Irish Gifted Academy

Hey IGA Family!

I hope you all had a memorable Fall Break and enjoyed some quality time with your families! We are excited to reunite with everyone in the morning and continue our journey of learning and growth.

This past week was filled with excitement and innovation. Our Community Helper Day was an incredible success as first responders and community volunteers took time to visit our primary students. They provided wonderful, hands-on experiences that allowed students to see the many ways our community works together to stay safe and strong. It was inspiring to watch our young learners engage with such important members of our community.

We also created lasting memories with our first field trip to the Georgia National Fair for our third through eighth graders. Students were fascinated by the various forms and methods of agriculture they observed. This hands-on learning experience provided a deeper understanding of agriculture's role in our lives, and it’s sure to spark continued curiosity in many of our students.

As we gear up for another amazing week, please remember that report cards will be coming home tomorrow, October 15th. Be sure to check your child’s book bag or folder for this important update on their progress.

We are so excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow and continue this wonderful journey together!

With gratitude,

Mr. Taylor

Five Houses.....One IGA #Family

Here in Dublin City Schools, we're committed to continuously improving our learning environment and ensuring our students thrive. As part of this commitment, we need YOUR invaluable feedback. Fighting Irish Family, please take a few moments to complete our Fall Family Stakeholder Survey - specifically sharing what we're doing well and what we can do to better support our students and community. ​

Open NOW - October 2nd, the survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your responses will be confidential and used solely for the purpose of enhancing our school environment and educational outcomes.

Our Dublin Middle School and Irish Gifted Academy National Beta Club are working on a service project to help those in need get off on the right foot through the collection of gently used and new shoes. You can drop off shoes at either location: (1501 North Jefferson, 1127 Hillcrest Parkway). Contact Marci.mulkey@dcsirish.com or arrion.reed@dcsirish.com for more information. Let’s make a difference one pair of shoes at a time!

• Tuesday, October 15th: All Students & Staff Members Return

• Tuesday, October 15th: Dublin City Board of Education Meeting at Katherine Gray Resource Center

• Tuesday, October 15th: Last Day to Complete Dublin City Schools' Fall Family Stakeholder Survey

• Thursday, October 17th: Dublin High School JV Football HOME vs. WACO at 5:00 PM

• Thursday, October 17th: Called Board Meeting at 6:00 PM

• Friday, October 18th: Dublin High School Football AWAY @ Bleckley County at 7:30 PM

• Saturday, October 19th: Dublin High School Cross Country Sectional Tune Up AWAY @ Bleckley County at 5:00 PM

• October 21st - November 1st: Dublin City Schools' Parent Teacher Conferences

• October 21st - 25th: Red Ribbon Week

• Wednesday, October 23rd: Dublin High School One Act School & Public Performances

• Wednesday, October 23rd: Irish Gifted Academy LSGT Meeting at 4:00 PM

• Thursday, October 24th: Called Board Meeting at 11:45 AM at 207 Shamrock Drive

• Thursday, October 24th: Called Board Meeting at 6:00 PM at 207 Shamrock Drive

• Thursday, October 24th: Dublin Middle School Soccer AWAY @ Jeff Davis at 4:30 PM

• Saturday, October 26th: Dublin High School & Dublin Middle School Competition Cheerleaders AWAY @ East Laurens for Falcon Frenzy

Curious about our Local School Governance Team, or how you can become more involved with the Irish Gifted Academy and Dublin City Schools? Click this link to find out more about our LSGT teams, meeting agendas, and view upcoming dates on our district website --> https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=4059

If you are able to assist us in any of the below capacities, please reach out to Mr. Taylor at matt.taylor@dcsirish.com. We are so grateful for the village we have!

• Assist with Check In / Check Out Process for Books in Our Reading Corner
• Assist with Interior Painting / Decor

Our five houses are modeled after those used at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta #rcainspired Visit https://rcahousesystem.com/ for more information regarding houses, more information about each, and ways to access house merchandise.

Isibindi — House of Courage — Language (Zulu) — Country (South Africa) — Animal (Lion)
Altruismo — House of Givers — Language (Portuguese) — Country (Brazil) — Animal (Snake)
Amistad — House of Friendship — Language (Spanish) — Country (Mexico) — Animal (Peacock)
Reveur — House of Dreamers — Language (French) — Country (France) — Animal (Wolf)

Nukumori -- House of Kindness -- Language (Japanese) -- Country (Japan) -- Animal (Dragon)

Email: matt.taylor@dcsirish.com
Website: https://iga.dcs.irish/en-US
Location: 1951 Hillcrest Parkway, Dublin, GA, USA
Phone: 478-353-8450
Facebook: facebook.com/irishgiftedacademy