Paul Duke STEM Juniors & Seniors:
Herff Jones will be on campus next week Monday (9/26) during lunch for class ring orders! We just need a $100 deposit for Ultrium rings to get your order started ($200 for all other metals) and we’ll walk you through the rest! If you would like to design or order your ring online, go to www.3rdascent.com today!
Sushi Osawa is partnering with Paul Duke STEM DECA!
On Thursday, September 29th just tell them you are "ordering to support PDS DECA!"
All orders placed on Thursday directly will give 10% of the bill to the PSA DECA. This includes dine-in and carryout (food delivered services not included)
All members of the community can join in!
Sushi Osawa
5270 Peachtree Pkwy, 119
Peachtree Corners GA, 30092
678-691-3034
Did you know that children can suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of the school year? That’s just 18 days or 2 to 3 days a month. And that can add up before you know it. This September Gwinnett County Public Schools and Paul Duke STEM High School is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month with a renewed push to get all kids to school—on time, every day. Research shows us that absences add up. That’s as true for kindergartners as it is for 12th graders. It’s as true for excused absences as it is for skipping school. We know there will be days when your child will miss school, especially when they’re sick. But we know that nationwide, as many as 7.5 million students miss 10 percent of the school year? That’s 135 million days of missed school – and missed opportunities. And research shows us it also marks the point when students start to fall behind academically because they have missed too many days.
So this September, for Attendance Awareness Month, let’s work together as a community – school and business leaders, parents, students, teachers, doctors, neighbors – to get all kids to school – on time, every day.
Senior Tributes
Don't miss this chance to honor your graduating senior with a special tribute in the yearbook! This opportunity is only available until November 30th. Reserve your spot through www.balfour.com.
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Parent Portal
Click here to access to the Parent Portal
Please contact Ms. Dobbs if you need assistance
at 470-323-3625
Free and Reduced Lunch
SY 22-23 Online application now available!
The applications help our school receive additional funding allowing us to provide more for our students. They must be filled out every year
Apply ASAP!!!
Esther Kim
"She is an exceptional teacher, making us think outside the box with different perspectives by questioning and thus strengthening our viewpoints and making us realize how many sides can be seen if one looks at multiple angles. She actually tries to make it easy for us, not by lessening the workload necessarily but by thoroughly explaining her assignments as well as her thoughts, making it easy to understand her and her class. She also made me realize how important it is to write and think, which sounds strange, but said best by George Orwell, "If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them."
Gwinnett County has purchased a wonderful college and career planner called Naviance. Counselors will be showing students all of the features in their classrooms, but as parents, you have access to explore as well. You will need to be logged into your student's Eclass page for access.
Please click on the links below for quick "how to" videos.
How to link your Common App to Naviance
Career Assessment and Exploration
*Click the link twice in order to open*
The Care Team has created a wish list to help keep our "Need One, Take One" personal care supplies stocked. It's been a tough year, and some may find themselves having to pick and choose what makes it into the grocery cart each month. We have placed a bin in one of our girl's and boy's restrooms, hoping to share items in a more discrete way.
Thank you for your support of our students!
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Are you planning on doing some community services but don't know where to start?
Contact Ms. Dobbs in the Parent Center or email at olaya.liranzo@gcpsk12.org
We need students who:
*Love their community
*Have a passion helping others
*Bilingual preferred but not required
COVID-19 Surveillance Testing
Routine COVID-19 testing (also called surveillance testing) can quickly detect individuals who are positive with COVID-19 and trace contacts who should quarantine. The testing, which is free and will be conducted on a weekly basis at the school, uses a short Qtip-type swab to collect a sample from inside the nose. This testing will allow GCPS to test, receive test results (within 24 hours), and notify individuals of a clinically significant reading. By participating, students and staff members can help to minimize the spread of the virus within our schools, which benefits us all.
Although participation in surveillance testing is not required for students or staff members, it is strongly encouraged. Participation will contribute to the success of this mitigation strategy and our schools’ ability to limit the spread of COVID and keep students learning in person.
Learn more about the COVID testing being offered to Norcross Cluster students and staff by reviewing our frequently asked questions.
Life 360
ife360 is a family communication, location and alert app for smartphones that allows users to share their locations with each other. Once set up on a phone, Life360 allows the administrating phone to set geo-fences defining chosen areas.
Screentime
Screen Time lets you see exactly how much time your kids spend on their phones and tablets, the times of day they're most active, and which apps they use the most. You can also set app time limits, filter inappropriate content, and schedule "downtime" -- basically, shut down the device -- whenever you want.
eTips
Encourage your teen to put opinions in writing
Many teens are interested in solving problems and improving situations in the world around them. Whether the cause is the environment or money for a new school building, getting involved is a good opportunity for learning. When your teen shows enthusiasm for a cause, suggest writing a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. Your teen will get an outlet for self-expression and practice organizing thoughts in writing. https://tpitip.com/?32hS18608
FOOD FINDER
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You can support Paul Duke STEM PTSA and our school by shopping at Kroger!
Simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account, search for Paul Duke Stem HS PTSA either by name or SI217 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. If you do not have a Kroger rewards card, please visit the customer service desk at any Kroger. The closest Kroger to Paul Duke STEM High is at 3455 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Over the years, Publix Partners has contributed more than $30 million to over 4,500 schools giving back to support education. Simply sign up for a Publix.com account, select Paul Duke STEM, the enter your phone number at checkout. Please note that you have to re-enroll each year.
About us
Email: olaya.liranzo@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/pauldukestemhs
Location: 5850 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA, USA
Phone: (470) 323-3600
Facebook: facebook.com/PaulDukeSTEM
Twitter: @Paul_Duke_STEM