📚 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!
#4theT
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!
#4theT
✌️ 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!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek
💙 Wednesday’s Theme: “Peace Out to Drugs”
➡️ Show off your brightest tie dye and let’s spread peace and positivity together!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek
📚 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
🟢 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
💙 Tuesday’s Theme: “You’ll Never See Me Doing Drugs”
➡️ Wear your best camo gear to blend out drugs from your life!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek
🚨 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!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek
💙 Monday’s Theme: “Be a Hero, Say No to Drugs”
➡️ Dress as your favorite superhero and show your strength in making healthy choices!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek
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.
#4theT
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.
#4theT
📚✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨📚
Join us this afternoon for Meet Me at the Library! 🎉
A special event with Tift County Schools & the Tifton–Tift County Public Library.
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library
Bring the whole family for games, crafts, books, and more! See you there! #4theT
📚✨ Just a few days away! ✨📚
Join us for Meet Me at the Library! 🎉
A fun afternoon with Tift County Schools & the Tifton–Tift County Public Library.
📅 Thursday, October 23rd
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Tifton–Tift County Public Library
Come enjoy games, crafts, books, and more — a perfect family outing! #4theT
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
https://forms.gle/eESjbbxkKzkrp9Ey9 English
https://forms.gle/pj9D3wf9Cw4s8EEz5 Spanish
‼️We’re counting down the days until Red Ribbon Week—October 27th–31st! ‼️
Plan ahead so you’re ready to celebrate each themed day.
See the image for the daily themes, and let’s make this year’s Red Ribbon Week our best one yet!
#4theT
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!
Parents! Check out our Northside October Newsletter. This newsletter along with tips to help your children learn will be located on our new Parent's Corner page on our website. You can also visit this page by clicking the link below!
https://northside.tiftschools.com/o/nes/page/northside-parents-corner
https://northside.tiftschools.com/o/nes/page/northside-parents-corner
🍂 Fall Break is Almost Here! 🍂
Mark your calendars for October 16th – 22nd!
📌 Thursday, October 16th – Parent Conference Day & Destination Day
📌 Wednesday, October 22nd – Teacher Inservice Day
We are in the 2nd 9 weeks of school. Take this time to rest, recharge, and refresh so we can finish out the semester strong! #4theT
All Pre-K students had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special read-aloud session with State Representative Jaclyn Ford. Her visit brought excitement and joy to our young learners as part of our Pre-K Week celebrations.
Pre-K Week is a time to celebrate early literacy and the foundational role it plays in a child's lifelong learning journey.
We extend a heartfelt thank-you to Representative Ford and to all of our community supporters who help make events like this so meaningful. Your involvement makes a lasting impact on the lives of our children. #4theT
Pre-K Week is a time to celebrate early literacy and the foundational role it plays in a child's lifelong learning journey.
We extend a heartfelt thank-you to Representative Ford and to all of our community supporters who help make events like this so meaningful. Your involvement makes a lasting impact on the lives of our children. #4theT
A special Box Top Newsletter from our coordinator, Cathy Smith!
Check out the Box Topics for October in both English and Spanish from our Box Top coordinator, Cathy Smith!
🎉🍎 It’s Georgia Pre-K Week! 🎉🍎
Ms. Hand, Project Director, and Ms. Nobles, Pre-K Specialist, delivered special treats to our Pre-K teachers and Site Directors in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. Tift County Schools is privileged to have an outstanding Pre-K program led by dedicated teachers and administrators who give our youngest learners a strong start!
#4theT
Ms. Hand, Project Director, and Ms. Nobles, Pre-K Specialist, delivered special treats to our Pre-K teachers and Site Directors in celebration of Georgia Pre-K Week. Tift County Schools is privileged to have an outstanding Pre-K program led by dedicated teachers and administrators who give our youngest learners a strong start!
#4theT
Parent-Teacher Conference Day is coming! Thursday, October 16th! Check book bags and folders for a note from your child's teacher! See the flyer for more information!
📚✨ Did you know?
Students who attend Georgia’s Pre-K program enter Kindergarten more prepared than their peers who did not attend any Pre-K program.
This strong start sets the foundation for future success in school and beyond. 🌟
Join us as we celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week and the positive impact this program has on our youngest learners! #GAPreKWeek #4theT
Students who attend Georgia’s Pre-K program enter Kindergarten more prepared than their peers who did not attend any Pre-K program.
This strong start sets the foundation for future success in school and beyond. 🌟
Join us as we celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week and the positive impact this program has on our youngest learners! #GAPreKWeek #4theT
