G.O. Bailey Elementary School

📢 PTO Meeting Announcement
Join us for our next PTO Meeting on Monday, August 25th at 5:30 PM in the G.O. Bailey Cafeteria.

We’d love to see you there!

📢 G.O. Bailey LSGT Meeting
G.O. Bailey Elementary will hold its next Local School Governance Team (LSGT) Meeting on Friday, August 22nd at 8:15 AM.

✨ Only a few spots remain in our Tift County Pre-K Program! 📚💙
Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start. Research shows that early learning builds the foundation for future success—academically, socially, and emotionally.
✅ Excellent teachers

✅ Hands-on, engaging learning

✅ A strong start for Kindergarten and beyond
📅 Secure your child’s spot today before spaces fill up! #4theT

📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📣

Girls in PreK – 5th grade, make plans to join us for the Future Cheer Camp on October 11, 2025 at TCHS!

🌟 Cost: $55 (online payments only)
📅 Performance: October 24th at Brodie Field

Sign-up details will be posted in early September—don’t miss it!
#4theT

Tift County Rec Department has extended the Fall Youth Sports registration deadline to Friday, August 15th!
Don’t miss your chance to get your student in the game.
📍 Register online at playmatters.tiftcounty.org or stop by the Rec Department at 401 Victory Drive N.

📚 G.O. Bailey Elementary is growing strong!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ Cohort gains in Math from 3rd → 4th grade and in ELA from 4th → 5th grade
✅ 13.7% increase in students reading on grade level from 4th → 5th grade
Through our commitment to Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, students and teachers are making steady progress together. Way to go, G.O. Bailey family! #4theT

🔬 Tift County Elementary Schools are making big strides!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 5th Grade Science – 13% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
This success is the result of teachers collaborating, learning, and achieving together to give our students the best possible foundation. Way to go, students and staff—your teamwork is paying off! #4theT

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Tift County Schools has certified and classified positions available now! 📚🚌🍎
Join our team and help make a difference for our students every day.

📌 Apply online today: https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift
#4theT

🍽️ August Lunch Menus Are Here! 🗓️
We’re excited to kick off the new school year with delicious and nutritious meals! 🥗🍕🍎 Check out the lunch menus for all Tift County Schools for the month of August — now available on our website.

Whether your student is craving crispy chicken, cheesy pizza, or fresh veggies, there’s something for everyone each day. Let’s fuel up for a fantastic year ahead! 💙 #4theT #TiftEats #SchoolFuel

📲 View the full menus here: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/245574

For the safety of all students, all prescription and over-the-counter medications must be brought to the school by a parent or guardian. Students should not transport medications to school under any circumstances. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe and compliant. #4theT

💉📚 Is Your Child Up-to-Date on School Vaccines?
Don’t wait! If your child is missing any required vaccines for school registration, visit the Vaccine Catch-Up Clinic on Thursday, August 14th from 3 PM – 6 PM at the Tift County Health Department. #4theT

🏈⚽⚾ Fall Sports Registration Closes Soon!
Don't forget — registration for fall sports at the Tift County Rec Department ends August 7th! This is a great opportunity for kids to get active, make new friends, and have fun. Don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up today and get in the game!
#PlayMatters #4theT

⚾️ Meet the Teacher Night was a Grand Slam! ⚾️
We had an all-star turnout tonight and loved seeing so many familiar faces and welcoming our newest teammates! Thank you for stepping up to the plate and making it such a great evening.
View the photo album from the event at:
https://www.facebook.com/GOBESTift/posts/pfbid02MV9ygsSTBRGmu7QhbNqZ3JrD7yCzBffzbD1M7tzKTG4PgNLz9JFKxxLDk2mCsWNjl

Now it’s time to slide into the first day of school tomorrow — let’s knock it out of the park!

For the safety of all students, all prescription and over-the-counter medications must be brought to the school by a parent or guardian. Students should not transport medications to school under any circumstances. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe and compliant. #4theT

🚗 Car Rider Tag Information🚗
Car tags can be picked up today during Meet the Teacher!

✅ Each family will receive one free car tag
💵 Extra tags will be available today for $3 each (cash or check only)

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and organized!

🍽️ First Day of School Lunch Menu!
We can't wait to see our students tomorrow! Here's what’s cooking in the cafeteria on Day 1:

Let’s kick off the year with a great meal! 😋 #4theT

We’ve received several phone calls and messages regarding the clear bag policy for Meet the Teacher. We would like to clarify that students are NOT required to have clear bookbags for this school year.

Our Clear Bag Policy applies to large events and athletic games at any of our school campuses. Please refer to the image for a list of approved bags.

Thank you for helping us keep our campuses safe! #4theT

📘 The 2025–2026 Student & Parent Handbook is now available on our website under the Back to School section!

This comprehensive guide includes:
✔️ Important policies & procedures
✔️ The Student Code of Conduct
✔️ And so much more!

All parents and students are encouraged to read through the handbook carefully. Inside, you’ll find instructions on how to complete the sign-off to verify that you and your student have reviewed the document.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Let’s make it a great year! 💙
#4theT

📅 TOMORROW is Meet the Teacher!
We’re so excited to welcome our students and families back on campus! 💙

Here’s a quick reminder of the times:
**PreK – 5th Grade: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
**6th – 12th Grade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come meet your teachers and get ready for a fantastic year! We can't wait to see you! ✏️📚
#4theT