Mamie Lou Gross Elementary

Our 3rd-grade students worked on our standards under 3.NR.1, focusing on place value. We ended our unit by making Place Value Robots. Students counted the number of Base Ten Blocks used to make their robot. They then compared their robot's value to their classmates'. Students enjoyed using math creativity today in class.

Our book fair is in one month, and volunteers are needed to help the students shop! Make sure to join PAWS to hear about all of the awesome volunteer opportunities available at Mamie Lou Gross.
Scholastic Book Fair dates are September 29 - October 3.

Information will be sent home with your student soon about two exciting reading programs that will be used at Mamie Lou Gross! As in years past, students will be participating in the Accelerated Reader program by taking quizzes after they have read a book. New to MLG this year is Beanstack! This virtual reading log allows you to track the minutes your child is reading at home as they work their way towards completing a variety of challenges. Please see the attached handouts, which will also be coming home with your child, for more information.

If you are interested in joining PAWS, please see the information below.

Fifth-grade students worked with Mrs. Brazell on a "Creeping Crust" activity to learn Earth Science standard S5E1. They were studying how volcanoes and earthquakes can be constructive or destructive, depending on the different movements of the plates. This activity allowed the students to use their skills of observation to determine which plate boundary was more likely to create a volcano. By putting their background knowledge to work, they were able to find success in this fun, hands-on activity.

Mrs. Walker's fifth graders had an intense and engaging review of sentence structure. They played a Jenga game with a twist: after completing a worksheet on complete sentences, students spun a color wheel to see which piece they had to pull from the tower. The suspense built with each turn until the tower came crashing down! This was a fun and interactive way to make a traditional review feel like a game.

"Mrs. Lloyd's Kindergarten class is exploring the world of Investigating Math and Science. In their math lesson titled "Investigative Research Task: Sink or Float", students are investigating the world around them to discover objects that sink or float. Students observed various objects and used their task sheet to log their data. All students had a great time!

Calling all grandparents! Join us for our Grandparents Day breakfast on 9/5/25 at 9:00am. You must preregister for this event by completing the order form and submitting $3.00 per adult (children eat for free). Questions? Call the front office at 912-576-4800.

Students in Mrs. Martin's Kindergarten class were practicing their writing skills using shaving cream! All of their senses were engaged, making this a fun and memorable learning activity.

Safety Reminder!

School safety remains our highest priority. Families, we need your partnership in reminding and educating your children about the seriousness of making threats. What may seem like an innocent prank, or simply something said out of anger or frustration, can carry very serious consequences. Every threat, whether real or fake, demands an immediate law enforcement response, disrupts learning, and can result in life-changing legal prosecution.

We take EVERY threat seriously and will continue working closely with the St. Marys Police Department, Kingsland Police Department, and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office to ensure swift and decisive responses to all threats.

The safety of our students and staff will always be our top priority. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Protecting with Purpose,

Chief Kizzi Knight

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #ProtectingWithPurpose #SafeSchoolsStrongSchools #CamdenProtects #CamdenStrong

Just a reminder that we will have our first PAWS meeting today 8/18 in the cafeteria at 4:00pm.

Our PreK and Kindergarten Color Week continues next week, August 18 - August 22. Please join us in dressing up!
Monday 8/18 - Wear purple
Tuesday 8/19 - Wear pink
Wed 8/20 - Wear brown
Thurs 8/21 - Wear white
Fri 8/22 - Wear black

We are excited to announce that we will be having our Grandparent's Day Breakfast on Friday, September 5th at 9am. The fliers will be coming home with students. Please RSVP by Monday, 8/25.

Attention all families:

Welcome to another year at Mamie Lou Gross Elementary! As we move forward into another exciting and productive school year, we want to take a moment to remind you just how important consistent school attendance is for your child’s academic success.

Each day of learning builds on the last, and when students are absent or regularly picked up early, they miss valuable instructional time that can be difficult to make up. Frequent absences or early check-outs—even when they seem small—can add up quickly and impact your child’s ability to reach their full potential. For example: Leaving 30 minutes early each day equates to almost 12 school days missed.

In addition to supporting student success, attendance plays a key role in how schools are measured across the state. Georgia evaluates schools using the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). Last year, our school received a CCRPI student attendance score of 75.22 out of 100—a score that was directly affected by the number of students who missed more than 10% of their enrolled days. We plan to post monthly updates about school-wide attendance on our website and Facebook page. This is how families will be informed of how we are progressing overall. Specifically impacted families will be contacted directly through our school attendance protocol.

This year, we are working hard to ensure our students receive the high-quality education they deserve and improve that attendance score. But we can’t do it without your support. Please help us by:

• Making daily attendance a top priority
• Avoiding non-essential tardies or early checkouts (excessive tardies/checkouts may be referred to the CCS attendance panel, social worker, and School Resource Deputy)
• Scheduling appointments or travel/vacations outside of school hours when possible

Together, we can make a real difference in your child’s learning and in our school’s success. Thank you for being a vital part of our school community!