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ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Good afternoon, Please take a moment to review the Special Holiday Events. We encourage all students to join in and participate! Have a fantastic day!

Hello there, parents! Today is the Ketcuky Derby Luncheon, just a friendly reminder. Please join us today to celebrate your student with lunch and fun. 6th Grade: 10:50am-11:25am 7th Grade: 11:40am to 12:15pm 8th Grade: 12:30pm to 1:10pm

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Good afternoon. Please see the information regarding our Junior National Beta Club's Toy Drive.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Please review the GCA Argumentative Writing Assesslet Flyer. Thanksgiving Break is next week. Enjoy your Day!

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Good afternoon, Please see the flyer regarding tomorrow's Fall Festival. Hope to see you there!

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Title One Meeting Please see the information below if you could not attend yesterday's Title One Meeting. Compact Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xn_6hYbBrx3Cimx5g_qm-PSab_dPPOSUa7K0Z5jpHns/edit?usp=sharing Compact Sign-In Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19lMD0zyBuCf-GkbTlfO5IQyEdaL4zJlm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116347843779658964169&rtpof=true&sd=true Title I Sign-In Sheet: https://forms.gle/ZxgAW1ac7J9sChCdA Title I Evaluation Form: https://forms.gle/esPtQcFP6EZuTZZz8

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Picture Retakes Rescheduled *Due to a last-minute emergency in the photographer's family, picture retakes initially scheduled for Thursday, October 24, have been postponed. The new date for picture retakes is Tuesday, November 5. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. *Please see the attached Red Ribbon Week flyer for important information on the upcoming events. Kind regards,

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Greetings! We hope you had a wonderful fall break and are excited to welcome our students back! 1. Picture Day retakes are on Thursday, October 24th. 2. Our Annual Title I Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 PM in the Media Center. We look forward to your participation in these upcoming events!

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Mount Zion Baptist Church will host Rickey Smiley's Book Signing event on Sunday, October 20, 2024, immediately following the 10:15 AM service. All are welcome to attend this special event! Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church 901 South Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31721

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips_Friendship Friday Foster Friendships: Encourage students to build strong, healthy friendships that support and uplift one another. Creating opportunities for students to collaborate on projects or participate in team activities can help them connect with new peers and foster a stronger sense of community. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge. Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Former President Bill Clinton will speak at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 10:15 AM. All are welcome to attend this special event. Address: Mt. Zion Baptist Church 901 South Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31721

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: The upcoming Title I Meeting flyer is attached. Enjoy your day!

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: I have attached the flyer for our upcoming Mr. and Miss Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Pageant. We hope you can attend this exciting event! We are looking forward to seeing you there.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: We want to inform you about the upcoming ICT Pilot Test for sixth-grade students, which will take place in the morning on Friday, October 4th. Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time so they are prepared for the test. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,

IMPORTANT: Dougherty County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday in anticipation of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene. We anticipate normal school operations will resume on Monday. Should plans change, we will send out notifications through the district app, text and email. We are now in a Hurricane Warning and a flood watch. Hurricane force winds are projected overnight Thursday, into Friday morning. The system is expected to be precipitated by excessive rain on Thursday. This is a dangerous weather system. We encourage everyone to heed the guidance of emergency management officials and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your family.

The Dougherty County School System is excited to participate in National Bullying Prevention Month this October with the theme "United Against Bullying: One Community, One Voice." We’re hosting a variety of activities to raise awareness and promote a safe, bully-free environment for all students. Mark your calendars for Unity Day on Thursday, October 10th! The entire district will be wearing orange to show support for bullying prevention and solidarity. We encourage everyone to join us in this powerful statement. More to come!!!