Exciting Update! We are almost halfway to our goal! With a little over half of our students registered, we've raised almost $12K but hope for more. We'd love to see all students registered and reading so they can earn rewards and prizes! And, thanks to our sponsors! Let's Read!
TGS students,
Don't forget to wear your "wordiest" shirt tomorrow for Read Across America Week!
Tuesday, March 4 -
Oh, the words you'll see today, on shirts both near and far away!
Wear words on your shirt!
TGS, please remember that all Georgia State Media Festival projects are due this Friday! If you have any questions, please email nikki.renfroe@mcschools.org, click the QR code, or go to https://sites.google.com/mcschools.org/mcs-gsmf-info/home. We can't wait to see these!
Just a reminder that Read Across America starts tomorrow, and it's also Pajama Day! So...
Snuggle Up and Read -
Hop in bed, a book in sight, wear your PJs – read all day and night!
Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed reading buddy.
Can't wait to see everyone's PJs tomorrow!
Our Read-athon is underway, and these students are rocking it! We have already surpassed THREE of our goals and earned THREE incentives! Let's keep it going! Read, read, read, and log those minutes! And make sure every student is registered so those minutes count!
Thank you to our 1st grade parents for the yummy and creative Mardi Gras Staff Lunch today! Special shout out to Treats with Lenise and Chick-Fil-A Forsyth for their generous donations to make this lunch even more special! We appreciate your investment in our community and TGS!
Help us to celebrate Read Across America Week! In case you've missed this info in Bear Bytes, here is the daily schedule for next week:
Monday, March 5 - Hop in bed, a book in sight, wear your PJs – read all day night! Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed reading buddy.
Tuesday, March 6 - Oh, the words you'll see today, on shirts both near and far away! Wear words on your shirt!
Wednesday, March 7 - Fox in Socks, Cats in Hats, wear your silliest—how about that? Wear a fun hat or crazy hairstyle!
Thursday, March 6 - Dream big, work hard, reach for the sky, dress for success and give it a try! Dress up as a future career or dream job! *Also TGS Career Day*
Friday, March 7 - Readers, readers, one and all, teamwork helps us stand up tall! Wear sports jerseys, team gear, or dress as a twin with a friend!
Tonight is the night, and we are so grateful for two more sponsors who've contributed to the fun planned for Math Through the Decades! Thank you to Dames Ferry Tails and Mid GA Cleaning Systems, Inc - we appreciate your investment in and support of our school!
Hope to see everyone here tonight for Math Night!
Drumroll, please ....
Congratulations to the TGS SciBears on their 3RD CONSECUTIVE 1ST PLACE finish at the Monroe County District Science Olympiad competition! We are so proud of their hard work and determination. Please congratulate the team members and Coaches Moreno and Barge!
The TGScott Father Daughter Dance is tonight!
Ties and Tiaras
TGS Gym (please enter in back)
Friday, February 21
7 - 9 pm
$10/ person (tix will be available at the door)
Games, Snacks, Crafts, DJ/ Dancing, and 360 Photo Booth!
It'll be a fun night to make some special memories!
Just a reminder that we have Ice Cream Friday this week. So bring your ice cream money tomorrow to get a cool treat while supporting PBIS! Thank you for helping to promote and reward our students for positive behavior!
Please join us!
Through the Decades with Math!
Family Math Night at TGS
Monday, February 24 @ 5:30-7pm
There will be prizes, games, and a homework pass for all TGS students who attend. And, there will also be a special Scholastic Book Fair Advance Shopping Night!
And, if you'd like to help support this fun event, we're still welcoming sponsors and community business partners to invest in our school's math night!
The National Association of School Resource Officers recognizes the valuable work of school resource officers during National SRO Appreciation Day on February 15 of every year. Since it fell on a Saturday this year, we celebrated Deputy Mimbs a day early with treats from PTO. Thanks for all you do to protect our school and ensure the safety of everyone in the building!
The Father Daughter Dance is one week from away! We still have tickets but may sell out this week so don't delay in ordering yours - $10/ person (order form in the comments). Venmo to @TGS_PTO2425 or send cash or check. We hope everyone plans to attend this fun, special night!
February 12, 2025 - On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Monroe County Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. Tamarkis Taylor to T.G. Scott Elementary School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Taylor is currently the Assistant Principal at T.G. Scott and has been serving in this role since 2021. Mr. Taylor is a Forsyth native and a 2009 graduate of Mary Persons High School. He began his teaching career as a third grade teacher at T.G. Scott, before becoming Assistant Principal. He was also the Monroe County Schools Teacher of the Year in 2019. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Middle Georgia State University, a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy, and a Specialist degree in Early Childhood Education, both from Walden University. Mr. Taylor succeeds Mr. Chad Sanders who is moving into a position at the Central Office.
In recommending Mr. Taylor to his position, Superintendent Dr. Jim Finch said, “Mr. Taylor is an excellent choice and fit to be the next principal at T.G. Scott Elementary. Mr. Taylor has led a strong instructional focus during his time as a grade level leader and assistant principal. We expect great accomplishments and a continued focus on excellence during Mr. Taylor’s tenure. I am confident he will ensure every child will learn, grow, and succeed.”
Please help us to give a great big thank you to two more Math Night sponsors! Fringe Salon and Grant's Tire and Auto have invested in this family curriculum night, and we so appreciate their support! We hope everyone is planning to join us for the fun at TGS on February 24!
A big shout out to Grits Cafe for being our very first Math Night sponsor! Thank you for your partnership and helping to promote a fun event for our TGS families! If your business would like to sponsor Math Night on February 24, please email Stefani.Simmons@mcschools.org.
We hope everyone is planning to join us for the TGS production of The Little Mermaid! This well-loved tale is presented by a talented cast, all of whom shine on stage!
Tonight and tomorrow night at 6 pm
Monroe Co Fine Arts Center
Admission is free!
You don't want to miss this!
Please note that Honors Day has been rescheduled for Friday, February 14, and all other details are the same as originally planned:
TGS Gym - 9:30 3rd Grade ~ 10:30 4th Grade ~ 11:30 5th Grade
Please park in the BACK parking lot, and enter through those doors
Please bring appropriate ID if you plan to sign your child out after the presentation
Thank you for your flexibility!
1st grader, Sage Rivera, had the surprise of her life today when her mother, US Army Staff Sergeant Sarda Harvey, came home after a year long deployment to Egypt. Running to her mom's arms, Sage's joy had everyone in tears. Welcome home, Sergeant, and thank you for your service!
