We have had a wonderful first semester. Everyone deserves some down time to relax, have fun, and enjoy time with family and friends. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, wonder, and memories. We look forward to continuing this wonderful year with our Sharon students after the break. Wishing you all the best.

January

1-2-Student/Staff Holiday

3-Student Holiday

6-90th Day of School (Dress in 90s Wear)

8- Mindset SOTM- 8:15 cafe

8- Carmen Agra Deedy Author Visit (2-4)

9- Carmen Agra Deedy Author Visit (K, 1, 5)

10-Snow Day (Dress like a Snowman)

14- 4th Grade Field Trip

• Kindergarten Registration: Kindergarten registration for 25/26 begins on January 13th. The district is now scheduling appointments. Please click here for more information .

• Elementary Night @ Riverwatch: Basketball Game Wednesday, January 15th (see below for details)

• Student Services- FCS Family Engagement: Family Engagement Academy: School Safety (January 14th, 15th and 16th) Our next Family Engagement Academy will be held in January. The session will provide an overview of the vision of school safety within Forsyth County Schools. Information will be shared about the proactive measures that are taking place within our system as well as how the Safety department is working to ensure that we are providing the safest environment for all of our students and staff members. Additionally, the FCS School Safety department will share the growing issues with student misuse of electronic devices and the consequences associated with these behaviors.

  Please share the attached flyer for the January Family Engagement Academy with your families to help us promote this session. For questions or more information, please reach out to Amy Gravitt, FCS District Family Engagement Coordinator.

• Media Center January CASTLE Herald

  
  

• Lunch Menu

Previous Information:

GaDOE Survey

• The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) requires all public schools to take part in the Georgia School Climate Survey, which includes separate surveys for parents and students in grades 3-12. Schools must have at least 51% student participation in the survey. If a school doesn’t meet this, its School Climate Star Rating will drop by 1 star. Parents are also encouraged to complete the Parent Survey, as schools with fewer than 15 parent responses will lose 1 star for the 2025-2026 rating. All Forsyth County students will take the survey starting December 16, 2024, unless their parent opts them out by emailing Mr. Nelson. The survey follows the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), which gives parents the right to review the survey and opt out of certain questions. For more information on PPRA, click here. .

• Missed Something? - Past newsletters are archived on our school website and can be found here

  
  

Assistant Principal 4, 5: Tennille Walsh twalsh@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Assistant Principal 2, 3: Brandy Forde bforde@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Assistant Administrator K, 1: Ellen Long elong@forsyth.k12.ga.us

School Counselor Grades 1,3,5: Susan McLane sumclane@forsyth.k12.ga.us

School Counselor Grades K,2,4: Kristin Baugh KBaugh@forsyth.k12.ga.us

"100% Accountable" is our 7 Mindset focus for January!

The first pillar of this mindset looks at how to "Own Your Life." Your opinion and how you feel is important. Of course, you should listen to your friends and be respectful of their ideas, but what you have to say matters too! Don’t ever let your friends control the way you feel or what you say.

• Save the Date: Sharon Elementary’s annual BINGO night is Friday, January 24! More details to come when we return to school after the New Year.
• Our PTO matches approximately 50% of the state funds allocated to Sharon for curriculum and technology, providing students with essential tools like Chromebooks and educational apps. However, we are currently facing a shortfall and need your support to maintain these valuable programs and resources. Please consider donating to help us continue enriching the learning environment for our students and teachers. Thank you for your support!Please Donate at https://sharonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/22398
• YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW! Please visit YearbookForever.com to purchase your child’s 24/25 yearbook for $35 until January 10!
• ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS: Yearbook ads for your fifth grader are open for purchase on Yearbookforever.com only until January 31!

The Lambert & South Vertical Teams encourage our students and their families to UNPLUG and set technology aside so that you can intentionally spend time together as a family once a month. We hope you find some dedicated time together on these nights to connect in a meaningful was as a family.