Encourage handwashing and hydration as spring illnesses circulate.
Waresboro Families of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders: Please put our GMAS testing dates on your personal calendar. This very important state test is coming up in April. You can go to our school website and click on our GMAS Resource section for more information.
Review drill expectations with your child: listen, follow directions, stay calm.
Waresboro Families: The April edition of our school newsletter is ready, and we aren't fooling! With so many important events coming up in April, we wanted you to be notified as soon as possible. Be looking for the newsletter in your child's homework folder this week. You can also go to our school website and click on School Monthly Newletters in our menu for a look at a digital copy.
Attendance matters. Each day builds confidence and knowledge.
Check in emotionally. School can feel busy this time of year.
Encourage kindness. Stress shows up in behavior.
Help students break big assignments into smaller steps.
Ask your child what they’re learning, not just what they’re doing.
Golden Gator Band Auxiliary Tryouts (Dance Line, Color Guard, and Majorettes) are April 14–16 for students entering grades 6–12. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/auxtryouts2026.
Balance screens with outdoor time as daylight increases.
Spring energy is real. Remind kids that focus still matters even as the weather begins to warm up.
Thank you to all the parents who attended our GMAS Parent Night. If you were unable to attend, you may view the presentation and linked resources by going to our school website and searching the menu for the presentation under our Georgia Milestones resources. Here’s the link to our website: https://www.ware.k12.ga.us/o/waresboro-elementary-school
End the week by praising effort, not outcomes.
Show your child what fake ads or links can look like in games and videos. Help them pause before clicking. Get tips on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin
Encourage your child to ask for help early. Waiting makes things feel heavier.
Remind kids that online interactions still require kindness and good judgment.
Midweek reminder: check backpacks for unfinished work or notes from teachers.
Ask your child what subject feels hardest right now. Naming it helps.
March is about consistency. Encourage your child to keep the same morning and bedtime routines.