Dear Alcova Community,

As we move into February, I am grateful for the continued support from our fantastic school community. Your involvement and enthusiasm contribute to the positive learning environment we strive to maintain at Alcova. This month brings a variety of events and activities. We look forward to the many opportunities for our students to learn and grow.

This month at Alcova, we are celebrating the many contributions of African Americans with a door decorating contest, guest speakers, Fact Finder Trivia opportunities, and even a special wax museum presentation. The decorations throughout the building will focus on celebrating the past, educating the present, and inspiring the future.

Parents, we are in the thick of teaching and learning at Alcova. Students in 1st-5th grade are working hard to prepare for the interim three assessments in March and the end of year District and Milestones assessments in April. This is the optimal time to check in with your child to hold them accountable for their current learning. Here are some ways you can stay connected:

1. Regular communication with teachers

2. Use online portals to monitor academic progress

3. Establish and consistently maintain a homework routine

4. Review and discuss assignments

5. Attend school events

6. Read together

7. Encourage goal setting

8. Celebrate Achievements

Some of the other upcoming exciting opportunities for February are:

● February 5-12 Penny Wars (sponsored by PTA)

● February 5-9 Counselor Appreciation Week

● February 8th Dacula Cluster Schools featured at GCPS Board Meeting 7:00 pm

● February 15-19 Student/Teacher Holiday (School closed)

● February 24th VIP and Me Dance (sponsored by PTA)

We appreciate your continued support and partnership

~Ms. Baldwin~

Please stop by and check the lost & found next week. Items will be donated on February 2nd.

National School Counseling Week recognizes the vital roles school counselors play in the lives of our students. A counselor helps students when they face adversity, trouble at home, academic performance, and relationship issues. A few ways we can show our counselors we care are:

· Notes of appreciation

· Sweet treats or salty snacks

· Flowers or plants

· Gift cards

Let’s make our Alcova counselors feel special.

Ms. Grey – K & 3rd

Ms. O’Neal – 2nd & 5th

Ms. Williamson – 1st & 4th

K-4th grade field day shirts are available for purchase through Mypaymentsplus until March 7th.

5th grade shirt info will come out soon.

https://alcovaes.memberhub.com/

https://alcovaes.memberhub.com/

Parents/Guardians

We are having a math workshop catered to your needs. Please click the link or scan the flyer, and let us know what you would like covered.

http://tinyurl.com/yru8ebjs

Want to learn more about our Play 2 Learn program? Fill out the form below and our Early Learning teacher will contact you.

https://forms.office.com/r/KHrt3ELTpR

Do you want to celebrate your student's teacher year-round? Click here to learn how.

Let your child's teacher know you appreciate them. We will post your shout-out on the school monitors. Link for shout out

https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/alcova-pbis-august2023?usp=sharing

The lost and found rack is located by the media center in the side hallway. Jewelry, purses and items of value will be sent to Ms. Benjamin at the front atrium. Should items not be claimed, these items will be given to charitable organizations. Lost and Found will be cleaned out weekly.

Would you like to be more involved in the school? Sign up to be a volunteer and receive weekly opportunities to enrich the lives of our students.

https://tinyurl.com/yf44h9ee

Click here or scan the QR Code in the flyer to see the list of available teachers.

New Smart Snack Compliant Ala Carte items to include:

• Lay’s Baked Potato Crisps
• Doritos Reduced Fat Tortilla Chips
• Whole Grain-Rich Rice Krispies Treats
• Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn
• Welch’s Fruit Snacks

These items are Ala Carte for $1.00

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Also on ClassDoJo!

Each day we strive to dismiss students with a safe organized process to ultimately ensure the safety of each student. In order to keep our procedures accurate and maintain appropriate processes to ensure the safe release of our students, all check outs in the front office must be completed before 2:15pm and all transportation changes must be made in writing with the front office by the parent by 1:00pm. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

Safety Procedures

Alcova is committed to ensuring its schools are safe. We take a very proactive approach to ensuring the safety of students, staff members, and campus visitors. We would like to share information with you about our district safety procedures that are implemented at Alcova.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/24293

All parents/guardians, Please click here to visit MyPaymentsPlus.com to sign off on required orientation agreements for all students. Visit our website for helpful directions on setting up an account.

Please remember school hours are from 8:15am -2:45pm. Students may enter at 7:45am and car riders will begin dismissal at 2:40pm. Starting this year, announcements will begin 8:10am, so that instruction may begin promptly at 8:15am. Thanks in advance for getting your children here on time ready to learn.

Parents,

If you have a emergency transportation change request you must email 978.transportation@gcpsk12.org for the change to be processed. Please use this email only for "day of" emergency changes, where you were not able to send a note in with your student. Change request must be received no later than 1:30 pm to guarantee the change request will be processed.

Just a Reminder: The Car Rider Lane will close at 8:15 am. All students arriving after 8:15, must check in at the front office with the parent. Please do not drop your child off if the doors are closed.