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This year, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating the district’s Hispanic and Latin cultures by sharing your school-related celebration images for Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15. Simply tag your pictures (@GwinnettSchools) on X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. You can also use the hashtags #TeamGCPS and #GCPSBlueprintInAction.

Each month of the 2023-24 school year, we will spotlight one of our strategic priorities or Portrait of a Graduate competencies by sharing the stories of two clusters—highlighting their classrooms, notable events, community insights, achievements, community service projects, student organizations, volunteer efforts, and more.

Adaptability is one of the six competencies in GCPS' Portrait of a Graduate. GCPS students will...

• work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities, demonstrating flexibility when acclimating to various roles and situations.
• respond productively to feedback, praise, setbacks, and criticism; persevering to achieve success despite difficulty, opposition, and/or failure.
• are confident working independently and with diverse groups through various situations.

Learn more about the Collins Hill and Grayson Clusters' fantastic work in their commitment to evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making as they show examples of our #GCPSBlueprintInAction.

School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School is hosting a pre-audition workshop on November 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mainstage Theatre–School of the Arts entrance. The workshop is designed to help students learn about the SOTA audition experience and provide information for all families and students interested in applying. Interested students may choose to participate in up to two workshops if they plan to audition for two Conservatories.

This workshop is optional. You do not have to attend a workshop to audition for the program. Register here if you plan to attend.

GCPS invites families, students, Gwinnett County residents, and staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the proposed curriculum for 58 courses.

The review runs through Thursday, September 28. It addresses Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) for select courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE), Language Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Health, Special Education, and Social Studies. Follow this link to learn more about the courses and to provide feedback.

GCPS invites all families in grades K-5 to attend a virtual “Elementary AKS Spotlight Family Night” led by the Teaching and Learning curriculum directors on September 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During this session, families of students in grades K – 5 will receive information about the curriculum being taught in the classroom and learn strategies and activities to support their children at home. Online registration is now open. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese.

ParentSquare allows users to customize their notifications based on notification type and delivery method for each school.

• The Instant setting will send all post notifications in real-time.
• The Digest setting will send all posts for the day in one single digest at the end of the day (recommended.)
• Direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts will be delivered instantly. You can also choose to turn off notifications (excluding emergency alerts and notices).

What to do:

• If you are using the web browser: On your home page, click your name, select “My Account,” then, “Notification Settings.”
• If you are using the mobile app: From your home screen, click the triple bar in the top left corner. Click on “Account,” then “Notifications.”

Learn more about customizing your ParentSquare account.

Thanks to a partnership between GCPS and the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL), every GCPS student's school ID doubles as a GCPL library card, giving access to the extensive print and digital resources of the county library system at any one of 15 branches around Gwinnett and online. A library card enables you to do more than just check out books; it provides free access to movies, online magazines—and even subscription websites. You can learn new languages, discover your family history, participate in events, and add job-specific software skills to your resume. Apply online for free today!

The GCPS Foundation, Office Depot Office Max, and Hope thru Soap have teamed up for a Block Mobile Outreach event on Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Summerour Middle School. The event aims to provide essential services to families in need.

Hope thru Soap’s mobile shower trailer, equipped with hygiene kits and towels, will be available for all attendees. Professional barbers and hair stylists will be onsite to provide haircuts for school-age children, while clothing stations will offer necessary apparel. The event promises a holistic experience with snack tables, lunch offerings, a food pantry, and upbeat music. National Football League (NFL) enthusiasts can look forward to seeing former players from the NFL Alumni Group present for autograph sessions and photo opportunities. Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) will also partner with the Gwinnett Health Department and the State of Georgia to provide vaccines and boosters to interested families.

Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with GCPS, provides access to Tutor.com to assist students in learning remotely.

The Tutor.com Learning Suite combines online tutoring, homework help, and test preparation with powerful diagnostic tools and self-study resources to provide a well-balanced and flexible educational environment designed to meet the individual needs of all learners. Get one-on-one tutoring in any math, science, social studies, and English subject. Tutor.com covers 40 subjects, including AP courses.

Live tutoring support is available daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, students can upload a document 24/7 for tutor feedback that will be reviewed and returned later.

We offer up to $21.69 per hour AND an outstanding benefits package! GCPS custodians make a difference in their school community while following a flexible schedule that provides paid time off. Never worked as a custodian before? No problem! GCPS provides fully paid one-on-one training—we will make you successful.

The GCPS Foundation invites you to shop at Lidl through November as part of their Groceries that give back campaign and earn up to $50,000 for your school’s athletic programs and other extracurricular activities.

• Coffee with Calvin (September 1)
  
• Connected (September 8)
  
• GCPS Links (August 18)
• Board Meeting recordings
  
• News Releases
  
• Student Calendars
  
• News You Can Use
  

And much more at www.gcpsk12.org!

• Keep Connected with news from GCPS TV… the next episode airs September 22!
• The next regular Board Meeting is September 21. (Online, find links to sign up for the public comment sections of the meeting.)
• Starting in October 2023 you will get district e-newsletters each Thursday instead of Friday!