All 8th graders visited Career/Tech programs at their home school yesterday, and are visiting programs at the other school today. Please talk to your child about what they learned regarding the programs we offer!
Our character trait for the month of March is DISCERNMENT. Discernment means "understanding the deeper reasons why things happen."
Our character trait for the month of February is FLEXIBILITY. Flexibility means “adjusting to change with a good attitude.” Even when you can’t control your circumstances, you can control how you respond.
Join us this Saturday at the Trenton Depot to support the Education Foundation’s Walk-a-Thon! Registration is at 8:30am.
Our character trait for the month of January is ENTHUSIASM. Enthusiasm is “putting my whole heart into what I do.” Whatever the task, no matter how big or small, it will always turn out better if you put your whole heart into it!
Early Release today at 1pm! Have a great break, and we will see you back in the new year!
Remember that Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are early release days (1pm). Check with your school for the exam schedule for those days.
Thank you to the THS Choir, aka the Do-Re-Mi Cheri's, for the impromptu performance at the district's monthly Instructional Team Meeting. Great job!
Great job to all of the students that participated in the District Spelling Bee that was hosted at BHS!
Our character trait for the month of December is SENSITIVITY. Sensitivity means "using my senses to perceive the true attitudes and emotions of others." During this month and moving forward, let us all be a little more sensitive to those around us.
Tomorrow, we move into December! Keep your child learning during this holiday season by reading together, practicing new vocabulary in conversations, and finding learning opportunities in each day.
Happy Thanksgiving from Superintendent Rankin and the Gilchrist County School Board! Have a day filled with family, food, and fun. Today and every day, let's remember to be thankful for the great many blessings in our lives.
Please remember that we are closed next week for Thanksgiving Break! Please have a safe and happy thanksgiving holiday with your families.
Establishing strong relationships between parents and teachers creates an environment that ensures student success! When was the last time you had a conversation with your child's teacher? Let's team up to triumph! #EngagedFamiliesFL
Reminder: Tomorrow will be an Early Release Day for students at 1pm.
Family Engagement Month is a fun way to remind ourselves about the importance of parent involvement. Help us celebrate by talking with your children about what they learned at school today! #EngagedFamiliesFL
We don't just want out families to be engaged in November! Visit http://www.parentsasteachers.org/ to learn more about Parents as Teachers. What are you doing with your child to celebrate Family Engagement Month? Share your photos with us on social media! #EngagedFamiliesFL
“The evidence is consistent, positive, and convincing: families have a major influence on their children’s achievement...When schools, families, and communities work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.”
November is Family Engagement Month! The purpose is to highlight the roles parents have in their child’s education. Parents, grandparents, guardians, and extended families are encouraged to be involved in their children’s education throughout the year. It's time to ENGAGE!
Our character trait for the month of November is HOSPITALITY. Hospitality means to "cheerfully share food, shelter, and friendship with others." Let us all practice hospitality this month and moving forward.