Northside Elementary School -

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

Every day in school is a step toward a brighter future! Regular attendance builds strong foundations for learning, success, and personal growth. Let's make every day count! #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

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

The Cognia Parent Survey is designed to collect data on student academic learning and wellness during the current school year. Participation in each survey is anonymous and voluntary, and participation is highly encouraged. The survey results will provide the Cognia Accrediting Agency, the Dougherty County School System, and local schools with data regarding parent feedback to support continuous learning. Please be assured that your responses are anonymous. The survey will remain open through September 20, 2024. Thank you for completing the Cognia Survey and providing us with valuable feedback! https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/260350/p1905

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.