Dear Alcova Community,

March is here, and we are in full swing in the second semester of school. We will start the month with parent conferences taking place during the week of March 4-8. If you have not signed up for a parent conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher or go to the Alcova website. Parent-teacher conferences are an essential component of two-way communication between the school and families. This partnership is important to the overall success of your child.

Come to the Parent Center on Wednesday, March 6th, from 1:00-5:30 to learn about the Georgia Milestone Test for grades 3-5. This is a chance for you to receive individualized support with questions you have as a parent. You can also learn how you can help your child practice online at home. Click on the link to watch this informative video about the Milestone Assessment before you come! GA Milestone Video

https://vimeo.com/911669643/caed49274c?ts=0&share=copy

In January, all students took the I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment in reading and math. This past Monday, we celebrated students who met or exceeded their mid-year I-Ready Stretch goals. Each child has access to complete I-Ready reading and math lessons at home. These lessons will provide individualized instruction to your child based on their most recent I-Ready progress. Click on the link for a video explaining the difference between typical and stretch growth on I-Ready Assessments. Working with your child to complete additional I-Ready lessons at home will support them to meet their typical and stretch growth goals. Students will have another chance to meet their instructional goals when they take the end-of-year Diagnostic Assessment, April 15-19.

https://videos.curriculumassociates.com/watch/o9Dcjq6xipPJFa5iGWcib8?autoplay=2&second=69.18

We are launching themed “March Madness” review sessions in our daily instruction starting on March 4th. This is a great opportunity to close mastery of skills gaps with students and build excitement about the upcoming end-of-year District and Milestone assessments. The themes we will see throughout the school are:

Kindergarten- Lego

First Grade- Olympics

Second Grade- Stars/Space

Third Grade- Carnival

Fourth Grade- Slam the Exam (basketball)

Fifth Grade- Superheroes

Self-Contained- Hollywood

Mark your calendars for exciting events in March

March 4-8 Parent Teacher Conferences

March 11-14 PTA Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

March 14 Sparkles Skate Night 5:00-7:00 pm

March 15 Digital Learning Day

March 18-28 Book Fair

March 19 Title I Parent Meeting 5:00 pm

March 21 International Night 5:15-7:15

March 22 Spring Pictures

March 27 PTA Event-Pizza BINGO 6:00-7:30

Please click here to sign-up for a conference.

Please join us as we celebrate Reading, Kindness, and Inclusion week.

Monday - Wear athletic clothing & read a book about kindness

Tuesday - Wear crazy socks & write a kind note

Wednesday - Wear a kindness shirt

Thursday - Wear a destination shirt

Friday - Wear team color

• Kindergarten & Specials- Wear Red
• 1st grade- Wear Orange
• 2nd grade- Wear Yellow
• 3rd grade- Wear Green
• 4th grade & Self-Contained- Wear Blue
• 5th grade/ Other Areas- Wear Purple

Come to the Parent Center on March 6th after your child's conference and learn about the Georgia Milestone Test for grades 3-5.

Watch this informative video before you come!

https://vimeo.com/911669643/caed49274c?ts=0&share=copy

Chick-fil-a in Dacula is rolling out the red carpet & presenting this special night with the theme of “A Night in Hollywood.” They have 3 available time slots for dads & daughters to choose from:

• 4:30pm
• 5:30pm
• 6:30pm

Tickets are $40 and include one dad (or caregiver) & one daughter. If someone plans to bring multiple daughters, they will just need to purchase a $10 “additional daughter” ticket. All tickets can be purchased here.

Parents, join us for our Annual Title I Planning Meeting and District Improvement Plan Input Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to provide our parents with information about our Title I Program and your right to be involved in your child's education.

Please click the link to sign up and make your voice count!

http://tinyurl.com/3eukeeew

Join us for an unforgettable journey around the world at our International Night! Sign-ups are now open. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your culture and celebrate diversity & unity. Scan the QR code or click on the link below to sign-up today!
https://forms.gle/Z6oo6i23VvV6mcR66

K-4th grade field day shirts are available for purchase through Mypaymentsplus until March 7th.

5th grade shirt info will come out soon.

https://alcovaes.memberhub.com/

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

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

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

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.