Welcome Back from Mid-Winter Break!
We hope you had a restful and refreshing mid-winter break! Thank you for your continued support of our school—we appreciate all you do to make our school community great! Stay tuned for information on upcoming events as we head into a busy and exciting spring!
Stay in the Know!
Take a look at our schedule of events for the rest of January and February below. Don’t forget, you can always find our full calendar on the school website!- February 24th - 28th - Media Center Closed
- February 24th - 28th - Black History Month Dress Up Week
- February 25th - Fine Arts Night
- February 27th - Gwinnett Writes Assessment - 4th grade only
- February 28th - Progress Reports emailed home
- February 28th - Denim & Diamonds CHEF Gala
- March 3rd - 7th - Read Across America Week
- March 5th & 6th - Early Release/Parent Techer Conferences
- March 10th - Spring Pictures
- March 11th - 3-5 Author Visit
- March 14th - Digital Learning Day
- March 20th - International Night
Monday, February 24th - Wear Atlanta Braves Attire with jeans to honor the late Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
Tuesday, February 25th-Dress like a teacher day.
Wednesday, February 26th -Inspirational Wednesday- Wear inspiring quotes on your shirts.
Thursday, February 27th - Break out your flannel shirts, jeans, cowboy hats, boots, and handkerchiefs to recognize Black Cowboys in America (the first African American Rodeo Cowboy in the U.S. was Willie "Bill" M. Pickett).
Friday, February 28th: Recognize Historical Black Colleges & Universities by wearing HBCU Attire
Join us on Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria for an unforgettable evening of art.
Can’t wait for the big night and craving a sneak peek? Our Virtual Art Show is now open! Pre-Purchase your child's framed artwork before the in-person Art Show.
1. Click on your school's art show link:2. View your child's framed great work of art.
3. Pre-Purchase the framed artwork to skip the line at the art show.
4. Pre-purchasing your child's framed artwork is also available to parents that cannot make it to the art show.
5. Pre-purchasing before the art show allows parents to avoid the crowds, and they can simply pick up the framed artwork at the art show.
6. Now, share your child's great work of art with family and friends to purchase a reproduction.
7. Reproductions make a great gift idea for your loved ones!
Go ahead and take a peek at the artwork at https://artomestore.com/collections/taylorelementaryschool30043
Please Participate in the EES Family Survey
Each year, GCPS collects feedback from our families about their children's school as part of our commitment to improvement. The Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) for Families allows families to provide feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools. In addition, the survey asks about two other areas associated with high-performing schools, district support for improvement, and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
As a parent or caregiver, you should take one EES Family Survey for each school in which you have a child enrolled.
The survey will be available for you to complete through Friday, March 7.
We hope you will lend your voice to making Gwinnett County Public Schools the best it can be for our students.
The survey is available in multiple languages accessed through the link below.
EES Family Survey
Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Spring conferences are coming up the week of March 3rd-7th! Families will have a two-week window to sign up, beginning Wednesday, February 12th.
Keep an eye out for a message from your child’s teacher with specific details on how to sign up. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success! 💙
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR LANDRA JENNINGS IS COMING TO VISIT 3rd-5th graders on March 11th!
We are thrilled to announce that author Landra Jennings will be visiting our 3rd-5th graders on March 11th! Mrs. Jennings is the author of Wand and The Whispering Fog, which is a 24-25 SC Junior Book Award Nominee.
She will be sharing her love of books and her writing process with our students. If you would like to pre- purchase books that can be personally autographed, PLEASE TURN IN THIS FORM TO MS. LOVEJOY BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH! Order form is attached...cash or check made payable to Taylor Elementary.
Books make wonderful gifts for the readers in your life and help inspire a lifelong love of reading in your child! Visit www.landrajennings.com for more information on this author!
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS
Yearbooks and 5th Grade Dedication Ads
Yearbooks and 5th grade dedication ads are on sale Now!
Click here to visit the PTA Store and make your Purchase
Don't miss the sale!
Prices increase on 4/1 & sales will stop on 4/10.
Please note: we will not have any additional yearbooks to sell after the sale ends. You will have to wait until June 2025 when Entourage puts them on sale.
Wish your child a Happy Birthday at school with a special celebration that includes:
- Hip Hip Hooray! Today’s Your Day Birthday Certificate displayed outside your child’s classroom.
- Birthday announcement on the school news & digital sign
- Birthday Ribbon for your child to wear on his/her special day!
- Special Happy Birthday Pencil
Hip Hip Hooray Birthday celebration package: $15.00
Pay online any time using mypaymentsplus.com.
You can place your order now for a birthday any time this school year!
NOTE:
- A THREE (3) SCHOOL DAY NOTICE IS REQUIRED (weekends and holidays do not count)
- Weekend birthdays will be celebrated on Friday
- Birthdays that fall over holidays and breaks will be celebrated the last day before the break.
The last day to order for a May Birthday is April 18th, so please plan ahead.
NO REFUNDS ON BIRTHDAY PACKAGES.
This fundraiser supports the Taylor Elementary Music Department.
Please remember, our school arrival times have changed a bit. Student arrival begins at 8:15 and the car rider doors close at 8:35 am. Our late bell rings at 8:40 am. If your child will be eating breakfast at school, please arrive in time to eat and return to class by 8:40. Taylor Elementary arrival and dismissal times are listed below.
8:15 am - Car Rider Doors Open
8:35 am - Car Rider Doors Close
8:40 am - First Bell
8:45 am - Late Bell
8:50 am - Start of School Day
2:45 pm – Last Student Check Out
3:20 pm - Dismissal Begins
3:40 pm - Car Rider Doors Close