Moore Elementary School

Greetings Parents, It’s that time of year! We’re excited to invite you to our Testing Workshop TODAY at 10:00 AM, designed to help your child prepare and succeed in this year’s milestone assessments. Virtual Link: https://meet.google.com/egi-dman-xtm?hs=224 During the session, we’ll cover: • Effective test prep strategies • Key milestones to focus on • Tips for supporting your child at home • A Q&A session to address your concerns Can't wait to see you there!!

Greeting Families, This is a reminder we will have our Virtual Parent Workshop tomorrow at 10:00 am via google meet. The link will be shared first thing in the morning via class dojo and social media. Please log in to hear Mrs. Dangar, our assistant principal, share some helpful tips regarding testing and other topics. We hope to see you there.

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.

Dear Parents, We hope this message finds you well. Please take a moment to review the attached flyers, which contain important information regarding the new upcoming ELA (English Language Arts) standards. These updates are vital for understanding how we’ll be supporting your child’s learning journey. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns after reviewing the materials. Thank you for your continued support!

𝒞ℴ𝓃ℊ𝓇𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓁𝒶𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃𝓈, ℳ𝓇𝓈. 𝒬𝓊𝒶𝓃𝒾𝓈𝒽𝒶 ℋ𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓎-ℬ𝓊𝒸𝓀𝓃ℯ𝓇🫶🏾✨🎉 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Quanisha Hardy-Buckner, our 𝑷𝑯𝑬𝑵𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑨𝑳 4th Grade Math Teacher, for being selected as our January Employee of the Month! Mrs. Buckner 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑦 demonstrates dedication, excellence, and passion in supporting our scholars and staff. Her innovative approaches, leadership, and unwavering commitment to success make her truly deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Mrs. Buckner, and 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 for your exceptional contributions to our school community 💙🐻💛

☕️✨🫶🏾We’re thrilled to announce that Traveling Tom’s Coffee Truck will be here on Wednesday, January 31st with a special treat for everyone🫶🏾✨☕️ Hot Chocolate: $3.00 • Important Notes: • No money will be accepted on January 31st. • All cash payments are due by Thursday, January 30th. • Online orders will close at 5:00 AM on Thursday morning, January 30th. Hot chocolate sales begin today—don’t miss out! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to this fun and cozy treat🫶🏾✨☕️

Our 5th graders had an 𝕒𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘 time enjoying the snow today! From making snow angels to snowball fun, their smiles and laughter made the day ℯ𝓍𝓉𝓇𝒶 special🩵❄️⛄️ It was wonderful to see them creating memories and embracing the 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐 together🩵❄️⛄️

Greetings Moore Parents💛🐻💙 We’re excited to announce that the 2024-25 yearbooks are now available for pre-order! Capture and cherish the special memories of this school year with a beautiful yearbook for your child📸 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆✨ • Softcover: $20 • Hardcover: $25 Don’t miss out! Place your order now to ensure your scholar receives a copy. For ordering details or questions, feel free to reach out to Jana Jordan🫶🏾✨ jana.jordan@gscs.org 770-229-3756 EXT: 20122 Thank you for your support! Best regards, 𝑀𝑜𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦

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.

Greetings Parents, It’s that time of year! We’re excited to invite you to our Testing Workshop, designed to help your child prepare and succeed in this year’s milestone assessments. Workshop Details: 📅 Date: January 28th ⏰ Time: 10:00AM 📍 Location: Virtual Link will be shared During the session, we’ll cover: • Effective test prep strategies • Key milestones to focus on • Tips for supporting your child at home • A Q&A session to address your concerns Let’s work together to ensure your child feels confident and prepared to excel. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! We look forward to seeing you there💙💛💙

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.

✨🐝Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Stars! 🐝✨ We are incredibly proud of our District Level Spelling Bee Representative, Miss Aaliyah Holmes! 🥳Your hard work and dedication is truly inspiring! A BIG congratulations as well to all the other participants and our District Winner, Miss Charlie Hollums🏆 A special thank you to Miss Malaysia Nesbeth for her outstanding support as our alternate—you are amazing! Great job to our 5th Grade Spelling Superstars for shining so brightly and making us proud! 🐝✨

🎉🎉 100th Day of School Celebration! 🎉🎉 We’re hitting a major milestone—our 100th Day of School is on Wednesday, January 24th! 🥳 Let’s make it unforgettable! Come to school dressed as if you were 100 years old! 👵🏽✨👴🏽Think gray hair, glasses, walkers, and your best “senior style.” We can’t wait to celebrate 100 days of learning, growth, and fun together! See you there👵🏽✨👴🏽

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

🩷✨𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔✨🩷 Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and create unforgettable memories at our Father-Daughter Dance extravaganza! This year’s theme is 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘣𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭! Join us for a night of laughter, love, and cherished moments on February 13th in the Moore Gymnasium. Let's twirl, spin, and groove together as we celebrate this magical evening! Save the date and get ready to dance the night away! ✨🩷

ℂ𝕆ℕ𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕊🥳 to our 𝒶𝓂𝒶𝓏𝒾𝓃ℊ 3rd-5th grade scholars for their fantastic participation in the Social Studies Fair! Your excitement and hard work truly paid off as you presented your projects. Great job, Cubs—keep up the incredible work💙💛💙

𝒞ℴ𝓃ℊ𝓇𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓁𝒶𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃𝓈 to our Artist of the Week, Geraldine Lagurre David! 🎉 She did an outstanding job on her Pre-K Multimedia Snowman project, showcasing incredible creativity and talent. A special thank you to Mrs. Fricke for always putting the 🄷🄴🄰🅁🅃 in 🄰🅁🅃 and inspiring our young artists🎨🖌️✨