Matt Wilson Elementary School

We have appreciated Mrs Dean all month as our Principal. With October being National Principal Appreciation Month we surprised her this week with lunch. 🍊“ORANGE YOU GLAD”🍊 Mrs Dean is our Principal? We are thankful for the vision she has for Matt Wilson and the effort she puts forth each and every day to support the needs of students and staff. Her leadership and love make MWE the best place to be!

🥞🍔 November Menus Now Available! 🍎🥪

We’ll still share weekly menus, but for those who like to plan ahead, the breakfast and lunch menus for the entire month of November are now posted!

👉 View them here: https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049

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Tomorrow—Saturday, Nov 1, 11 AM–1 PM: Family Literacy Day!
Two locations: Ages 0–5 at Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House ELC (719 S Ridge Ave.) • Grades K–5 at the Bateman Youth Center (511 17th St W).
Free books, guest readers, fun activities & more. See you there! 🎉💙 #4theT

Our annual Thanksgiving Lunch will be for 4th and 5th Grade Parents and Students only on Thursday, the 13th. The cost will be $5.00. See flyer below for more information.

📣 Last chance! Registration for Tift County Rec Department Basketball ends TOMORROW (October 31st)! 🏀

👉 Teams available for boys & girls, ages 6U–12U
👉 Register now at playmatters.tiftcounty.org

Don’t miss out on an exciting season and a great opportunity for kids!

🏈⚾🏀 Final Day of Red Ribbon Week!
💙 Friday’s Theme: “Team Up Against Drugs”
➡️ Show your spirit by wearing your favorite team jersey—together, we’re stronger!
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🥫 Tift County Schools Food Drive
📅 Nov. 3–14
📍 Drop off at any school or the Administrative Office

Let’s come together and give back! 💙
We’re collecting non-perishable food items to support local families in need.

🛒 Canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, cereal & more!

Let’s show our community spirit—Together we can make a difference! #4theT

🎨✨ The 2025 Arts Affair is happening this Saturday, November 1st! ✨🎭

Tift County Schools will proudly be represented with performances and exhibits from our Migrant program, as well as TCHS Early Childhood Education, Metals, Diablos, and Ag programs.

📅 Mark your calendars, check out the image for details, and come support our talented students and the local arts community!

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💙 Thursday’s Theme: “Swap Out Drugs for a Better Life”
➡️ Role Reversal Day: Teachers dress like students, and students dress like teachers. Let’s swap styles and swap out bad choices!
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Matt Wilson will be hosting a PARENT NIGHT on Tuesday, November 4, 5:00-6:00pm -"What Parents Need to Know to Navigate the 2nd Semester" Free children's books, crayons, and activity sheets will be provided for each family.

📚 Engaging in Elementary School: What Parents Need to Know for 2nd Semester

Parents, join us for an important informational meeting at your child’s school on:

🗓 Tuesday, November 4th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Each elementary school will host their own session — attend at your child’s school.

During this session, we’ll share helpful strategies and guidance on:

Academic Expectations for the 2nd semester: importance of reading at home, math fact fluency, and vocabulary

Developmental Milestones and how they connect to academic success

Studying & Organizational Skills: time management and building independence

Shifts in Attitude & Independence: supporting growth in a positive way

Healthy Communication & Emotional Regulation: tools for your child’s well-being

Managing Technology: screen time, social media, and peer influence

Navigating Friendships & Conflict

We’ll also share details about Destination Day (March 6, 2026), registration for rising 6th graders.

This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child as they move into the second half of the school year. We look forward to seeing you there!

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✌️ Red Ribbon Week rolls on!
💙 Wednesday’s Theme: “Peace Out to Drugs”
➡️ Show off your brightest tie dye and let’s spread peace and positivity together!
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The “Absence Note for Tift County Schools” form is used to document a student’s absence from school (it is the same as a hand written note). The school can accept up to three handwritten notes per nine weeks; however, a doctor’s note is always accepted and preferred. The attached form helps parents or guardians provide a written explanation for their child’s absence, ensuring it is properly recorded and, when appropriate, excused in accordance with district policy.

📚 Family Literacy Day is this Saturday, Nov. 1! Families with little ones ages 0–5—come talk, read, play & learn together. 11 AM–1 PM at Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House ELC (719 S Ridge Ave.). Free books, fun activities, guest readers & giveaways! #4theT

🟢 Red Ribbon Week continues!
💙 Tuesday’s Theme: “You’ll Never See Me Doing Drugs”
➡️ Wear your best camo gear to blend out drugs from your life!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow kicks off Red Ribbon Week! 🚨
💙 Monday’s Theme: “Be a Hero, Say No to Drugs”
➡️ Dress as your favorite superhero and show your strength in making healthy choices!
#4theT #RedRibbonWeek

We are excited to announce the launch of the Tift County Schools Early Learning Initiative — Family Literacy Day, a special event designed to support families with children ages 0–5 in building strong foundations for learning and lifelong success.

This initiative encourages families to talk, read, play, and learn together through simple, engaging activities that make early learning both fun and meaningful.

✨ Event Details:
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Maggie Campbell’s Gingerbread House Early Learning Center
(719 S Ridge Ave.)

🎉 Families can look forward to:
Free books for young learners
Fun hands-on activities
Guest readers sharing stories
Exciting giveaways
And so much more!

We hope you’ll help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with families, staff, and community members who serve young children. Your support ensures every child in Tift County starts school ready to learn and thrive.

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