November is Family Engagement Month! As we celebrate Family Engagement Month, GSCS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate you! Whether you’re helping with homework, attending conferences, volunteering or simply making sure your child attends school every day, we thank you. Your engagement helps build a strong foundation for success. We are grateful for the many ways you contribute to our district’s growth and to your child’s educational journey.
Families! Help us make Atkinson Elementary even better! Take our short MRA Survey by Nov 22. Your voice matters!
👉 https://www.leaderinme.com/s/atkinson-elementary-school-georgia/families
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GSCS and Butts County Schools' Exceptional Students had an awesome day at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High School! Students kicked off the event with a parade, then competed in track and field events and played developmental games. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students! Shout out to the SHS Blue Jag Funk Marching Band, chorus and student volunteers!
Check out our Community Resources webpage, which provides resources for students and families in Griffin -Spalding County: https://www.gscs.org/page/community-resources
Some students were caught following the 5 P’s and earned a sweet surprise! A big thank you to The Preferred Choice for treating our Bears to Kona Ice today!
In Ms. T. Alexander’s Computer Lab this week, our students are learning how to code! Their opening activity challenged them to create a cup stacking design and write out a series of steps, or an algorithm , to show how they built it. They’re learning that coding is all about problem-solving, sequencing, and creativity!
We are so proud of the GSCS Elementary Honor Chorus for their amazing performance! But we’re especially proud of our talented ATK Bears who represented us so beautifully.
#SchoolPsychWeek is an annual opportunity to recognize the important role our school psychologists have in helping our students thrive in school, at home and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us in celebrating the work of our school psychologists and the difference they make every day. Thank you!
You’re invited to our Thanksgiving Luncheon at Atkinson Elementary! Join your child for a warm meal and a time to celebrate thankfulness together. Lunches are $5 per adult (cash only). Please return your form soon so we can plan for you. We can’t wait to celebrate with our ATK families!
Attention Griffin-Spalding Ladies! It is almost time for our annual GSCS Pearls, Pumps and Books, where women leaders from around the community come and read to our elementary students to promote literacy. If you are interested in participating, please use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/3znzKRiMw8WsQLNV7
Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Fairmont Community Center for the new book vending machine. We are so thankful that so many people turned out to support this continued commitment to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding! This was a great collaboration between the city, county, chamber, school system, Partners In Education and many other organizations.
GSCS families, please give us your input before October 31.
Happy Principal’s Month, Principal Jackson! 💙 Your love, vision & leadership make ATK a true family. We’re so grateful for you every day! 💛🐻
🚌✨ It’s National School Bus Safety Week! We’re so grateful for our ATK bus drivers who go the extra mile every day, LITERALLY! Thank you for all you do! 💛 #BusDriverAppreciation #ATKAllTheWay
Calling all grandparents! Join us for a special Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 28 from 10–11:30 AM at GSCS Central Office. Let’s support our students together! #GSCSFamily #ATKAllTheWay
🎀 Red Ribbon Week at ATK! 🎀
Join us as we celebrate making healthy, positive choices — because Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free! 🧩
📅 October 27–31
Here’s what to wear each day:
❤️ Monday: Wear red – “Red Today, Drugs Away!”
🟢 Tuesday: Camo Day – “Hide Out from Drugs!”
🤠 Wednesday: Western Day – “Give Drugs the Boot!”
🏈 Thursday: Jersey Day – “Team Up Against Drugs!”
⭐ Friday: Character Day – “Strong Characters Choose to Be Drug Free!”
Join us as we celebrate making healthy, positive choices — because Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free! 🧩
📅 October 27–31
Here’s what to wear each day:
❤️ Monday: Wear red – “Red Today, Drugs Away!”
🟢 Tuesday: Camo Day – “Hide Out from Drugs!”
🤠 Wednesday: Western Day – “Give Drugs the Boot!”
🏈 Thursday: Jersey Day – “Team Up Against Drugs!”
⭐ Friday: Character Day – “Strong Characters Choose to Be Drug Free!”
As this is National School Bus Safety Week, GSCS would like to remind students, parents and drivers to use caution on dark mornings before school. Please see the image with safety tips.
Happy Unity Day, ATK! 🧡 Today and every day, we show kindness, include others, and stand up for what’s right. Together, we make ATK a happy and safe place for everyone!! #atkalltheway
Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson represent the 13th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class was inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3rfr6
🎀 Pink Out Friday, October 24th! 💕 Wear pink to show kindness, love, and support for those fighting breast cancer. Let’s fill our school with hope and pink pride! 💗 #ATKproud
