Moore Elementary School

We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.

Happy #GAPreKWeek! Quality early learning for young children improves third-grade reading proficiency and increases high school graduation rates!

All GSCS schools will be closed October 14-18, 2024, for Fall Break. Central Office will be closed on Monday, October 14 & Tuesday, October 15. Relax and recharge...Happy Fall!

October 6th was #NationalCoachesDay. Coaches are mentors, leaders, and role models! GSCS wants to shine a light on the significant influence coaches have both on the field and in the classroom. Thank you to all GSCS Instructional and Athletic Coaches!

This week is the 14th Annual #GAPreKWeek! Let's celebrate because early learning is the foundation for all future success in school, the workforce and life! GSCS serves over 430 pre-k students in 22 classrooms.

Happy Sunday Parents and Scholars💙🐻💛 We are T҉H҉R҉I҉L҉L҉E҉D҉ to invite you to our 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 Double Header Curriculum Night on October 24th from 5-7 PM! This special evening will celebrate both ℳ𝒶𝓉𝒽 Night and ℒ𝒾𝓉ℯ𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓎 Night, offering a fantastic opportunity for fun and learning for the whole family✨ For Math Night, we are partnering with Math For Adults, bringing engaging activities and tools to boost your math skills. Then, get ready for our Open Mic Literacy Night, where you can share stories, poems, or just enjoy the magic of words. We can’t wait to see everyone there and share in this wonderful evening of education and celebration🧮🫶🏾📚

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥'𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 B҉E҉S҉T҉ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝓓𝓻. 𝓞𝓵𝓾𝓴𝓸𝔂𝓪👑✨ We are thrilled to kick off this special month in style, celebrating Dr. Olukoya with a touch of Hollywood Glamour! Your leadership, dedication, and vision make our school a shining star, and we couldn’t be more grateful🫶🏾✨ Thank you for all that you do! Here’s to an incredible month of appreciation💛🐻💙

💚✨In the spirit of appreciation, we want to take a moment to say how much we value each and every one of you! Even during Principal’s Month, Dr. Olukoya wanted to highlight the amazing role our parents play in our school community. As a fun way to say “𝑌𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝐵𝑖𝑔 𝐷𝑖𝑙𝑙,” we handed out pickles during dismissal yesterday as a token of our gratitude! We love and appreciate all of our parents for their continuous support✨💚

Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,000 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!

Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,00 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!

We are thrilled to announce that our Employee of the Month is none other than the incredible Nurse Charley Biggins! 💙🎉💛 Nurse Biggins' dedication, compassion, and expertise truly set her apart. She goes above and beyond every day, making a positive impact on both our team and the scholars we serve. We are so grateful for all that she does, and it’s a joy to recognize her hard work and commitment. Thank you, Nurse Biggins, for being such an amazing part of our team! Let’s all take a moment to celebrate her achievements!

October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!

Today is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly!

Dear Parents, We’re excited to share our October Parent Engagement Newsletter with you! This month, we have some fantastic resources and updates that we believe will help you stay connected and engaged with our school community. Please take a moment to read through the newsletter. Your involvement is essential to our students’ success, and we appreciate your support! Thank you, and have a wonderful October!🍂🧡🍁 https://secure.smore.com/n/s2ufq

🐻 🎉Congratulations to our Cubs of the Month for September! 🐻🎉 These outstanding scholars have consistently demonstrated Responsibility throughout the month and every single day. Your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and we are so proud of each of you! Keep up the AMAZING work, Cubs! 🐾 Let’s continue to set a great example for others to follow!💛💙💛

October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! This month, express your gratitude and let your principal know just how much their tireless efforts mean to you! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

From: GEMA/Homeland Security and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division ...Urgent Statement Pertaining to the Rockdale County Chemical Plant Fire and air quality. "The EPA is monitoring air quality for chlorine and related compounds. Current data suggests that chemical levels in the air are unlikely to cause harm to most people. This data, along with further updates, will be shared with the public. Please follow guidance from your county EMA. If you have concerns, limit your time outdoors, close windows, and turn off any ventilation systems." Thank you, Mike Smith Chief of Staff Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Due to weather associated with Hurricane Helene and in consideration of the recommendation by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ Homeland Security (GEMA/HS), all Griffin-Spalding County School District operations will be canceled on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27. What you should Know: • Tropical Storm Watch for the next 48 hours. • Flood Watch for the next 48 hours. • A State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Kemp. The safety of our staff and students is our highest priority. During this weather event, we are expecting high flood risk in low lying areas, 10 to fifteen 15 of rain, very high winds and possible widespread damage. The worst wind and weather is anticipated Thursday night into Friday morning. Please stay weather aware.

Dear Parents, We regret to inform you that our scheduled Literacy Night has been postponed to a later date. We understand the excitement around this event, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working to confirm a new date and will share it with you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Sincerely, ℳℴℴ𝓇ℯ ℰ𝓁ℯ𝓂ℯ𝓃𝓉𝒶𝓇𝓎

GSCS Extracurricular activities for middle and high school students are canceled for today, Wednesday September 25, in anticipation of inclement weather this evening. The elementary afterschool program will still provide service today. The elementary school literacy night events scheduled for tomorrow evening, Thursday September 26, will be rescheduled to a later date. GSCS is continuing to work closely with Emergency Management and Weather Experts to monitor potential weather events. Any additional updates will be provided through the GSCS app and other communication channels. Thank you.