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Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Technology Thursday Teach Digital Citizenship: As technology plays a larger role in students' lives, it’s essential to teach responsible digital citizenship. Lessons on privacy, respect in online communications, and the dangers of cyberbullying help students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – We Are United Wednesday It’s Unity Day! Take the pledge at pacer.org/bullying/pledge. Encourage Inclusion: Create an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether at recess, in the classroom, or during group activities, ensure no one is left out. Inclusion starts with making the effort to invite others into conversations and activities. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Teachable Tuesday Teach Conflict Resolution Skills: Help students develop the tools to manage conflicts constructively. Teach them to use calm words, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to resolve disagreements instead of resorting to bullying. For more resources, contact your child’s school. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

Bullying Prevention Fall Break Tips – Magnificent Monday Promote Kindness: Small acts of kindness, like offering a smile or a compliment, can have a magnificent impact. Encourage students to look out for one another and treat everyone with kindness, embracing differences. Concerns about bullying or suspicious behavior, you can easily and anonymously share them on our DoCo Tips page: https://www.docoschools.org/page/doco-tips Together, we are DCSS – One Community, One Voice.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Former President Bill Clinton will speak at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 10:15 AM. All are welcome to attend this special event. Address: Mt. Zion Baptist Church 901 South Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31721

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: The upcoming Title I Meeting flyer is attached. Enjoy your day!

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: I have attached the flyer for our upcoming Mr. and Miss Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet School Pageant. We hope you can attend this exciting event! We are looking forward to seeing you there.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: We want to inform you about the upcoming ICT Pilot Test for sixth-grade students, which will take place in the morning on Friday, October 4th. Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time so they are prepared for the test. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,

The Dougherty County School System is excited to participate in National Bullying Prevention Month this October with the theme "United Against Bullying: One Community, One Voice." We’re hosting a variety of activities to raise awareness and promote a safe, bully-free environment for all students. Mark your calendars for Unity Day on Thursday, October 10th! The entire district will be wearing orange to show support for bullying prevention and solidarity. We encourage everyone to join us in this powerful statement. More to come!!!

IMPORTANT: Dougherty County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday in anticipation of severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene. We anticipate normal school operations will resume on Monday. Should plans change, we will send out notifications through the district app, text and email. We are now in a Hurricane Warning and a flood watch. Hurricane force winds are projected overnight Thursday, into Friday morning. The system is expected to be precipitated by excessive rain on Thursday. This is a dangerous weather system. We encourage everyone to heed the guidance of emergency management officials and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of your family.

WEATHER STATEMENT: Click the link for important information about Tropical Storm Helene: https://bit.ly/3XToE9L

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: DRC BEACON REMINDER Please review the attached flyer for this week's DRC BEACON Fall Diagnostic information. The assessment will take place in the morning, so please ensure students arrive on time.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: Scoreboard Literacy Text-a-Thon Fundraiser. Tuesday, September 17th, is the final day to donate to our Literacy Scoreboard Fundraiser, and we're close to reaching our goal! Your support can make a big difference—please consider helping us get there! Please see the flyer to access the fundraiser.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: The Cognia Parent Survey is designed to collect data on student academic learning and wellness during the current school year. Participation is anonymous and appreciated. The survey will remain open through September 20, 2024. https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/260350/p1905 Thank you.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: GCA Narrative Writing Assesslet We are administering the Narrative Writing Assesslet, a timed test to assess writing skills in preparation for the Georgia Milestones. This helps guide our instructional practices. Please encourage students to do their best and ensure they arrive on time. See the flyer for details on Tuesday’s Assesslet. Kind regards,

DCSS Parents & Guardians, Please use this link for an important update from the Superintendent about recent social media hoaxes affecting our school community. Your awareness is crucial. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3XGTqCu

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL: PICTURE DAY! Students will take pictures on Thursday, September 12th during Connections classes. You may purchase pictures online or send the money with the student. Picture day forms were sent home on Monday, September 9th. Have an amazing day!

The district is aware of a threat circulating around the state on social media. It appears that the schools mentioned were extracted from a list of Title 1 schools listed on the GaDOE website. Although we believe this to be a hoax, out of an abundance of caution, we are placing all schools on a soft lockdown posture until the posts are investigated thoroughly. The safety and security of our students, employees and guests is our number one priority.

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL GRANDPARENT'S DAY: Please join us for a 70’s Theme Luncheon on Friday, September 13, 2024. We look forward to seeing you there!

ROBERT A. CROSS MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE: Please see the attached flyer regarding Early Dismissal/Parent-Teacher Conferences.