G.O. Bailey Elementary School

📚🎉 BOOKS ON THE BLOCK 🎉📚 Everyone is invited to BOOKS ON THE BLOCK this Saturday, May 31st from 7 PM – 9 PM at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library! 🌟 Bring the whole family for a block party to jump start a summer full of reading adventures! Don’t miss out! 🏖️📚

📅 5 Days to Go!
We’re almost there! 🖐️
Starting June 3, pick up meals every Tuesday (except July 1).
✅ Drive-up / walk-up sites
✅ Bus route deliveries Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program
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📅 6 Days to Go! The countdown begins! In just 6 days, Tift County’s Summer Feeding Program starts! 🍽️ 7 days of FREE breakfast & lunch in every meal bag. Details: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

Tift County Schools 2025 Seamless Summer Feeding Program will begin Tuesday, June 3rd. For details visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/page/summer-feeding-program #4theT

Reminder: All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, May 26th honoring Memorial Day. #4theT

Preliminary Georgia Milestones Scores Now Available! Individual student score reports were sent home today. You can also view scores through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. For more information about interpreting the score reports and how to access them online, please visit: 🔗 www.tiftschools.com/page/testing Thank you for staying engaged in your child's academic progress! #4theT

⚾ EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 27TH! Sign up for Blue Devil Baseball Camp - June 16th-20th. Register by May 27th to take advantage of the early registration fee. Don’t miss out! #4theT

DON'T MISS THIS EVENT - IT ENDS THIS FRIDAY! 🎨 "A Day in My Shoes" – A Tift County Schools Art Exhibit 👟 Step into the world of our talented students and see life through their eyes! 🖼 Featuring artwork from all grade levels across all Tift County Schools, this fun and inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity and hard work of our students. 📅 Dates: May 12 – 23 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Syd Blackmarr Art Center Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the imagination and perspective of our incredible young artists! #4theT

🌟Celebrating Excellence in Education!🌟 Today, members of the Administrative Office Staff, along with representatives from the Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence, visited each of our schools to present grant awards to our dedicated teachers. These grants will help fund innovative classroom projects and enrich learning experiences for our students. Since its founding in 1991, the Foundation has awarded an impressive $671,000 in grants to Tift County Schools. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support and commitment to educational excellence in our community. Congratulations to this year's grant recipients: Annie Belle Clark: Reneasee Chatfield, Tori Bennett, Betsy Jones and Emily Branch Charles Spencer: Samantha Walker Eighth Street: Jennifer Braziel G O Bailey: Joanna Daniels, Jennifer Turner, Lauraleigh Shealey J T Reddick: Maria Hamill Len Lastinger: Renee Sullivan, Emily Fincher Matt Wilson: Stephanie Shiver, Jessica Hall, Temeka Butts, Holly McCrary, Belinda Griffin Northeast: Drew Ellis, Brian Saturday Northside: Tracey Dicks Omega: Carolyn Bowden TCHS: Lacy Cargle, Christi Fletcher, Melissa Busbin, Jennifer Alexander, Christopher Paulk, Breanne Dawson, Beth Rehberg, Jake Alley, Ashley Thoron. https://www.facebook.com/tiftschools/posts/pfbid035sDWxQtJ1JXbEd6wEMUS9GHNCEZA4mukK6JVvFvvFp8R2zaCURySfz6ez9Q1rv6Cl #4theT

🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day – Class of 2038! 🎉 We're excited to celebrate our future Tift County graduates! 📚 Current Pre-K Students: Join us at your school for Kindergarten Signing Day! Check the image for your school’s scheduled time. 🖊️ New to Tift County? If you've already registered for kindergarten, stop by the Tift County Administrative Offices on May 23rd from 1:00–4:00 PM to participate in the celebration! Let’s make it official—your journey to the Class of 2038 starts now! 💙

Don't Forget...Tryouts for any 5th–7th grade girls interested in the 2025 Middle School Volleyball Team! 🏐 🗓️ May 19–21 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM 📍 ESMS Gym ✅ A current athletic physical must be on file to participate. 📸 See image for more details #4theT

Please take the time and help your students be Responsible and Respectful as we get ready to turn all library books back into the Media Center at G.O. Bailey! We appreciate your help, and you're always welcome to call Ms. Shealey in the Media Center if you wish to know what your child has out. 5th Grade parents will receive a printout of their child's overdue books to help avoid fees as they go to middle school!

More information about the PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) Student Library Card Program. Available soon for all Tift County students! #4theT

STARTING TODAY! 🎨 "A Day in My Shoes" – A Tift County Schools Art Exhibit 👟 Step into the world of our talented students and see life through their eyes! 🖼 Featuring artwork from all grade levels across all Tift County Schools, this fun and inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity and hard work of our students. 📅 Dates: May 12 – 23 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Syd Blackmarr Art Center 🗓 Free Public Reception Sunday May 18th 2:00 - 4:00pm Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the imagination and perspective of our incredible young artists! #4theT

🥎 Summer Softball Camp🥎 The Lady Devils Softball Team is hosting a summer camp for rising 1st–8th graders! 📅 June 11–13 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 TCHS Softball Field Don’t miss out—early registration ends June 6th! 📲 Scan the QR code on the image to register. Questions? Contact jennifer.walls@tiftschools.com. #4theT

🎨 "A Day in My Shoes" – A Tift County Schools Art Exhibit 👟 Step into the world of our talented students and see life through their eyes! 🖼 Featuring artwork from all grade levels across all Tift County Schools, this fun and inspiring exhibition showcases the creativity and hard work of our students. 📅 Dates: May 12 – 23 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Syd Blackmarr Art Center 🗓 Free Public Reception Sunday May 18th 2:00 - 4:00pm Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the imagination and perspective of our incredible young artists! #4theT

🏈⚽🏐📣 It’s time to sign up for Fall Sports at the Tift County Rec Department! They are offering: 📣 Cheer 🏈 Football ⚽ Soccer 🏐 Volleyball See images for details! Register today at: 👉 playmatters.tiftcounty.org Let’s get out there and play—because Play Matters! #4theT

⚾ Blue Devil Baseball is hosting camp again this summer! Mark your calendar for June 16th-20th. (Please note there has been a change from the date originally scheduled.) Register by May 27 to take advantage of the early registration fee. Don’t miss out! #4theT

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond every day — someone who demonstrates excellence in classroom instruction and fosters strong, positive relationships with co-workers, parents, and students? The Tift County Foundation for Educational Excellence is accepting nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards! Nominees must have at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience. Submit your nomination by June 7th at: https://forms.gle/kNX3BYaGZz82xNZ5A #4theT

Calling all current 5th–7th grade girls interested in trying out for the 2025 Middle School Volleyball Team! 🏐 🗓️ May 19–21 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM 📍 ESMS Gym ✅ A current athletic physical must be on file to participate. 📸 See image for more details #4theT