Matt Wilson Elementary School

Calling All Parents & Community Members!
Join us on Monday, September 22nd for Georgia Reads Day—a statewide celebration of the joy and power of reading!

This special day will feature:
-A live Reading Rally with author & Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell
-A Book Selfie Campaign – share your favorite book on social media using #GeorgiaReads
-Guest readers, family reading activities, and fun literacy events across our schools and community

Together, we can build a culture where every child develops a lifelong love of reading. Let’s show Georgia that Tift County Reads!
Mark your calendars and get ready to read, share, and celebrate with us on September 22nd!
#GeorgiaReads #TiftReads #LiteracyMatters #4theT

To find out more ways you can celebrate GeorgiaReads visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUbyavRyc2GJiH_i4LkrPgg8XqV3m5zv/view?usp=sharing

September parent newsletters have arrived! Follow the links to view.
Building Readers
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=BRLSKE&subscription=br(es)sep25
Helping Children Learn
https://www.parent-institute-online.com/download.php?pCode=HCLHSKE&subscription=hcl(es)sep25

Mid Quarter reports for the first 9 weeks went home today. To help parents better understand the information included in these reports, we have prepared three helpful documents.

Kindergarten: https://5il.co/3pgi3

Grades 1 - 5: https://5il.co/3pgij

Grades 6 - 12: https://5il.co/3phcx

These documents can also be found under the Parent Resources section on our website.

If you have general questions, please review these resources. If you have specific questions about your child’s report, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher.

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The Tifton-Tift County Public Library, in partnership with Tift County Schools, is proud to provide free PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) library cards to all students in grades Pre-K through 12.

There is nothing families need to do to participate—students are automatically issued a PLAY library card to support their academic success.

Returning students: Accounts have been automatically updated.

New students: You will receive an email notification once your child’s PLAY card has been issued.

If you prefer that your child not participate in this program, please complete the opt-out form here: https://forms.gle/U5VxeVRTdTjJ6RUr7

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📣 Future Cheer Camp Registration is OPEN! 📣

Girls in PreK – 5th grade can now sign up for the 2025 Future Cheer Camp!

📅 Camp Date: October 11, 2025 at TCHS
💲 Cost: $55 (online payments only)
📅 Performance: October 24th at Brodie Field
🛑 Registration Closes: October 5th

👉 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer OR online here: https://forms.gle/U5pMgAuS4Dpfe93v9

Don’t miss out!
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Mrs. McRae’s class practiced math outside today with life size number bonds! They were introduced to fact families by using wood chips to represent the numbers and make addition and subtraction sentences!

🎉 Homecoming Week is Almost Here! 💙
We’re just a few weeks away from celebrating one of our favorite Blue Devil traditions—Homecoming 2025!

Each day during Homecoming Week will have a special theme. 🎈 Students and staff, get ready to show your school spirit and join in the fun!

👉 Check out the daily themes in the images. Please note: themes may vary slightly by grade level to ensure they’re age-appropriate.

We want this to be a fun and safe celebration for everyone:
✔️ Remember that no toy weapons should be brought on Western Day.
✔️ All Code of Conduct procedures remain in effect, regardless of the day’s theme.

Let’s make this Homecoming Week one to remember! 💙 #4theT

Mrs. McRae’s class is practicing math how they learn best! They chose from flexible seating options including different chairs, desks or floor desks. They also got to choose to complete the math problems using any strategy that works for them! Some students chose to use 10 frames, others used number lines or drew pictures! Then they shared what works for them, and how they got their answers to the same problems!

PARENTS! Please make plans to join us Thursday, Sept. 4 for our Title I Open House at 5:30 PM. We will discuss plans for the year, budget items, along with school policies and procedures. You will also have the opportunity to visit your student(s) classroom to see what great things they have accomplished so far this new year.

PARENTS! Please make plans to join us Thursday, Sept. 4 for our Title I Open House at 5:30 PM. We will discuss plans for the year, budget items, along with school policies and procedures. You will also have the opportunity to visit your student(s) classroom to see what great things they have accomplished so far this new year.

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

🧩 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

We are proud to announce our 2025 Tift County Teacher of the Year and True Blue Award Winner! 🎉

✨ Congratulations to Lia Taylor of Matt Wilson, who was named the District Teacher of the Year, and Haley Dillard, who was named the District True Blue Award Winner.

Both honorees were recognized during tonight’s pre-game ceremony along with all of the school Teachers of the Year and True Blue Award Winners. You can watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/67Z7Ia8QUQ0?feature=share
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✨ 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!
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🌟 Matt Wilson Elementary is soaring!
Our Georgia Milestones (GMAS) results show:
✅ 5th Grade Science – 25% increase in students scoring Proficient & Distinguished!
✅ Growth in 5th Grade ELA, Math, and students reading on grade level 📚
With a focus on Collaborate, Learn, Achieve, our students and teachers are working together to make remarkable progress. Way to go, MWE family! #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.