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February 2024 Newsletter
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February 2024
School Hours:
School in-session: 8:00am - 3:00pm
AM Carpool: 7:30am - 8:00am
PM Carpool: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
📢 No early check-out after 2:00pm 📢
ARRIVAL
Students arriving after 8:15 am will need to be checked-in at the school office. Please park your vehicle and escort your child into the school to complete this process.
DISMISSAL
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, there will be a "no visitor entry" window during our afternoon carpool, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Early Checkouts will not be allowed after 2:00 pm.
We must see an official tag issued by New Life Academy of Excellence. Otherwise, we will need to verify your identification before a student can be released to your car. For our students' safety, we will not release students through verbal car rider number identification, or through pictures of the tag. Thank you for your understanding!
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Please arrive on-time to pick up your child after their activities have ended for the day. Extensive late pick-ups will result in your child being removed from the club.
*NLAE will follow GCPS emergency closure/cancellations. Families will be alerted if any clubs or activities are canceled for the day.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of inclement weather, announcements will be made through the following methods:
- phone
- text
- local news
New Life Academy of Excellence will follow Gwinnett County Public Schools in school closures and delays.
ILLNESS
In the event that your child is sick, please do not send them to school. Your child must be free from fever for 24 hours before they may return.
If your student needs to take medication at school, the parent/guardian will need to transport the medication to the school office, along with a clinic form to be kept on file.
***Download the "Reasons to keep your child home" handout from GCPS below***
It's not too late to submit an application!
The New Life Academy of Excellence School Nutrition Program invites all families to submit a Free/Reduced Lunch Application every year, anytime during the year.
If your situation has changed during the school year, you may still submit another application.
Don't wait, apply now online!
It's never too late to fill out an application!
The online application is a quick and easy way to complete this process:
Free/Reduced Lunch Application Online
**Students will be allowed up to two (2) meal charges before an alternative meal is served.
Please check MyPaymentsPlus to confirm that your student's account has been replenished for the new school year to avoid any charges on your account.
Lunch Prices:
Full Pay: $3.50
Reduced: $0.40
Dietary Restrictions
Students with a dietary restriction will need a form on file with the School Nutrition Department. Vegetarian meals are available daily through our new lunch service company. However, a document must be filed in order to receive these meals.
Please download the Dietary Restrictions form and instructions below.
Forms may be turned in to the front office
February 2024 Lunch Menu
Teachers will assign classwork online, and students should complete work asynchronously.
Please contact your teacher for questions regarding classwork.
Wear Red and Gold on Thursday, February 8th!
Classroom Group Pictures will be taken on Friday, February 9th.
UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED. No PE attire.
The First-Ever Sweetheart Sneakerball Dance, sponsored by the 5th Grade Student Council, is right around the corner!
Friday, February 9, 2024
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Pick-up time will be strictly enforced.
There will be dancing, games, photo booth, and fun with friends! Make sure you are registered to attend!
NLAE Students will participate in a Black History Program during school on February 22, 2024.
As we enter the month of February, we will focus on the use of appropriate and positive words in all settings. We love to see our Eagles using the lessons learned from PBIS in the classroom, and at home!
Yearbooks are now on sale!
To purchase:
Head to the Lifetouch Yearbook Purchase WEBSITE
Enter Yearbook Code: 14806924 (or search for our school)
Deadline to purchase: March 31, 2024
We will have a very limited number of extra books on hand after all pre-ordered yearbooks have been delivered. To guarantee a yearbook purchase, please pre-order a copy.
Upload your photos for Yearbook!
Do you have pictures you would like to share with the Yearbook Staff? You might see your photo in the 2023-2024 NLAE Yearbook!
Click HERE to upload your pictures. Use code NLAEYEARBOOK-24
Thank you for your help!
Here are a few tips to help you continue to navigate Parent Square:
- The Parent Square app is the most convenient way to receive all communication!
- You can customize the amount of notifications you receive, as well as where to receive them, under your account settings.
- Direct message your teacher with ease! The messaging system works like a chat. See your chat thread easily through the app.
- No app? No problem. All school-wide communication will automatically be sent to the email on file with Parent Portal.
- Make sure your contact information is up-to-date!
If you still need help or have additional questions, email eaglereview@newlifeacademyga.com
January's Staff Spotlight ✨
Our January staff spotlight shines on
Mrs. LaKeisha Patterson
Student Data Management Clerk
Thank you for all you do for NLAE!
FEBRUARY
2 ... Digital Learning Day #3 (Asynchronous)
5-9 ... Lunar New Year Week
5 ... GCPS EES Student Screener (during school)
8 ... Wear Red and Gold for Lunar New Year
9 ... Lifetouch Class Pictures
9 ... Sweetheart Sneakerball Dance
15 - 19 ... February Student/Teacher Holiday, No School
29 ... PBIS Schoolwide
Download a copy of the NLAE School Calendar below:
4725 River Green Parkway
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870 phone
(678) 720-9875 fax