Irish Gifted Academy

Hey IGA Family!

This past week was filled with exceptional learning, engagement, and community spirit. Our classrooms were alive with curiosity and dedication as students eagerly participated in various activities and lessons that support their academic growth. It’s always inspiring to see how committed our students and staff are to fostering a vibrant learning environment.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who made our Fall Festival such a tremendous success! With a wonderful turnout, it was a perfect day of fun, fellowship, and shared joy. From organizing games to running activities and serving refreshments, your efforts made the event a memorable experience for everyone involved.

As we approach the midway point of our second nine weeks, please take a moment to check in on your child’s academic progress. Staying aware of their current performance and areas of strength or improvement is essential as we work together to support their success. If you have any questions, our teachers are always here to provide guidance.

This week also brought exciting news from our athletics! A huge shoutout to our Fighting Irish middle and high school football teams for clinching the region championship—your hard work and determination have truly paid off, and we’re all so proud! Additionally, congratulations to both our boys’ and girls’ soccer teams for winning their first games of the season. These victories highlight the dedication of our athletes and coaches and add to our school spirit.

A friendly reminder that the Junior Beta Club’s Chicken Salad Chick Fundraiser is underway, with all orders due by November 14th. Funds raised will help cover convention fees, supporting our students in pursuing academic and leadership development opportunities. Thank you in advance for your support!

Finally, let’s remember the importance of reading with your child for at least 15 minutes each day. This small daily habit makes a big difference in building literacy skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading.

Thank you all for your continued support and engagement in our school community. Together, we make our school a place where learning, growth, and camaraderie flourish.

With Gratitude,

Mr. Taylor

Five Houses.....One IGA #Family

Dublin Middle School & our Irish Gifted Academy Jr. Beta Club students are selling delicious Chicken Salad Chick for just $15 per pound to help cover their convention fees!

• Place your orders by Thursday, November 14th.
• Pickup is November 22nd—just in time for Thanksgiving break!

To order, contact any Jr. Beta Club member or email marci.mulkey@dcsirish.com.

Calling all Dublin-Laurens County residents! You're invited to participate in a Community-Wide Listening Session on Thursday, November 14th. Join us as we learn about the new Archway Partnership and share your valuable input on improving our community’s economic development and quality of life.

Session Times & Locations:

• Afternoon: 12:00 - 1:30 PM at the Chamber of Commerce McGrath Keen Conference Center, 1200 Bellevue Avenue
• Evening: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at East Dublin City Hall, 116 Savannah Avenue

Scan the QR code (or click here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_8chjfXBwvcvLttQ...)to complete a quick survey in advance!

For more details, contact Angel Jackson at arh1016@uga.edu or call 706-612-3479.

Calling all students from Dublin City Schools! Get ready to shine at the Irish Day of Pageants!

Presented by our Dublin High School Cheerleaders, it’s happening on Saturday, January 25th in the DHS Auditorium.

Whether you're stepping into the spotlight for the Mister & Misses Crowning or showcasing your career aspirations, there’s a category for everyone, including:

• Pageant/Formal
• Career/Professional
• Most Photogenic
• People’s Choice

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Ready to join? Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here to register by Friday, November 15th. And, don’t miss out on this day of elegance, achievement, and Irish pride!

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, November 5th: Election Day
  

• Tuesday, November 5th: Dublin Middle School Soccer AWAY @ Dodge County at 3:30 PM

• Thursday, November 7th: Dublin Middle School Soccer HOME vs. Swainsboro at 4:30 PM

• Friday, November 8th: Dublin High School Football 1st Round of Playoffs

• Monday, November 11th: Dublin High School JROTC's Veteran's Day Heroes Honor Run from 8:00 AM - NOON at the DHS Track

• Monday, November 11th: Susie Dasher Elementary School’s Veterans Day program at 9:00 AM

• Monday, November 11th: Irish Gifted Academy’s Veterans Day Program at 9:30 AM

• Monday, November 11th: Hillcrest Elementary School’s Veterans Day Program at 11:00 AM in the HES Gymnasium

• Thursday, November 21st: Irish Gifted Academy Student Thanksgiving Lunch

• Friday, November 22nd: Irish Gifted Academy Pre-K Class Presents “The Animals’ Thanksgiving” at 10:00 AM in the IGA Elementary Cafeteria

• Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29th: Dublin City Schools’ Thanksgiving Break // No School for Students or Staff Members

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