Dear Alcova Community,

As we approach the end of the calendar year, I want to reflect on the achievements and growth we have experienced together as a school community. As we eagerly anticipate the holiday season, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your commitment to the success and well-being of our students.

The holiday break is upon us, providing an opportunity for rest, rejuvenation, and quality time spent with loved ones. It is a time to step back from the demands of our daily routines and immerse ourselves in the joy and warmth that this season brings.

The school will be closed for the holiday break starting December 18th, and classes will resume on Thursday, January 4th. During this time, our dedicated staff will also take a well-deserved break to recharge and prepare for the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead in the new year.

As we celebrate the holidays, let us cherish the moments with family and friends, reflect on our accomplishments, and set intentions for the future. May this break bring peace, happiness, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support and commitment to Alcova. I look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed and ready to tackle the second half of the academic year.

Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Your Proud Principal,

We hope our students and school staff have a safe and relaxing Winter Break. We look forward to welcoming teachers back for planning and staff development on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to learning on Thursday, January 4.

Our AES Falcons put their spelling skills to the test! We are so proud of each and every one of our participants in our Spelling Bee! Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd place Winners!

• 1st place - Bella A.

• 2nd place - Sebastian P.

On January 7th at 3:00 PM, members of our Alcova D.R.U.M. and Alcova Singers will be performing the National Anthem live as the Atlanta Gladiators hockey team take on the Jacksonville Iceman! We need you there in the seats to support our talented musicians! Please visit the FEVO link below to purchase your discounted tickets, and please share the flyer with friends and family. Let's get these seats filled up and fill our section with Alcova spirit for our talented musicians!

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Alcovaelementary?r=99

Please reach out to Mr. Holder at daniel.holder@gcpsk12.org with any questions.

Want to learn more about our Play 2 Learn program? Fill out the form below and our Early Learning teacher will contact you.

https://forms.office.com/r/KHrt3ELTpR

Do you want to celebrate your student's teacher year-round? Click here to learn how.

Let your child's teacher know you appreciate them. We will post your shout-out on the school monitors. Link for shout out

https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/alcova-pbis-august2023?usp=sharing

We are so excited to announce that Alcova Elementary has been recognized as a PBIS Distinguished School for the 2022-23 school year! PBIS focuses on implementing evidence-based behavioral practices that supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral supports of all students. Our school wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is called SOAR. SOAR stands for Scholar, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect.

Thank you to our teachers and staff for their hard work and commitment to teaching and encouraging our students to SOAR.

The lost and found rack is located by the media center in the side hallway. Jewelry, purses and items of value will be sent to Ms. Benjamin at the front atrium. Should items not be claimed, these items will be given to charitable organizations. Lost and Found will be cleaned out weekly.

Would you like to be more involved in the school? Sign up to be a volunteer and receive weekly opportunities to enrich the lives of our students.

https://tinyurl.com/yf44h9ee

Click here or scan the QR Code in the flyer to see the list of available teachers.

New Smart Snack Compliant Ala Carte items to include:

• Lay’s Baked Potato Crisps
• Doritos Reduced Fat Tortilla Chips
• Whole Grain-Rich Rice Krispies Treats
• Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn
• Welch’s Fruit Snacks

These items are Ala Carte for $1.00

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Each day we strive to dismiss students with a safe organized process to ultimately ensure the safety of each student. In order to keep our procedures accurate and maintain appropriate processes to ensure the safe release of our students, all check outs in the front office must be completed before 2:15pm and all transportation changes must be made in writing with the front office by the parent by 1:00pm. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

Safety Procedures

Alcova is committed to ensuring its schools are safe. We take a very proactive approach to ensuring the safety of students, staff members, and campus visitors. We would like to share information with you about our district safety procedures that are implemented at Alcova.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/24293

All parents/guardians, Please click here to visit MyPaymentsPlus.com to sign off on required orientation agreements for all students. Visit our website for helpful directions on setting up an account.

Please remember school hours are from 8:15am -2:45pm. Students may enter at 7:45am and car riders will begin dismissal at 2:40pm. Starting this year, announcements will begin 8:10am, so that instruction may begin promptly at 8:15am. Thanks in advance for getting your children here on time ready to learn.

Parents,

If you have a emergency transportation change request you must email 978.transportation@gcpsk12.org for the change to be processed. Please use this email only for "day of" emergency changes, where you were not able to send a note in with your student. Change request must be received no later than 1:30 pm to guarantee the change request will be processed.

Just a Reminder: The Car Rider Lane will close at 8:15 am. All students arriving after 8:15, must check in at the front office with the parent. Please do not drop your child off if the doors are closed.