Panther Weekly

We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!

All Parkview offices will be closed December 18th - January 1st.

Students will return to school January 4.

The Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) provides grants to teachers to help fund their classrooms or clubs. We were thrilled with the number of responses we received for the grants this fall, and we hope to support even more teachers and clubs in the spring. This fall, we were able to award five different grants, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have.

The winners are:

Carsen Pastirik, for her Speech Therapy Class Autism Program, $200 for the purchase of sensory materials for her students.

Kim Korth, for her Nature Club, $100, to purchase plants and butterflies for the garden

Alexandra Scott, $100, to help purchase tongs for the kiln in their ceramics class

Scott Hague, $150, for PHS Orchestra to purchase music

Marissa Yurko, $200, for National Arts Honors club to purchase a 3D printer (which will also benefit the ceramics club).

On December 7th, Parkview DECA participated in the Region Competition, with 17 students competing. We are proud to announce that 14 students have qualified to progress to the State Competition, which will be held in February. Congratulations to all who participated, and a special shoutout to our winners:

• First Place: Edwin Aguilar, Mehrish Charania, Dileep Kunnath, Brandon McCall
• Second Place: Riya Ninan and Sophia Zaled
• Third Place: Sinan Hai and Iva Velani

Additionally, we would like to acknowledge the following students who placed in the top 6: Nick Benson, Kalea Fresh, Josiah Lee, Augustus McCoy, Ashari Parker, and Kathleen Reyes.

We encourage all students to support the School Store, which provides scholarships for those who wish to attend DECA competitions. Thank you!

On Saturday December 9th, the Parkview Dance Team competed in their first competition of the season. We went to South Forsyth and competed in the War Eagle Competition. They placed 6th in the 7A Hip Hop Division. I am so proud of my girls. Their next competition will be the second week in January. Thank you for always supporting my girls and the dance team.

- Ms. Meyer

Ms. Campbell our Media Specialist once again welcomed the Book Mobile and gave out 500 books to some of Parkview's readers! We are so thankful for her support of our students and their love of reading!

Chick-fil-a Biscuits will be sold in the Cafeteria between exams Wed.- Fri.

They are $5 and they take cash or card.

Cash makes the line move faster!

Learn About Travel Opportunities with Other Parkview Students

Log in to learn more about the trips and sign up before the price goes up!

Decmeber 14 @ 7:00pm

RSVP to register! Link will be sent via email!

Use the QR code to RSVP

2024: Germany, Italy, Switzerland, & France
www.eftours.com/2464200pj
2025: Japan

www.eftours.com/2527969sp

2026:Italy & the Greek Isles:

www.eftours.com/2623812st

COMING 2027: SOUTH AFRICA! Link will go live Jan 2024!

See Ms. Campbell in the Media Center for more details!

The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet.

The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online. Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking the link below and completing the survey.

This is the survey link: https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/parent.aspx

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Parkview MONDAY, 01/08 during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

• Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!

• Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $100 deposit to get the order started!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!

• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($332.95)!
• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Seniors, make sure to order your Cap & Gown package ASAP!

• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card [$4.95 processing fee applies])

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

As temperatures drop and winter approaches, we would like to remind everyone of our dress code policy. To ensure the safety and security of all individuals within the building, no hats, hoods, or headwear are allowed. This helps us to identify each person in the building if necessary. Additionally, blankets or pillows cannot be used during school hours. We ask that you wear an extra layer of clothing or bring a jacket for chilly mornings or classrooms. Remember, hats, hoods, headwear, blankets, and pillows are not allowed inside the building. Thank you for your cooperation.

Urgent Messages can be delivered to the Attendance Office.

The school does not accept flowers, balloons and other non-school items for delivery to students. No outside food is allowed except packed lunches from home. That means... NO DELIVERIES OF FOOD ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS FROM PARENTS OR DELIVERY SERVICES.

We are preparing for fall semester Final Exams. Students should take all final exams during the scheduled time based on the calendar below. Students who miss a final exam prior to December 15th should arrange a time with their teacher for a make up opportunity.

Fall Final Exam Schedules:

• Tuesday, December 12th – 1st period
• Wednesday, December 13th – 4th period & 2nd period
• Thursday, December 14th – 5th period & 3rd period
• Friday, December 15th – 6th period & 7th period

Final Exams will be given online. Student must bring their Chromebook (charged) and a charger.

All final exams not completed by the end of the day on December 15th will be administered by the Assessment Office. The Assessment Office will administer all final exams on January 3rd (8:00 AM) and January 4th (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM). This also includes online District Assessments.

Please be sure to attend school for these testing days.

1st period – Final Exam Testing Block
7:15 AM – 9:20 AM

2nd period

9:27 AM – 10:00 AM

3rd period

10:07 AM – 10:40 AM

4th Period

10:47 AM – 11:37 AM

4A: 10:47 AM – 11:09 AM

4B: 11:15 AM – 11:37 AM

5th Period

11:44 AM – 12:06 PM

5A: 11:44 AM – 12:34 PM

5B: 12:12 PM – 12:34 PM

6th Period

12:41 PM – 1:31 PM

6A: 12:41 PM – 1:03 PM

6B: 1:09 PM – 1:31 PM

7th Period

1:38 PM - 2:10 PM

Exam Block

7:15 AM – 9:25 AM

Break

9:25 AM – 9:35 AM

Exam Block

9:35 AM – 11:45 AM

Please remember YOU are responsible for your attendance.

If you are planning to check in on a testing day:

• Your student will be bringing home a "Student Check in During Final Exam" form for your to sign. Please read over the form and return to their Advisement teacher by December 8th. This form will serve as an excused absence on the day of their Advisement period December 13-15.
• Please note that it is possible that you will be held in the lobby until testing is over or sent to the media center, so we don't disturb the testing areas. Please bring your excuse note at the time of check- in. Parents aren't required to come in with students to check in.

* Please note that on days with alternate schedules, our attendance office sees a high volume of students. Parents and students checking in and out may face a long wait times.

On December 1st, some of Parkview's Junior's and Senior's were able to visit the University of Alabama and the Auburn University campuses and see what they have to offer!

NCAA/NAIA Info Session - Advisement & Lunch Periods

Dec 7th in B Lab

PHS NCAA NAIA Info Session

FAFSA Parent Workshop

Dec 4th 3:30PM - Cancelled 3:30PM

Rescheduled for Jan 4th Thursday

Financial Aid Fridays (FAFSA Opens December 31, 2023)

PHS College & Career Finanical Aid Fridays

Walton EMC Scholarship

PHS Seniors living in Walton EMC service area - Please see Mrs. Kimbro

Gwinnett County Public School Foundation Scholarships

Deadline Extended: December 31st.

FAFSA Application Opens

December 31

FAFSA Parent Workshop

January 4th

PHS Theater @ 3:3opm

Spring College Fairs: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/23472

College & Career Center: Book Appointments

For college visits, scholarships & workshops & more: College & Career Calendar

Testing Fee Waivers: Testing Fee Waiver Request

Each student is assigned a specific counselor. Please see our website to learn about your counselor.

Please click here for information on scheduling an appointment.

Students can schedule an appointment online with their counselor by following this link.

Parkview students, do you need help in Language Arts, Math or Science? Please click on the link below for a schedule of times and locations where you can get help from teachers and peers.

Academic Resources

*Please note that times and dates of athletic events are subject to change. Please check the Parkview Athletics calendar on the Parkview website for updates. Students, please check with your club sponsor with questions about meeting times and locations.

December 4

Scholastic Images will be on campus during all lunches

Location: PHS Cafeteria

Scholastic Images will be on campus to size letter jackets, graduation robes and class rings

December 12

Girls Varsity Basketball @ 4:30pm

Girls Varsity Basketball @ 6:00pm

Location: Parkview Gyms

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 12

Freshman Boys @ 4:30pm

JV Boys @ 6:00pm

Parkview Varsity Boys @ 7:30pm

Location: Parkview Gyms

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 15

Girls Freshman @ 4:30pm

Girls JV @ 3:00pm

Boys JV @ 4:30pm

Girls Varsity @ 6:00pm

Boys Varsity @ 7:30pm

Location: Central Gwinnett HS, 564 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 15

Varsity & JV Wrestling @ 5:00pm

Location: Berkmar HS, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 15

Parkview Swim & Dive @ 7:20pm

Location: Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 15

Varsity & JV Wrestling @ 9:00am

Location: Berkmar HS, 405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 16

Varsity Girls @ 10:00am

Location: Sequoyah HS ,4485 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 16

Varsity Boys @ 2:00pm

Location: Duluth HS, 3737 Brock Rd NW, Duluth, GA 30096

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 18 - January 4

Enjoy your time off!

December 18 & 19

Freshman Girls @ TBD

JV Girls @ TBD

Location: Grayson HS 50 Hope Hollow Rd, Loganville, GA 30052

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 19

Varsity Boys @ 2:00pm

Location: Dacula HS, 123 Broad St, Dacula, GA 30019

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 21

JV Wrestling @ 10:30am

Location: Seckinger HS, 3655 Sardis Church Rd, Buford, GA 30519

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 22

JV Wrestling @ 10:30am

Location: Seckinger HS, 3655 Sardis Church Rd, Buford, GA 30519

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 28

Varsity Girls @ 4:30pm

Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 29

Varsity Wrestling @ 12:15pm

Location: Lambert HS, 805 Nichols Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 29

Varsity Girls @ 3:00pm

Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 30

Varsity Wrestling @ 12:15pm

Location: Lambert HS, 805 Nichols Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024

Tickets on GoFan.co

December 30

JV Wrestling @ 9:00am

Location: Mountain View HS, 2351 Sunny Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Tickets on GoFan.co

Location: Delta Flight Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30354

​Time: 7:30pm to 11pm. You will not be allowed to enter prior to 7:30pm and all students and their dates must leave at 11pm. Please be sure that you have transportation to pick you up no later than 11pm.

Parking: More information will be shared closer to the date of the event.

Tickets / IDs: There are no official tickets for prom. Your name will be on a list at the front door. The list is made from those students that purchased tickets through GoFan. All students and their dates must show a picture ID to enter. You may use your driver's license, your school ID, or the Student Vue App. You cannot enter the prom without an ID. Guests must also enter with the Parkview student that purchased the date ticket.

Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.co.

• December 1, 2023 thru January 31, 2024 = $70
• February 1, 2024 thru March 31, 2024 = $85
• April 1, 2024 thru April 12, 2024 = $100

Desserts and beverages will be served free of charge throughout the evening.

All GCPS and CDC current guidelines will be followed concerning masks.

Please email Amy.farrow@gcpsk12.org with any questions concerning prom.

Click here for all of the Senior information: https://www.gcpsk12.org/parkviewseniors

Click here to pay Senior Dues (order your cap and gown)

Seniors, please book your Senior Portrait Session at cady.com. You must have your portrait taken with CADY in order to appear in the yearbook. The Deadline was November 25th.

If you have not yet joined the PTSA, we can always use your support! The Parkview PTSA gives grants to teachers, scholarships to students and puts on events throughout the year.

If you are interested in serving on a PTSA committee please scan the QR code or click here. We are always looking for parents/guardians and community members who are willing to support our teaches, students, and school community.

Do you need spirit wear? Shop our store and show your school spirit!

Ms. Reyes, our Parent Liaison, our ESOL students, and the ESOL club have been working on a Care Closet and Pantry that will soon be available to our Panthers in need. Ms. Reyes has put together a wonderful list of items needed and our ESOL club and students have prepared collection boxes around the school for these items!

Please consider looking at home for any items on our list for the pantry. Boxes can be found in the following places:

1. 3DE office
2. G building - Tolmich's room
3. E/F/J Building - Clinic and Dr. Edward's office
4. Main Office
5. Media Center
6. A Building - Counseling office and Mrs. Queen's office