratulations to Mrs. Rhonda, Mrs. Rita, Mrs. Ingra, and Mr. John, our August Employees of the Month! They are always willing to jump in, help wherever they are needed, and make a difference in so many ways.
Their impact was especially significant in late July and throughout August as we worked through our building renovations. They helped move, clean, organize, rearrange, and tackle all the unexpected jobs that come with getting a school ready for students. They did so much behind the scenes to help us get our building ready for a new school year, and we are incredibly grateful!
Thank you for everything you do for our Cowan Colts! We appreciate you more than you know!
#OurHabitsOurFuture
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
Griffin-Spalding Schools are launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. Students in 4th and 5th grades will learn how to recognize warning signs when someone may need help and how to report concerns to a trusted adult or through the anonymous reporting system.
Students will receive information about the program in their homeroom classes September 22–30. Please review the attached family letter for additional information and resources.
🔨⚙️ Happy Tradesman Appreciation Day! ⚙️🔨
Today, we celebrate the skilled professionals who work behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, functional, and ready for learning. From maintenance and repairs to construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and so much more, your expertise and hard work make a lasting difference every day.
We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running strong! 💙
Join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible tradesmen! 👏🔧
Today, we celebrate the skilled professionals who work behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, functional, and ready for learning. From maintenance and repairs to construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and so much more, your expertise and hard work make a lasting difference every day.
We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running strong! 💙
Join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible tradesmen! 👏🔧
Last call for the Book Fair! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to shop our Scholastic Book Fair. If you’re sending money with your child, please make sure they have it tomorrow morning.
The Book Fair closes at 12:00 NOON Friday so we can pack everything up to return to the company. If there’s a book your Colt has had their eye on, tomorrow is the day to grab it!
Thank you for helping us put great books into the hands of our students!
#BookFair #ScholasticBookFair #ReadersAreLeaders
The Book Fair closes at 12:00 NOON Friday so we can pack everything up to return to the company. If there’s a book your Colt has had their eye on, tomorrow is the day to grab it!
Thank you for helping us put great books into the hands of our students!
#BookFair #ScholasticBookFair #ReadersAreLeaders
Tonight is the night to join us for our annual Curriculum Night! This is a special time to incorporate our families in learning what goes on in your child's classroom everyday! We can not wait to see you there!
Plus it is right after our Title 1 Meeting at 4:30!
Plus it is right after our Title 1 Meeting at 4:30!
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, COLTS!
We have a LOT happening at Cowan Road this evening, and we hope you’ll join us! Bring the family and make a night of it!
🐎 Title I Meeting — Starts at 4:30 PM
📖 Literacy Night
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
And the best part? Everything runs until 6:00 PM! 🎉
Come learn, read, shop, and enjoy a fun evening together at Cowan Road! We can’t wait to see our Colt families tonight!
#LiteracyNight #BookFair #TitleIMeeting #CowanRoadColts
We have a LOT happening at Cowan Road this evening, and we hope you’ll join us! Bring the family and make a night of it!
🐎 Title I Meeting — Starts at 4:30 PM
📖 Literacy Night
📚 Scholastic Book Fair
And the best part? Everything runs until 6:00 PM! 🎉
Come learn, read, shop, and enjoy a fun evening together at Cowan Road! We can’t wait to see our Colt families tonight!
#LiteracyNight #BookFair #TitleIMeeting #CowanRoadColts
WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS!!
Our students are showing up, and our attendance is moving in the right direction! Cowan Road Elementary’s current chronic absenteeism rate has been reduced to 8.87%!
Every day a student is at school is another day to learn, grow, build relationships, and take advantage of new opportunities. In elementary school, we know this is the effort of families to have our students awake and ready for school. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for working together to make regular attendance a priority.
Let’s keep growing and improving—one school day at a time!
#OurHabitsOurFuture #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
Our students are showing up, and our attendance is moving in the right direction! Cowan Road Elementary’s current chronic absenteeism rate has been reduced to 8.87%!
Every day a student is at school is another day to learn, grow, build relationships, and take advantage of new opportunities. In elementary school, we know this is the effort of families to have our students awake and ready for school. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for working together to make regular attendance a priority.
Let’s keep growing and improving—one school day at a time!
#OurHabitsOurFuture #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
💻🔧 Happy IT Professional Day! 🔧💻
Today, we celebrate the incredible IT professionals who keep our schools connected, secure & running smoothly every day!
From troubleshooting technology challenges to supporting classrooms, protecting our systems, and helping staff and students stay connected, your expertise and dedication make a tremendous difference across our school district.
Thank you for being the problem-solvers, innovators, and behind-the-scenes heroes who help keep learning moving forward! We appreciate all that you do! 💙
Happy IT Professional Day! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible IT professionals who keep our schools connected, secure & running smoothly every day!
From troubleshooting technology challenges to supporting classrooms, protecting our systems, and helping staff and students stay connected, your expertise and dedication make a tremendous difference across our school district.
Thank you for being the problem-solvers, innovators, and behind-the-scenes heroes who help keep learning moving forward! We appreciate all that you do! 💙
Happy IT Professional Day! 🎉
School safety is a shared responsibility! GSCS September Safety Tips.
Ready to make a difference in students' lives while building a rewarding career? Join us for our GSCS Recruitment Fair! 🎓💙
We’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to join a team committed to student success.
Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover how you can make an impact in our schools and community!
We’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to join a team committed to student success.
Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, learn about our benefits, and discover how you can make an impact in our schools and community!
Heart full, tummy full! We had such a wonderful morning yesterday at our Grits with Grands event! Big smiles were all around as our amazing Grand Adults came out to spend quality time with their student leaders.
A huge THANK YOU to:
• All of the Grand Adults who joined us to make today so special for our student leaders! • Our fantastic volunteers from Carver Road Baptist Church for your hard work and support!
• Our dedicated Cowan Road Elementary staff for bringing this event together!
Here is a quick sneak peek with a few photos from the morning — stay tuned, because more photos will be added tomorrow.
#OurHabitsOurFuture #LeadersAreReaders
We hope to see you in the morning for Grits with Grands! The book fair will be open and Blackshear Photography will be here taking pictures from 8-10am
Help us put more books into the hands of our Colts!
Our Scholastic Book Fair’s giving program makes it easy for businesses, organizations, alumni, families, and community members to help students who may need a little extra support choosing books at the Fair. Every contribution helps a student discover a book they can call their own—and a new reason to love reading!
Learn more and find out how you can help: bit.ly/COESbookfair
¡Ayúdanos a poner más libros en las manos de nuestros Colts! 📚
El programa de donaciones de nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic permite que empresas, organizaciones, exalumnos, familias y miembros de nuestra comunidad apoyen fácilmente a los estudiantes que necesitan un poquito de ayuda adicional para elegir libros en la Feria. ¡Cada contribución ayuda a un estudiante a descubrir un libro que puede llamar suyo y una nueva razón para amar la lectura!
Obtenga más información y descubra cómo puede ayudar: bit.ly/COESbookfair
Our Scholastic Book Fair’s giving program makes it easy for businesses, organizations, alumni, families, and community members to help students who may need a little extra support choosing books at the Fair. Every contribution helps a student discover a book they can call their own—and a new reason to love reading!
Learn more and find out how you can help: bit.ly/COESbookfair
¡Ayúdanos a poner más libros en las manos de nuestros Colts! 📚
El programa de donaciones de nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic permite que empresas, organizaciones, exalumnos, familias y miembros de nuestra comunidad apoyen fácilmente a los estudiantes que necesitan un poquito de ayuda adicional para elegir libros en la Feria. ¡Cada contribución ayuda a un estudiante a descubrir un libro que puede llamar suyo y una nueva razón para amar la lectura!
Obtenga más información y descubra cómo puede ayudar: bit.ly/COESbookfair
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: bit.ly/COESbookfair.
Recuerde! Genere una eWallet de la Feria del Libro para su nino o nina YA, para que puedan comprar sin efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad! Comience aqui: bit.ly/COESbookfair. #OurHabitsOurFuture #ScholasticBookFairs
Recuerde! Genere una eWallet de la Feria del Libro para su nino o nina YA, para que puedan comprar sin efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad! Comience aqui: bit.ly/COESbookfair. #OurHabitsOurFuture #ScholasticBookFairs
GRITS with GRANDS is THIS SATURDAY!
Join us at Cowan Road Elementary on Saturday, September 12, from 8:00–10:00 AM for a special morning with our grandparents and special family members!
Enjoy grits and breakfast with your favorite people, make some memories, and take advantage of two great extras:
-Blackshear Photography will be here! Photo packages will be available for families who would like to capture the morning together.
-Our Scholastic Book Fair will also be open! Stop by the Media Center and find some great new books to take home.
We can't wait to welcome our families for a fun morning in Colt Country.
¡GRITS con los ABUELOS es ESTE SÁBADO!
¡Acompáñenos en Cowan Road Elementary el sábado 12 de septiembre, de 8:00 a 10:00 a. m., para disfrutar de una mañana especial con nuestros abuelos y familiares especiales!
Disfruten de un desayuno con sus personas favoritas, creen recuerdos juntos y aprovechen estas dos oportunidades especiales:
¡Blackshear Photography estará aquí! Habrá paquetes de fotografías disponibles para las familias que quieran capturar este momento especial.
¡Nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic también estará abierta! Pasen por el Centro de Medios para encontrar excelentes libros nuevos para llevar a casa.
Estamos deseando recibir a nuestras familias para disfrutar juntos de una mañana especial en Colt Country.
Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be open September 14–18 in the Media Center, with special opportunities to shop during Grits with Grands and Literacy Night.
Book Fair Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (Friday, Sept. 18: Closing at 12:30 PM)
Saturday, Sept. 12: 8:00–10:00 AM during Grits with Grands
Thursday, Sept. 17: 5:00–6:30 PM during Literacy Night
Families can shop in person or use our online options. Book Fair eWallet provides a cash-free way for students to shop, and family members and friends can contribute to a student's eWallet.
You can also support Share the Fair, Scholastic's giving program that helps students who need assistance purchasing books. Contributions can be made through our Book Fair homepage.
Shop online, set up an eWallet, or contribute to Share the Fair:
bit.ly/COESbookfair
We can't wait to see our Colts find books they'll be excited to read!
#OurHabitsOurFuture #ScholasticBookFair
Book Fair Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (Friday, Sept. 18: Closing at 12:30 PM)
Saturday, Sept. 12: 8:00–10:00 AM during Grits with Grands
Thursday, Sept. 17: 5:00–6:30 PM during Literacy Night
Families can shop in person or use our online options. Book Fair eWallet provides a cash-free way for students to shop, and family members and friends can contribute to a student's eWallet.
You can also support Share the Fair, Scholastic's giving program that helps students who need assistance purchasing books. Contributions can be made through our Book Fair homepage.
Shop online, set up an eWallet, or contribute to Share the Fair:
bit.ly/COESbookfair
We can't wait to see our Colts find books they'll be excited to read!
#OurHabitsOurFuture #ScholasticBookFair
Families, your students’ Fall Pictures are ready to view - and order ALREADY!!
Check the school story/posts on ClassDojo for information on how to access your child’s pictures from Blackshear Photography.
And even more exciting...Mr. Blackshear is offering a 10% Labor Day discount, so be sure to place your order by Wednesday to take advantage of the savings.
Happy picture viewing - our students looked great that day so we can't wait to see their pics.