Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

Pink Out Day has been rescheduled for next Thursday, 10/10.

Please share this post with friends and family! TaxSlayer Bowl - Mamie Lou Gross Elementary Fundraiser The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is proudly partnering with Mamie Lou Gross Elementary to celebrate the 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl! For each $25 ticket sold (regularly $50), $15 is retained by Mamie Lou Gross Elementary! Tickets sales will cut off November 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/80TSGBMLGE The 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be played on Bill Gay Grounds at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Thursday January 2 2025 at 7:30 PM and will be televised nationally on ESPN. The 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will feature a team from the SEC (including Oklahoma & Texas) that will serve as the anchor team and will face off against a team from the ACC (including Cal, SMU, and Stanford). For more information about the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl including stadium policies, our philanthropic efforts or to become a member, visit https://www.taxslayergatorbowl.com/

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School has the best Custodian team there is!! Thank you to Mr. Virgil, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Dan for all that you do! We appreciate you all!

Book Fair Family Night is tomorrow from 5:00 - 6:30! Please join us at 4:45 in the cafeteria for a brief parent meeting about the Amira Reading Assessment. Participants will be entered in a drawing for one of three $10 book fair gift certificates. Stop by your child's classroom (K-5) for student information folders and enjoy the artwork on display in the halls for our theme, Taco 'bout a great book!

Here is our calendar for the month of October. Proud to be MLG!

Happy National Principals Month! 🎉 Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible leaders who shape our schools and inspire both students and staff every day. Principals are the backbone of our educational system, tirelessly working to create a safe, nurturing, and effective learning environment. Their dedication, passion, and commitment help pave the way for future generations to succeed. Share your stories and shoutouts to the amazing principals who have made a difference in your life! 🍎📚 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #NationalPrincipalsMonth #EducationHeroes #ThankYouPrincipals

Running Club will not meet today. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, 10/8. Please have all permission slips and money turned in by tomorrow, 10/2.

Krispy Kreme Donuts will be delivered to MLG tomorrow, 10/2. We will send out a message when they are ready for pick-up.

Please join us for our Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 20th. A flyer about this event will be coming home this week. Please follow the link below to RSVP or turn in the bottom portion of the flyer to the front office. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFHxPUFwHF0yNXcluIsZKL74869nl6rxFRCJlKuZDtbWwFvQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Book Fair will be open starting tomorrow for students to purchase items during school hours. Book Fair Family night will happen as planned this Thursday. We will make a separate post with additional details tomorrow. ***Running Club (grades 3-5) will NOT meet tomorrow 10/1 and the session will be made up next Tuesday 10/8. The regular schedule will resume as planned on 10/15. We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow!

Our Scholastic Book Fair begins tomorrow at Mamie Lou Gross. Students will have the opportunity to shop during the school day all week, and families will have the opportunity to shop at our family night being held on Thursday, October 3.

The deadline to sign up for running club is Monday, 9/30. Please send in all forms and dues by Monday, 9/30.

School Closures in Response to Hurricane Helene Due to the potential for high winds, heavy rainfall and flooding associated with Hurricane Helene over the next two days, and with guidance from the National Weather Service and Camden Emergency Management Agency, Camden County Schools will close all schools Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Friday, September 27, 2024, for all staff and students. The safety of our students, employees, and their families will always be our first priority. In any emergency, it is critical for parents and students to rely on accurate, timely information directly from the school system or local and state officials. All official announcements regarding schools will be made on the Camden County Schools website, Facebook and Instagram pages, through the Camden County Schools app, on local radio stations – KBAY 106.3 and WECC 89.3, and on the Tribune and Georgian website. Please check one or more of these sources for updates regarding future decisions. We wish everyone the best as you prepare for the storm and make plans to ensure the safety of your families. Thank you for your patience during this time.

🌟 Happy World School Milk Day! 🥛📚 Today, we celebrate the nutritional powerhouse that is milk and its incredible benefits for students around the globe! 🌍✨ Milk provides essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and protein, which are crucial for growing minds and bodies. Supporting milk programs in schools ensures that every student gets the nourishment they need to thrive academically and physically. Join us in raising a glass of milk to healthier, happier, and more successful students everywhere. Cheers to growth, learning, and the power of good nutrition! #WorldSchoolMilkDay #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds #SchoolNutrition #StrongKidsStrongFuture #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

🌟Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 From September 15th to October 15th, we honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and incredible contributions of Hispanic and Latin-American communities. 🌎❤️ Join us in recognizing and celebrating the diverse traditions, inspiring stories, and remarkable achievements that have shaped our world. Whether it's through music, art, food, or storytelling, there's so much to embrace and learn from. #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity ✨🎶📚

In addition to monthly fire drills and yearly weather drills, we are required by state statute to conduct an intruder/lockdown drill by October 1. We will be conducting our mandated drill on Friday, September 27th. At MLG, we refer to this drill as a “school safety” drill. A drill reminder will be announced over the intercom for everyone in the building. We will be using our safety software called Centegix, this will turn on indicator beacons throughout the school and send a message to staff computers to indicate a lockdown. Staff and students will be directed to secure themselves in a locked room, out of eyesight from doors and windows. The room lights are turned off and everyone remains quiet briefly until administration signals “all-clear”. Outside of these drills, this procedure would only be implemented when an imminent, clear and present danger poses a risk to students and staff. While these drills are required for schools to complete, we understand that they can cause some stress and/or anxiety for some of our students. We do our best to make it a drill like any other and refer to it in a way that does not create additional concern. Parents do have the right to opt out of the intruder/lockdown drills by contacting their school, however, we strongly encourage everyone to participate to ensure they are prepared. Thank you!

Reminder: We will have our parent meeting (formerly Title I Annual) on Monday, September 23rd at 9am in the front office. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our PBIS Student of the Week winners for 9/20! Great work demonstrating our 3 school-wide expectations: Respectful, Responsible and Safe! Keep up the great work!

We will have our Book Fair Family Night on Thursday, October 3. We hope to see you there!

📚✨ Did you know your K-5 child can use i-Ready at home for additional practice? It's a great way to support their learning journey! Visit https://5il.co/2wvm7 for more information and get started today! 🌟👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #iReady #StudentSuccess