Cowan Road Elementary School

We know schedule changes can be hard to remember. Please be aware that students are tardy at 7:45am with the new times. #ColtsCan

Tomorrow, August 1, is GSCS Day One in the District! Here is a reminder of the new bell schedule. To get your student's bus information, please use E-Link at https://versatransweb04.tylertech.com/GriffinSpalding/elinkrp/login.aspx *Use your Student ID number for BOTH the username and password Also, remember that the School Zone cameras operated by the city and county will be active again beginning tomorrow. The cameras will operate one hour before school begins and one hour after school concludes. See you tomorrow for Day 1!

The GHS Band of Gold, under the direction of Mr. Daniel Goodmond, entered the 1-800 TruckWreck 3rd Annual Greater Atlanta Band Challenge this summer. Bands submitted a performance video, as well as a brief bio of the program. I am happy to announce that the GHS Band of Gold has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist! Please help the GHS Band of Gold secure one of the top 3 spots in order to receive $10,000.00 for the band program, which is provided by the Witherite Law Group & 1-800 TruckWreck. You may vote for the GHS Band of Gold using the following link: www.greatbandchallenge.com. Voting is unlimited, but only one vote per person, per hour, will be accepted. Voting began today, Monday, July 31, at 10 AM and will end on Friday, August 11, at 5 PM.

We had a great time at Open House seeing many of our families back in the building...and meeting new families. We look forward to partnering with you this year in your child's education. #ColtsCan

We have several job positions posted for GSCS transportation services. Please use the link below to review and consider applying. https://www.applitrack.com/griffin/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Transportation

Attention GSCS Families: Open House is this afternoon from 3-7 p.m. at all GSCS schools. Come meet your teachers, get school supply list and get needed information on transportation, after-school program, etc. School starts on Tuesday, August 1st!

A $10 technology fee will be collected by schools to cover damage to student devices. Only new students and students who did not pay last year will be responsible for this fee. To pay online visit: www2.mypaymentsplus.com.

Some TRANSPORTATION Info (there will be more detailed info at Open House): --Decide how your child will go home the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL so you can let the teacher know at Open House. This is often different for the first day so if you can tell the teacher at Open House, it makes it much easier AND less stressful for everyone. --If your student will be a CAR RIDER this year, a pants/skirt hanger like the one shown in the pic is a GREAT way to hang the car tag from your rearview mirror as you go through the line. Tags will be ready for pick up at Open House. in the cafeteria. --if your child rides the BUS to school the first day, a band (like a wrist band at the fair) will be placed on their book bag. Please do not remove this; we use it to quickly insure students load the correct bus in the afternoon. --PRACTICE with your child (especially PreK, Kinder, and 1st graders) telling an adult their first and last name and their teacher's name. Please know that dismissal, especially the car rider line, is always longer the first few days of the year than it will be the rest of the year. Have your tag visible in the window, follow the procedures (we'll post them later), have plenty of patience, and know we are all working together to get everyone's CHILDREN HOME SAFELY. #ColtsCan

Please meet our 2023-24 Specials team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Matthews (ColLab), Ms. Hayes (Science Lab), Mr. Martin (Music), Mr. Cofield (PE)

Please meet our 2023-24 5th grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Garner, Ms. Martin, Ms. Odom, Ms. Quick

Please meet our 2023-24 4th grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Allen, Ms. McDevitt, Ms. Wilkerson, Ms. CJones

Please meet our 2023-24 3rd grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Huff, Ms. Roth, Ms. Royal, Ms. Hill, Ms. Austin

Please meet our 2023-24 2nd grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Vaughn, Ms. Durrett, Ms. ASmith, Ms. Roland

Please meet our 2023-24 1st grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Brasher, Ms. Hooks, Ms. Black, Ms. Mann

Please meet our 2023-24 Kindergarten team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan (L-R): Ms. Stratton, Ms. Hester, Ms. Holland-Monroe, Ms. Veal, Ms. K.Smith, Ms. Hyde, Mr. Davis, Ms. Roberts

We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. Please meet our 2023-24 PreK team. (L-R): Ms. Lindsey, Ms. Floyd, Ms. Harps, Ms. Boykin, Ms. Jackson, and Ms. Oetting

Please find attached ALL of Kindergarten through 5th grade Supply/Wish lists. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday! #ColtsCan

The GSCS Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a high-energy, inspirational, motivational kick-off to the 2023-24 school year! Student leaders welcomed the staff and were emcees for the event. Staff learned and laughed with Innovative Teaching, Learning and Leadership Consultant and Author George Couros, who was the keynote speaker. Staff were also entertained by the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters Drum Line and Educator and Comedian J. Cornelius George. A lot of staff recognition occurred with the naming of the 2023 Classified Employees of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Media Specialist of the Year. The 2023-24 Teachers of the Year were celebrated and the District Teacher of the Year was revealed and surprised with a new car for a year, thanks to the district's partnership with Cronic Nissan! Partners In Education Food Depot, the City of Griffin and Spalding County donated gift cards and gift baskets to 20 lucky staff members. Thank you to all community partners who helped make this event great, especially Oak Hill Church for their generosity, hospitality and support!

Kona Ice will be available to purchase at Open House...we can't wait to see you!! #ColtsCan

Staff attended the Education Celebration this morning as we begin PrePlanning. Mrs. A Smith, our teacher of the year, was recognized. The Atlanta Braves drumline entertained us and George Couros inspired us. We are ready for an amazing year! #ColtsCan