The Comet Connection
Sept. 23, 2024
Sept. 26th- Donuts with Dad and All Pro Dads
All Dads or important father figures are invited to join us on September 26th at 7:30am for Donuts with Dad. Please RSVP for this free event here!
Sept. 26th- GCPS Engage, Equip, and Empower
Elementary Content Area Spotlight on Thursday, September 26th is presented by the GCPS Department of Teaching and Learning virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm. During this session, families of students in grades K-5 will receive information on how to support students at home with ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies in the first semester. Register here for the meeting link!
Oct. 2nd- Last Day to Order Spirit Wear
Wednesday, October 2nd is the last day to order Spirit Wear, so don't miss out! Place your order on MyPaymentsPlus today. We have something for everyone!
Oct. 7th-9th: District Assessments for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade will take District Assessments the mornings of October 7th, 8th, and 9th. Please make sure students are on time to school and 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.
We are off to a great new year and have a ton of fun happening! You should have received field trip permission slip forms from your kiddos. We are excited to see the Atlanta Gladiators at the Gwinnett Arena. This will be a fun time for everyone!
- Students in grades 3-5 and our self-contained units will see the Gladiators on November 14th.
- Students in kindergarten through 2nd grade will see the Gladiators on March 26th.
I also want to do a HUGE bash for the students at the end of the year. We have wonderful students, and I would like to celebrate those who have excellent behavior with an end of the year party. To make this possible, the school will participate in a fundraiser. Fundraiser packets are going home today! You can order online and have items shipped directly to your house or order through the order form and pick up your materials during early release conferences. Conference sign-ups will go live next week, so be on the lookout.
Thank you for supporting our students!
This month, we focus on Respect! Take a look at our Respect newsletter here.
This month’s focus is Respect. One way to think about Respect is “seeing value in all people and things & treating them with care.” Many people feel Respected in different ways and we hope this month inspires discussions with your family about what Respect means to you and how you can practice it together!
If you have not completed your Free or Reduced Lunch Application, you can do that here. Students much reapply each year in order to receive reduced lunch prices.
Respect sets the stage for learning!
Healthy respect for people is an important ingredient in a productive learning environment. Teach your child that common courtesies (like saying "thank you" and "excuse me") and being honest are important ways of showing respect. Listening to other people's views and accepting their differences is another. Model respectful behavior, and offer praise when you see your child being courteous and respectful. 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.
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.