Break will be
December 21, 2015- January 5, 2016.
Enjoy this special time with your family and friends. / Monthly Events
- Santa Secret Shop-
- School Council Meeting- Dec. 3rd at 5:30p.m.
- Parent Workshop-
Dec. 7th @9:00a.m. and Dec. 10th @ 5:30p.m.- Focus: Math and Writing - Dec. 14th – Holiday Craft Night at 5:30p.m.
- Non-perishable food drive-
Dec. 1st – 18th - Holiday Extravaganza- Dec. 17th at 5:30p.m.
- Toy Drive- Dec. 18th
decorations.Theyhave also bagged groceries at Ingles to raise money for families in our community. We are very proud of each of our Guardian Angels.
Cheryl Ogle & Heather Jackson / Fundraiser Activities
Dec. 4th- Hat Day and Candy Cane Day- Both 50 cents(Student Council)
Dec. 7th – 11th – Angel Necklaces to support Guardian Angels
------Title I Parent Workshop
Based on parent recommendations, our focus will be reading and math. You will have an opportunity to attend Two 15 minute workshops
of your choice.
K-2nd Writing, K-2nd Math,
3rd – 5th Writing and 3rd - 5th Math
We have many opportunities for our volunteers to help out around GES. Just let us know how you would like to
volunteer and we will
get you started. Remember you must attend volunteer training at one of the Jones County Schools to participate. / Ways to help raise money for your school
Send in your Harveys and Ingles reward card numbers to the media center.
You can also
register your numbers online
at the following links:
/ Annual Toy Drive and Christmas Program
Students are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to place under the Christmas tree during our Annual Christmas program on December 18th. This has become a very important part of the holiday season at GES.
/ Monthly Title I Newsletter for
Gray Elementary School
December 2015
Success For All:
Academic Achievement,
Responsible Behavior,
and Ethical Character
Holdiay Craft Night
Please join us on December 14th at 5:30 for our annual
Holiday Craft Night. You will have an opportunity to take home holiday crafts and enjoy cookie decorating.
/ Make plans to pick up your fundraising items on
December 16th
3:00p.m-5:30p.m.
Pick-up will take place in the gym. / Relay for Life T-shirts are on sale through December 11th.
Short sleeve shirts are $12-$18
Long sleeve shirts are $18-$24
We will be glad to send an order form home. Just let your child’s homeroom teacher know or see Mrs. Twila Scott in the front office. /
Our school is participating in a food drive sponsored by
the Middle Georgia
Community Food Bank.
Please send in non-perishable food items to help those in our community with a little extra support this holiday season.
Principal’s Note
The holiday season is always a good time to reflect on the things we are thankful for in our lives. I am thankful we have a school community that cares for all children. The old adage, "it takes a community to raise a child," is very true. We work together toeducate our children in Jones County, knowing that the home-school connection is critical in order to helpthem become successful.
I am thankful for the relationships webuild in life. By making connections with our students at school, we find that children are more likely to succeed. They want to do well when they know they are loved and supported. This is true with all relationships....our own children, co-workers, peers. We all want to know others care about us. Children are no different.
Let us take this holiday season to let others know we care and that we are thankful for them. I am thankful to each of you for being a part of theGray Elementary.
Leslie Poythress /
Members Wanted
Any adults interested in joining the Gray Elementary Relay For Life Team should get in touch with Mrs. Twila Scott
Date/Time for Relay:
Friday, May 13th @5:30pm / Gray Elementary School
365 Hwy 18 East
Gray, Georgia 31032
478-986-6295
Mrs. Leslie Poythress
Principal
Mrs. Dena Smith
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Keith Jones- Bryant
School Counselor
Mrs. Jennifer S. Smith
Title I Parent Engagement Coordinator