Parents Weekly Newsletter
FREE VACCINATION (ALL 7TH GRADERS MUST HAVE THIER SHOTS)
Greetings Parents of Middle & High School Students,
We wanted to let you know that NCSS will be offering Back-to-School vaccinations on Monday, August 15!
All NCSS students, staff, and families are invited to a free vaccination clinic hosted by the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale (GNR) Public Health on Monday, August 15, 2022, from 2:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. at Porter Performing Arts Center. This clinic will offer the Tdap vaccine required for 7th-grade students, the Meningitis vaccine required for 11th-grade students, as well as free COVID-19 vaccinations for those age 12 and older. A parent/guardian must accompany students under the age of 18. Please see below for a summary of information.
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Location: Porter Performing Arts Center
140 Ram Drive
Covington, GA 30014
THE CLINIC WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING VACCINES FREE OF CHARGE:
Tdap vaccinations are required for 7th graders (age 11 and older)
Meningitis vaccinations are required for 11th graders (age 16 and older)
COVID-19 vaccinations (age 12 and older)
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
If you have them, please bring an ID and insurance card. These are requested but are not required.
DO PARENTS NEED TO ACCOMPANY STUDENTS?
If the student is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must accompany him/her.
Student Check Out
STUDENTS WHO ARE CHECKED OUR AFTER 12:30 PM WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT FOR THE ENTIRE DAY; EVEN IF YOU BRING THEM BACK AT (example 1:00 pm the same day). ANYTIME AFTER THE 12:30 PM TIME, STUDENTS WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT. PLEASE KEEP OUR STUDENTS IN SCHOOL.
Any person checking out a student must be listed in the Parent Portal and have a government-issued photo ID. Please take a moment to add any adults who might need to check out your child. For safety reasons, we ask that all checkouts happen before 3:30 PM.
PARENT UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
TITLE-1 PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT
Clements Middle SCHOOL Invites all parents to our Annual Title I Parent Orientation Meeting Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Media Center.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
Join us to find out: 1. What is Title I?
2. How does our school participate in the Title I Program?
3. What is our school grade?
4. What are our district and school goals?
5. What is the district and school parent and family engagement policy?
6. What is a school-parent compact?
7. What is a parent’s right to know?
8. How is Title I Parent Involvement Money Spent?
More information will be sent out this week. Please place on your calendar as a reminder!!!
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS THURSDAY AUGUST 18, 2022
Attached is the flyer to send out for picture day. In order for parents to preview pictures, they will need the following:
School name
Student’s first and last name
Event code (found on the flyer)
Student ID number
With this information, parents can go in and add customizations and place orders.
This week Teacher Spotlight
6th Grade ELA Teacher Mrs. Mitchell-White
- Charmine Mitchell-White
- Over twenty years
- DeKalb Technical College, Mercer University, and National University
- Baking, Cooking, Playing the Drums, and Singing.
(Connections) Art Teacher Ms. Champagne
Favorite College Team: Gamecocks
Favorite Color: Carolina Blue
Hobbies: Art, Dance Roller Skating, Video Games, Singing, doing fun activities with my son
(Connections) Business Education teacher Mr. Lawrence
Ricardo G Lawrence, Business & Computer Science Teacher
I have been an educator for 12 years
Proud graduate of the University of Technology, Jamaica
Hobbies include watching sports and farming.
WE VALUE AND APPRECIATE OUR TEACHERS
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we start a new school year, we would like to, throughout the school year, provide small treats and gifts to our teachers and staff for the hard work they do each day. Therefore, we are asking each Clements Middle School family to donate $10 to this cause. Contributions can be made by clicking on the "Gofan" link below. The “GOFAN” link will be available for your convenience until further notice. In addition, we would like to thank all of our parents and guardians who provided treats and snacks for our teachers and staff last year and thank you to those who have already begun providing snacks and treats for this year.
Clements Parents ROCK!!!
https://gofan.co/app/events/634517?schoolId=GA67764
Thanking you in advance!
Mr. Fred Richard
Principal
Sporting Events Expectations for ALL Clements and Newton County Schools Fans and Spectators
Elementary and middle school students are welcome spectators to high school athletic events in Newton County School System, as respectful partnerships among students, staff, parents, and the community are integral to student success. Yet, we must take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, which remains the district’s highest priority.
Due to the large crowds at our football games, students under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Students who are not with a supervising adult will not be permitted in the stadium. Please note, that high school students are not acceptable substitutes for supervising adults. Thank you for your partnership and support.
Los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria son espectadores bienvenidos a los eventos deportivos de la escuela secundaria en el Sistema Escolar del Condado de Newton, ya que las asociaciones respetuosas entre los estudiantes, el personal, los padres y la comunidad son parte integral del éxito de los estudiantes. Sin embargo, debemos tomar medidas de precaución para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes, que sigue siendo la máxima prioridad del distrito.
Debido a las grandes multitudes en nuestros juegos de fútbol, los estudiantes menores de 14 años deben estar acompañados por un adulto supervisor. Los estudiantes que no estén con un adulto supervisor no podrán ingresar al estadio. Tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes de secundaria no son sustitutos aceptables para los adultos supervisores. Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo.
The GHSA and its member schools have made a commitment to promote good sportsmanship by students/athletes, coaches, and spectators at all GHSA-sanctioned events. Profanity, degrading remarks, and intimidating actions directed at officials, competitors, or other spectators will not be tolerated, and are grounds for removal from the event site. Spectators are not allowed to enter the competition area prior to, during, or after the conclusion of the contest. Violators are subject to removal from the venue. Thank you for your cooperation in the promotion of good sportsmanship at today’s event.
La GHSA y sus escuelas miembros se han comprometido a promover el buen espíritu deportivo de los estudiantes/atletas, entrenadores y espectadores en todos los eventos autorizados por la GHSA. No se tolerarán las blasfemias, los comentarios degradantes y las acciones intimidatorias dirigidas a los oficiales, competidores u otros espectadores, y son motivo de expulsión del sitio del evento. Los espectadores no pueden ingresar al área de competencia antes, durante o después de la finalización del concurso. Los infractores están sujetos a ser expulsados del lugar. Gracias por su cooperación en la promoción del buen espíritu deportivo en el evento de hoy.
MEET YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE AND COUNSELING TEAM
Ms. Dawn Ward, Assistant Principal
Mr. Nicholas Jones, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Counseling Team
Ms. Anika Griffin, Last name beginning with the letter (A-K)
Ms. Lakeisha Ammons, Last name beginning with the letter (L-Z)
Proof of Residency
[Parent or Guardian must show ID, Current Utility bill, copy of Lease, and/or Update Affidavit].
Immunization All Rising 7th Graders
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please review the attachments.
School Lunch Information
Please see the attachments below for information regarding the school lunch program.