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Congratulations to all the students who submitted artwork for the Water is Life 2025-26 Calendar created by Sercap, Inc.
1st Place: Ms. Ava Avilez
2nd Place: Cadence Gurley
Runner-ups: Dallas Drew, Ava Cummings, Grayson Buckley, and AceLynn Norton
![Our first place winner posing with her artwork.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618572/large_IMG_9199.jpg)
![The students that won an award and submited work in the Water is Life 2025-26 12 month calendar for SERCAP, Incs Elementary School contest.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618575/large_IMG_9195.jpg)
![The students that won an award and submited work in the Water is Life 2025-26 12 month calendar for SERCAP, Incs Elementary School contest. This picture is of our first and second place winners.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618573/large_IMG_9198.jpg)
![All the students posing with their artwork with the representative from Sercap, Inc.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618574/large_IMG_9200.jpg)
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Reminders for this week:
Feb. 12th - Progress Reports Go Home
Feb. 12th - Spring Picture Day
Feb. 13th- Learn from Home Day
Feb. 14th to 17th - Winter Break
![Reminder: Progress Reports go home February 12th.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618550/large_Screenshot_2025-02-03_at_7.21.15_AM.png)
![Reminder: Spring Pictures are February 12, 2025](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618547/large_Spring_Picture_Day.png)
![Reminder: February 13, 2025 is a Learn from Home Day!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618549/large_Screenshot_2025-02-05_at_7.50.06_PM.png)
![Reminder: Winter Break is Feb. 14 to 17th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13618548/large_Screenshot_2025-02-05_at_7.50.28_PM.png)
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Reminder: These events are tomorrow.
![Multicultural Math - Creative Discovery Museum Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13419376/large_Multicultural_Math_Night_Flyer_FY25.png)
![Van Wert's Title 1 meetings are Tuesday Feb 11th at 9:00 and 5:00 in the media center.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13419375/large__Title_1_Input__.jpg)
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Please click below for The Weekly Buzz, 2/10/25:
https://secure.smore.com/n/rc2vd
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Congratulations to our Faculty and Staff of the Month, Kennedy Garner and Stephanie Motes, and a BIG congratulations to our Students of the Month! If your student missed the group picture, please share a photo of him or her in the comments. #thriveatthehive #makeithappen
![our faculty and staff for the month Kennedy , Garner , and Stephanie motes](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13611011/large_b9VO9rxKmGJX6NJL6KIYXg.png)
![are students of the month for January posing in a photo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13611012/large__aDYhhb5eVnmTi_QgMEAsg.png)
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Next Week Reminders
Feb. 12th - Progress Reports and Spring Pictures
Feb. 13th- Learn from Home Day
Feb. 14th to 17th - Winter Break
![Reminder: February 13, 2025 is a Learn from Home Day!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13561063/large_Screenshot_2025-02-05_at_7.50.06_PM.png)
![Reminder: Spring Pictures are February 12, 2025](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13561061/large_Spring_Picture_Day.png)
![Reminder: Progress Reports go home February 12th.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13561062/large_Screenshot_2025-02-03_at_7.21.15_AM.png)
![Winter Break is from February 14 to February 17th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13561064/large_Screenshot_2025-02-05_at_7.50.28_PM.png)
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📚 Free Online Tutoring for Students! 📚
Polk School District is excited to share that Varsity Tutors, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, is offering free online tutoring sessions to help students prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones or receive additional academic support.
🔹 Get ready for Georgia Milestones testing
🔹 Strengthen skills in challenging subjects
🔹 Access free, high-quality tutoring
💡 Upcoming Sessions:
📝 Habits of Successful Test Takers – Register Here
https://info.varsitytutors.com/habits-of-successful-test-takers
📖 Efficient, Effective Reading Strategies – Register Here
https://info.varsitytutors.com/efficient-effective-reading-strategies
📌 Additional Resources:
📖 GA Milestones Parent Resources:
https://lor2.gadoe.org/gadoe/file/65da261d-7393-457b-bd7e-b7721b2f15cf/1/GM_Parent_Resources.pdf
📝 GA Milestones Test Practice & Online Guides: Click Here
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/GA/portals/ga
Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to support student success! 🎯 #PSDProud #MilestonesReady #StudentSuccess
![Online Tutoring Session flyer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13567566/large_Georgia_Department_of_Education_has_partnered_with_Varsity_Tutors_to_offer_a_series_of_statewide_tutoring_sessions.__4_.png)
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Reminder: Our Valentine's Dance is tomorrow.
![Reminder: Our Valentine's Dance is tomorrow.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13185327/large_dance_flyer.jpg)
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This message is a reminder that car rider tags are required for student pick-up. If you have lost or misplaced your tag, please present your Georgia driver's license in the Main Office, and we will issue you another one.
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📣📣MARK YOUR CALENDARS!📣📣
Polk School District is excited to announce our Pre-K/Kindergarten registration dates for the 2025-2026 school year! Please be sure to carefully review document requirements listed on the attached flyer.
*Students will not be able to register without a legal parent/guardian present*
**Legal parent/guardian MUST have a valid photo ID**
***Students MUST register at their zoned elementary school***
Please contact the school for which you are zoned if you have any questions.
![pre-k/K Registration Flyer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13500606/large_2.png)
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Save the Dates: Read Across Polk will take place March 4th - March 7th!
Join us as we build a community of readers and encourage students to discover new adventures, knowledge, and creativity through books! #ReadAcrossPolk #ReadAcrossAmerica #PSDProud #ReadersAreLeaders
![Read Across Polk - Tuesday March 4 - Superhero Day, Wednesday March 5 - Celebrity Day, Thursday March 6th - Hat or Bow Day, Friday March 7th - Pajama Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13498842/large_Read_Across_America_Pic_File.jpg)
![Read Across Polk - Tuesday March 4 - Superhero Day, Wednesday March 5 - Celebrity Day, Thursday March 6th - Hat or Bow Day, Friday March 7th - Pajama Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13498841/large_read_across_america_pic_spanish.jpg)
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Community Helpers Week in Pre-K!
![Community helpers week this week in Pre-K!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13493366/large_i_Y2PGfSgbeOrLlcUg_qfA.png)
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Thank you to all the students who entered the Young Georgia Authors Competition this year. A special congratulations to our three school winners.
3rd Grade - Presley Shepard
4th Grade - Anna Shepard
5th Grade - Hannah Beavers
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Congratulations to Phoenix Fawcett for placing 2nd in Horse Care and
Noah Ramzanali for placed 3rd in Engineering & Mechanics at the 4-H competition this weekend.
![Noah R with a worker for 4-H](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13455469/large_20250201_143154__1_.jpeg)
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The deadline is this Thursday.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Grams for Valentine’s Day The last day to turn in orders is Feb. 6—no orders can be accepted after this date. (money must be turned in with order—CASH ONLY—cookies will be delivered to homerooms on Feb. 12).
![Chick fil a grams are due this thursday feb. 6th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13455366/large_cookie_grams.png)
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📢 Polk School District will Resume Classes on Tuesday, February 4th 📢
Polk School District will resume classes as scheduled on Tuesday, February 4th. All schools and campus locations have been thoroughly sanitized to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for our students and staff.
This brief pause has allowed time for students and employees to recover and return, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in prioritizing health and wellness.
A huge THANK YOU to our phenomenal custodial team for their tireless efforts in preparing our facilities for students to return. Their dedication and hard work help keep our schools safe and ready for learning every day! 🏫
Please see the attached document for wellness guidance to help keep our schools healthy. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow! ❤️🖤💛
![Student Wellness Guidance Flyer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13443852/large_24-24_Health_Guidelines_Flyer__1_.png)
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Thank you to Holland Fertilizer Company for donating a propane heater and tank for our car rider workers. It is much appreciated and needed!
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Reminder: Our Title 1 meetings and Multicultural Math Night are next Tuesday.
![Join us for our Creative Discovery Museum Multicultural Math Night on Feb. 11, 2025 at 5:30](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13419207/large_Multicultural_Math_Night_Flyer_FY25.png)
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Reminder: Spring Picture Day is February 12, 2025.
![Reminder: Spring Picture Day is February 12, 2025.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/polk_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/13411453/large_Spring_Picture_Day.png)