Join us for Red Ribbon Week at MLK Elementary from Oct 28 - Nov 1! Let's unite to say NO to drugs and YES to healthy choices. Together, we promote a drug-free lifestyle and empower our students to stay strong and make positive decisions. 💪 #RedRibbonWeek #MLKStrong #HealthyChoices
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.
The Mountain Top is turning ORANGE! This Thursday, Oct 10, students can wear orange to honor Unity Day and Bully Prevention! 🧡 Let's stand together against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Encourage your child to join us in spreading positivity! #UnityDay #BullyingPrevention #MLKStrong
This Friday, Oct 11th, students can wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness or blue and gold to celebrate Albany State University's Homecoming! 💖💙💛 Let's show our support for these important causes together! #BreastCancerAwareness #ASUHomecoming #MLKStrong #ShowYourSupport
📚✨ It's Book Fair Time! ✨📚
Join us at the MLK Jr. Elementary Media Center from **October 7-11, 2024, 8 AM - 3 PM** for a fun-filled week of discovering and choosing books you love! Build your home library and support our school. See you at the fair! 🎉 #MLKBookFair
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!!!
WEATHER STATEMENT: Click the link for important information about Tropical Storm Helene: https://bit.ly/3XToE9L
DCSS Parents & Guardians,
Please use this link for an important update from the Superintendent about recent social media hoaxes affecting our school community. Your awareness is crucial. Thank you!
https://bit.ly/3XGTqCu
Join our Local School Governance Team (LSGT) meeting! LSGT involves parents, teachers, and community leaders in decisions to create the best learning environment for our kids. See you on September 16th at 3 pm! Your voice matters!
#OpportunitiesForGreater #MLKElementary
🏀 **MLK Basketball Tryouts!** Sept 18, 2024, 3-5 PM for boys and girls in grades 3-5. Wear a white T-shirt, black or blue gym shorts, and tennis shoes. 🏀
Behavior, academics, and attendance will be key to who makes the team and who plays! Let’s bring our A-game! #MLKBasketball
The district is aware of a threat circulating around the state on social media. It appears that the schools mentioned were extracted from a list of Title 1 schools listed on the GaDOE website.
Although we believe this to be a hoax, out of an abundance of caution, we are placing all schools on a soft lockdown posture until the posts are investigated thoroughly.
The safety and security of our students, employees and guests is our number one priority.
You're invited to Grandparent's Day on Sept 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at MLK Elementary. RSVP by Sept 6 to ensure we are prepared for all our guests! RSVP Forms were sent home yesterday. We hope to see you there! 🌟 #MLKElementary
**📣 Cheerleader Tryouts! 📣**
Join us for cheerleader tryouts at MLK Elementary from Sept 9-12! We value academics, attendance, and behavior as part of the team. Parents, help us hold students accountable while having fun. Contact the school for more info. Let’s cheer for success! 💙💛 #OpportunitiesForGreater
Parents, please be aware of these upcoming dates. Schools and district offices will be closed on Sept 2 for Labor Day. Parent-teacher conferences are on Spet 5-6. More information is forthcoming.
WEATHER STATEMENT: In light of the most recent updates regarding the track of Tropical Storm Debby, school for Monday, August. 5, 2024 has been canceled. See more here: https://bit.ly/DebStatement1