Northside Elementary School

🎨✨ The 2025 Arts Affair is happening this Saturday, November 1st! ✨🎭

Tift County Schools will proudly be represented with performances and exhibits from our Migrant program, as well as TCHS Early Childhood Education, Metals, Diablos, and Ag programs.

📅 Mark your calendars, check out the image for details, and come support our talented students and the local arts community!

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The Scholastic Book Fair continues. We will be open tomorrow from 8 am - 3 pm!
Granola with Grands for 2nd-5th grades is tomorrow!
Thursday (October 30th)
8:30 am- 10:00 am

💙 Thursday’s Theme: “Swap Out Drugs for a Better Life”
➡️ Role Reversal Day: Teachers dress like students, and students dress like teachers. Let’s swap styles and swap out bad choices!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek

Mark your calendars! Northside will be hosting our 2nd annual Camp Read-A-Lot Tuesday, November 4th from 5:30-7:00 pm! We will have free food and fun ! You can also shop the book fair with your students! Parents can also get information about navigating the second semester with your student. See the flyers in both English and Spanish for more information!

📚 Engaging in Elementary School: What Parents Need to Know for 2nd Semester

Parents, join us for an important informational meeting at your child’s school on:

🗓 Tuesday, November 4th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Each elementary school will host their own session — attend at your child’s school.

During this session, we’ll share helpful strategies and guidance on:

Academic Expectations for the 2nd semester: importance of reading at home, math fact fluency, and vocabulary

Developmental Milestones and how they connect to academic success

Studying & Organizational Skills: time management and building independence

Shifts in Attitude & Independence: supporting growth in a positive way

Healthy Communication & Emotional Regulation: tools for your child’s well-being

Managing Technology: screen time, social media, and peer influence

Navigating Friendships & Conflict

We’ll also share details about Destination Day (March 6, 2026), registration for rising 6th graders.

This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child as they move into the second half of the school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

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✌️ Red Ribbon Week rolls on!
💙 Wednesday’s Theme: “Peace Out to Drugs”
➡️ Show off your brightest tie dye and let’s spread peace and positivity together!
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📚 Family Literacy Day is this Saturday, Nov. 1! Families with little ones ages 0–5—come talk, read, play & learn together. 11 AM–1 PM at Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House ELC (719 S Ridge Ave.). Free books, fun activities, guest readers & giveaways! #4theT

Attention Northside parents and guardians! Students will begin the Second Step Child Protection unit, which teaches children how to recognize unsafe situations and how to get help from trusted adults. This unit will be taught by the school counselor. If you would like your child to opt out of this unit, please notify your child’s teacher by Monday, November 3.

🟢 Red Ribbon Week continues!
💙 Tuesday’s Theme: “You’ll Never See Me Doing Drugs”
➡️ Wear your best camo gear to blend out drugs from your life!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek

The Scholastic Book Fair begins tomorrow (Tuesday, October 28th)!
Granola with Grands is Wednesday (10/29) and Thursday (10/30)!
E-wallets are available!
See the flyers for more information!

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow kicks off Red Ribbon Week! 🚨
💙 Monday’s Theme: “Be a Hero, Say No to Drugs”
➡️ Dress as your favorite superhero and show your strength in making healthy choices!
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The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here. Monday, October 27th is a preview day for teachers and students (no sales)!The fair officially begins on Tuesday, October 28th! See the flyers for more information about shopping hours, purchasing e-wallets, online shopping, and special events!

Attention Northside parents! Boo Bus is coming soon! October 30th! See the flyers in both English and Spanish for more information!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Tift County Schools Early Learning Initiative — Family Literacy Day, a special event designed to support families with children ages 0–5 in building strong foundations for learning and lifelong success.

This initiative encourages families to talk, read, play, and learn together through simple, engaging activities that make early learning both fun and meaningful.

✨ Event Details:
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House Early Learning Center
(719 S Ridge Ave.)

🎉 Families can look forward to:
Free books for young learners
Fun hands-on activities
Guest readers sharing stories
Exciting giveaways
And so much more!

We hope you’ll help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with families, staff, and community members who serve young children. Your support ensures every child in Tift County starts school ready to learn and thrive.

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Tift Schools is committed to making our parent meetings welcoming, convenient, and valuable for all families. Your voice matters—please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing the short 4-question survey below. Your feedback will help us better serve you!

https://forms.gle/eESjbbxkKzkrp9Ey9 English

https://forms.gle/pj9D3wf9Cw4s8EEz5 Spanish

You still have time to make a difference with your Box Top donations! Check out Mrs. Smith's Box Top Newsletters for October!

Coming soon! Red Ribbon Week 2025! See the flyers in both English and Spanish for Red Ribbon Week Dress-up Days!