
Brown Bag Lunch is Back!
Brown Bag Lunch When: March 9th, 12:00-1:00 PM Where: The Shepherd’s Home 42 Rumson Way Are you looking to connect or reconnect with your GHES community? Join us for a relaxed lunch break. Bring your own lunch and connect with fellow Garden Hills Elementary School parents. There will…

GHES Virtual January 4 – January 7
A message from Atlanta Public Schools: Atlanta Public Schools will operate virtually next week for all students and all staff, after further review of district and community COVID-19 data. Due to the rapid rise in positive cases in the metro Atlanta area, students will begin virtual classes Tuesday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 7. Our…

100 Days of Giving Starts Today!
The Acorn to Oaks 100 Days of Giving Campaign is undeeway! 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 provides…

School will be Virtual January 3-7th!
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…