G.O. Bailey Elementary School

Learning is sweet in first grade! 🍦 This week, Mrs. Drawdy’s class explored adjectives, and today they used all five senses to describe a tasty treat. Who knew grammar could be this delicious?

You're Invited! G.O. Bailey Title I Meeting :Thursday September 4th! 5:30-6:30 pm

GO Bailey Ice Cream Sales start tomorrow August 27th. They are $2 each and exact change is preferred.

All Tift County schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, September 2nd is a Teacher Inservice Day and Student Holiday. #4theT

Mrs. Guzman's class is working hard during writing. Students were asked to share their opinion writing with their elbow partner. They shared their favorite game they like to play.

🧩 Red Ribbon Week is Coming October 27th - 31st! 🧩
Our schools will celebrate with this year’s theme: “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free!”

Check out the daily themes and start preparing to join the fun while showing your commitment to a drug-free life! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #4theT

🍎🥪 It’s time, Blue Devil Nation — the trays are loaded and the battle is on! We want to highlight the nutritious and delicious meals that our schools are serving every day. Go to our Tift County Schools Facebook page and cast your vote now by 👍 or ❤️ your choice in our first Taste of Tift: Lunch Tray Battle! Voting ends at 5pm on Wednesday and we will crown this week’s champ on Thursday. 🏆 #4theT

https://www.facebook.com/tiftschools/posts/pfbid0ouPVGHNxLvxSZbX1aed8ML6Mo2SHAEwrL4U3TYUYb11RhLnAP96C54nMzaSpZmaFl

📢 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