September is a busy month here at MLG! Proud to be MLG!

Just a friendly reminder that Mamie Lou Gross Elementary will be having their picture day on Monday, August 31. All students will be photographed as these photos will be used for the yearbook. Purchasing the photos is optional.

Our Pre-K scientists had a slimy good time exploring, mixing, and creating their very own slime! There were plenty of smiles to go around as the kids got their hands messy in this fun experiment.

Just a reminder that there will be No School on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7.
For the full 2026/2027 school calendar, please visit our website: https://mlges.camden.k12.ga.us/o/ccsd/page/calendar

Our 5th-grade students had a blast learning about volcanoes through hands-on exploration! They designed and created their very own volcanoes, then watched science come to life as their creations erupted! We loved seeing curiosity, creativity, and learning come to life as the students learned about constructive and destructive forces.

Our 3rd graders put their math skills to work as they created Base Ten Robots! Using base-ten blocks, student practiced representing numbers while building their very own creative robot designs. It was a fun way to combine math, creativity, and hands-on learning - and these robots definitely proved that learning can be out of this world! Way to go, 3rd grade. Keep building, thinking, and creating.

Mamie Lou Gross will be having their picture day on August 31. Order forms will be sent home with the students today. All students will be photographed, even if they do not place an order for pictures.

Pop, pop, hooray! 🧼🫧
Mrs. Agee’s class had an absolute blast working on their fine motor skills today by filling the classroom with bubbles!
Learning and practicing important developmental skills like pincer grasps, hand-eye coordination, and breath control is so much fun when it looks like play. Check out these big smiles and even bigger bubbles!

We had a special guest at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School today! Illusionist Chase Williams with Motivating Magic visited the students during their lunches. Motivating Magic is a program that partners with communities to help the
youth of today through captivating illusions and a motivational message. The students were excited to see his tricks and even got to help in creating some magic themselves!

Don't forget to RSVP for Grandparent's Day Breakfast! The deadline to RSVP is tomorrow, Tuesday August 18th, 2026. After August 18th you will not be able to purchase an adult meal for the event.

Our Fall Picture Day is coming up on Monday, August 31! All students will be photographed, but purchasing photos is optional. You may order photos online now (access code: C812706). Paper order forms will be sent home with students on Friday 8/21.

Don't forget to RSVP for Grandparent's Day breakfast by Tuesday August 18th, 2026!

MLG families come join our PAWS! Here is the info on our first meeting and how to join. Flyers will be coming home this week with the information.

iReady Diagnostic testing is August 17th-21st. Please help your child get a good night's rest, arrive on time, and try their best. Free breakfast is available for all students and ends at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for your support. Proud to be MLG!

Students in Mrs. Walker’s class had the opportunity to understand the question,
“Why do we even need to study language arts?”

Students learned that in today’s world, we are so used to relying on spell check to catch our mistakes that we have become very lazy with editing our written work. Students worked in groups to read actual newspaper headlines, figure out what the author intended the original message to be, and explain how the headline could be rewritten to show a better example of clear communication.

Some examples included “Sisters Reunited After 18 Years in Checkout Line at Supermarket” and “Panda Lectures This Week at National Zoo”. After realizing how silly the headlines sounded, students understood how crucial it is to choose words carefully.

Bus Safety Reminder

As our students settle into a new school year, we ask everyone in our community to take a few extra moments to help keep them safe as they travel to and from school.

Whether you’re driving through a neighborhood, approaching a school bus stop, or traveling near a school campus, please stay alert. Slow down, eliminate distractions, and watch carefully for students who may be walking, riding bicycles, or crossing the street.

For drivers:
• Stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
• Obey posted school zone speed limits.
• Never pass a stopped school bus unless permitted by law.
• Stay alert for students at bus stops, crosswalks, and near roadways, especially during the busy morning and afternoon hours.

For parents and students:
• Arrive at bus stops a few minutes early and wait a safe distance from the roadway.
• Cross the street only when instructed by the bus driver, and always look left, right, and left again before crossing.
• Use designated crosswalks whenever possible and never cross behind a school bus.
• Stay aware of your surroundings by keeping phones and headphones put away while walking.

The start and end of the school day are some of the busiest times on our roads. A little extra patience and attention can help ensure every student arrives safely at school and returns home safely each day.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our students safe.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Next week begins our Pre-K & Kindergarten color week. Join us by wearing your colors next week.

We are so excited to be hosting our Grandparents Day Breakfast. Forms will be coming home this week!

Check out our events happening here at MLG for the month of August. Proud to be MLG!

We are so excited to welcome our MLG Bulldogs back to school and also welcome our new Bulldogs!

Please see our school supply lists. We can't wait to see everyone at Open House on Friday, July 31st from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Proud to be MLG!