Are you interested in becoming a reading tutor with GSCS? Attend the United Way Reading Program Training on Friday, August 22, 2025,10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Register using the QR code.
GSCS Recruitment Fair - August 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Southern Crescent. Register today!
Grandparents & VIP (Very Important People) please make plans to join us for lunch at ATK on Tuesday, September 9th and/or Thursday, September 11th! Lunch tickets are $5 each (due by September 3rd). “Capture the Moment” photos will be available for $5. Let’s celebrate the love and wisdom of our grandparents!
Bring $1 to wear your favorite hat all day and support our PBIS program on Friday, August 22nd. Let’s make it a “cap-tivating” day
Scholars in Ms. K. Williams class made a human number line to make connections by physically representing numbers along a line . This was to enhance understanding of numerical concepts through interactive learning.
Attention GSCS Families: Check out these important student health reminders and resources.
2025-26 GSCS Immunization Non-Compliant Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8k
2025-26 GSCS Student Health Guidelines Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8w
2025-26 GSCS Immunization Non-Compliant Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8k
2025-26 GSCS Student Health Guidelines Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8w
Our Pre-K friends had their first big adventure in the ATK library! They learned the rules and giggled their way through building their very own library with Magna Tiles.
Dear ATK Families,
What an amazing start to our second week of school! It has been a joy to welcome our scholars back and see so many bright, smiling faces walking through our doors each morning. Your partnership means the world to us, and we’re excited for a safe and successful school year together.
As we move forward, please take a moment to review these important arrival and dismissal reminders to help ensure the safety and efficiency of all students:
🕖 School Arrival Time:
Doors open at 7:00 AM. Please do not drop students off before this time, as supervision is not available.
Students are considered tardy at 7:45 AM. Please make every effort to have your child on campus with enough time to enter the building and get to class by the bell.
Being on time sets a positive tone for the day and helps your child start strong!
🚗 Car Rider Arrival:
For the safety of all children, students may not cross the street alone during arrival. Although staff members are stationed outside, they are focused on assisting students getting out of vehicles—not monitoring street crossings.
If you park across the street, you must escort your child to the school entrance. Please make this a consistent habit to ensure every student arrives safely.
🚗 Car Rider Dismissal:
All adults picking up students as car riders must remain in their vehicles during dismissal. This helps maintain the correct order of pickup and keeps the line moving safely and efficiently.
🏷 Car Rider Tags:
To streamline dismissal, please ensure your car rider tag is clearly visible on your dashboard or rearview mirror. This helps us identify you quickly and safely load your scholar.
🚶♂ Walker Option:
If you're unable to wait in the car rider line, you may choose to change your scholar to a walker, allowing you to meet them at a designated exit. If interested, please contact your child’s teacher to request the change in writing.
⏰ No Early Dismissals After 2:00 PM:
To minimize classroom disruptions and maintain schoolwide safety, no early dismissals will be permitted after 2:00 PM. Please plan ahead accordingly.
📝 Transportation Changes:
All transportation changes must be submitted in writing—either as a note with your child in the morning or by emailing the front office before 1:30 PM.
🆔 Photo ID Required for Early Pickup:
All parents or guardians picking up students early must present a valid photo ID. This policy is in place to ensure every child’s safety.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. With your help, we’re off to a fantastic start and building a safe, positive learning environment for every child.
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jackson
What an amazing start to our second week of school! It has been a joy to welcome our scholars back and see so many bright, smiling faces walking through our doors each morning. Your partnership means the world to us, and we’re excited for a safe and successful school year together.
As we move forward, please take a moment to review these important arrival and dismissal reminders to help ensure the safety and efficiency of all students:
🕖 School Arrival Time:
Doors open at 7:00 AM. Please do not drop students off before this time, as supervision is not available.
Students are considered tardy at 7:45 AM. Please make every effort to have your child on campus with enough time to enter the building and get to class by the bell.
Being on time sets a positive tone for the day and helps your child start strong!
🚗 Car Rider Arrival:
For the safety of all children, students may not cross the street alone during arrival. Although staff members are stationed outside, they are focused on assisting students getting out of vehicles—not monitoring street crossings.
If you park across the street, you must escort your child to the school entrance. Please make this a consistent habit to ensure every student arrives safely.
🚗 Car Rider Dismissal:
All adults picking up students as car riders must remain in their vehicles during dismissal. This helps maintain the correct order of pickup and keeps the line moving safely and efficiently.
🏷 Car Rider Tags:
To streamline dismissal, please ensure your car rider tag is clearly visible on your dashboard or rearview mirror. This helps us identify you quickly and safely load your scholar.
🚶♂ Walker Option:
If you're unable to wait in the car rider line, you may choose to change your scholar to a walker, allowing you to meet them at a designated exit. If interested, please contact your child’s teacher to request the change in writing.
⏰ No Early Dismissals After 2:00 PM:
To minimize classroom disruptions and maintain schoolwide safety, no early dismissals will be permitted after 2:00 PM. Please plan ahead accordingly.
📝 Transportation Changes:
All transportation changes must be submitted in writing—either as a note with your child in the morning or by emailing the front office before 1:30 PM.
🆔 Photo ID Required for Early Pickup:
All parents or guardians picking up students early must present a valid photo ID. This policy is in place to ensure every child’s safety.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. With your help, we’re off to a fantastic start and building a safe, positive learning environment for every child.
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jackson
GSCS is producing its first-ever district-wide musical! Auditions are open to all GSCS students in grades K–12. Auditions will be held this Saturday, August 16th. For more information, contact jennifer.wilson@gscs.org.
Ms. Robinson’s 5th graders are on the move! Solving math task cards in a scavenger hunt around the room, learning, thinking, and having a blast!
Today at ATK our AWESOME admin team sprinkled a little sweetness into our day with donuts filled with love! We sure do feel the love, thank you for making our Friday extra special. Donut you know we love you a lot!
First fire drill of the 25-26 school year! Our teachers grabbed their Go-Kits and showed just how prepared they are to keep our Bears safe. Great job, students!
Told you the music room is the place to be! Principal Jackson, Assistant Principal Schellhause, and Mr. Lackey all agree!
GSCS is excited to announce the District Literacy Kickoff, launching a new year of learning with a strong focus on reading! As part of our RISE (Read Inspire Succeed Everyday) reading initiative, student-athletes from across the district have showcased books to inspire younger readers and promote the importance of literacy both on and off the field. Join us as we celebrate a community-wide commitment to building strong readers and lifelong learners!
Our Bears are clapping out surprise rhythms with Rhythm Randomizer! It builds music reading skills, focus, and fun, one beat at a time!
Lunchtime at ATK is always a highlight of the day! Our Bears fuel up with tasty, nutritious meals that keep minds sharp and smiles bright.
Our Kindergarten royalty is ruling the world of rhymes! This week, our little kings and queens are having a royal time learning and reviewing rhyming words, making reading magical one crown at a time! 👑
On July 28 & 29, GSCS teamed up with Wellstar EMS, Spalding County Fire, Spalding EMA, and Griffin-Fire Rescue to provide Cardiac Emergency Response training for teams from every school/campus in the district. Each team member received their CPR/AED certification and an invaluable experience in scenario-based drills. We aim to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond decisively in emergency situations. Special thanks to Adam Marat, Glenn Polk, and Matthew Perry for their instrumental roles in these sessions.
2026 GSCS Fall Parent Survey - Your voice is needed! Help us make it a great year!
English Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R
Spanish Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F
English Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R
Spanish Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F
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🐦 X (Twitter): @atk_alltheway
📸 Instagram: @atkbears
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