Partee General News

9/4 - Labor Day (No School)

9/9 - Boosterthon Fundraiser Kick-off

9/12 - Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting @ 5:00pm

9/12 - Grandparent's Game Night @ 5:30pm-6:45pm

9/18 - Guest Reader

9/19 - Boosterthon Fun Run

9/20 - Digital Learning Day (students learn from home)

9/23 - Picture Day (more information to come)

9/24 - Picture Day (more information to come)

9/26 - Local School Council meets @ 9:30 am

Greetings Generals,

We have had a great kick off to the new school year. August went by very quickly and was filled with positive learning experiences for our students. During the month of August, our students learned routines, procedures, and had a blast at our PBIS Pep Rally where we taught PBIS expectations.

Our Kindergarten-5th grade students recently took the iReady screener in reading and math. The results from this screener help us plan for our intervention/extension time, which is called "Generals Time". During this time, our teachers and support staff work with students in small groups in order to close instructional gaps and/or provide extension activities. Generals Time begins at 8:50 am daily, therefore it is very important that students arrive to school on time. Thank you for your help with this.

The district has scheduled 4 Digital Learning Days (DLD) this year. The first DLD is September 20th. Students will learn from home and our staff will be engaged in professional learning and planning lessons collaboratively with their team. Teachers will post assignments on eClass for students to complete. Prior to the first DLD, teachers will show students how to access their assignments on eClass. Please let your child's teacher know if you have any questions.

As always thank you for your continued support.

Generals Salute,

Mrs. Clowers

Boosterthon Kick-Off - March 23rd

We are excited to announce this year’s Fun Run Fundraiser!

• The Fun Run program is a two-week experience where students and families will learn important character lessons and are invited to help Partee by sharing about our fundraiser with family and friends.
• At the end of the program, all students will participate in the Big Fun Run event where they will complete 30 - 35 laps of running, walking, and dancing!
• Our program kicks off in just a few weeks, so get excited to get moving and help our school raise funds! More details coming soon!
• Thanks for your support—here’s to a GREAT event!

We are excited to announce the kickoff of our Partee Elementary Fun Run fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $10,000 to enhance our school’s resources and provide our students with the best possible educational experience.

This year we are raising funds for School Improvements. Additionally, if we hit our $10,000 goal, the administrators will do a CRAZY CHALLENGE!

We encourage all families to…

1️⃣ Sign up TODAY at MyBooster.com.

2️⃣ Share about our fundraiser with friends and family.

3️⃣ Donate if you are able.

• At the end of the program, on September 19th, all students will participate in the Big Fun Run event where they will complete multiple laps of running, walking, and dancing!
• Our program kicks off on Monday, September 9th, so get excited to get moving and help our school raise funds!
• Thanks for your support—here’s to a GREAT event!

Partee is receiving a brand new playground. The construction crew has almost completed with the installation. Our students can't wait to be able to put it to great use.

The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) 2024-25 school calendar includes make‐up days to address school days missed due to inclement weather. In addition to these days, GCPS also has the option of making up days missed due to inclement weather using Digital Learning Days.

Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified via Parent Square of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day. Please also check the local news stations for any school closing information.

School phone number: 770-982-6920

School Hours: 8:20 AM-3:20 PM

Early check out: For the safety and security of our Generals, early check out will not be allowed after 2:30 PM. If you need to check your student out prior to 2:30, you must show ID and be listed as one who is approved to check the student out. Family members under the age of 18 are not allowed to check out students.

Please adhere to the procedures for car rider drop off and pick up times.

Drop off - 8:20 - 8:45 AM

Pick up - 3:20 - 3:40 PM

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the book fair and helped kickstart our school year off with some great books!

September is going to be a great month of reading adventures, here's what going on:

• September 18th - Guest Reader - Sign up to read to your child's class https://bit.ly/SeptemberGR2024

• September 15th - October 15th - Hispanic Heritage Month in the Library - Learn about Hispanic Heritage through great reads in the Library Media Center.

• All Month - Volunteer - Sign up to volunteer in the library https://bit.ly/Sep2024Volunteers

  
  

DeAnna Espinoza

Media Specialist

Partee Elementary School

(678) 344 4404

Breakfast Prices

• Title I Schools (Partee) - All students receive breakfast at no charge

Lunch Prices

• All students will be charged for lunch based on their current eligibility status (Free, Reduced, Full Pay)
• Free/Reduced - $.00 cents
• Full Pay Elementary School Lunch - $2.50
• Adults - $4.00

Free and Reduced Lunch Status

• Last year's Free and Reduced eligibility status will carry over for the first 30 school days of SY25 (through 9/16).
• The Free and Reduced lunch application must be completed every year.
• The online SY25 Free and Reduced application is available here: https://www.nlappscloud.com/Welcome.aspx?apply=1&api=78f8fee54716f21218e523747d37a13c#loaded
• If you would like a paper application, please contact the school.
• Free and Reduced Lunch Applications - Due September 16

On August 15th, Partee's PTA conducted elections for the 24-25 PTA Board Members. Please help me welcome the following PTA Board Members. I know that they are planning some exciting events for our school community.

President - Ronald Coleman

Vice President - Lizbeth Dixon

Vice President - Brian Dixon

Treasurer - Hillary Gaines

Secretary -Ammy Meraz

Secretary - Yusra Syed Lee

When: September 12, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
Where: Partee Elementary School

In celebration of Grandparents Day, Partee Elementary will host a Grandparent's Game Night. Grandparents and their grandchildren will have the opportunity to play classic card and board games, spend time together, and have lots of fun. Light refreshments will be available. Popcorn will be on sale for $1 (cash only).

Grandparents, please complete the survey below to let us know if you are planning to attend.

https://forms.office.com/r/GV1pJrYNwc

Resources:

If your child is in need of grief counseling, please email the counselor- kerronn.kitchen@gcpsk12.org

Attendance:

School attendance has a direct impact on achievement. A student missing just two or more days each month can be considered chronically absent. Research has proven that this can cause a decrease in reading level and other areas. Encouraging regular school attendance can also contribute to positive lifelong habits.

Helpful tips for regular attendance:

· Schedule appointments/ vacations outside of school hours or on non-school days

· Assure that your child has a regular bedtime, minimize technology before sleep.

· Develop evening routines such as laying out clothes and school materials.

· Communicate any absence causes with classroom teacher.

· Send in attendance notes when child is absent within 5 days after the student has return to school.

Kerron Kitchen

Bolaji Orokunle

Partee Counselors

678-344-4408

• Welcome Parents to a New School Year! We are excited to have everyone back. Please be on the lookout for some of the upcoming events and parent workshops in the Family Engagement Center.

• Volunteers are always welcome. We have an abundance of resources for parents to support their students at home. We are in the process of updating our Family Engagement Center which will have more resources to check-out. I'm looking forward to seeing parents very soon. Please contact me if you need any assistance.

Deborah Bridges

Family and Community Engagement Coordinator

Deborah.Bridges@gcpsk12.org

678-344-4410

Play 2 Learn is an Early Learning Program for children 6 weeks to 5 years old and their parent. Play 2 Learn occurs every Wednesday from 10:00 am -11:30 am .You can register your child with our SDMC Ms. Bogguess @ 678-344-4429

In ParentVUE you view enrollment records and progress:

• See attendance records.
• Review academic progress and grades.
• Check class schedules and course history.
• See graduation requirements and status.
• Translate information into your preferred language.
• See records for all your children at any GCPS school with a single login.

Helpful Links

• https://www.gcpsk12.org/families/parent-vue
  
• https://www.gcpsk12.org/about-us/divisions-and-teams/academic-services/strategy-performance-and-accountability/data-governance/parent-resources/parentvue-password-guidance

Partee's Local School Council meets 4 times per year to share and discuss school related topics such as assessment results, programs offered, instructional expectations, and other topics that may be of interest to the members.

The Local School council consists of parents, business owners, and staff. If you are interested in serving on the Local School Council this year please complete the brief survey below. We will hold elections for these positions in September.

https://forms.office.com/r/8SP7AS614u

Clinic Donations

Thank you for all for supporting the clinic with donations thus far. It is truly appreciated. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the clinic, you can go to My Payments Plus and click Partee ES Clinic Supply Contribution.

Student Illness

Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home?” This is not always an easy question to answer! A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in class and learn or is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest planning for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.

Our school policy states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:

• Fever – student must be fever free for 24 hours prior to returning to school without fever reducer medication.
• Vomiting – student must be vomit free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
• Diarrhea – student must be diarrhea free for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
  
• Persistent cough
• Pain (ear, head stomach)
• Chills, Sore throat
• Strep throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school.
• Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night.

If your child becomes ill at school, we will call you to pick him/her up from school. It is essential that your child’s teacher has a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached.

Medication

Only adults may bring in medications. Students are not allowed to carry medications (prescription and/or non-prescription). All medication must be kept in the Clinic in the original container accompanied with completed medical forms. Thank you for cooperation. If you have any question, please feel free to contact the Clinic. If your student has a medical condition that requires treatment at school, please contact the clinic at (678) 344-4406 or stop by.

Lynette Smith

Clinic Worker

678-344-4406

Lunch

• Beginning September 9, parents can eat lunch with their student in the cafeteria. Please bring cash to pay for your meal. They are unable to take any type of cards.
• Birthdays can only be celebrated during lunch. Parents may bring store bought cookies, cupcakes, donuts, etc. to celebrate. We ask that you not bring cakes because it can be difficult to cut and serve. We now offer ice cream for $1 per student. You have this option as a way to celebrate your child's birthday and other students in the class. No balloons, stuffed animals, etc. please.

Transportation Changes

• For the safety and security of all students, please try to keep afternoon transportation consistent. In the event that changes are needed, please do the following.

  One-day change: Write a note and attach a copy of your driver' license. Request can be delivered by the student or emailed to partee.transportation@gcpsk12.org. Please call the school by 2:30 to verify that the request was received.

  Temporary/Permanent Changes (minimum of 5 days): The parent or guardian must come in and complete a "change of transportation" form in the front office.

10/4 - Progress Reports

10/10 -10/14 - Fall Break - No School

10/15 - Students Return to School

10/17 - Picture Re-Take

10/17 - International Night (more information to come)

10/23 - Early Release Day & Parent Teacher Conferences - more information coming soon!

10/24 - Early Release Day & Parent Teacher Conferences more information coming soon!

10/28 - 11/1 - Red Ribbon Week