• December 4-8- Candy Cane Grams Sale
• December 5- Virtual AND In-Person Parent Workshop "Behavior Strategies to Support Your Child." Virtual: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM OR In-Person: 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
• December 7- Spelling B in Media Center- 9:30 AM
• December 7- Evening Virtual Parent Workshop (EEE series on College and Career)- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• December 14- Little Learners Academy 10:00-11:00 AM
• December 16- January 3- Winter Holidays- NO SCHOOL
• January 4- Students return to school

Click on the picture of the calendar or the link below to see the GCPS calendar for 2023-2024 in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

GWINNETT COUNTY PARENT MENTORS PRESENT

For All Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services in Gwinnett County Public Schools Topic: “Behavior Strategies to Support Your Child”

This session is highly recommended for parents of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school). We realize that managing behaviors at home can be very difficult for parents and caregivers. This presentation will provide you behavior strategies to employ in the home environment which will assist in providing consistency in behavior interventions and strategies across the home and school environment. In this session, we will identify behaviors that are perceived as problematic; the 4 main functions of behavior; and some tips and techniques for addressing behaviors.

Presented by: Katherine Eisner & Jessica Phillips Behavior Specialists - GCPS Special Education Department

In-Person Session

Tuesday, December 5

10:00am – 11:30am

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center,

437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, Building 200, Central Gwinnett Room 2.111

Registration link for 10:00am session: https://forms.gle/ay7wFvF6zMBoqa6h6

OR Virtual Session

Tuesday, December 5

6:00pm – 7:30pm

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Registration link for 6:00pm session: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-2urT4jE9Pb6zB8fFjvggXchheoWM77

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Albanese: dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org , (678) 301-7212

ALL GCPS FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO JOIN US

DECEMBER 7, 2023

5:30 - 6:30 PM

Join us to learn how the Office of Counseling, College and Career Services coordinates the critical work of counselors in each school as they remove barriers to academic achievement through data-driven, comprehensive programming to meet the needs of all students. Learn information about counseling, college and career for students, and family resources.

Interpretation provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese

Click below to register

A Drop-in Class for Children ages birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers.

No pre-registration required.

THURSDAY, December 14

(One Thursday a month)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn to be your child's first and best teacher!

WHY?

• ENGAGE WITH YOUR CHILD THROUGH PLAY!
• HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SKILLS NEEDED TO BE READY FOR SCHOOL!

Questions? Please contact Anita Hutcheson 770-806-2227 or Anita.Hutcheson@gcpsk12.org

The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. Parents that do not have access to the Internet, should contact their child’s school to arrange to complete the survey at the school.

The Minor Elementary Parent Center is available from 9:00am-3:00pm daily to assist parents with completing the survey. The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online.

Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by CLICKING HERE and completing the survey.

Thank you for your participation!

One way to think about Empathy is “understanding and connecting with other people’s feelings.” Empathy is a practice that can help us grow strong relationships. All students in grades K-5 will be learning about empathy through fun, interactive activities in our school’s Character Strong program. Here are a couple of ideas you can use at home to promote your child’s understanding of Empathy.

Family Movie Night: Spot the Feelings

Schedule a family movie night so that you can specifically watch for feelings and emotions. Let everyone know that you’d like them to point out how the characters in the show are feeling. As

emotions are identified, invite one another to Empathize by sharing about a time they felt that way or imagining how they might be feeling in that moment.

Celebrate Empathy at Home

Review the definition of Empathy as a family! Remember that Empathy is understanding and connecting with other people’s feelings. Find a time to sit together and celebrate all the ways you have seen each other practice Empathy. Take turns sharing responses to the following questions:

● What is 1 way a family member has shown you Empathy lately?

● Share about a time when you felt like someone really listened to you.

This tip is brought to you by the Minor Elementary Counseling Department.

Step into the enchanting world of holiday magic at Plaza Las Americas!

In Partnership with the Nett Church, we present "The Winter Wonderland Family Experience."

Gather your loved ones for a festive day filled with joy and laughter as you...

• dive into Christmas Crafts,
• indulge in a spirited Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest
• become captivated by Story Time with Mrs. Claus.
• As a special treat, bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots, and you'll have the chance to meet and capture a memorable photo with the one and only Santa Claus!

Join us in creating cherished holiday memories at Plaza Las Americas – where the spirit of Christmas comes alive!

ParentSquare is our new school-to-home communication tool. This 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.

If you need assistance with ParentSquare, please visit the GCPS ParentSquare Help Site.