Parents if you're already thinking about preparing your scholar for next school year. Keep the learning going over the summer. Here's a link that has some tips you can use. The information is in both English and Spanish.

Parents and Guardians please take a few minutes to view this slide presentation. There are some helpful tips and resources that you can use at home to help you as you prepare your scholar for GMAS.

Ms. Maria and Digger Dog stopped by from Georgia811 to share some safety tips and information with our second graders. Scholars learned about what you should do before digging to prevent damage to underground utilities, as well as, what to do if they see a down power line. Digger even chose some students and a teacher to dance with and take pictures with. Everyone really enjoyed the presentation. Thank you GA811 for stopping by!

Please help us in congratulating Mrs. Tiffany Adkins, our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year! She has been here for three years and in that time has made a big impact on our students and the music program. Thank you Mrs. Adkins for our first ever Christmas musical and Black History Month Inspirational Choir. We are so happy that you chose to be a part of our Lomax Family. Once again, congratulations and we know that you will represent us well.

We will show our support for Earth on tomorrow 4/22. Everyone is asked to wear blue and/or green. Students may wear a blue or green top with khaki bottoms. Remember no torn, ripped, or frayed jeans or clothing. If you have any questions about the dress code please refer to the VCS dress code policy.

First grade parents and guardians please join us on Thursday, March 24 at 8:30 in the morning. During the informational meeting you will hear about lexile levels and promotion requirements for first grade. You will also get to see all of the juicy vocabulary words that our first students chose to be. Make sure you get here on time and park in the parking lot closest to the gym and come in that door so that you won't interrupt the parade route. Thanks in advance and we hope to see you on Thursday morning. Masks are not required but are highly recommended.

Parents as we move into testing season we will be posting test taking tips that you can use at home to help prepare your scholars be successful. Please take a moment and look over the information and as always your feedback is important to us so please leave your comments and let us know what other tips you would like to see.

Picture Day is coming next Friday, March 25. Look for more information about individual pictures coming home this week. Class pictures will also be available to purchase for $14 each. You can preorder pictures on mylifetouch.com but don’t wait until picture day because their list only updates at 6 a.m. for the previous day or you may send payment in the envelope with your student. Pictures have to be paid for if you want your child to take individual pictures.

We will be having our Parent Advisory meeting on Monday, February 28 at 9:30 via Google Meet. Check your email for the invite that was sent out previously. It's not to late if you would like an invite please send Ms. Kimbrough your email address.

Get ready for Read Across America Week, February 28-March 4. Everyone is encouraged to participate. If students aren't participating they should wear their uniform.