Happy Holidays...."Game night, anyone? 🎲 Play Scrabble, Uno, or create math challenges with coins or dice. These simple activities spark joy, bring families closer, and make learning fun! ✨ #FamilyLearning #MathAndLiteracy #OpportunitiesForGreater" # MLKELEMENTARY
Happy Holidays! Let's keep our kids learning!.."Math is everywhere! 🧮 While cooking, let your kids measure ingredients or count items. It’s a fun way to practice fractions and build math skills while making memories in the kitchen. 🍪👩🍳 #FamilyTime #MathFun #BuildingBrightFutures" #MLKELEMENTARY
Happy Holidays!! Love starts at home! 🏡 Spend time together by reading as a family. 📚 Take turns reading a favorite story and asking questions about the book. It’s a fun way to build bonds and boost literacy skills! ❤️ #FamilyFirst #ReadingTogether #OpportunitiesForGreater" #MLKELEMENTARY
**"Thank you for an amazing first semester! 🎉 We appreciate your support. ❤️ MLK Elementary will be closed for Christmas Break from Dec. 23, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025. Enjoy the holidays, and we’ll see you in the new year! 🎄✨ Be on the lookout for fun holiday tips starting tomorrow! #OpportunitiesForGreater"**
🎉🏔️ We are shouting from the mountaintop! Congratulations to **Ms. Shawntel Reed**, MLK Elementary’s **2024-2025 Teacher of the Year**! 🌟 Thank you for your dedication and leadership. Join us in celebrating her incredible impact! 💙💛 #TeacherOfTheYear #MLKElementary #OpportunitiesForGreater
🎄✨ MLK Jr. Elementary’s Winter Spirit Week is here!
12/16: Red & Green Day ❤️💚
12/17: Winter Wonderland (Blue & White) ❄️
12/18: Festive Socks Day 🧦
12/19: Holiday Headwear Day 🎩
12/20: Ugly Sweater/Christmas Shirt 🎅
Let’s spread holiday cheer! #OpportunitiesForGreater
Good Morning, MLK Family. Please look for instructions on accessing Classlink in this week's Thursday Folders. Classlink will give you access to all the programs your student(s) use at school. If you need help signing in please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. Have a great day!
CORRECTION! Parents and Guardians; Join us for MLK Elementary's Lunch on the Lawn this Friday, NOV. 22! 🍂 BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS. If it's chilly, bundle up to stay cozy. Let’s enjoy a relaxing lunch together outdoors. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIMES! See you there! #OpportunitiesForGreater
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.
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
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
📚✨ 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