📝ABCE Parents, please take a few moments to complete the GADOE Parent survey to let us know how we are doing and give us your feedback. #4theT
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=68416666


Check out the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 12–16!
Fueling our students with nutritious meals to power learning every day 💙
You can always find menus anytime by visiting Explore > Dining on your school’s website.
#4theT




The Blue Devil Way is to attend school every day!
Can’t be there? Make us aware.
📞📧 Contact your school by phone or email.
This flow chart is designed to help parents understand attendance expectations by explaining:
✔️ What counts as an excused vs. unexcused absence
✔️ What truancy means
✔️ How schools respond to unexcused absences
Being informed helps families support student success—because every day counts.
#4theT


Show your love of reading with one of these fun t-shirts! There are 2 designs to choose from. T-shirts are on sale Jan. 8th - Jan. 23rd, 2026. Shirts are $12 (YXS - AXL) and up. We will show our love of literacy by wearing our shirts during RAA Week (Mar. 2nd-5th). 📚#4theT
*Cash/check must be turned in by 12 (noon) each day. See the order form for more details!
Online Ordering: https://tiftschools.schoolcashonline.com/
Order Form Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8UD_Q_q5diDA1qHWvWJAKkkGXfuAE9r/view?usp=sharing



Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—this one’s for you! Join us for an informative parent session designed to help you support your child as testing season approaches.
🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Your child’s elementary school
Topics we’ll cover:
✅ GMAS overview
✅ Georgia Experience Online & tools available to students
✅ How to access GMAS test prep at home
✅ Test-taking strategies
✅ Test anxiety & tips to help at home
✅ Understanding test reports
✅ Middle School Transition & Registration Info (for 5th grade parents)
🎤 Presented by the Tift County Schools Parent Engagement Program
We look forward to partnering with you to help our students feel confident and prepared.
#4theT


Happy New Year, ABCE families! Our January newsletter is here — read about upcoming events, resources, messages from Dr. Morrow, our counselor and media supports, and more! ✨🏫📚#4theT
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fxbaYpAHD7BjSE4uwSwSMek2pxQ9pAaG/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffy3WqMR8rR5Okx9r1kZXUHHyNjeI5Tm/view?usp=sharing




Annie Belle Clark K-5 Sweets and Songs Concert
Sunday, January 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Tift County High School, 1 Blue Devil Way
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
*This event is a fundraiser to support our program —Tickets are $11
Scan the TICKET QR Code to purchase tickets.
Scan the other QR Codes for the Rehearsal Tracks and Choreography videos!
#4theT



Join us for one of our sweetest traditions of the year! Sweets & Songs 2026 is coming to the Tift County High School Performing Arts Center January 16–18, and you don’t want to miss it!
✨ Our elementary students will take the stage to show off their talents
🎤 The Tift County Show Choirs will debut their 2026 competition shows at each performance
🍰 Amazing performances = a perfect night out for the whole family
📅 Dates & times vary by school — be sure to check the images for specific performance schedules.
Come support our students, enjoy incredible music, and get a first look at what’s ahead for Show Choir this season. You don’t want to miss this!
#4theT

It’s a short week, and we’re excited to welcome students back tomorrow! Be sure to check out what’s on the menu for breakfast and lunch.
👉 Menus are always available under Explore > Dining on your school’s website.




Sun. January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the TCHS Performing Arts Center
*More details will be sent home after the holidays! #4theT

All Tift County Schools and offices will be closed Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2.
📌 Staff return: Monday, January 5
📌 Students return: Wednesday, January 7
We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful holiday break.
#4theT

📝ABCE Parents, please take a few moments to complete the GADOE Parent survey to let us know how we are doing and give us your feedback. #4theT
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=68416666


Watch our students shine in their holiday performance — full of music, smiles, and festive cheer! 🌟#4theT
https://www.youtube.com/live/PYc2Cli7DQU?si=HUwRMC7OmbD1N8I_
Watch the special recognition video to see our winners, their proud moments, and highlights from this month's breakfast. Congrats to these outstanding students! 🌟#4theT
https://youtu.be/d5GmPLCLSCg?si=_NyYbAEKEPsuEfOp

Students are invited to celebrate the season by joining teachers in dressing up each day. Check the schedule below and pick your festive outfits — let’s make next week merry and bright! #4theT

🎄🎶 2nd Grade Christmas Program🎶🎄
Please join us for the 2nd Grade Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11th immediately following the 2nd Grade Christmas Luncheon (approximately 1:30 PM) in the Annie Belle Clark lunchroom. Come celebrate the season with our talented students! ✨ #4theT
YouTube Live Stream will begin at approximately 1:30 PM https://www.youtube.com/live/DHoJA1FdJWU?si=Y58plkrfoDPDnNLI
🚨Christmas Luncheon is pre-pay only. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 10th by 12:00 PM (noon).
🚨Please bring your government issued ID to check in at the office before the luncheon/concert. Thank you!

Check out our December newsletter for important dates, upcoming events, student highlights, and ways to stay involved this festive season. Lots of exciting moments to celebrate — don’t miss it! 🎄📰#4theT
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wfj4bdobS7HW2HytHVdbx4uOHm9K0yyD/view?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rolannvDpVwsmbyCmiz1R6cL02P1I90O/view?usp=sharing




🎄🎶 Our 2nd Grade Christmas Program has been Rescheduled🎶🎄
Please join us for the 2nd Grade Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11th immediately following the 2nd Grade Christmas Luncheon (approximately 1:30 PM) in the Annie Belle Clark lunchroom. Come celebrate the season with our talented students! ✨ #4theT
🚨Christmas Luncheon is pre-pay only. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 10th by 12:00 PM (noon).
🚨Please bring your government issued ID to check in at the office before the luncheon/concert. Thank you!

Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for this week across Tift County Schools!
Looking ahead? You can view the full December menus by visiting:
🔗 https://www.tiftschools.com/documents/school-nutrition/menus/18803049
You can also find menus anytime by going to your school’s webpage and clicking Explore > Dining.
Let’s fuel up for a great week! #4theT




Join us for the 2nd Grade Christmas Program on Friday, December 5th at 9:00 AM in the Annie Belle Clark lunchroom. Come celebrate the season with our talented students! ✨ #4theT
*Please bring your government issued ID to check in at the office before the concert. Thank you!

