Irwin County Elementary

Congratulations to Mrs. Rebecca Pylant! She applied for the Farm Bureau Grant, "Ag in the Classroom" and was awarded $500 for her classroom. Mrs. Pylant plans to use this grant to help her students learn about plant parts and needs through hands-on experience with raised bed gardens. Thank you for always going above and beyond to make learning fun for your students.

Thank you Mr. Kane Staines, Farm Bureau District Manager, for presenting the award.

Irwin Co Beach Towels and Rally Towels can now be ordered ONLINE!

Beach Towel: https://irwink12.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/367/411/False/True

Rally Towel:
https://irwink12.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/368/411/False/True

To order, parents must UNCHECK "myself" box and put Child's First & Last Name, Grade and Teacher.

Thank you for your support!

Irwin County Elementary School Chief of the Week!

Mrs.Martin consistently brings a valuable perspective to the table by representing the teacher lens in conversations about changes. She thoughtfully raises questions and identifies potential challenges that may arise during implementation, helping administration consider the impact on our teachers and students. Her willingness to speak up and share her perspective makes our decisions stronger and ultimately makes us better as a team. Mrs. Martin, you make us better!

Mrs. Tankersley, thank you for being such a supportive team player and for generously providing resources to support our work. Your willingness to share and collaborate makes a positive difference and is greatly appreciated. I truly value your teamwork and commitment to helping others succeed. We appreciate you!

Thank you, Mrs. Copeland, for consistently being a team player and always being willing to step in and help cover duties when needed. Your initiative in creating and sharing valuable resources demonstrates your commitment to supporting both our staff and students. Your flexibility, teamwork, and willingness to go above and beyond are truly appreciated!

This Friday, September 4, will be a virtual learning day for I.C.E.S. students. Teachers will hold prescheduled conferences with parents and guardians on this day as well. Thank you for keeping your student at home on Sept. 4 so that we may collaborate with parents more effectively. Conference times were scheduled by your child's teacher.

Irwin County Elementary School will celebrate Shaved Ice Day on August 28, and students will be able to purchase a cold treat for $5.00. Shaved ice will be great on a hot day, and the proceeds help support the school's PBIS program.

At ICES, we kicked off the school year with our PLC Kickoff, where teachers participated in team-building activities to build a strong foundation for the year. Through these experiences, teachers learned that in a PLC, we may not always have the same ideas or approaches. What matters is that we communicate, use evidence, learn from one another, adjust when something isn’t working, and remain focused on our shared goals for student success.

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ICES Yearbook Fundraiser Information:
1. IC Beach Towels and Rally Towels - Order forms are being sent home. The deadline to order is September 3. Only those that order a towel will receive one. NO EXTRAS will be ordered.

2. IC Blanket Raffle - $1.00 raffle tickets will be sold beginning on Monday. Mrs. Benson will have raffle tickets in the morning by the snack cart. Drawing will be held on the morning of September 25th.

The Irwin County Health Department is once again offering influenza vaccinations for students at school. If you would like your child vaccinated, consent forms must be completed and returned to the school or health department by August 21, 2026. For additional information, visit www.southhealthdistrict.com/IrwinFlu.

Parent Car Tag Reminder!

ICES Parent Newsletter for August!

Students enrolled in Irwin County Schools are eligible for voluntary student accident coverage. Information about Voluntary Student Accident Insurance can be found on our website at https://www.irwin.k12.ga.us/page/student-insurance.

Important Attendance Updates for Parents

On Monday, August 3, Mrs. Gayla Roulo from Satilla Baptist Church visited I.C.E.S. to deliver a donation for the I.C.E.S. clothes closet. The Vacation Bible School children at Satilla collected the funds for their peers, and I.C.E.S. appreciates this blessing!

Volunteers from Satilla Baptist Church prepared a tasty BBQ sandwich meal for educators at I.C.E.S. to enjoy on their first day of school. Our staff members appreciate the meal and the encouragement during a busy day!

I.C.E.S. parents, we look forward to welcoming your children tomorrow! Please review our dismissal procedures for information about bus and car pick-up lines.

On Wednesday, July 29, I.C.E.S. teachers enjoyed a special pizza meal before Open House. The food was graciously provided by Ronnie and Wanda McCurdy, parents of Rebecca Pylant, who is a teacher at I.C.E.S. Our staff members were so grateful for the pre-Open-House energy boost!

On Wednesday, July 29, members of Ocilla Baptist Church blessed the staff of I.C.E.S. by providing breakfast as well as valuable assistance in teachers' rooms. The church members helped our teachers prepare for Open House on Wednesday night and we are so grateful!

26-27 Bus Updates