Irish Gifted Academy

Hey IGA Family!

I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude. This special season allows us to reflect on our blessings, and I am so thankful for the incredible students, staff, and families that make our school such a warm and inspiring community.

Before the break, we shared one of my favorite events of the year—our Thanksgiving meal together as a school family. It was truly heartwarming to see our students, staff, and some of our Local School Governance members come together to enjoy a meal and celebrate the spirit of the season. These moments of connection remind us of the importance of community and the joy of sharing gratitude with those around us.

As we return from the break, we find ourselves in the final stretch of the semester. With only two and a half weeks remaining, let’s commit to finishing strong! This week, we will be conducting our common formative assessments for the second nine weeks (K-8), as well as Acadience testing (P-4), to track the progress our students are making. The Beacon assessment (K-8) will be administered the following week. These assessments provide valuable insights, allowing us to tailor instruction to meet the needs of each student through both acceleration and remediation. Please join us in encouraging your child to give their best effort, as these results help us shape their educational journey.

Additionally, I am thrilled to announce our Students of the Month for November! The character trait for this month was gratitude, and these students were selected for consistently demonstrating thankfulness, kindness, and a positive attitude:

Pre-K: Luna Castro and Amir Rozier

Kindergarten: Sutton Cochran and Winsley Tanner

1st Grade: Birdie Shuman

2nd Grade: Brielle Evans

3rd Grade: Kelis Lordge

4th Grade: Thomas Jones

5th Grade: Si Savage

6th Grade: Raya Fluker

7th Grade: Suleyma Cano

8th Grade: Brayden Moore

Congratulations to these outstanding students for leading by example and embodying the spirit of gratitude throughout November. We also want to give a shout out to our Staff Member of the Month, Ms. Glover!

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to make the most of these final weeks. I look forward to seeing all the growth and success our students will achieve as we close out this semester.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Mr. Taylor

Five Houses.....One IGA #Family

Mark your calendars, Fighting Irish Family! Dublin City Schools proudly presents Hometown Holly, a districtwide fine arts showcase celebrating the talents of our students in theatre, dance, chorus, band, visual arts, and more!

• Date: Thursday, December 12
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Dublin High School Auditorium - 1127 Hillcrest Pkwy, Dublin, GA 31021

Enjoy an evening filled with music, performances, and creativity – and don’t miss a special visit from Santa!

Bring your family and friends for this festive celebration of arts and community. We can’t wait to see you there! And, did we mention it's all FREE?!?

We're fortunate to have AMAZING community partners, like the Laurens County Library, who are beginning a new literacy club for families with children ages 6 months to 5 years old. Funded by a Dollar General literacy grant, Launching Into Literacy is designed to encourage reading and family engagement.

When families sign up, they'll receive:

• 2 to 3 books,
• Discussion questions and a craft activity for each book,
• Necessary craft supplies, and
• A caregiver guide with quick tips and activities to nurture literacy development!

All at NO COST!

Wondering how your family can participate? Visit the library for more information!

Welcome to Irish Healthcare: A school-based solution to meet the healthcare needs of students and staff! Meet receptionist Jessica Dixon, Nurse Practitioner Kate McCullars, and Medical Director Dr. Berrien Waters, who will be available to help staff and our DCS children with their healthcare needs right here in Dublin City Schools. Click here for more info --> https://youtu.be/Rh36fBWN6aM

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!

• Tuesday, December 3rd -- Thursday, December 5th: 2nd 9 Weeks Common Formative Assessments (Grades K-8)

• Tuesday, December 3rd: Dublin High School Basketball AWAY @ Bleckley County {Lady Irish at 6:00 PM; Irish at 7:30 PM}

• Tuesday, December 3rd: Dublin Middle School Soccer Fundraiser at 4:30 (Veterans Blvd Location)

• Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th: Junior Beta Convention in Savannah

• Saturday, December 7th: Exchange Club Christmas Parade at 6:00 PM

• Monday, December 9th: Dublin City Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 PM at the Board Office

• Tuesday, December 10th: Superintendent’s Christmas Reading Motorcade

• Wednesday, December 11th & 12th: The Irish Gifted Academy's Gingerbread Geometry {times are based on your child's grade}

• Thursday, December 12th: Dublin City Schools' Hometown Holly, a Districtwide Fine Arts Showcase, in the Dublin High School Auditorium at 6:00 PM

• Monday, December 16th: The Irish Gifted Academy Presents Its Festival of Trees from 9:00 - 11:00 AM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM
  

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