Welcome to Simpson Elementary School. I feel honored to serve as the principal of this wonderful school and the entire community of Norcross/Peachtree Corners. My goal is to provide a world-class education and ensure that all students achieve academic success at their highest level. I thank you for your support and welcome your partnership as we work together to provide an outstanding educational experience for all our superstars! Our theme for the 2024-2025 school year is, “Welcome Home, where our success is found when making an IMPACT in the lives of others.” This theme was inspired by our combined school stakeholder efforts of striving towards continuous-quality school improvement and our unwavering commitment to excellence in education! Having this shared spirit of collaboration, enthusiasm, and support is what propels student achievement to even higher heights! I want you all to know that I VALUE each and every one of you! I love telling anyone who will listen that Simpson Elementary is a great place to work, learn, and play! Finally, please save the date as we will have our Curriculum Night take place for the following grade levels:
Tuesday, August 27th - Grades PreK-2nd/Small Group at 6 PM
Thursday, August 29th - Grades 3-5 at 6 PM
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or our administrative team.
Ms. Brandy Bosak-Grades 1st, 3rd, & 5th
Ms. Jeanette Johnson-Grades K, 2nd, & 4th
Ms. Stephanie Wells-Special Needs & Connections
Proud to be your principal,
Dr. Connery
Dates at a Glance:
August Calendar Dates
August 12-15th: iReady Screening Opens for
August 14th: Class Coordinator Training at 6 PM - Media Center
August 15th: Boy Scouts Recruitment Night at 6:30 -Cafeteria
August 16th: Class Coordinator Training at 9 AM- PLL
August 18th: PTA Wear/On-line Store Closes at 11:59 PM
August 22nd: PTA Spirit Night/Sushi Osawa
August 27th: Curriculum Night for Grades PreK-2nd/Small Groups at 6 PM
August 29th: Curriculum Night for Grades 3-5 at 6 PM
GCPS SY 24-25 School Calendar & School Hours
School Hours-
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM
All visitors must sign in at the welcome desk and please be prepared to provide some form of identification upon request.
Staff Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM * Hours will vary depending on morning staff meetings (Tuesday/Thursday -7:45 AM - 3:45 PM).
Student Hours: Monday - Friday 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM
Students should arrive between 8:20 AM- 8:50 AM.
School Lunch & Parental Visitation
GCPS Students will have access to a meal (breakfast and lunch) throughout the year for each child. Student meal costs are listed below and an adult bar is available for both adult visitors and staff throughout the year.
Student breakfast - $1.75
Student lunch - $2.50
Adult breakfast - $2.50
Adult lunch $4.00
* In addition, we have free/reduced lunch options as well. If you have any questions regarding any meal plan, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Faith Carr, Cafeteria Manager for details.
What is PBIS:
PBIS is an evidence-based, data-driven framework proven to reduce disciplinary incidents, increase a school’s sense of safety, improve school climate, and support improved academic outcomes for all students.
Our Focus:
The purpose of PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm by proactively teaching behavioral expectations and acknowledging students for following them. This is a much more positive approach than waiting for misbehavior to occur before responding.
School Wide Practices:
- Follow school-wide expectations as documented in schoolwide matrices
Provide Starbucks to students exhibiting positive behaviors that follow school-wide expectations-
Utilize Starbucks incentive system to reward students following PBIS norms
Follow the PBIS flowchart with fidelity when responding to major and minor behaviors
Classroom Practices:
-Create and follow individual classroom matrix
Utilize and deliver the first 10-day lessons and revisit lessons as needed based on class needs
Create a management system for storing individual student Starbucks
Tier I support and interventions should be implemented at the classroom level by the teacher. These strategies and techniques are designed to facilitate a positive and orderly learning environment for all students.
Document Tier I supports and interventions using the PBIS Leadership Improvement plan; K-2 & 3-5
Norms:
- Five-star behavior expectations: Respectful, Responsible, Ready, Safe, and Kind
Learn how to get your child ready for school
PLAY2LEARN- HAVE YOU HEARD?
Simpson is excited to offer an opportunity for parents with children ages birth to five!
We are so blessed to have one of our veteran, retired, and former Simpson Kindergarten Teachers, Ms. Sharon Terry! Once again she will be our Play2Learn instructor during the 24-25 SY. Therefore, please help us spread the good news to all of your family and friends, who may have children in this age range to call the school for additional information. Want to learn more about how to be your child's best teacher through PLAY? Simpson Elementary is offering the GCPS from Birth-To-FIVE Program for you and your child!
Simpson Safe School Plans
GCPS will continue to follow guidelines as it relate to safety & security by visitors producing identification when inside the vestibule to check out students (as well as during visiting lunch hours). Also, lunch visitation will begin immediately after Labor Day. Teachers will utilize this time to put PBIS expectations in place for cafeteria-positive behavior.
In addition, we will continue to follow safety guidelines to minimize the risk of infection and/or spread of COVID-19. Therefore, if anyone in your household becomes sick and has tested positive for COVID-19, please contact our school nurse, Amy Norris, and/or your homeroom teacher immediately.
Please click here to join the PTA for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Did you know that becoming a PTA member does not require you to volunteer?
Your memberships have an enormous impact! Simpson PTA sponsors and coordinates over 30 programs each school year.
Every dollar raised goes to programs and events that directly benefit our superstar students, staff, and facilities.
Our PTA receives a portion of each PTA membership fee, and otherwise raises funds through Spirit Wear sales, Yearbook sales, Charleston Wrap fundraiser, School Supply Kit fundraiser, business partnerships, and flat donations.
If you would like to contribute to our PTA's efforts please consider giving a donation - 100% of direct donations go toward supporting PTA events and programs!
Visit our website and join our PTA Facebook page to stay connected!
'24-'25 Reflections Applications, Instructions, and Submission Deadline will be available in the fall
National PTA's Reflections Program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts.
This 50+ year old program helps students explore their own feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and develop a love of learning.
The theme for the '24-'25 program year is
Accepting Imperfection
Students will submit their completed, original works of art
in one or all of the available Arts categories :
- Dance Choreography - Film Production - Literature
- Music Composition - Photography - Visual Arts