🌸 Hello, May! 🌸
It’s hard to believe we’ve made it to the last month of school — and with just three more Mondays left! We’re so proud of our 3rd - 5th grade students for the incredible effort they put into GMAS testing. They truly rose to the challenge!
This week is full of fun and celebration as we welcome a visiting author, the Bookmobile, and enjoy 5th Grade Field Day. Our younger students will be hard at work wrapping up their K-2 End-of-Year assessments too.
We’re loving all the countdown calendars popping up around the building and watching our students’ excitement for summer grow each day. Let’s keep up the momentum and make these final weeks ones to remember!
Stay in the Know!
Take a look at our schedule of events for the upcoming weeks. Don’t forget, you can always find our full calendar on the school website!- May 3rd - Family Night at the Gwinnett Stripers
- May 5th - 9th - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 8th Spring Concerts Grades 2 & 3
- May 9th - 5th Grade Field Day
- May 13th - Field Day - Grades 1 & 3
- May 14th - Field Day - Kindergarten
- May 15th - Field Day - Grades 2 & 4
- May 16th - 5th Grade Celebration at 12Stone
- May 19th - End of year Parties - Grades K, 1 & 2
- May 20th - End of Year Parties - Grades 3 & 4
- May 21st - 5th Grade Walk and Events Day
- May 21st - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 🌞
Building Visitor & Student Check-Out Procedures
As we approach the end of the school year, we are looking forward to several exciting events and celebrations with our students and families.
In the coming weeks, we will host a variety of activities including class parties, field days, and special programs. Teachers will be sending home details about specific events for their classrooms, so please be on the lookout for those announcements. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff is at the heart of everything we do. With that in mind, please keep the following in mind when planning to visit the school or check you child out.
Visiting the School
We welcome parents and guardians to join us for these special occasions. To help us maintain a safe and organized environment, we ask that all visitors sign in at the front office upon arrival. A visitor sticker must be worn while on campus. Please note: Only parents and individuals listed as emergency contacts for your child will be permitted to enter the building to attend parties and events. This policy also applies to outdoor events.
Student Check-Out Procedures
With so many events happening, we understand that some families may wish to check out students early after a program or classroom activity. To help us manage this process smoothly and ensure student safety, please note the following procedures:
All early check-outs must be completed in the front office.
You will be asked to present a photo ID.
Only individuals listed on your child’s emergency contact list may check out a student.
For events held in the gym or cafeteria, parents may check students out at the front office following the event.
For the safety of all students, check-outs must take place through the front office. Students cannot be dismissed directly from a classroom or event location. Parents of 5th grade students — if you’d like to check your child out after Field Day, they will need to return to the building with their class, and you can check them out from the front office at that time.
We kindly ask for your patience as we work to accommodate all early check-outs efficiently, especially during high-traffic times.
Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe while allowing them to enjoy these end-of-year traditions. We look forward to celebrating a fantastic end to the school year with you and your children!
🎉 Field Day is Almost Here! 🎉
We’re so excited for our annual Field Days coming up in May! It’s going to be a fun-filled event of games, teamwork, and outdoor excitement.
To help your child have the best day possible, please make sure they bring:
✅ A reusable water bottle (labeled with their name)
✅ Sunscreen (applied before school)
✅ A hat or sunglasses for sun protection
✅ Comfortable clothes and athletic shoes
✅ A big smile and great sportsmanship!
The schedule is below. Plese be sure to watch for messages from your child's teacher for homeroom specific information.
- Friday, May 9th - 5th Grade
- Tuesday, May 13th - 3rd Grade - 9:30am - 11:30am / 1st Grade - 12:45pm - 2:45pm
- Wednesday, May 14th - Kindergarten 12:45 - 2:45 (corrected time)
- Thursday, May 15th - 4th Grade - 9:30am - 11:30am / 2nd Grade - 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Families are welcome to attend and cheer on their students
Parents, if your child has medication at school, please plan to pick it up from the clinic before the last day of school, May 21st. Any medications not picked up — and without prior instructions from you — will be disposed of in accordance with district guidelines.
As a reminder, students are not permitted to transport medication.
If you have any questions or need to make arrangements, please contact the clinic at 770-338-4683.
Thank you for your attention to this important end-of-year task!
We are so excited to welcome author illustrator Nick Mask to Taylor on May 5th and 6th for Kindergarten through 5th grade! Nick will be sharing his writing and illustration process with the students.
Visit www.nickmask.com to preview his books.
Signed books will be available for $15. (Cash or check to Nick Mask)
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