Eagle Eye Newsletter

October is here! That means we've made it to Fall Break and a well deserved rest. This week is a three day week - the building will be closed October 10th, 11th & 14th. We'll see everyone back here on the 15th!

There will be no weekly newsletter next week, so this edition is packed with important information. Please take a moment to read through it all!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events

• October 10 - 14 - Fall Break!
• October 16 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• October 21 - 25 - Book Fair
• October 21, 22 & 25 - Lunch with a Loved One (grade level schedules listed below)
• October 23 & 24 - Early Release - dismissal begins at 12:50
• October 25 - Progress Reports emailed home
• October 25 - Fall Festival
• October 28 - November 1 - Kindness Week
• October 31 - Book Character Dress Up Day
• October 31 - Drop and Go Fall Snack
• November 5 - Digital Learning Day
• November 6 - Little Learner's Academy
• November 7 - Fall Picture Make Up day

At Taylor Elementary, we truly value the strong connection between parents and our school community. Your involvement plays a vital role in your child's success, and we appreciate your support. Please see below for important updates regarding lunch visitors.

• Due to space restrictions and scheduling constraints, beginning Tuesday, October 15th, parents will only be able to join their children for lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
  

• On Wednesday, October 10th students will not be eating in the cafeteria. Because of this, we kindly ask that parents refrain from joining their children for lunch on that day.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and look forward to welcoming you back for lunch visits on another day.

As you prepare for your visits, please remember we follow strict guidelines regarding safety and security by visitors producing identification when entering the building.

We are looking forward to our Parent-Teacher Conferences during the week of October 21-25, 2024. This semester, we are using PTCFast to sign up for conferences. The sign-up for conferences will open October 9 at 9 am. The conference sign up period will end on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Please make sure you watch Parent Square for an email with the link or you can check the Taylor Elementary school webpage on October 9th.

We hope you all can attend! Parent/teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, check in on your child’s progress, celebrate their growth, and team up with their teacher to support them even more. We love partnering with our parents, and your involvement really makes a difference. Don’t miss this chance to have a meaningful conversation about your child’s learning.

Taylor students will be dismissed at 12:50 pm on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October, 24th. Please be sure to note these important schedule changes. The lunch schedule does change and students may eat in their classrooms. Due to space limitations, we request you do not join your student for lunch either of those days.

Please Note: No student checkout after 12:15.

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

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Taylor!

We will be open Monday, October 21st through Thursday, October 24th from 9am-3pm and Friday, October 25th, from 9am-1pm.

If you are sending cash...Please send money in an envelope or baggie labeled "Book Fair" and your child's name.

Want to set up an ewallet instead?

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/ewallet.html

Please take a moment to browse before these days: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ketaylor

Once again, we are inviting families to join their children for lunch in the cafeteria and book fair shopping.

• October 21- Grades 5 & 1, Eugene/WadeMcGuire
• October 22 - Lunch With a Loved One - Grades 4 & 2/Lewis
• October 25 - Grades 3 & K, Walcott/Neal, Vickers/Soto Sadia/N'Jie

If you would like to volunteer to help any time between 9:00am and 2:00pm on October 18th (set up), 21st, 22nd, or 25th please email: Meg.Lovejoy@gcpsk2.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

Parents, watch your email and Parent Square messages for important information from your child's teacher or Class Coordinator about Fall Snack and how you can help! Fall Snack will be October 31st.

• Always on sale at ketaylorpta.givebacks.com/store! Get yours today! Starting at $8!
• *Common Misconception about Joining PTA means you have to volunteer, or will be asked to assist in some way....
• Joining PTA DOES NOT require you for any volunteer services. It's all about being a part of the Taylor Community!*

REFLECTIONS 2024 IS HERE!

2024's theme is: Accepting Imperfections

(Try to base all art pieces off of this theme)

ATTENTION! : Artists of Taylor -- 3D Arts, Movie Making, Singing, Writing, ALL ARTISTS WELCOME!

Please think about submitting your pieces to this year's Art competition! The winners of each grade level will be submitted to the state level !! Such a huge honor! I look forward to celebrating all of the amazing pieces we will receive!

• All submissions must have the submission packet completely filled out to be submitted to the competition (*Don't forget your Artist Statements*)
• Due date for submissions: Friday, OCTOBER 4th, 2024

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.

Walk Among the Stars

Saturday, October 19

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Games | Crafts | Giveaways | Vendors | STEAM activities

This is a free event for all families.

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