Please help spread the word! 📢
We are excited to connect families with valuable community resources 🤝 and employment opportunities 💼. This will be a great chance to learn about services available in our community and explore job opportunities.
We look forward to seeing our LRE family there! 🎒📚
Join us for the Title I Spring Input Meeting & Student Art Gallery on Thursday, March 12, at 9:00 AM in the Media Center! Celebrate student creativity and enjoy an inspiring display of Black History artifacts throughout our building.
Light refreshments and photo opportunities with your child's artwork will be provided.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/BKDASRviXGF4c7Qp8
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fourth and Fifth Grade Parent Meeting
Topic: How to Improve Your Child’s Academic Success – GMAS READY! ✏️📈
🗓 When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
📍 Where: Lamar Reese Gymnasium
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
Parents, you don’t want to miss this important meeting! 💡 This session will provide helpful strategies, resources, and information to ensure your child is confident and prepared for GMAS testing.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together for your child’s success! 💙🐉
We are pleased to share an upcoming community resource opportunity that may benefit many of our families.
The Albany Housing Authority (AHA) will be on-site at our FRSC location on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 🗓️⏰
📍 Location:
FRSC
722 Corn Ave
Albany 31701
The Albany Housing Authority provides safe, affordable rental housing, Section 8 vouchers, and homeownership opportunities for low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities 🏠. Serving Dougherty County, AHA also offers community support services and works to build stronger neighborhoods .
Please feel free to share this information with other Dougherty County School System families who may benefit from these services 📢.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at Charlette Pines, Parent Facilitator at charlette.reddix@docoschools.org 📧.
Thank you for helping us connect families with valuable community resources 💙.
We are excited to share that Open Arms, Inc., Strive 2 Thrive, and WorkSource of Albany will be at the Family Resource & Support Center (FRSC), located at 722 Corn Ave., Albany, GA 31701, on Today, February 13, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
This is another great opportunity to connect families with valuable information and community resources. Please share if you know of families that may benefit from these opportunities.
Below is a brief overview of the organizations that will be present:
Open Arms, Inc. provides support for abused, homeless, trafficked, and at-risk youth (ages 0–24) and families. Services include emergency and transitional housing, support for abuse victims and teen mothers, outreach services, and essential supplies such as diapers and hygiene items.
Strive 2 Thrive is a community-driven program that helps motivated individuals move out of poverty by offering coaching, training, and support. Through partnerships with volunteers, organizations, and local businesses, the initiative provides a “hand-up, not a hand-out,” guiding Albany families toward long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.
WorkSource of Albany assists individuals with finding employment and advancing their careers by offering free services such as resume building, interview preparation, job search assistance, skills training (including certifications and GED support), and career counseling. They also support businesses with recruitment and workforce training.
Warm regards,
Friendly Reminder:
3rd Grade Parent Meeting- How to improve your child's academic success-GMAS READY!
When: Today, February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Where: Lamar Reese Cafeteria
Time: 5:30 PM
You don't want to miss this important meeting!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Where: LRE Gymnasium
Time: 6:00 PM
Join us for a night of reflection and inspiration.
Moms on the Move Today, January 29, 2026 at 9:00AM
Looking forward to seeing you!
Jan 23-April 6, 2026
k-5th Grade
,
Greetings,
We are excited to invite you to our special "Moms on the Move" celebration! RSVP: https://forms.gle/BVS2miyc3A4DTVvGA
To help us plan appropriately, we kindly request that you RSVP by January 27, 2026. This will assist us in preparing the right amount of refreshments for all attendees.
We look forward to celebrating our incredible moms!
Early release TODAY, January 15, 2026 and Friday, January 16, 2026.
All students will be dismissed early for Parent-Teacher Conferences
We look forward to seeing you and sharing the great progress your students are making! 🌟
Friendly Reminder:
DCSS Family Support Event:
Aspire Behavioral Health will be onsite at the Family Resource Support Center (FRSC) on the following dates:
📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026
📅 Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time 8:30 a.m-4:00p.m. both days
📍 Location:
Family Resource Support Center (FRSC)
722 Corn Ave
Albany, GA 31701
Aspire Behavioral Health is Georgia’s safety-net provider for mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services. They work to foster health, hope, and recovery through trauma-informed, recovery-focused care. Aspire partners with local organizations, promotes behavioral health awareness, and provides early intervention and community-based services that meet individuals where they are while empowering them to define their own path to well-being.
Please feel free to share this with other DCSS families who may be interested.
You may also, reach out to Charlette Pines at charlette.reddix@docoschools.org for more information
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parents!
We are excited to invite all kindergarten and 1st-grade parents to our upcoming informative parent meeting. This special gathering will take place 30 minutes before the K-1 performance, providing an excellent opportunity for parents to connect and stay informed about their child's educational journey.
RSVP link: https://forms.gle/rpbZ7gDpvr55PuZv7
Thank you for all you do!
I am excited to share an important health opportunity for our school community.
Morehouse School of Medicine (Fight for Life) will be conducting FREE health screenings:
Event Details:
• Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Location: Family Resource Support Center
722 Corn Ave, Albany, GA 31701
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Screening Services:
- Diabetes Testing
- Cholesterol Screening
This no-cost service is available to both DCSS staff and parents. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this preventive health opportunity to stay informed about your overall wellness.
Please share this information with families in our school community who might benefit from these screenings.
Family Game Night!
Fun Games, Prizes, food and Family Fun!
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30p.m.
REMINDER:
DCSS Family and Community Engagement Parent Event. TODAY! 12PM-2PM at 722 Corn Ave. Resources for LRMSA Families in need. Looking forward to seeing you there!
DCSS Parent Event TODAY!
See attached flyer. See you there!
You are invited to a Parent Event! https://bit.ly/48d088C
Parent Wellness for the Holidays: Peace & Possibilities
December 2, 2025
Albany High Complex
801 W. Residence Ave
9AM-11AM & 4PM-6PM
PLEASE SIGN LINK TO REGISTER!
https://bit.ly/48d088C
