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Greetings! Today your child will bring home a Saturday School flyer. Saturday School will begin on January 25, 2025. Parents must fill out this form to attend. Have an amazing extended weekend! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zaPK9kX3Ma2caRr7lXwEYhZ_2WYCL453t4iPIciu5Bs/edit?usp=sharing

Good afternoon! We are excited to invite you our Georgia Milestones Parent Workshop! The purpose is to learn more about this important assessment and how you can support your child!

Greetings! This is a friendly reminder that our RACE2Learn After School Program begins today! It is CAR PICK UP only. Parents will be notified once after school bus transportation begins. Car pick up begins at 5:00 PM. Thank you for your patience!

Greetings Owl Nation! We are excited to announce our after school program here at Northside Elementary School! Click the link for more details! https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pxZWQ_QfhtkzX0K7A_K9aIEr-S72gkIrp8jn195h3Y/edit?usp=drive_link

It’s GAME TIME! We are thrilled to announce the start of the annual Read with Malcolm’s READBowl 2025! This is a global reading challenge encourages student’s to explore new books and improve their literacy skills! Encourage your child to read at home as well as in school! Happy reading!

Greetings Owl Nation! We are excited to announce our after school program here at Northside Elementary School! Click the link for more details! https://docs.google.com/document/d/17pxZWQ_QfhtkzX0K7A_K9aIEr-S72gkIrp8jn195h3Y/edit?usp=drive_link

Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to update you on the ongoing challenges with our phone systems at some sites following the recent upgrade. While we work with our technical team to resolve these issues, we want to ensure you can still reach school officials. Please use the following alternate number to contact your school: 229-439-5922. We appreciate your patience as we address these challenges and improve our communication systems. Thank you for your understanding.

What's Happening - Students in grades 3-5 will do a special writing practice called an "Assesslet" Wednesday, November 13th. Click the link below for more details! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QPyVdtITKYwoZoTXvUmmgosGNnt33pOO/view?usp=drive_link

Greetings! You are invited to our special Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 14th! Click the link to reserve your spot! Meal Cost: $4 Deadline to RSVP: Tuesday, November 12th https://forms.gle/Z6r5SjhJkgeDyqpDA

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.

Tomorrow, Northside Elementary is showing our support in the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink!

UNITY DAY at Northside!!! Thursday, October 10th is Unity Day! Wear orange tomorrow to show our unity against bullying! Let’s come together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!

On September 30, 2024, Northside Elementary School conducted an Intruder Drill to provide an opportunity for all to practice appropriate actions and responses. These drills are an essential part of our school safety protocol. We want to assure you that it was ONLY A DRILL and used to PRACTICE PURPOSES ONLY.

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