Crisp County Primary

Affordable Internet for Families with Students in the Crisp County School System and Other Qualifying Families The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP https://gta.georgia.gov/news/2023-05-19/georgia-technology-authority-launches-statewide-initiative-increase-affordable?ct=t(acpactnowGA_051923_cities)) is a federal benefit that aims to provide eligible households with a $30/month discount on their home Internet bill. In addition, the benefit provides a one-time $100 discount toward a connected device through a participating provider. We are committed to closing the broadband affordability gap so that every resident has equal access to the digital age opportunities. A household is eligible if one member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below: ● Has an income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines) ● Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline ● Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) ● Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year ● Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program ● Participates in one of several Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal Head Start (only households meeting the relevant income qualifying standard), Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. To get started, households can visit https://www.GetACP.org, EducationSuperHighway’s pre-enrollment tool to see if they qualify, what documents they will need at the time of application, and to see a list of “free with ACP” home internet plans.

Notice of Request for Public Comment The Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP) fulfills the need for a plan from LEAs (Local Educational Agencies) to be collected by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to define how the LEAs will support their students when accepting federal funds under The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Crisp County School System is seeking input from parents, educators, community partners, post-secondary institutions, and other stakeholders on the upcoming year’s CLIP. Please respond by June 3rd. FY24 CLIP Stakeholder Input Survey - https://bit.ly/3qcoxre FY24 Overarching Goals & Action Steps (Snapshot) - https://bit.ly/3OASYBD FY23 Crisp County FY23 CLIP - https://bit.ly/3IwMX5q

Please check the details for summer feeding locations.

"SHOUT OUT!" for CCPS and CCES Chess Club Members! They received the Team Runner-Up Trophy for their outstanding chess playing skills this past Saturday at GSW Chess Tournament. Two students from CCPS - Knox Rhodes tied for 1st Place and received a Trophy and Jiya Patel received the The Beautiful Checkmate (Sportsmanship) Trophy. All did well! We participated, we won, and we had fun. Thank you to our coaches! Mack Foster, Coach - The Primary School Chess Club/Team Natasha Davis, Coach - Southwestern Elementary Chess Club/Team

Thank you to our CCPS Art Team and our talented students! Their work is now on display for all to see! Location: GA-300, on your right as you're driving south towards Old Hatley. Timeline: The billboard is up all this month, and maybe longer.

Field Day's begin tomorrow! We will host 2nd and 3rd Grade Thursday and Kindergarten and 1st Friday! Parents are asked to wait to enter the building until after we have children safely in their classrooms after dismissal. Parents will not be allowed to enter until 8:15. At 8:15 we will have parents enter through the front entrance and go to the Check-In Station in the front lobby.

Attention Rising Kindergarten Families! Don't miss this awesome event!

Due to severe weather, student dismissal was delayed. Please know there will be some delays with bus riders getting home. Thank you for your patience as we are trying our best to keep your children and our staff safe.

Parents, While this voluntary survey has been available online, you may have forgotten to complete it. The Georgia Parent Survey was developed to measure parent perceptions of school climate at your child’s school. Your opinion is very important to us. Your survey responses are confidential and will be combined with the survey responses of other parents at your child’s school to identify areas in need of improvement. It should only take ten or fifteen minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for your time and participation. This survey is being maintained by the Georgia Department of Education and can be assessed using the link below. Thank you for your feedback. As a reminder, this voluntary survey closes on Friday, March 17th. Georgia Parent Survey https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents

Crisp County Schools will host the 2nd annual Career Fair this Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the new middle school at 332 Old Hatley Road Cordele, GA. Check out the video for additional details: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFbbGSLLmk/TrnEi9UpR2opHNdOb5JvZg/watch?utm_content=DAFbbGSLLmk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink See you on Saturday!

Read Across America Week is coming soon!

The Daddy Daughter Dance is this Friday, February 3, 2023 at First United Methodist Activities Center from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The photographer will be on site at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Judy’s Small World. This event is sponsored by the Crisp County Community Council. For more information call 229-271-1054. Thanks for your support!

Wear red in support of the American Heart Association National Wear Red Day!

Congratulations to our CCPS Staff Members of the Month for December! This month's character trait is JOLLY. Hosea Brown Wendy Dorsey

Ms. White’s class decorated cookies during their holiday party and had the BEST time doing it!!! 🎄🎅🏼

Mrs. Shenika Nelson's Kindergarten class had a special visitor today while relaxing in their pajamas .

Jake Atkins, third grade student in Mrs. Whitney Smith's class, wrote a narrative entitled "The Day An Elf Was My Substitute" and wanted to share with you! Enjoy!🎄✨

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month! This month's character trait is Honesty. Kindergarten: Pictured (L-R): Gunner Musgrove, Eli Williams, Messiah West, Carmen Hobgood, River Roobin, Nehemias Mendoza-Hernandez, Devocusis Prater, Bryson Stephens, Kreya Gajjar, Kensiyah Hamilton, King Thomas, Harmony Smith, and Calla Nahorodny. 1st Grade: Pictured (L-R): Serenity McMillan, Rodrigus Luckey, Kaison Harvey, Savannah Parker, Kelcy Lewis, Legacy Boone, Dallis Clark, Landon Riley, Cade Cox, Marilyn Gunied, Jaiya Royal, and Chase Doster. Not Pictured: Jordan Bryant. 2nd Grade: Pictured (L-R): Kynleigh Lester, Gavin Glover, Brentley Tanner, Aiden Hitson, Kamariah Porter, Serenity Appling, Kemora Collins, Ashton Pritchard, Brian Howard, Ciaran Adkins-Murdock, Damiro Davis, and Anistyn Ellis. Not Pictured: Baylee Gibbs, Ace Hobbs, Iker Andres Mazariegos. 3rd Grade: Pictured (L-R): Caroline Carter, Ma'Kenna Perry, Kaleb Thomas, Jake Atkins, Ke'Morri Williams, AnDarious Parker, Brayden Payne, Prachi Patel, Christopher Collier, Jacob Johnson, Brantley Thomas, Santae'Vian James, and Hunter Hall.

Thank you Jaxon Wilson for your donation to the PBIS store !! He collected and rolled the coins independently. 💙💛

Miss White’s class earned their slime party for following the Cougar Way!!!