Metter Elementary School

E-Tips for Parents A positive attitude supports your child’s self-confidence By age seven or eight, many children become self-conscious. A critical inner voice says things like, "That's stupid" or "You read like an idiot." These feelings can affect your child's willingness to tackle challenges in school. To help your child develop confidence, don't criticize the worrying. Instead, praise your student's effort and point out progress. Your calm reassurances will build a positive inner voice for your child. https://tpitip.com/?15cX19702 Una actitud positiva fortalece la confianza en sí mismo de su hijo. A los siete u ocho años, muchos niños se vuelven cohibidos. Una voz interior crítica les dice cosas como: "Eso es una tontería" o "Lees como un idiota". Estos sentimientos pueden afectar la disposición de su hijo para afrontar los retos escolares. Para ayudarlo a desarrollar confianza, no critique las preocupaciones. En cambio, elogie su esfuerzo y destaque su progreso. Sus palabras tranquilizadoras y calmadas fomentarán una voz interior positiva para su hijo. https://tpitip.com/?15cX19702

Mark your calendars for next week because it's Book Fair time! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the MES/MMS Media Center from March 31 through April 3 from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm. Parents are invited! (Parents, you must show a photo ID at the front office to enter the school, so please remember to bring it with you). You can also set up an E-Wallet for your child to spend at the Book Fair. E-Wallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/.../how-ewallet-works... Come find some great reads that you and your child can enjoy together!

The Board of Education honored our Math Mania and RESA Georgia Young Authors winenrs at their monthly meeting last Thursday evening! The winners were formally announced at the schools, but Board members love to have them recognized in their public meetings. Although not all winners could attend, each principal proudly read out every student's name, showcasing the incredible talent we have in Candler County! We're so proud of our students!

As we gear up for a fun-filled spring season of events, we want to take a moment to remind our community of an important security measure. Please remember that a valid photo ID is required to enter any Candler County School as a guest beyond the front office. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and staff! Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

E-tip from The Parent Institute Help your child be a good sport, on and off the field Sports and sportsmanship should go hand in hand. Learning to win without gloating and lose without complaining will help your child on the field and in the classroom. Encourage your elementary schooler to abide by the rules of the game, to follow the coach's directions and to play fair. Make it clear that good sports share the responsibilities of the team as well as its successes. https://tpitip.com/?15cT19702 Ayude a su hijo a ser un buen deportista, dentro y fuera del campo. El deporte y la deportividad deben ir de la mano. Aprender a ganar sin presumir y a perder sin quejarse ayudará a su hijo tanto en el campo como en el aula. Anime a su hijo de primaria a respetar las reglas del juego, a seguir las instrucciones del entrenador y a jugar limpio. Deje claro que los buenos deportistas comparten las responsabilidades del equipo, así como sus éxitos. https://tpitip.com/?15cT19702

E-tips from The Parent Institute Nutrition and exercise boost brainpower March is National Nutrition Month. So it's a great time to talk with your child about healthy eating and the foods that nourish bodies and brains. Exercise is another vital part of health. As a family, make exercise a priority. Kids get more exercise when their families get involved! Turn off digital devices and have a push-up contest, walk up and down the stairs 20 times or shoot some hoops. Or, go for a walk together and talk about what you see. https://tpitip.com/?15cS19702 La nutrición y el ejercicio potencian la capacidad intelectual Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición. Por eso, es un buen momento para hablar con tu hijo sobre la alimentación saludable y los alimentos que nutren el cuerpo y el cerebro. El ejercicio es fundamental para la salud. En familia, prioricen el ejercicio. ¡Los niños hacen más ejercicio cuando sus familias participan! Apaguen los dispositivos digitales y organicen un concurso de flexiones, suban y bajen las escaleras 20 veces o jueguen a la canasta. O bien, salgan a caminar juntos y hablen sobre lo que ven.

We are proud to announce that Metter Elementary has been selected to receive a special 200k Little Free Library! In recognition of the 200,000th Little Free Library milestone, the Little Free Library nonprofit organization has granted 200 book-sharing boxes to Title I elementary schools in the U.S. Each library includes 200 engaging and diverse books from Penguin Random House, which has donated 40,000 books in all. We'll keep you posted of when we receive the library and books and where it will be located in our community!

Athletics Calendar for March 17-22

📚✨ Candler County Schools is partnering with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education to raise funds through the PEACH Education Tax Credit program! Your donations will directly support: - The SWIRL Literacy Initiative (Speaking, Writing, Illustrating, Reading, Listening) - Furnishing of the Metter College and Career Academy industrial labs - Upgrading playgrounds with adaptive and inclusive equipment By donating, you can enjoy a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Georgia state taxes! Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent, shares, "Every dollar helps elevate education in our community." To participate, apply for pre-approval at [gfpe.org/tax_credit](http://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit) and make a meaningful impact on our students. For more details, visit [gfpe.org](http://www.gfpe.org) or call (404) 656-5594. #educationisbetterinmetter #WINatEVERYTHING

Candler County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Bubba Longgrear, has been featured in the national AASA Magazine: School Administrator! AASA, the School Superintendents Association, is the leading voice for school system leaders and champions public education on Capitol Hill. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Longgrear’s recognition and continued dedication to excellence in education!

Candler County Schools Earn 4-Star Rating for School Climate in 2023-2024 The Georgia Department of Education has released the School Climate Star Rating for the 2023-2024 school year, and all Candler County Schools have received an impressive 4-Star Rating. This rating is a testament to the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. The School Climate Star Rating is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate whether a school is progressing toward improvement. Schools are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with five stars indicating an excellent school climate, and one star signaling a school in need of significant improvement. Candler County Schools earned 4 stars, which reflects strong performance across four critical components: 1) perceptions of the school climate from students, teachers, and parents; 2) student discipline; 3) a safe and substance-free learning environment; and 4) school-wide attendance. “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, staff, and families to achieve this 4-Star rating,” says Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent of Candler County Schools. “This rating is a reflection of our community's collaborative efforts to ensure that our schools remain places where every student can thrive in a safe and supportive atmosphere.” The School Climate Star Rating is designed to help schools identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth, and Candler County Schools will continue to work diligently to maintain and improve its rating. The district remains committed to #winateverything by providing high-quality educational experiences while ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment for all students. The 2024-2025 Climate Survey is currently being conducted. Surveys can be taken by visiting www.metter.org and clicking on the school you wish to survey.

Candler County Schools Earn 4-Star Rating for School Climate in 2023-2024 The Georgia Department of Education has released the School Climate Star Rating for the 2023-2024 school year, and all Candler County Schools have received an impressive 4-Star Rating. This rating is a testament to the district’s ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and safe learning environment for students and staff. The School Climate Star Rating is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate whether a school is progressing toward improvement. Schools are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with five stars indicating an excellent school climate, and one star signaling a school in need of significant improvement. Candler County Schools earned 4 stars, which reflects strong performance across four critical components: 1) perceptions of the school climate from students, teachers, and parents; 2) student discipline; 3) a safe and substance-free learning environment; and 4) school-wide attendance. “We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, staff, and families to achieve this 4-Star rating,” says Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Superintendent of Candler County Schools. “This rating is a reflection of our community's collaborative efforts to ensure that our schools remain places where every student can thrive in a safe and supportive atmosphere.” The School Climate Star Rating is designed to help schools identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth, and Candler County Schools will continue to work diligently to maintain and improve its rating. The district remains committed to #winateverything by providing high-quality educational experiences while ensuring a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment for all students. The 2024-2025 Climate Survey is currently being conducted. Surveys can be taken by visiting www.metter.org and clicking on the school you wish to survey.

4-Man Scramble at Willow Lake Golf Course scheduled for Friday, March 14 will benefit the MHS Golf Teams. Register now by calling Coach Altman at Metter High School (912-685-2134) or by calling Willow Lake Golf Course (912-685-2724). If your business would like to sponsor a hole, those are $100 sponsorships and you can contact Altman at the number above or email him at waltman@metter.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join us for a Basics Literacy Event as we continue to promote the importance of literacy! #candlerswirls #educationisbetterinmetter March 11, drop in from 5-6 pm Metter Methodist Church (West Lillian St) Parent and Child Activities Literacy Resources Food & Fun

2025 Young Georgia Authors RESA Level Winners have been announced and MES 2nd Grader Karter Walker earned an 3rd Place for his essay, "All About Trees." Congratulations, Karter!

E-Tip for Parents from The Parent Institute: Conversation starters enrich family meals With a little imagination, mealtime can be a time for enriching conversation that develops skills like listening and speaking, thinking and sharing. To get the conversation started, try placing an interesting object in the center of the table to discuss. Or, cover old maps in self-stick plastic to make placemats and use them to plan a fantasy trip. You could also fix dishes from another culture and discuss that culture while you eat. https://tpitip.com/?15ba19702 Los temas de conversación enriquecen las comidas familiares Con un poco de imaginación, la hora de la comida puede ser un momento para enriquecer la conversación y desarrollar habilidades como escuchar y hablar, pensar y compartir. Para iniciar la conversación, intente colocar un objeto interesante en el centro de la mesa para conversar. O cubra mapas viejos con plástico autoadhesivo para hacer manteles individuales y úselos para planificar un viaje de fantasía. También puede preparar platos de otra cultura y conversar sobre esa cultura mientras come. https://tpitip.com/?15ba19702

The Candler County School District is proud to announce the system-level winners of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Each grade level had a system-wide winner and those are: Kindergarten-Forrest Conner; First Grade-Gracie McDaniel; Second Grade-Karter Walker; Third Grade-Nathaniel Youmans; Fourth Grade-Enoch Simmons; Fifth Grade-Hagan Anderson; Sixth Grade-Shelby Parker; Seventh Grade-(none submitted); Eighth Grade-Marley Thigpen; Ninth Grade-Kaeleigh Cobb; Tenth Grade-Kyleigh Darien; Eleventh Grade-Malaysia Kennedy; and Twelfth Grade-CJay Smith The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics. This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia students for more than two decades and is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K-12. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Language Arts Supervisors (GLAS) and the Georgia RESA Network with support from the Georgia Department of Education. All winning entries will be submitted to RESA for RESA-Level judging. Winners selected at this level will be submitted to the state for final judging. Candler County Schools will be notified of any winners selected from our system and will notify families and the media. For more information on the Young Georgia Authors competition, visit their website at: State-level winners will be announced on the GLAS website (http://galangartssup.weebly.com/young-georgia-authors.html).

E-Tip for Parents from The Parent Institute: Create a schoolwork routine that works for your child Some children have more trouble concentrating than others. That can make working on assignments at home challenging. Establishing a study routine will make it easier for your child to get down to work. Turn off the TV and other distractions, and encourage your child to make daily to-do lists. Together, break big tasks down into smaller chunks. Then, let your child take a five-minute break after every 20 minutes of working. https://tpitip.com/?15bY19702

If you are unable to find a rental home or apartment after your home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, this program may help. Contact www.gema.georgia.gov or 833-575-4411 for assistance.

Bake Sale this Friday during lunch to benefit the Metter Tiger Marching Tiger Pride Band! Bring your money for items that are $1-3 each!