GARRISON GATOR PAD March 19, 2023
Esther F Garrison School for the Arts News You Can Use
From The Principal's Desk
This is Principal Parks with news you can use. Welcome to the place where creativity and critical thinking prepare our students for 21st century living and where a love for the arts make the difference!
Enjoy your Monday! There is no school on Monday March 20th in honorof the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Its STEAM NIGHT week! Join us for PTA and STEAM night this Thursday March 23rd beginning at 5:30 pm. PTA will be serving pizza. Please see the flyer for all of the amazing details.
We are proud of our quiz bowl who placed 5th in the district. They worked so hard. See more info in the SMORE. We are excited to welcome back our theater from DIsney! They are having an amazing time.
An attendance reminder: When you arrive late, your child misses valuable instruction. Students should be in their desks by 8:15.
I-ready testing has begun and will continue throughout the month of March. Your child's teacher will reach out with the range of dates selected for their grade level. We encourage each of you to remind your children to eat a good breakfast and to remember to show what they know so we can see how much they have grown! We are excited to see the growth!!
Community Service Alert sponsored by Garrison Givers for the month of March.
Don't forget to BE the difference for the Ronald McDonald House by donating swiffer dry pads, batteries, Windex, dryer sheets or latex gloves to be a part of our Garrison Givers campaign throughout the month of March.
We are encouraging our Gators to eat breakfast each morning. If students choose to eat breakfast at school, they are to report to the cafeteria before going to homerooms to enjoy a delicious healthy breakfast.
Voting takes place at every PTA meeting. Did you know that only members can vote. In April, a new leadership for PTA will be voted on. Join PTA today so that your vote can be counted! See the link: https://garrisongatorspta.memberhub.store/shopping/categories/8921.
PTA is looking for volunteers to serve on a planning committee for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8th-12th.) If you would like to volunteer to start the planning to show Garrison staff how much they are appreciated, please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084daea629a5f58-teacher#/
Dress Code Reminders:::Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts School Uniform Options at Esther F. Garrison (sccpss.com)
Thank you to all of you who have supported the safety measures taken by SCCPSS and Garrison to keep your children safe. If you are attending a program at the school or Yamacraw, please arrive early enough to go through scanners in either building. Be sure to have a clear bag or no bag upon entry. Thank you for your support of the district and school safety measures.
Please remind your children to check the lost and found for jackets, lunchboxes and water bottles. Lost and found items not claimed by Spring will be donated to a local charity. Please stop by and check if you are missing an item.
School begins at 8:15. Students are late at 8:15. Please make every effort to allow your children and our staff to get their day started by being on time. The gates to the arrival areas close at 8:10 to allow teachers to be in their classrooms. This is very important, and the few extra minutes will help your child prepare and focus for the day.
Please use your turn signals. This is a safety issue for our staff who assist with the logistics of getting you safely in and out of the car rider line. Turn signals are important.
PTA has jackets and the new Gator Pride t-shirt for sale. Please visit the member hub site to order. https://garrisongatorspta.memberhub.store/shopping/categories/8921
Thank you for not blocking the garage at the Blake. Thank you for your continued efforts to ensure that everyone is safe during car rider at arrival and dismissal. Using turn signals must be a priority. Gates to the school open at 2:30 in the afternoon. Please continue to make every effort to not "park" on Boundary. Warnings and/or tickets may be given. Please note that there are two ways to get to the teacher parking lot for Grades 1-4. Thank you for continuing to pack your patience as unexpected things happen and we navigate through them.
The goal each day is for the back gates to close at 3:35. Teacher's workday ends at 3:40. In the event that you are unable to secure your children before that time, please drive to the front of the school and bring your car sign to the front door to retrieve your children. Please do not expect to pick up children from the front of the door before 3:40 unless they are Ybase or instructed for ID checks from the back. If you are not in possession of the car rider sign, you will need a form of identification. Please ensure your pickup lists have been updated online.
Please review the handbook and ensure your children are coming to school on time, dressed in school uniforms, and ready to learn. Ensure you have signed off on the code of conduct online. Emails will be sent to those who have not completed this process. We appreciate the support!
Continue to monitor the Garrison website and Facebook page. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out via email or contact the school. Check out our Arts In Action section.
The word for the week is Tenacious. Tenacious is not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined. We were reminded this week that our tenacious gators never give up!
We are Team Garrison with One Goal: Student Achievement! We are “Gator” Ready and "Gator" Proud and we are Gators who know the importance of tenacity! Enjoy the SMORE!
We are definitely STRONGER TOGETHER: WE ARE THE DIFFERENCE!
Bell Times for School Year 2022-23
8:15AM -3:15 PM
The doors will open at 7:45
Gates will close at 8:10. School begins at 8:15 AM
Gates will close in the afternoon at 3:35. Teachers end their day at 3:40pm. Timeliness is important. If you miss the gates, please come to the front of the school where you will need to get out of your cars with your signs to sign out your student or bring your identification. Safety over convenience. Thank you for helping us to keep your children safe.
Dates To Remember
School Council Meetings
April 12
PTA Meetings
March 23 STEAM NIGHT
April 13
ARTS IN ACTION: Theater
The theater department graced Disney with their presence to learn and have fun! Kudos to Wambold and Lanier!
STEAM NEWS!
International Club 3:45-4:45 Grades 4-8
Our club meeting dates are as follows:
· March 29, 2023, India
GARRISON GIVER MEETING DATES: 3:45-4:45pm. Parent pick up at 4:45pm at the front of the school.
March 22
April 12
April 26
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
PARENT VOLUNTEER
Here's the link:
https://appgarden2.app-garden.com/VolTrackGA625.nsf/Home.xsp
Below is a brief video on How To Register for a Volunteer account.
Garrison Library Media Corner
Happy St. Patrick's Day - Holiday March 17th & 20th
Congratulations to our 2-3rd Level Quiz Bowl Participants
CONGRATULATIONS
to the following students who are our Winners for their hard work, dedication and teamwork in the Helen Ruffin Reading Quiz Bowl. Thanks for competing and representing Garrison!
Our students are:
Piper Pursell
June Hall
Isaac Gillette
Juniper Krantz
Patty Flaherty
Gianna Pegram
WE are SO PROUD of our Winners! They placed 5th in a competition with 16 other schools.
One highlight as a volunteer was witnessing our students answer all 10 questions back-t0-back in one round receiving the full 100 points and also reminding the console judge to reset the buzzer button 😉.
They were very attentive and excited! A prize for them was having lunch with their Coaches and Parent Volunteer, Mrs. Hall. Overall, it was a Great Day!
Special Thanks to Coach Cashwell and Coach A. Smith for leading our team, Mrs. Donna Rudser-Sikes for spearheading this year's bowl and Mrs. Tonja Brunn serving as Master of Ceremonies at the competition held at GSU (Armstrong Campus University Hall), and everyone who showed support and encouragement.
Enjoy the Rest of Your Day!
Library Media Committee & Library Staff
New Procedures for Student Device Loan Forms 2022-2023
Parents, follow these simple steps below to get started!
- Go to your account and click FORMS.
- Then, you can select to provide a personal device or receive a school-issued device.
- Fill out the form in it's entirety and provide your electronic signature
- On page 2, you may select the Family Protection Plan (FPP) choice for your child's student device and click the link that will send you straight to SchoolCash for payment.
To get started please click on the flyer above to be directed to your PowerSchool account. The flyer has a QR code for parents to access their Access account. If parent's don't have an account, they can request one on the public website or by visiting https://savannahchatham.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Sme3EiH8cNFJqt.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Middle School Athletics Information
BASEBALL
3/22/23- Garrison vs Hesse 5:15pm Paulson Field 2
SOCCER
TRACK
3/25 Track Meet 2
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams on a wonderful season!
SWIMMING:
Congratulations to our amazing team!!
VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
Way to go, Volleyball Team! You fought hard and we are extremely proud of each of you!
CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE:
2nd PLACE CITY CHAMPS GOES TO YOUR LADY GATORS!!!
FOOTBALL
Congratulations on an awesome season, Gators!
SOFTBALL SCHEDULE:
What an amazing end to the season! Kudos Lady Gators!
GATOR NuRse CoRner
Hello Gators! We hope everyone is still staying healthy. Continue to be active for at least 60 minutes a day especially during Summer; make half of your plate veggies and fruits; drink more water and limit sugary drinks.
JOIN PTA TODAY/PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR! ORDER YOUR JACKETS NOW
PTA would love to have 100% membership for the 2022-23 school year. Its easy to join, visit the site below: https://garrisongatorspta.memberhub.store/shopping/categories/8921
FROM THE PTA Board
Hello Gators!
Our next PTA General Meeting will be held on March 23rd at 5:30. Pizza, dessert and drinks will be served to everyone that attends. STEAM night will follow directly after the meeting. We invite everyone to attend, a lot of information about upcoming events will be discussed.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on a planning committee for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8th-12th.) Let's show our Garrison Staff how much we appreciate everything they do all year long. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084daea629a5f58-teacher#/
Elections for next years PTA Board will be held at our last PTA Meeting of the year on April 13th. If you are interested in serving as an officer on next year's board, email: garrisongatorspta@gmail.com.
Only PTA members are allowed to vote at the election, so if you have not signed up to be a PTA member, please see the link below to become a member today!
https://garrisongatorspta.memberhub.com/store/items/41305
Thank you!
Jessica Krantz, President
Ivy Nguyen, Vice President
Becki Harkness, Secretary
Looking to get involved, here is where you can start. PTA welcomes you with open arms
Counselor Corner
Assistant Principal Corner
For those who watch the sky, look for the planets Jupiter, Mars, and Venus during the Month of March. Saturn, which is initially visible, fades into the twilight as the month goes on. Keep watching the skies!
Check Out the Wonderful Gun Safety Awareness Posters at the end of the newsletter!!
Esther F Garrison School for the Arts Contact Information
Email: aysha.parks@sccpss.com
Website: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/efg/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 649 West Jones Street, Savannah, GA, USA
Phone: 912-395-5975
Facebook: facebook.com/www.garrisonarts.sccpss.com