The Grove Gazette
September Newsletter
Walnut Grove Families,
As we embark on the 2024-2025 school year, I am delighted to share that it has been a fantastic start! With a few weeks under our belt, it feels like we are truly in the groove, and everything is running smoothly. I am excited about what this year holds for us and genuinely believe that this will be Walnut Grove’s best year yet.
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued involvement and support. Your engagement is crucial in helping Walnut Grove be the best school it can be. It was wonderful to see so many parents participate in our recent Curriculum Night. Your feedback was invaluable, and the level of involvement from parents was fantastic. It helps us stay aligned and communicate more effectively, ultimately benefiting our students.
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for our annual PTA-sponsored EagleFest on Friday, October 18th, starting at 5:30 PM. Our PTA has been working diligently to make this a memorable event for both the school and the community. We have many exciting activities planned, and we hope to see you there. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
Additionally, please remember that September 20th will be our first digital learning day of the year. Students will participate in asynchronous lessons, and I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions about the work or expectations for the day. You can find their contact information here.
Finally, parent conferences will be taking place on October 23rd and 24th. We will provide more information and registration instructions soon, so please stay tuned.
Thank you once again for your support and involvement. I look forward to seeing you throughout the school year and at our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Dr. Dale Pugh
The 1:1 Student Device Initiative supports the Blueprint of the Future by ensuring that each and every student has access to the learning resources he or she needs to be successful anytime and anywhere.
Gwinnett County Public Schools 2024-2025 calendar has the following dates identified as Digital Learning Days:
- Friday, September 20
- Tuesday, November 5
- Friday, February 7
- Friday, March 14
If you have not completed and returned the form below, please do so by Friday, September 6th to help us properly equip your child for the upcoming digital learning day.
LLA September 25 Session
Our first Little Learners Academy will be a field trip! McDaniel Farm Park is hosting a Fun at the Farm day from 9:00am-2:00pm, with the Gwinnett Building Babies' Brains outreach program. See flyer for more information. Please complete the survey if you are interest in attending and meeting up for a "play date."
**This is for families with children ages 0-5 that are either already in Play2Learn, wish to be in Play2Learn, or who are not able to commit weekly to the Play2Learn program, but would love to explore early learning development and meet families with children of similar ages for friendship and support once a month. It does not require to be enrolled at WGES.
Ms. Lundon Soper the lead for Play2Learn will be at the park from 10-11.
We are excited to continue the use of ParentSquare for another year! ParentSquare is designed to keep parents and guardians informed.
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School and class information
- Upcoming class activities
- Transportation Delays
During school hours, the entrance for visitors is restricted to designated doors near the office, which are locked until the visitor is granted access. To notify school staff of their arrival, visitors push the bell button on the visitor management panel found outside the main entrance door.
Once “buzzed in,” at that time, adult visitors entering the building for the first time this year will go through the check-in process. Office personnel will check a visitor’s driver’s license or other state-issued ID, comparing information to a national sex offender database, alerting school administrators if a match is found, or issuing a detailed visitor badge if the person is cleared.
Upon entering the waiting area, visitors will be asked to present an ID such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the system.
Please allow additional time for this safety process when visiting or checking your student out of school.
🎉 We are SO excited about our PTA fundraiser!!! 🎉
We need your help to raise money for playground enhancements and media center upgrades at Walnut Grove Elementary School!
How to Register and Send Donation Requests:
1. Go to the link below.
2. Participant’s Name: Enter your student’s name.
3. Your Email: Enter your email as the parent.
4. Group: Enter your child’s teacher’s name.
5. Click Add and you’ll receive a welcome email.
6. Click on the SECOND link in the email.
7. Add your student’s photo.
8. Click on Invites and enter your friends’ and families’ emails or phone numbers.
📣 95% of Each Donation Comes Back to the School! 📣
Don’t forget to share your personal donation link on social media as well. The more we raise, the bigger impact we can make at Walnut Grove!!
Let’s work together to reach our goal and support our students! Thank you for your help!
Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Book Mobile 5K on November 2, 2024!
The Book Mobile 5K is an annual fundraising event, benefiting the GCPS Book Mobile program. The event unites participants of all ages and athletic abilities to raise funds to purchase new books that go directly into students’ hands. Children keep these books as part of their own personal library. Participants enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere before and after the event that includes vendor exhibits, games, and more!