Head's Highlights

August 4, 2023

Where Learning Comes First

Principal's Post

Dear Head Community,

What a smooth start to a fantastic new school year! Teachers and students have been taking steps to build classroom communities and learn the policies and procedures associated with their new grade levels.

Mark your calendars now to attend Curriculum Night so you may become familiar with what your child will be learning this year. It's a great night to begin the all important teacher-parent relationship to ensure your child's success.

August 15 - Curriculum Night 6-7:30 PM Grades K-2

August 17 - Curriculum Night 6-7:30 PM Grades 3-5

PTA News You Can Use

Chromebook 1:1 - Parent Introduction

The following video provides an introduction to the GCPS 1:1 initiative for parents.

Additional Resources:

1:1 Parent Support: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/32833

1:1 Student Support: https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/gcpsstudent1to1support/home

Per the Handbook Information for Students and Families, if a GCPS technology resource is assigned to a student and taken home, it is the parent's responsibility to monitor the use of the device to ensure the student is following the Student Conduct Behavior Code and to ensure that the device is returned in the condition in which it was received.

When using GCPS technology or network access, students are expected to follow the Student Conduct Behavior Code, including respecting others' privacy. Online student accounts to be used for legitimate educational purposes will be subject to monitoring and review, including review of text and attachments that are related to that student or students. At NO TIME should a student consider GCPS email, networked applications, or account or technology access private or confidential in any way.

While the school district does maintain Internet filters, there may be times when a student may accidentally or purposefully discover inappropriate materials online. Gwinnett County Public Schools DOES NOT CONDONE the use of such materials. Inappropriate use of any GCPS technology resource or network access is a violation of the Student Conduct Behavior Code.

For more information, please review the GCPS Handbook Information for Students & Families as well as the GCPS Responsible Use of Electronic Media Policy.

ParentSquare - New Communication Tool for 2023-2024

We are excited to announce that our school district has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

Weather-related closings & delays
School and class information
Share pictures and files
See calendar items
Upcoming class activities

Beginning July 18, 2023, district and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). Please note that some schools and teachers may still use other district-approved tools for the 2023-2024 school year to communicate with their families.

If you received our notification about ParentSquare and you have questions about confirming your account access, please send an email to PSQHelp@gcpsk12.org.

Helpful resources as well as directions for activating your ParentSquare account can be found at: https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/15519

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