The Comet Connection

This year, our staff is celebrating Holidays in Hollywood throughout the month of December. We invite your child to join us on these dress-up themed days:

Wed, Dec. 4th- Ugly Christmas Sweater or Holiday Attire (Christmas with the Kranks)

Thurs, Dec. 5th- Grinch Vs. Santa- Wear your green Grinch or Red Santa attire (Grinch Vs. The Santa Clause)

Mon, Dec. 9th- Favorite Disney Shirt/Outfit (Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas)

Tues, Dec. 10th- Favorite Holiday Character (Elf or any holiday movie)

Thurs, Dec. 12th- Favorite Sports Team gear and antler ears (Run, Run, Rudolph!)

Tues, Dec. 17th- Frosty Vs. Jack Frost- Wear white for Frosty or blue for Jack (Frosty the Snowman Vs. Jack Frost)

Wed, Dec. 18th- Vacation Attire (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation)

Thurs, Dec. 19th- Cozy Sweats (I'll Be Home For Christmas)

Friday, Dec. 20th- Flannel (Home Alone)

This session is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school). We realize that managing behaviors at home can be very difficult for families and caregivers. This presentation will provide you behavior strategies to employ in the home environment which will assist in providing consistency in behavior interventions and strategies across the home and school environment. In this session, we will identify behaviors that are perceived as problematic; the 4 main functions of behavior; and some tips and techniques for addressing behaviors. Please see below for more information & Registration links.

The Office of Counseling, College & Career Services, and The Office of Health and Social Services Night will be held on Thursday, December 5th virtually from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm presented by Dr. Demetria Williams, Director & Dr. Heather Alvira, Coordinator, and Crystal Baskerville, Director & Dr. Sandrea Jones, Lead Social Worker.

During this session, GCPS families of students in grades k-12 will gain valuable insights into counseling, college, and career resources available to students and family support options. Families will also understand the importance of consistent school attendance and its impact on student success.

Register for this virtual meeting here!

Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade will take District Assessments the mornings of December 12th, 13th, & 16th.

Please try to schedule absences or appointments around these testing dates. Students perform better when testing with their teacher in a familiar environment, as opposed to a make-up group with a different teacher and classroom.

This session is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school). We realize that managing behaviors at home can be very difficult for families and caregivers. This presentation will provide you behavior strategies to employ in the home environment which will assist in providing consistency in behavior interventions and strategies across the home and school environment. In this session, we will identify behaviors that are perceived as problematic; the 4 main functions of behavior; and some tips and techniques for addressing behaviors.

Presented by: Whitney Free & Suzanne Bott Behavior Specialists - GCPS Special Education Department

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

10:00am – 11:30am Session - In Person

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center

437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, Building 200, Central Gwinnett Room 2.111 Registration link for 10:00am session: https://forms.gle/FaxeXui2W6pidvkv9

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6:00pm – 7:30pm Session – Zoom

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Registration link for 6:00pm session:

https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqcu2uqDMjG9znorCCOvg8QT9cccGODrtv

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Albanese:

dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org , (678) 301-7212

View the flyer for this event here.

Like getting your communications all in one place? PTA now the ability to send announcements through Parent Square. You will need to opt-in to this group to be a part of it (and can always leave at anytime).

To opt in, visit this link and sign-up using the Parent Square email address you use now.

Get the best deal and order your yearbook today! Prices go up in 2025! Order online at YearbookForever.com and enter our school name to get started.

This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. How might you practice Perseverance as a family this month? Check out our Perseverance Newsletter here!

Need some useful Holiday Gift ideas? We have some Spirit Wear for sale! If you would like to purchase Spirit Wear, you can shop what we have left here and show your school pride! Items ordered will be sent home with your child within 1-2 days.

Specific Questions Keep Communication Flowing

If you worry about whether you'll still be able to talk together when your child is a teen, you're not alone. Worrying won't help, but establishing effective communication habits will. Listen whenever your child wants to talk. One way to encourage a quiet child to talk is to ask specific questions, such as "What was the most unusual thing that happened today?" Start with questions that aren't threatening, like "What do you think of the classrooms at school?"

Learn more here!

Does your child have an upcoming birthday? Looking for a unique way to celebrate?

You can help make your child's birthday extra special by putting their name in lights! For $15, you can have your child's name displayed on our school marquee as well as on the schoolwide eClass page for a day. Place your order on mypaymentsplus.com.

• If you would like to purchase Spirit Wear, you can shop here and show your school pride! Items ordered will be sent home with your child within 1-2 days.

• Remember to send in an excuse note for any student absences. This can be a personal note, a doctor's note, or a simple message to your child's teacher through Parent Square.
  

• Please remember that student checkout stops at 2:00 each day, as we begin to prepare for dismissal at that time.

• We understand that transportation changes can occur on occasion. Please be sure to email RosebudTransportation@gcpsk12.org by 12noon to communicate any changes to our staff.

• All parents who enter the building must have an ID. Please make sure to always have your ID with you when visiting Rosebud ES for any reason.

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Play 2 Learn is a program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents. This program is focused on building the capacity in parents to be their child’s first and best teacher as well as providing an opportunity for students to be in a group setting to play and learn. The program is FREE. Please contact Valerie Jackson if you are interested in attending the Play 2 Learn on Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:00am, or complete this form.