Tomorrow is Dot Day at Mamie Lou Gross! Students are encouraged to wear as many dots as possible to school.

Dot Day is inspired by the book "The Dot" written by Peter H. Reynolds. In the book, Vashti does not know how to start her project at school. Her teachers encourages her to just "make a dot" on the piece of paper. This book encourages growth mindset and creativity as students learn how to make their mark on the world.

Mrs. Lloyd's 1st grade class has been studying place value. They have done a great job and decided to take a real-world approach. Students enjoyed using cheese-its(hundreds), pretzel sticks(tens), and marshmallows(ones) to represent hundreds, tens, and ones to build any number from 1-120. The class practiced and then used their fun, food manipulatives to represent numbers. As an added bonus, students also used expanded form to represent their numbers. Thanks to Mrs. Paul for all of her help with this activity as well.

Just a reminder that all Krispy Kreme Doughnut forms and money are due to the Front Office by Wednesday, September 16th.

This Friday, September 18th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Dress like a Pirate on Friday.

Our Book Fair is coming soon! Students will be able to shop at school September 28 - October 2. Our Family Night will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. This year our book fair is going coinless with all purchases being rounded up to Share the Fair. Consider signing up for an eWallet for your child to shop easily, without the hassle of cash. Visit our website to get started: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mamielougrosselemschool

On Friday, we celebrated the amazing grandparents who fill our students' lives with love, wisdom, encouragement, and plenty of hugs! Grandparents have a special way of making memories, sharing stories, cheering us on, and reminding us just how special we are. We are so thankful for all the grandparents who support our students and our school community. Thank you for being our students' biggest cheerleaders!

Congratulations to this week's PBIS Students of the Week.

This week, our 3rd grade students got to "sample" a little bit of everything as they explored different genres and discovered new books! From mysteries and adventures to fantasy, nonfiction, and more, there was something for every kind of reader.
Our goal? To help students step outside their usual favorites, try something new, and find their next great read! Sometimes, all it takes is one good book to turn a student into a lifelong reader.
Let's help each other find a new book to read - share your favorite book title or author below.

Today, we pause to remember.

On this Patriot Day, Camden County Schools honors the lives lost and the heroes who rose on September 11, 2001. We will never forget the courage, unity, and resilience that define this day in our nation’s history.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

We are incredibly grateful to one of our repeat donors for their continued generosity and for donating books to our Kindergarten and 1st grade students. The support from Great Books for Kids puts wonderful books in the hands of our students and helps to inspire a love of reading that will last a lifetime. We are so thankful for Mrs. Jen Tacbas, Ms. Logan Tacbas, and Great Books for Kids for their donations.

A huge thank you to our local Kiwanis Club for generously providing dictionaries for our 3rd grade students! Your kindness and commitment to education help put valuable resources into the hands of our young learners.
We are so grateful for community partners who believe in our students and support their journey to becoming lifelong learners. Thank you, Kiwanis, for helping our Bulldogs grow one word at a time!

Just a reminder that all Krispy Kreme Doughnut order forms and money are due back on Wednesday, September 16th.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Mamie Lou Gross on September 28 - October 2. Watch for information to be sent home with your student about setting up an eWallet. Our Family Night will be on Tuesday, September 29 from 4:30 - 6:00!

📢 Attention Camden County Families! Reminder of our September Camden County Board of Education Meeting.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 8
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 311 S East Street, Kingsland, GA

Your presence and participation are important to us. Come and stay informed about the latest developments in our education system.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Happy National Payroll & Bookkeeper Week!💲🧾

This week, Camden County Schools gives a BIG shoutout to the amazing payroll and bookkeeping professionals who keep everything running behind the scenes! Your dedication ensures our staff are supported, our systems stay smooth, and our schools succeed.

Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you more than you know!🩵

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden

Happy Labor Day!🌟

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of every individual who contributes to building and strengthening our communities. From educators to healthcare workers, builders to artists — your efforts shape the future for us all. Thank you for your commitment and passion! 🌍

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Students at Mamie Lou Gross are invited to wear red, white, and blue to school on September 11 for Patriot Day.

📆Labor Day Weekend Reminder!

Camden County Schools will be closed to students on Friday, September 4, for a scheduled Teacher Workday/Professional Learning Day and on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend!🇺🇸

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, September 8!

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Parents & Guardians, Please sign and return the Chromebook Distribution form (see attached photo) to school this week! If you are in need of another copy, please reach out to your child's teacher or the Media Specialist, Mrs. Mowbray (nmowbray@camden.k12.ga.us).
This form is required for your child to be allowed to use a Chromebook at school. Thank you for your help in ensuring it is returned in a timely manner.

September is a busy month here at MLG! Here are our events for the month of September.