100 Days of Giving Starts Today!
It’s Day 1 of the Acorn to Oaks 100 Days of Giving Campaign! This year, we are excited to bring back all the programs and activities that makes Garden Hills Elementary the special school we know and love. Please consider donating and help us grow our acorns into mighty oaks: https://acornstooaks.ejoinme.org/GC18 ! GROW A SCHOOL: $5,000…
Boosterthon is Back!
Garden Hills families! We’re only 2 weeks away from our Garden Hills Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $8,000 for a STEAM maker space and recess equipment. Here is a quick video overview of our fundraising program: https://vimeo.com/569056151/4044e58355 We want all families to get registered by Tuesday 8/24! Log on to MYBOOSTER.COM today and…
Stay In The Know
GHES provides multiple ways for you to stay informed on school happenings. Follow GHES on Facebook and Twitter for announcements. Download Seesaw from your mobile device app store for updates from your student’s teachers. Visit the school website for updates from our principal, Stacey Abbott. Text @ghespta285 To (478) 787-0762 to receive reminders on important events. …
Back to School Covid Requirements
APS policy for school year 2021/22 requires all students to wear masks and for a health check to be completed prior to entering school each day. Please remember to download the Health Check app and complete the questionnaire before drop off. Information regarding the Health Check App can be found on the APS site here….
First Week of School Events
We are excited to welcome our new and returning families to GHES. Here are a few important dates and reminders August 2nd: Kiddos online registration opens, please email info@kiddosatlanta.com to reserve your space before August 2nd. August 3rd: Class Lists posted outside of the Gym after 3:00 pm August 4th: Celebration of Learning Open…
THINGS TO KNOW for Back to School!!!
Welcome to Garden Hills Elementary DRESS CODE Clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry must not cause a disruption or constitute a health or safety hazard. Clothing, including spirit wear, must be modest and of appropriate length and fit. Extremely tight clothing, sagging shorts or trousers, or baggy, oversized clothing is not permitted. Clothing and/or jewelry must not…
COVID-19 SELF REPORTING & SURVEILLANCE TESTING INFORMATION
LINKS: Self Reporting Form: http://tinyAPS.com/?CovidStudentForm Surveillance Testing for GHES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1khsc-OdBhSHYWrrYSfPoz5o9LycEOrG9Fbxo1FfOK0k/edit Surveillance Testing Frequently Asked Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qBw2Q5Uj_S33Sw6B2KWW_H0alrX9tYhO79TuRJDDwI/edit?usp=sharing
RETURN TO LEARN ~ INFORMATION ON OUR RETURN
Staff Return to Learn Manual https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uBEPzuu_zxZoGP6wDlszJluO6I5TOlQt/view?usp=sharing Grade Level January Town Halls Videos Pre-Kindergarten https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkjhv_FsR7QSL9tYtuHZcOHYxOnl4jqG/view?usp=sharing Kindergarten https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wdTs4bgZHuzlgSMZ2RMXbvie4ZBIkutW/view?usp=sharing First Grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ukqEtKhZLuqkO9qe-6yzNRrSjOrtKliH/view?usp=sharing Second Grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScSChWb3Cy58hfmpK2_vKEs-wJnC0yDb/view?usp=sharing Third Grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hOPa4e7AEMrb3coiGAtFY5Y0XfvoxkK8/view?usp=sharing Fourth Grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uvl-2QZnpx1bIFK7OBHbOVc3wRWUm0Pk/view?usp=sharing Fifth Grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/168Su1n7GwgrYptPC-MmWQtXOM8IRpqT8/view?usp=sharing Compilation of Slides from all Grade Level Town Halls https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NHbZF7G3UXPWfnJJr5GPr9-5IVhEzP5z4Cvnzb8OgA4/edit?usp=sharing CLICK TO WATCH THE…
TOUGH TOPICS: TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT WHAT THEY SEE IN THE NEWS
SOCIAL CHANGE AND RACE RELATIONS IS OFTEN A CHALLENGING CONVERSATION TO HAVE WITH CHILDREN. GATHER YOUR LITTLE ONES AND LET’S HAVE TABLE TALK CLICK HERE FOR RACIAL INJUSTICE STORYTIME CLICK HERE FOR TABLE TALK RESOURCES CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT WHAT THEY SEE ON THE NEWS
2020|2021 SUPPLY LIST COVID STYLE!
DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, SUPPLIES LISTED SHOULD BE CONTAINED IN YOUR CHILD’S BOOKBAG. CHILDREN WILL NOT SHARE SUPPLIES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TALK DIRECTLY TO THE TEACHER FOR SPECIAL SUPPLIES NEEDED IN EACH CLASS. LYSOL WIPES & SPRAYS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FOR CLASSROOM DONATION PRE-KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST 1ST GRADE SUPPLY LIST…