February 2024 Newsletter
Jackson Road Elementary
Planning for Success in 2024-2025
Your voice matters! Please join us for our annual Title I required parent input meetings for JRE's school improvement plan.
It is that time of year when our school starts to look at data from this school year (2023-2024) and plan for the next school year (2024-2025). As part of this planning process you will be invited to share your feedback about our school's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent Compacts, and the use of Title I Parent and Family Engagement funds. Make your voice count by attending a feedback meeting and by filling out the GSCS 2024 Spring Parent Survey.
2/12/24 9:30 AM (in person and Google Meet option) 3:15 PM (Google Meet only)
This link will work for both the 9:30AM and 3:15PM Stakeholder meetings. If you have any questions, please contact April Kisner at april.kisner@gscs.org or 770-229-3717.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools Spring 2024 Parent Survey
The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) appreciates your willingness to share your input in an effort to improve the parent engagement activities at our school and in our school system. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and all of your answers will be confidential and anonymous. Only one survey should be completed per household. Thank you for participating!
How Do I Know What My Child Should be Learning at Each Grade Level?
Georgia Standards of Excellence outline what is to be mastered at each grade level and within each subject. You can find information about the Georgia Standards of Excellence at the Georgia Department of Education website. This link will take you to georgiastandards.org. Easy to use icons will allow you to click on each subject area and review standards for each grade level. If you have questions about the Georgia Standards of Excellence, please talk with your child's teacher or call your child's school and make an appointment to speak with the school's parent liaison.
Real World Math Activities for Elementary School Scholars
Help your child to better understand the importance of math in everyday life. Here are some articles and activities you might want to try.
At Home Math for Early Learners
8 Places We Use Math in Everyday Life
Math Concepts Through Children Literature
Below are grade level lists of children literature/books to help you work with your child on math concepts. These books provide you with a fun and easy way to explain math concepts to reinforce what your child is learning at school.
Books & Topics in Kindergarten
Books & Topics in Grade 1
Books & Topics in Grade 2
Books & Topics in Grade 3
Books & Topics in Grade 4
Books & Topics in Grade 5
Resources for Parents: OG Parent University
If you do not have a blue OG At-Home kit, please let the teacher know. Our next video will post at the beginning of February.
Real World Math Activities for Middle School Scholars
Real World Math Activities for High School Scholars
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
February 2nd - Groundhog Day
February 9th- Daddy Daughter Dance
February 9th- Art-demics Parent Resource (Drop in before Daddy-Daughter Dance or just come to visit the Resource Table!)
February 12th- Fall In Love with JRE (Stakeholder Meeting)
February 14th - Valentine's Day
February 19th-23rd- Mid-Winter Break
February 19th - President's Day
School Parent Resource Center Info
JRE Media Center
7:00am-3:30pm
To make an appointment, please contact April Kisner at 770-229-3717 or april.kisner@gscs.org
Griffin-Spalding County Parent Resource Center
Did you know that the Griffin-Spalding County School System also has a Parent Resource Center? Find hands on activities, books and brochures for your student in our District Parent Resource Center. The center is designed to provide educational resources for parents to help your student succeed academically. Parents can also find computers with internet access at the center. The best part is resources are FREE! You can find the Parent Resource Center located in the Parent Services Building, Room 121 on 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30224. If you would like more information or want to make an appointment, please contact Jensen Vandiver at jensen.vandiver@gscs.org.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantage and high-need students.
Requires that all students in America be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers.
Ensures that vital information is provided to educators, families, students, and communities through annual statewide assessments that measure students' progress toward those high standards.
Maintains an expectation that there will be accountability and action to effect positive change in our lowest performing schools, where groups of students are not making progress and where graduation rates are low over extended periods of time
ESSA can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov/essa?src-rn
Family-School Partnership Vision Statement
The Family-School Partnership Program believes that parents, schools, families, and communities working together can create meaningful partnerships that ultimately lead to significant gains across the board in student achievement.
Contact Info for Parent Liaison and School Admin Team
Julie Robinson- Principal- julie.robinson@gscs.org
Melissa Bentley- Assistant Principal- melissa.bentley@gscs.org
April Kisner- PL- april.kisner@gscs.org