Thank you to all the families who participated in our at-home potato activity! I am always amazed by the creations and ideas you come up with. We had 90 entries this year! Thank you for your support!! To see all entries visit our FB page. #potatobookcharacters



Last week in the library, we read the book "Maybe Something Beautiful." The illustrator, Rafael Lopez, uses vivid illustrations to tell an empowering story of community engagement. We discussed ways to improve our community and created murals for the library.

Mrs. Carver's kindergarten students are learning about apples and trying new apple snacks! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen







Our 3rd grade students have been working on the distributive property using cereal and Twizzlers! #thriveatthehive #makeithappen








🛎⛈IMPORTANT - WEATHER UPDATE🛎⛈
Based on conversations with state and local emergency management agencies regarding the incoming inclement weather from Hurricane Helene, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 will be Learn-from-Home days for all Polk School District campuses.
Please refer to communication channels from your student’s respective school/teacher for guidance and expectations regarding assignments.
A decision related to extracurricular activities/sporting events for Friday and Saturday will be announced at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but will always make decisions in the best interest of our students and staff, keeping safety our first priority. Thank you for your continued support and stay safe.

⛈WEATHER UPDATE⛈
As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff, we are continually monitoring updates from state and local emergency management agencies on the anticipated effects to our area from Tropical Storm Helene. The latest briefing indicates that school district operations could be impacted for Thursday and/or Friday. In an effort to help you best plan and prepare, we will provide an update regarding any potential delays or cancellations after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.

Ms. Laukka’s class making butter for farm week. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen










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Monday Challenge Sept. 30: Georgia Reads Day #georgiareads
Join Malcom Mitchell and Georgia Public Broadcasting for a Reading Rally on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Livestream Link
https://www.gpb.org/georgiareadsday

After a discussion stemming from a book they were reading, Mrs. Morris' 3rd grade PEP students had a taste test with ketchup potato chips. These chips are only sold in Canada and have their own unique taste. They were approved by Mr. Z, who also gave them a try!





Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day.

International Dot Day was yesterday. It is a day celebrated and inspired by the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. Our students spent some time last week expressing their creativity while visiting the library. #InternationalDotDay #makeyourmark #DotDay










Yesterday began the celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th and serves as a time to recognize the culture, history, and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community.

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Congratulations again to Mrs. Melissa Turner for being named Teacher of the Year! She was acknowledged at the Rockmart High School football game for this accomplishment. We are extremely proud of you Mrs. Turner!

Indoor recess bingo with Mrs. Kersey and bubble fun with Mr. Hall!






Mrs. Graves' students completed art work for a "Never forget" 911 activity today.



Mrs. Scott, our counselor, has been teaching students about having a positive mindset. Check out Mrs. Chappell's students with Mrs. Scott today during classroom guidance!

Kona Ice: Sep. 27th


