Today is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly!
Check out our October Parent Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/fc9tn-kennedy-road-middle-school
October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! This month, express your gratitude and let your principal know just how much their tireless efforts mean to you! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
From: GEMA/Homeland Security and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division ...Urgent Statement Pertaining to the Rockdale County Chemical Plant Fire and air quality.
"The EPA is monitoring air quality for chlorine and related compounds. Current data suggests that chemical levels in the air are unlikely to cause harm to most people. This data, along with further updates, will be shared with the public. Please follow guidance from your county EMA. If you have concerns, limit your time outdoors, close windows, and turn off any ventilation systems."
Thank you,
Mike Smith
Chief of Staff
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Remember Thursday, October 10, 2024 is picture day at Kennedy Road Middle School
Due to weather associated with Hurricane Helene and in consideration of the recommendation by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ Homeland Security (GEMA/HS), all Griffin-Spalding County School District operations will be canceled on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27.
What you should Know:
• Tropical Storm Watch for the next 48 hours.
• Flood Watch for the next 48 hours.
• A State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Kemp.
The safety of our staff and students is our highest priority. During this weather event, we are expecting high flood risk in low lying areas, 10 to fifteen 15 of rain, very high winds and possible widespread damage. The worst wind and weather is anticipated Thursday night into Friday morning. Please stay weather aware.
GSCS Extracurricular activities for middle and high school students are canceled for today, Wednesday September 25, in anticipation of inclement weather this evening. The elementary afterschool program will still provide service today. The elementary school literacy night events scheduled for tomorrow evening, Thursday September 26, will be rescheduled to a later date. GSCS is continuing to work closely with Emergency Management and Weather Experts to monitor potential weather events. Any additional updates will be provided through the GSCS app and other communication channels.
Thank you.
Dads Matter August - Student of the Month @KennedyRoadMS
KRMS Parents & Guardians join us Literacy Night- Sept 24, 2024. Meet & Greet with Administrative Team! Literacy information for ALL core subjects. Food will be served and prizes will be given. check email. Please RSVP so we can prepare: https://bit.ly/KRMSLiteracyNight2024RSVP
Join us for The Parent Resource Center dedication.
details at https://secure.smore.com/n/bmf98
KRMS Parents & Guardians join us Literacy Night- Sept 24, 2024. Meet & Greet with Administrative Team! Literacy information for ALL core subjects. Food will be served and prizes will be given. check email. Please RSVP so we can prepare: https://bit.ly/KRMSLiteracyNight2024RSVP
Please complete the Fall Parent Survey. We want to hear from you!
Happy National Tradesman Day! Thank you to the men and women whose skills and hard work keep our schools and buses running strong!
IT professionals rise to the challenge each and every day to navigate monumental and ever-changing technology. They show the world what resilience looks like and that there’s virtually nothing they can’t handle. Thank you GSCS IT Professionals for always finding a way to get IT done!
Dear Parents and Students,
The Lady Cougars will play at home today against Manchester Middle School in a softball game at 5:30 pm. Your support at the game would be greatly appreciated! To secure your attendance, please use the link to purchase tickets for this upcoming event. We will not be accepting cash payments at the gate. However, our concession stand will only be accepting cash payments for drinks and food items. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you at the game!
The ticket prices for our upcoming home games are as follows:
- Family: $20 (up to 6 people)
- Adult: $7
- Student: $5
https://gofan.co/event/1586456?schoolId=GA67572
Thank you GSCS Fine Arts Teachers for inspiring creativity, imagination & expression in our students every day! Your dedication helps shape young minds & brings the joy of art, music & performance to life! #NATIONALARTSINEDUCATIONWEEK
8th Grade student athletes @KennedyRdMS gave their jerseys to teachers who have inspired them . Thank you Ms. Mayes for making this memory for our 8th grade student athletes. You TRULY inspire students daily @GriffinSpalding
https://bit.ly/2024EighthGradeLove4Teachers
Writer's Workshop-HUGE success so far! 29 students @KennedyRdMS meet with 2 GSCS student authors walking through the publishing process monthly. What a great experience! They worked on outlines and 1st drafts. Young Authors at work @GriffinSpalding @GSCSELA
Congratulations with prizes for their BeanStack streak! Naomi has a 37 day streak and Luke has a 15 day streak! They earned cookies, a treasure token and a Book vending token! Way to keep that Gold streak! Keep reading and logging @KennedyRdMs @GriffinSpalding @GSCSELA
Kennedy Road Middle is Going for the Gold in Reading with BeanStack! First we reached igniter status and won a $25 gift certificate toward reading incentives. Now we have reached Path Finder Status with 68% of our students reading and logging regularly! Way to go Cougars!
