When life gives you a little rain, we practice launching our water rockets in Science Olympiad! It was a blast, no pun intended! :-) Cherokee Co. Schools Johnston Elementary Mike Gaudio

Thank you Mrs. Daniele for being our 5th grade mystery guest reader to kick off "Read Across America" week! Never too old for Dr. Seuss :-) Cherokee Co. Schools Johnston Elementary @

Today we announced a comprehensive COVID-19 response to help keep Americans connected to the Internet: offering free unlimited data, opening Xfinity WiFi network nationally for free, waiving late fees, and helping low-income families get connected. comca.st/39Q3aza

On behalf of the Superintendent, please be advised that the Governor has mandated school closures through March 31, 2020. (gov.georgia.gov/document/2020-…) This will extend CCSD’s current Digital Learning Days by 2 days. We will keep you updated on any further extensions. #SafeCherokee

Educators, parents, and students can expect that no state testing — to include Georgia Milestones, GAA 2.0, and GKIDS — will be administered in Georgia this year.

The schools we walked out of won’t be the same schools we walk back into when this is all over. Educators are developing new skills as we speak. Every day they get better. Our schools won’t just be different, they’ll be better. #satchat #BoldSchool #edchat #SaturdayThoughts

Happy to have the digital technology to keep in touch with our students during this time. We're using and learning new tools to help teach and keep us connected. This experience will make us stronger teachers and leaders. Cherokee Co. Schools Johnston Elementary Instructional Technology Cherokee County Schools CCSD C.A.R.E.S.

The Governor has extended the statewide closure of all schools, including CCSD, through April 24, 2020. The Governor said he will make a decision prior to April 24 as to whether schools will re-open this school year. More: cherokeek12.net/News/closure42… #CCSDfam

Made lots of phone calls to students and parents today. I love having the technology like Teams, Canvas and FlipGrids, but every once in awhile going old school is a great way to connect. Lots of great conversations! Johnston Elementary Cherokee Co. Schools CCSD C.A.R.E.S.

Streaming live on Twitter, it’s Dave Matthews Band! Tune into @verizon’s #PayItForwardLIVE to jam out and support small businesses. x.com/i/events/12425…

Thank you, teachers...

Here it is: the 2020 #SECFB Schedule ⤵️

This morning, Chief State School Officers received a letter from Secretary Betsy DeVos stating that the U.S. Department of Education does not plan to grant federal testing waivers for the 2020-21 school year. Richard Woods' response & plans for next steps: gadoe.org/External-Affai…

As a principal, I’m supposed to be an “instructional leader.” But I told our teachers this week, that I don’t know how to do that in the middle of a pandemic. Right now is not the best time to talk about programs, plans, data points, and “best practices.” It is time to support.

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Building basic circuits in science class yesterday. So much fun watching our students explore and learn. Cherokee Co. Schools Mrs. Gaudio Johnston Elementary

Thank you to KSU for joining our 5th grade social studies classes to review and discuss causes of WWI. Looking forward to our virtual museum lesson for WWII in a few weeks! Johnston Elementary Kennesaw State University Mike Gaudio Cherokee Co. Schools

Chemical Change Lesson! Mr. Gaudio’s students did a Mystery Science experiment using different solutions to see which one cleaned up our dull pennies the best.

Celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday with crazy hat day at JES! Johnston Elementary Mrs. Gaudio Dr. Seuss Mike Gaudio

No matter what anyone says, just SHOW UP and DO THE WORK. From page 176 of my book, “The Power of Positive Leadership.”