Eagle Eye Newsletter

This past week was a challenging one for schools across our state. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected. Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment at our school.

The month of September is a busy one here at Taylor! Please be sure you have updated your notification settings in Parent Square and read the newsletter each week to stay up to date on all the Taylor happenings!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming September events.

• September 9 - 19 - Kindergarten Color Weeks
• September 12 & 13 - Grandparents Day lunches (information below)
• September 17 - Title I Annual Parent Meeting
• September 17 - eCLASS Parent Night
• September 18 - Fall Pictures
• September 20 - Digital Learning Day #1
• September 27 - Gold Medal Fun Run
• September 27 - Progress reports emailed home

We are excited to celebrate the grandparents of our Taylor Elementary students in honor of Grandparents Day on September 8th. All grandparents are welcome to join their students for lunch during their regularly scheduled lunch time on September 12th or 13th. The dates for each grade level are listed below.

September 12th

2nd, 3rd & 5th Grade

Dufina, Neal/Walcott/Lewis

September 13th

Kindergarten, 1st & 4th Grade

Vickers/Soto Sadia/N'Jie, Eugene/WadeMcGuire

Be sure to check the lunch schedule to make sure you have the correct time to visit. Please plan to arrive about 5 minutes early in order to sign-in and purchase lunch tickets if you are eating. Adult lunch is $4.00. Please try to have exact change as we are not able to break large bills and we cannot accept credit cards.

Taylor ES Lunch Schedule

As a reminder no fast food of any kind is permitted to be brought in for lunch.

If you have any questions, please contact Christy Neal at christy.neal@gcpsk12.org

PTA is in charge of running the check in table and is are in need of VOLUNTEERS and needs volunteers to assist with helping families sign in, pre-pay for lunch, and handing out visitor stickers, etc.

PLEASE consider lending a hand on one of these two days, it would be greatly appreciated!

Sign up for time slots and jobs below using our Grandparents Day sign up genius!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA8AC2EABFCC61-51024085-lunch

Each year we help our Kindergarten students learn their color words by celebrating a color each day for two weeks. This year, Kindergarten Color Weeks will be September 9 - 13 and September 16 - 19. All students and staff are encouraged to wear the daily color each day!

Sept. 9 - Pink

Sept. 10 - Orange

Sept. 11 - Red, White & Blue Day

Sept. 12 - Yellow

Sept. 13 - Green

Sept. 16 - Brown

Sept. 17 - Purple

Sept. 18 - Black

Sept. 19 - Gray

Please join us in the Media Center for our Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting. During this meeting we will share information on the Title I program, our budget and our plan for the year. Free childcare will be provided beginning at 5:45 pm. Translation services will be available.

Are you a Kindergarten/New to GCPS Parent or Digital Learning Day Caregiver?

Do you need help getting ready for digital Learning days?

Join us for our annual eCLASS Parent Night to learn about digital learning days for your student(s) and have an opportunity to use the devices and websites your child uses.

Please let your child's teacher know if you plan to attend and we will have their device ready for you!

This will be in person at the school!

Come early for the Title I Parent Meeting to learn about Taylor's Title I Program & Benefits

September 20, 2024, will be our first digital learning day of the school year.

All students will be learning from home that day. Chromebooks and chargers will be sent home with students Thursday, Sept. 19th.

All students in 3rd - 5th grade are invited to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their musical talents, build confidence, and work as a team in a fun and supportive environment.

Please note - registration closes Friday, September 20th at 5:00pm

How to Register:

1. Go online to mypaymentsplus.com to complete the registration form and pay the $25.00 fee.
2. Registration will be available beginning at 6:00am Thursday, August 1st.

Requirements:

• Commitment to attend rehearsals (Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30am) and performances. Our first rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

We believe that participation in the chorus can be a rewarding and enriching experience for your child. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Mr. Gregory Thompson, Chorus Director from ParentSquare or by email at gregory.thompson@gcpsk12.org.

The Book Mobile 5K raises funds to put books in kids' hands. Our goal is to promote the love of reading for all.

Join us for a fantastic morning full of music, door prizes, awards, snacks and of course, the run.

Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!

Click on link for more information or to sign up!

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Suwanee/BookMobile5K

Each month a student from each class will be selected by their teacher as Reader of the Month.

Each Reader will get:

• Their picture on the Wall of Fame
• A certificate and bookmark
• Their name on the morning Eagle Eye News broadcast

Wish your child a Happy Birthday at school with a special celebration that includes:

• Hip Hip Hooray! Today’s Your Day Birthday Certificate displayed outside your child’s classroom.
• Birthday announcement on the school news & digital sign
• Birthday Ribbon for your child to wear on his/her special day!
• Special Happy Birthday Pencil

Hip Hip Hooray Birthday celebration package: $15.00

Pay online any time using mypaymentsplus.com.

You can place your order now for a birthday any time this school year!

NOTE:

• A THREE (3) SCHOOL DAY NOTICE IS REQUIRED (weekends and holidays do not count)
• Weekend birthdays will be celebrated on Friday
• Birthdays that fall over holidays and breaks will be celebrated the last day before the break.

The last day to order for a May Birthday is April 18th, so please plan ahead.

NO REFUNDS ON BIRTHDAY PACKAGES.

This fundraiser supports the Taylor Elementary Music Department.

PTA is so excited for this year! We have some great things planned! Be sure you're a member to stay up-to-date with all things Taylor and school fun!

Memberships can be purchased in our store!

visit: www.ketaylorpta.givebacks.com/store

We are offering some great packages this year, be sure to check them out!

Keep an eye out for the fundraising packet.

This is going to be a school-wide epic event!

Check out the information flyers linked below!

For the staff at Taylor to ensure a safe and efficient car rider line, please help us by doing the following:

• Follow the flow of traffic (see map below)- do not attempt to move or go around cones
• Drive slowly though the parking lot and stop at all stop signs
• Make sure your child has all of their items together and are ready to exit the car when it is their turn
• Have the child locks off the doors so students can open the doors themselves
• Students should exit on the right side of the car closest to the sidewalk
• Say your goodbyes in the car- please stay in your car unless you need assistance
• If you do need assistance from one of our car rider staff, please roll down your window and let us know- we will be happy to help
• Adhere to the car rider times- 8:15-8:35
• If you arrive after 8:35, please park in a visitor space and walk your child all the way inside- children must be escorted all the way in to ensure their safety

Please remember, our school arrival times have changed a bit. Student arrival begins at 8:15 and the car rider doors close at 8:35 am. Our late bell rings at 8:40 am. If your child will be eating breakfast at school, please arrive in time to eat and return to class by 8:40. Taylor Elementary arrival and dismissal times are listed below.

8:15 am - Car Rider Doors Open
8:35 am - Car Rider Doors Close

8:40 am - First Bell

8:45 am - Late Bell

8:50 am - Start of School Day

2:45 pm – Last Student Check Out

3:20 pm - Dismissal Begins

3:40 pm - Car Rider Doors Close