Beaver Ridge ES Parent Newsletter
July 2023
Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Student Dismissal- 2:45 PM
Office Hours- 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Mission
The mission of Beaver Ridge Elementary School is to develop life long learners achieving academic and personal excellence.
Vision
The vision of Beaver Ridge Elementary is to be a community of empowered and productive lifelong learners.
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/beaverridgees
Location: 1978 Beaver Ruin Rd Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: (770) 447-6307
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeaverRidgeES
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Message from the Principal- Ms. Luna-Liranzo
I am both proud and excited to welcome you and your families to the 2023-24 school year! Beaver Ridge Elementary is a wonderful place to teach and learn! Our team of educators care deeply for each and every one of our students. We all want our students to grow into life-long learners who reach their full potential. I am committed to working tirelessly, as part of our BRES team, to support your child in every way possible, as they grow their social, emotional, and academic skills.
I would like to encourage you to stay in contact with our school. You can always check out our school website, Facebook page, and/or Instagram page which are regularly updated. Most importantly, please get involved with our Beaver Ridge ES PTA. Even if you can’t help with events, becoming a member and supporting fundraisers are great ways to support the Beaver Ridge ES Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in offering learning experiences that wouldn’t ordinarily be possible within our regular school budget.
Together, we will make this new school year memorable for our students!
Proud to be your principal!
Martina Luna-Liranzo
Back-to-School Backpack
Key information for families is accessible via the Virtual Back-to-School Backpack for Families (http://www.gcpsk12.org/virtualbtsbackpack) and will be posted on the district website on July 24.
Content for families is available online via the GCPS website, including Handbook Information for Students and Families (formerly called Student-Parent Handbook), as well as AKS Overviews (K-8) and AKS by grade (K-8) and subject (core and CTAE). These materials will not be printed. Links to these pages will be part of the Virtual BTS Backpack.
School Lunch
Free and Reduced Information
- As a reminder, SY23-24 Free and Reduced eligibility status will carry over for the first 30 school days of SY24 (through 9/14).
- Parents must fill out a new application for SY24 in order to maintain their Free or Reduced-Price meal benefits.
- The online 2023-2024 Free and Reduced application is now available. Click here to see if your child qualifies for free or reduced meals and to potentially avoid being charged.
Breakfast
- Meal Prices for breakfast are as follows: Reduced - $.30 cents; Full Pay - $1.50
Lunch
- All students will be charged for lunch based on their current eligibility status (Free, Reduced, Full Pay)
- Meal Prices for lunch are as follows: Reduced - $.40 cents; Full Pay - $2.25
School Supply Lists
This school year, we will be providing students with Back to School supplies. Teachers will have the supplies in their classrooms. If you choose to purchase school supplies for your student, they may keep them at home for projects and homework.
The following are supplies that will not be provided, but will be needed:
- Backpack
- 1 pair of headphones (over-ear: please no earbuds)
- Pencil case
Local School Council
Local School Councils meet four times per year in each learning community.
The primary goals of local school councils are:
- to strengthen partnerships between the school and community,
- to improve academic achievement,
- to provide support for teachers and administrators, and
- to bring parents into the decision-making process.
We are looking for parents that would like to join our School Council to provide advice and recommendations.
If you are interested in joining, please complete the following survey.
Beaver Ridge Elementary Open House/Meet Your Teacher Day
Beaver Ridge Elementary Open House & Meet the Teacher is on Thursday, July 27th from 8:00-12:00.
Please arrive by 11:30 am to have ample time to meet the teacher and complete paperwork.
Open House/Meet Your Teacher Day will conclude at 12:00 pm.
Homeroom Assignments for 2023-24
Students' homeroom assignments for the 2023-24 school year will be posted at the front of the school side door windows on July 25 in the afternoon. Parents may also see assignments in the Parent Portal.
MyPaymentsPlus Account Information
All Meet Your Teacher Day/Open House documents will ONLY be available on MyPaymentsPlus. We will not have paper forms available.
MyPaymentPlus Offers Free 24/7 Access To
- Student cafeteria balances and purchase history
- Prepayments for breakfast/lunch, with auto-pay capability
- Meet Your Teacher Day (Open House) documents
- Other fees and activities such as yearbooks, spirit wear, field trips and more!
Using your MPP Account
Creating an Account - Spanish
A Parental Guide: Reviewing and Acknowledging Orientation Agreements & Title I Documents
For customer service & support on your MyPaymentsPlus account, please call 1-877-237-0946
Parent Square
We are excited to announce that our school district has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School and class information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Upcoming class activities
Beginning July 18, 2023, district and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment
Up-to-date Safety Equipment and Technology
Our school uses a variety of technological tools to reinforce security. These are some—but not all—of the tools in place:
- Cameras — interior and exterior
- VMS and Raptor — visitor management systems that control access doors and screen adults against National Sex Offenders Registry. Every visitor is required to show identification.
- Vestibules — Double glass door entry with bullet-resistant glass film at designated single point of entry for the school.
New Front Entrance
Our school's main entrance is now located on Beaver Ruin Road.
Main Entrance
During normal workdays, the back entrance will be solely for employees. All visitors must come through the main entrance in the front of the school. Please be prepared to scan your identification. Visitors will not be able to enter the school through the back entrance.
Parking Lot
Several parking spots in the front of the school are now designated for "Visitor Parking." There are a few that are reserved for the handicap and employees.
Below is a picture to help you locate the parking spots.
Mark your Calendars
First Day of School
The First Day of School for all students in grades Pre-Kindergarten - 5th grade will be August 2, 2023.
Open House & Meet the Teacher
Beaver Ridge Elementary Open House & Meet the Teacher is on Thursday, July 27th from 8:00-12:00
Curriculum Night
On August 29th, please join us at Beaver Ridge Elementary Curriculum Night where you will have the opportunity to learn about your child’s classroom from the teacher.
- Session 1: 5:00pm
- Session 2: 6:00pm
Kindergarten and New Student Registration 2023-2024 Enrollment Information
Parents, we are excited to have your child attend Beaver Ridge Elementary School!
We are living and operating in unprecedented times that are challenging us in many ways. With new challenges come new and innovative practices. Enrolling in our school begins as a digital process.
All students new to GCPS, transferring from another GCPS school, out of the county or out of the state must all enroll through the
GCPS Virtual Enrollment OLR (online registration) process on the GCPS website.
Please share this information with your new neighbors who have school age children.
To schedule an appointment or if you require assistance, please contact our Student Data Management Clerk (SDMC), Ms. Vanessa Esparza Cortes, at 770-326-8070.
Do You Have a Parent Portal Account?
You may have heard about Gwinnett's Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is a website that will allow you to log in and see your child's information, such as attendance, grades, standardized test scores, etc. Click the button below to access to create your account.
Communication Reminder
Please frequently check our website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/BeaverRidgeES, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/BeaverRidgeES and https://www.instagram.com/beaver_ridge_es, and read all emails from Beaver Ridge Elementary School to stay up to date on all current and upcoming events, important updates, and invaluable information.