Northside Elementary School

☀️LEARNING UNDER THE SUN☀️ Dear Parents and Guardians, As we head into summer break, we want to ensure that your child continues to grow and stay engaged in learning in a fun and relaxed way. To support this, we’ve created Learning Under the Sun Calendars designed to help your child review and strengthen important skills they've learned this school year. The calendars are available by grade level and each day includes a short activity that focuses on either key Math or ELA concepts aligned with Georgia Standards. The activities are meant to be simple, quick, and fun—perfect for those busy summer days! The goal is to keep your child’s skills sharp while also enjoying a well-deserved break. Here are a few tips for using the calendars: Encourage your child to complete the activity each day, Monday through Friday. Set aside a regular time for the activity—maybe after breakfast or before screen time. Celebrate progress with small rewards or praise to keep motivation high. Feel free to modify activities to fit your child’s interests and your family’s schedule. The activities are not meant to be stressful or add pressure—it’s simply a way to keep learning alive over the summer. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy a restful and fun-filled summer with your child! If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school. All of the calendars can be found on our website at: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-learning #4theT

📅 4 Days to Go!
🥣 4 days until FREE meals are rolling out for summer!
Tift County Schools is serving up 7 days of breakfast & lunch in each bag.
Find a site near you: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

📚🎉 BOOKS ON THE BLOCK 🎉📚 Everyone is invited to BOOKS ON THE BLOCK this Saturday, May 31st from 7 PM – 9 PM at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library! 🌟 Bring the whole family for a block party to jump start a summer full of reading adventures! Don’t miss out! 🏖️📚

📅 5 Days to Go!
We’re almost there! 🖐️
Starting June 3, pick up meals every Tuesday (except July 1).
✅ Drive-up / walk-up sites
✅ Bus route deliveries Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
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📅 6 Days to Go! The countdown begins! In just 6 days, Tift County’s Summer Feeding Program starts! 🍽️ 7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag. Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

Tift County Schools 2025 Seamless Summer Feeding Program will begin Tuesday, June 3rd. For details visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

Field Day is tomorrow (Wednesday, May 28th)! Please remember to check the flyer for items your child needs to bring with him or her. If students are buying snacks, please do not send them with bills larger than $10. Exact change is preferred. If you would like to attend the field day event, please bring identification, and you must be listed in the child's Infinite Campus information to attend and/or check the child out after the event. See the flyer for more information.

Reminder: All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 26th honoring Memorial Day. #4theT

⚾ EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 27TH! Sign up for Blue Devil Baseball Camp - June 16th-20th. Register by May 27th to take advantage of the early registration fee. Don’t miss out! #4theT

Preliminary Georgia Milestones Scores Now Available! Individual student score reports were sent home today. You can also view scores through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. For more information about interpreting the score reports and how to access them online, please visit: 🔗 www.tiftschools.com/page/testing Thank you for staying engaged in your child's academic progress! #4theT

ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS ONLY!

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT - IT ENDS THIS FRIDAY! 🎨 "A Day in My Shoes" – A Tift County Schools Art Exhibit 👟 Step into the world of our talented students and see life through their eyes! 🖼 Featuring artwork from all grade levels across all Tift County Schools, this fun and inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity and hard work of our students. 📅 Dates: May 12 – 23 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Syd Blackmarr Art Center Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the imagination and perspective of our incredible young artists! #4theT

🌟Celebrating Excellence in Education!🌟 Today, members of the Administrative Office Staff, along with representatives from the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence, visited each of our schools to present grant awards to our dedicated teachers. These grants will help fund innovative classroom projects and enrich learning experiences for our students. Since its founding in 1991, the Foundation has awarded an impressive $671,000 in grants to Tift County Schools. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support and commitment to educational excellence in our community. Congratulations to this year's grant recipients: Annie Belle Clark: Reneasee Chatfield, Tori Bennett, Betsy Jones and Emily Branch Charles Spencer: Samantha Walker Eighth Street: Jennifer Braziel G O Bailey: Joanna Daniels, Jennifer Turner, Lauraleigh Shealey J T Reddick: Maria Hamill Len Lastinger: Renee Sullivan, Emily Fincher Matt Wilson: Stephanie Shiver, Jessica Hall, Temeka Butts, Holly McCrary, Belinda Griffin Northeast: Drew Ellis, Brian Saturday Northside: Tracey Dicks Omega: Carolyn Bowden TCHS: Lacy Cargle, Christi Fletcher, Melissa Busbin, Jennifer Alexander, Christopher Paulk, Breanne Dawson, Beth Rehberg, Jake Alley, Ashley Thoron. https://www.facebook.com/tiftschools/posts/pfbid035sDWxQtJ1JXbEd6wEMUS9GHNCEZA4mukK6JVvFvvFp8R2zaCURySfz6ez9Q1rv6Cl #4theT

The fire department was called to Northside Elementary this morning in response to a fire on an exterior air conditioning unit. The fire was extinguished immediately and there was no threat to the students and staff inside the building. We appreciate the immediate response of the Tifton Fire Department. #4theT

Field Day information!!

🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day – Class of 2038! 🎉 We're excited to celebrate our future Tift County graduates! 📚 Current Pre-K Students: Join us at your school for Kindergarten Signing Day! Check the image for your school’s scheduled time. 🖊️ New to Tift County? If you've already registered for kindergarten, stop by the Tift County Administrative Offices on May 23rd from 1:00–4:00 PM to participate in the celebration! Let’s make it official—your journey to the Class of 2038 starts now! 💙

Don't Forget...Tryouts for any 5th–7th grade girls interested in the 2025 Middle School Volleyball Team! 🏐 🗓️ May 19–21 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM 📍 ESMS Gym ✅ A current athletic physical must be on file to participate. 📸 See image for more details #4theT

Parents! You are invited!

Would you be willing to participate in the Title 1 Parent Engagement Input? Northside will use your input to jointly develop with other parents, family members, staff and students for our School-Parent Compact and Family Engagement Plan for the 2025-2026 School year. The information needed has been placed in Google Form for your convenience. Click on the link below. Please take a few moments to complete the form. Again, thank you for your time and input. English - https://forms.gle/DyNh6RYtq4c9jpoTA Spanish - https://forms.gle/4gWV7FwLh2jfNEeL9

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026, Mrs. Callie Mauldin! This is Mrs. Mauldin's seventh year at Northside and her eighth year teaching overall. Mrs. Mauldin has taught both kindergarten and third grade at Northside and is currently serving as an interventionist and our MTSS ( multi-tiered system of supports) coordinator. She and her husband, Cody, have been married for seven years and have a two year old son, Cason. Congratulations Mrs. Mauldin and thank you for all you do for Northside!