Eagle Eye Newsletter

Thank you, families, for your amazing support this week! It was a busy one with conferences, Lunch with a Loved One, and our Fall Festival, and we truly appreciate your participation and engagement.

Looking ahead to next week, we’re excited for Kindness Week, Book Character Dress-Up Day, and our Fall Snacks. If you'd like to join us, the costume parade will kick off at 9:00 a.m. We hope to see you there!

And just like that, October is over! Please take a moment to read through this week's newsletter and mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

• October 28 - November 1 - Kindness Week - see below for daily themes
• October 31 - Book Character Dress Up Day
• October 31 - Drop and Go Fall Snack
• November 5 - Digital Learning Day
• November 6 - Little Learner's Academy
• November 7 - Fall Picture Make Up day
• November 8 - Gold Medal Fun Run
• November 8 - Bingo Night!
• November 15 - Spelling Bee
• November 18 - 22 - American Education Week
• November 20 - MLL Parent Meeting
• November 20 - International Night
• November - 21 - National Parent Involvement Day
• November 22 - Progress Reports emailed home
• November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break

Mark your calendars for November 21st. Again this year we will be participating in National Involvement Day. Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunity and sign up information.

COLOR YOUR WORLD WITH KINDNESS Wear Your Grade Level Color

KK- Purple

1st- Yellow

2nd- Orange

3rd- Blue

4th- Red

5th-Green

WORKOUT YOUR PROBLEMS WITH KINDNESS

Wear a hoodie

Morning Message by Peer Leaders

ROUND UP YOUR KINDNESS

Western Wear

Morning Message by Peer Leaders

KINDNESS MATTERS THROUGH THE BOOKS WE READ

Dress up as your favorite book character

Morning Message by Peer Leaders

Friday - November 1st

WE ARE TEAM TAYLOR

Wear Taylor Spirit Wear​

Building Bridges STEM Activity​

Message by Peer Leaders

Parents, watch your email and Parent Square messages for important information from your child's teacher or Class Coordinator about Fall Snack and how you can help! Fall Snack will be October 31st.

Tuesday, Nov. 5th will be a digital learning day for all students. All students will be learning from home.

Join us for an exciting PBIS event with great prizes, lively entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of surprises!

Was your child absent or not attending Taylor on Picture Day? Not thrilled with your pictures? November 7th is your opportunity for retakes. Please watch for more information as retake day approaches.

The Book Mobile 5K raises funds to put books in kids' hands. Our goal is to promote the love of reading for all.

Join us for a fantastic morning full of music, door prizes, awards, snacks and of course, the run.

Leashed dogs and strollers are welcome!

Click on link for more information or to sign up!

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Suwanee/BookMobile5K

THE GOLD MEDAL FUN RUN has been rescheduled!

The new date is Friday, November 8th, 2024 - During your student's scheduled specials time.

You still have every chance to register, raise money for prizes etc... Please visit: http://app.givebacks.gives/going4gold

Visit: ketaylorpta.com for more information on this year's competition.

**Remember that you must have a filled out submission packed with signatures to be entered to compete.

** If submissions are denied at the county level, Taylor will be celebrating our artists outside of the county celebration after Christmas Break in the same way we always do... BIG.

You can at any time! Visit our website to view our membership packages. It is a great way to stay involved, and be a part of something greater.

http://ketaylorpta.givebacks.com/store

Presented by: Dawn Albanese – GCPS Parent Mentor

10/31/24, and 11/14/24

This workshop is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school)receiving Special Education Services in Gwinnett County Public Schools. “Families Engaging in Education” is a four-session workshop that aims to nurture and develop engaged families, by helping them to positively support their child’s academic success. Check out the attached flyers for more details and information.

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