Dolly Day Success

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Tate families and community, we collected 7 large boxes of books to help spread the joy of reading!

We are so grateful to everyone who donated books and helped make this special day possible. These books will now have a chance to travel beyond our school and find new homes in Little Free Libraries across Pickens County.

What an amazing way to celebrate Dolly Parton’s love of books and her belief that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy of reading!

Seven boxes of books = countless new reading adventures! We can’t wait to see these books make their way throughout our community.

about 1 month ago, Tate Elementary School
Three people pose together in a school hallway dressed in colorful costumes—pink outfit with hat, black shirt with white hair wig, and a rainbow apron—standing near bulletin boards and flags.
A child wearing a pink cowboy hat sits on a couch and reads an open picture book, while other people nearby watch in a bright indoor setting.
A group of children seated on a classroom floor watching a teacher on a TV screen, with posters on the walls and chairs and bins along the sides of the room.
Seven children in colorful costumes pose together in front of a dark wall, wearing wigs and hats, with one child’s face covered by a yellow emoji icon.
Two people smiling in an indoor office wearing matching black T-shirts with large grayscale portraits and the word “DOLLY” across the front.
A teacher and a group of children stand together in a classroom wearing colorful hats and dressed in party outfits, smiling in front of a bulletin board and classroom supplies.
Keep Reading, Bulldogs!

Don’t forget to read and record your September reading minutes! Every student who meets their grade-level reading goal will receive a FREE Chick-fil-A treat coupon for their choice of an ice cream, brownie, or cookie!

Students who meet their goal will also be featured on our hallway bulletin board for the month and receive an additional surprise from Tate!

Deadline to submit September reading minutes: September 30

🎯 September Reading Goals

📕 Kindergarten: 200 minutes
📘 1st Grade: 250 minutes
📗 2nd Grade: 300 minutes
📙 3rd Grade: 400 minutes
📕 4th Grade: 600 minutes

There’s still time to reach your goal! Pick up a book, log your minutes, and earn some fun rewards for your hard work. We can’t wait to celebrate all of our amazing readers!

Do you need another copy of the reading log? Email Mrs. Newton at kristanewton@pickenscountyschools.org or download a copy at https://canva.link/mv7uzs33dgxoa3u.
about 1 month ago, Tate Elementary School
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please see the attached flyer.
about 1 month ago, Tate Elementary School
Colorful volunteer training flyer with “VOLUNTEER TRAINING,” details on what to expect and appreciation notes, and date/time “Thursday, October 8, 3:15 PM–5 PM in Auditorium,” plus contact email and pencils, confetti, and a red mascot.
Dear Families,

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences for all students at Tate Elementary! These conferences will provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, revisit their goals for the year, and work together as a team to ensure their success. We look forward to meeting with every family IN PERSON, in order to update you on your child’s progress.

Conference Dates & Times

Thursday, October 8th, 2026: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM


Friday, October 9th, 2026: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM


Each conference will last 15 minutes, allowing us time to have a focused discussion about your child’s individual and grade-level goals. We truly value the collaboration between our families and teachers, and we believe this partnership is key to your child’s growth.

To make scheduling easy, we are using Sign Up Genius. If you have any issues, please contact your child’s teacher.


We are thankful for this opportunity to sit down with you and look forward to supporting your child’s learning journey together. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher.

With appreciation,

Scott Stephens

Tate Elementary
about 1 month ago, Tate Elementary School
Bold colorful text logo reading “PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES,” with “PARENT” and “CONFERENCES” in black and “TEACHER” in bright rainbow colors on a white background.
Congratulations to our Teacher and Staff member of the month for September!

Huge shout out to Tutton CDJR for providing the amazing gift baskets and for being a part of our partners in education. You are always going above and beyond for our staff and our community and we appreciate it so much!
about 1 month ago, Tate Elementary School
Red school poster titled “Tate Elementary School” showing two labeled photos: “Teacher Elizabeth Duncan” and “Staff/Member Adrianne Hamby,” each holding a framed award, with “Tate” blocks above and “September 2026” at the bottom.
Check out our September Rock Stars, aka Student of the Month.

Kindergarten - No Media
First Grade - Stevie Abdalla
Second Grade - Clay Bozeman
Third Grade - Clyde Thompson
Fourth Grade - No Media

We are so very proud of you and we hope you continue to be amazing!
about 1 month ago, Tate Elementary School
Five children stand indoors holding signed certificates, smiling toward the camera. Above them are wall letters spelling “TAITE” and a framed landscape picture; a wooden counter is in the foreground.
We are incredibly proud to announce that Tate Elementary School and Hill City Elementary School have been named 2026 Title I Reward Schools!

Title I Reward Schools are identified as the top 5% of Title I schools in Georgia making the most progress in improving the performance of all students. This recognition is based on a comparison of content mastery scores from the most recent two years of reported statewide assessment data.

This remarkable achievement reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment of our educators, students and families. It is a testament to the strong teaching and leadership happening every day at both schools.

Congratulations to the students, staff and families of Tate Elementary and Hill City Elementary!

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the continued progress of our students.

Together, we make a difference.
about 1 month ago, Pickens County School District - GA
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School Improvement Plan and Parent Family Engagement Input Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF8d4Z1cmxl8ODl-iXGFkavL1BkEmztOgk8SyQwkpEKHIlAw/viewform
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
Teacher Workday Friday, September 25th.
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
Circular green-and-black logo with a white letter “P” in the center and two curved lines of text around it, with a small leaf-like emblem above the “P”. No school Friday, 9/25 Teacher workday in parenthesis.
Calling all past and present Tate families! Please see the attached flyer for information regarding the Marble Festival Parade.
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
Promotional flyer on a light marble background reading “HELP US CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF TATE!” with a message about Tate School’s 100-year milestone, a “A Century of Tate School” banner, student-themed decorations, and form fields for name and email.
Happy FRI-YAY... and go DRAGONS!!!!!
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
A group of children pose for a photo with an adult police officer standing behind them, smiling; kids wear green-and-white sports shirts and shorts, with cubbies in the background.
We had an amazing turnout for Grandparents' day. Thank you for joining us for lunch and the bookfair. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and a grandparent plays one of the most important roles of all, so thank you for showing up for them!
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
Busy indoor bookfair in a school Media Center, with people browsing tables covered in colorful toys and books also on displays under bright ceiling lights.
An audience sits in wooden auditorium seats facing a stage with red curtains and a large screen showing a presentation.
An audience sits in wooden auditorium seats facing a stage with red curtains and a large screen showing a presentation.
Crowd gathered inside a school cafeteria with a “THE BULLDOG CAFE” sign above serving counters, people in line near red flooring and tables, and posters on the walls.
Crowd gathered inside a school cafeteria with a “THE BULLDOG CAFE” sign above serving counters, people in line near red flooring and tables, and posters on the walls.
People line up in a school hallway beside a wall with a large cartoon cow poster and handwritten signs, looking toward the far end under fluorescent ceiling lights.
People line a school hallway near classroom doors decorated with colorful posters; a long-bearded man in a red shirt and a man in a gray hat stand among others while students watch and wait.
Busy indoor bookfair in a school Media Center, with people browsing tables covered in colorful toys and books also on displays under bright ceiling lights.
Busy indoor bookfair in a school Media Center, with people browsing tables covered in colorful toys and books also on displays under bright ceiling lights.
The Book Fair Is Here! Thank you to all of the grandparents who joined us on Friday for Grandparents Day at the Book Fair! We had the best time and hope you did too. Students will also have opportunities to shop during homeroom and their regularly scheduled CAMP time throughout the rest of the week. Before you visit, take a look at our Virtual Book Fair Tour to preview this year's exciting selection of books. Students may purchase books using cash, checks made payable to Tate Elementary School, or a cash-free eWallet. Scan the QR code to preview the books, set up an eWallet, and learn more about everything available at this year's Book Fair.
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
People browse shelves of books and toys in a brightly lit school media center, with colorful displays and gift items on tables and racks, seen from behind near a central pillar.
QR Code with red and white book in the middle of the QR code
Yearbooks are on Sale!
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
A smartphone shows a QR code on a blue background, with a white banner reminder reading “REMINDER: DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK!” and “Back-to-School Offer ends September 18” plus Jostens links.
Please join us for our First School Advisory Council Meeting.
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
volunteer flyer with colorful raised hands and text: “GET INVOLVED Make a Difference!” plus “SAC MEETING Monday 9/14 @ 9:00” in red and blue on a white background.
Good morning Tate Families,

We would like to give a very special thank you to Revolution Church for providing snacks for every classroom. This will help our teachers who typically provide snacks for kids who do not bring snacks. Thank you for being a part of our community and our school! We can't thank you enough!!!!

Also a huge thank you to our amazing PTO for helping organize this and distributing it to our classrooms!
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
A group of people standing in a parking lot beside a large box trailer packed with red-and-white items, with a building on the right and a banner reading “A Generational Movement of Gospel…” in the background.
group of three people stand on a paved driveway beside a red-and-black grill or smoker unit, with a large open trailer behind them and trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
A group of people walk along a paved driveway while a large pallet of red-wrapped boxes sits on a cart in front of them near an open box truck.
The Book Fair Is Here! Please join us on Friday, September 11 for Grandparents' Day Lunch & Book Fair shopping. Students will also have opportunities to shop during homeroom and their regularly scheduled CAMP time every day next week. Before you visit, take a look at our Virtual Book Fair Tour to preview this year's exciting selection of books. Students may purchase books using cash, checks made payable to Tate Elementary School, or a cash-free eWallet. Scan the QR code to preview the books, set up an eWallet, and learn more about everything available at this year's Book Fair. We can't wait to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
A large blue box truck trailer, featuring colorful graffiti and the text “SCHOLASTIC” and “BOOK FAIR,” with “SOMETHING BIG IS ON TH…” visible on the side.
qr code
Grandparents Day Lunch is this Friday! We can't wait to see you!
2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
Flyer for “TES Grandparents Luncheon” with a cartoon dog and paw prints, listing dates, times, registration and visitor info, shuttle and parking details, school parking rules, and after-lunch book fair notes.
We’re celebrating Dolly Parton’s love of books and her legacy of inspiring children to become lifelong readers! On Thursday, September 24, students are invited to Dress Like Dolly with sparkles, fringe, cowboy boots, big hair, rhinestones, and country-western style! We also invite Tate families to begin sending in new or gently used books to the Media Center now through September 24. Donated books will help spread the gift of reading through Little Free Libraries in our community!
2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
Colorful poster for “Dolly for a Day” at Tate Elementary School, featuring a blonde doll reading beside books and a red banner with “READING!” plus date Thursday, September 24th and a donation and library promotion message.
Thank you to all of our wonderful families who joined us last night for an evening of good food, meaningful conversations, and fun together! We loved having the opportunity to connect with our families and share information about how we can work together to support our students.

And a very special THANK YOU to our wonderful Mrs. Gina for preparing such delicious food for everyone! We are so grateful for the time and love you put into making our family dinner extra special!
2 months ago, Tate Elementary School
People stand at a school-style ice cream counter with glass cases and red-and-black trim, while staff serve behind the counter; a child waits in front and colorful wall decals add playful decorations.
Two people stand behind a stainless-steel food service counter in a brightly lit cafeteria, smiling while preparing items behind a glass display case with colorful menu drawings on the wall.
A school cafeteria filled with adults and students seated at tables, listening as a presenter speaks at the front beside a large projector screen with a green slide.
A school cafeteria filled with students and adults seated at long tables, facing a front screen with a presentation, while a teacher stands near the board under bright ceiling lights.
People seated at tables inside a school cafeteria, watching a presenter near a service counter with cups, paper items, and a U.S. flag, with windows and bulletin boards along the wall.
A presenter stands at the front of a school cafeteria speaking to an audience seated at tables while a projector displays a green-tinted slide titled “What is Title I?” on a screen.
A speaker stands in front of a projected slide titled “What is Title 1?” while an audience sits at tables with food and drinks, listening and looking toward the screen.
In a school cafeteria kitchen, a woman stands by a stainless-steel food service counter while others work behind the glass; warm lighting, tiled walls, and red heart wall decals are visible.
Family gathered around a cafeteria table with white cups and bowls during a school welcome event; a projector screen in the background reads “Annual Title I Parent Meeting” and “Welcome!”
A busy school cafeteria with many students and adults seated at tables and eating, red and black chairs, and a “THE BULLDOG CAFE” sign on the back wall under bright ceiling lights.