📚 Professional Development Spotlight 📚
Ms. Latonya Mitchell from Coastal Plains RESA facilitated a professional development session with TCHS math teachers on implementing the CRA (Concrete, Representational, Abstract) instructional approach in high school mathematics. ✏️➗📊
Teachers explored strategies for differentiating instruction using the CRA model and engaged in hands-on activities to enhance student learning. Thank you, Ms. Mitchell, for your support in strengthening math instruction at TCHS!
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🎉 Black History Month Spotlight: Marilyn Burks 🎉
This month, we proudly recognize Marilyn Burks for her dedication and service to Tift County!
📚 Retired educator with 32 years of classroom experience
🎓 7.5 years on the Board of Education, including time as Vice Chairman
🗳 Recently re-elected to serve another 4-year term
💙 Devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
🙏 Actively involved in her church and community, always working to make Tifton a better place
Thank you, Ms. Burks, for your unwavering commitment to education and service! 💙 #4theT
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Free Tutoring for High School Students in Key Content Area Courses. GaTutor, powered by Georgia Virtual Learning, provides free, one-on-one tutoring for all public high school students in the state. Sessions are led by Georgia certified educators with expertise in online teaching and includes key courses from the core content areas of math, science, language arts, and social studies. All sessions take place after school hours. Students select the dates and times that work best for them, ensuring they receive the support they need, when they need it. GaTutor is making academic success more accessible and achievable than ever before. https://www.gavirtuallearning.org/gatutor #4theT
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🎬🎉 A huge shoutout to NEMS team and Coach Brian Saturday for earning 1st place in the Grades 6-8 division of the CPRESA Region Georgia Movie Academy competition! 🏆
Their project is now headed to the state competition hosted by Chat-Flint RESA. Best of Luck! 💙 #4theT
💤 Sleep for a Healthy Heart! ❤️
Did you know that getting enough sleep is just as important for heart health as eating well and staying active? 🛏️💙 Students who get the recommended 9-12 hours of sleep (for ages 6-12) and 8-10 hours (for teens) have healthier hearts, sharper minds, and more energy for the day ahead!
Let’s help our students build strong hearts with good sleep habits! 😴💪 #AmericanHeartMonth #HealthyHearts #SleepWell #4theT
PLEASE SHARE! Pre-K Registration for 25-26 is OPEN! Fill out the online application then make an appointment with Central Registration to bring in all required documents and complete the process. Visit: https://www.tiftschools.com/o/tcs/page/prek-registration-guidelines #4theT
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💙 Move for a Healthy Heart! 💙
February is American Heart Month, and staying active is one of the best ways to keep hearts strong! 🏃♂️⚽💃 Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day to boost heart health, improve mood, and strengthen muscles.
Let’s encourage our students to run, jump, dance, and play their way to a healthier future! 💪❤️ #AmericanHeartMonth #HealthyHearts #StayActive #4theT
Mark your calendars for March 3rd - 7th as we celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! Now is the time to start planning for fun daily celebrations to inspire a love of books and literacy.
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Tift County Schools is proud to announce our district grade level winners in the Georgia Young Authors Contest! These talented students will now advance to compete at the RESA level.
We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! #4theT
With #InfiniteCampus, get real-time updates on grades, assignments, attendance and so much so there are no surprises! 💻📲🖥️ #StayConnected #4theT#Collaborate-Learn-Achieve#ParentPortal
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And they’re off! 6th grade students from ESMS kicked off our annual middle school field trips today as they departed early this morning for their trip to SeaWorld! Wishing them a safe journey and a day filled with learning, adventure, and fun! #6thGradeTrip #4theT
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🦷✨ Healthy Smiles, Happy Kids! ✨🦷
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, brushing your teeth twice a day keeps smiles bright and bodies healthy! 😁💙
Good dental habits help prevent cavities and protect overall health!🪥✨ #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth #4theT
🎨🎶 Calling all young artists and musicians! 🎶🎨
The Kiwanis Club of Tifton is excited to announce the 2025 Annual Art and Music Showcase on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 6 PM at the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center! 🏆
This competition is open to Tift County students in grades 4-12 from public, private, and home schools. Students may enter as individuals or groups in either art or music categories.
📢 REMINDER: ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH!
For more details, see the images below! 📸 #4theT
🌟 Black History Month Spotlight: Leona Reddick Mott 🌟
Leona Reddick Mott dedicated her life to education, shaping generations of students in Tift County. A proud graduate of Tift County Elementary and High School, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Spelman College before returning home to teach English and Drama at her alma mater.
Her passion for education led her to Wilson High and Elementary School, Tift County High School, and Abraham Baldwin College. She also earned a Master’s Degree in English from West Georgia College and made a lasting impact through ABAC’s Upward Bound Program.
Even after retiring, Mrs. Mott continued her service by joining the Tift County Board of Education, where she faithfully served for 18 years.
Join us in honoring the legacy of Leona Reddick Mott this Black History Month! 💙 #4theT #BlackHistoryMonth #EducationMatters
