The Pulse Post
Vol 2, Issue 29 | March 20th-24th
Health Tip of the Week
Recently, Greater Good -- the magazine published by UC Berkeley's positive psychology hub, the Greater Good Science Center -- rounded up key insights from The Stress Prescription, a new book by University of California, San Francisco professor and health psychologist Elissa Epel. The article walks through seven steps people can take to become more resilient to stress.
It's not news that exercise helps protect your body from stress. But in the article, Epel goes a step further. It's not just that working out helps you forget your worries or keeps your heart in top working order -- though it certainly will do those things. The right kind of exercise, she explains, actually trains your body to get better at processing stress at the cellular level. This is called "hormetic stress" - occasional shots of high stress that our bodies can tolerate and easily recover from.
Dosing yourself with this "hormetic stress" is a bit like getting a stress vaccine. It teaches your body how to respond more effectively when you face a pumped up version of the same problem next time. The best way to give yourself that shot? According to Epel, it's high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Check out the full article here.
Capital Art Exhibition
Tracy La & Nathaniel Martinez-Gutierrez have been selected to have their artwork presented at the Capitol Art Exhibition!
The Capitol Art Exhibition (CAE) is an annual student art exhibition in honor of National Youth Art Month. The CAE is the largest state-wide PreK through College-age student art exhibition in Georgia. A reception will be held where you can view their artwork along with artwork from students from around the state:
Capitol Art Exhibition
Reception: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 4-5:30PM
Location: Twin Towers (James Floyd Building)
1 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30334
Tracy La, 12th Grade, Digital Painting
Nathaniel Martinez-Gutierrez, 12th Grade, Digital Photography
Weekly Pulse Show
Annual Parent Involvement Survey
Who: Families of students who are receiving special education services
What: Each state is required to conduct a parent survey to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools.
When: Available January 23, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Where: Parents can complete the survey via the survey link below.
Please use the following link to access the survey: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey
Gwinnett County Youth Commission
The Gwinnett Youth Commission is a year-long leadership development program for high school-age students in Gwinnett County. GYC focuses on personal and professional development, civic engagement, and public service. Gwinnett’s Youth Commissioners are representative voices of the County’s youth and serve as representatives to its elected officials.
Students who participate in this program will:
- Earn volunteer service hours, build lasting relationships, and become better equipped to serve our vibrantly connected community.
- Attend behind-the-scenes tours of county government departments and facilities.
- Meet with elected and appointed officials to discuss ways youth can affect change in the community.
There is no cost to participate in this program. Meals are provided during the summer training sessions, however transportation to and from all GYC events is the participant’s responsibility.
To be considered for the program, youth must:
- Be a resident of Gwinnett County
- Attend a school in Gwinnett County (Gwinnett County Public Schools, Buford City Schools, private, home school, or charter schools)
- Be a rising freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the 2023-2024 academic year
- Submit a completed application.
Interested candidates must complete an application, to which eligibility will be verified. The application deadline for the 2023 – 2024 cohort is Friday, April 7 at 10:00pm. Accepted Youth will be notified by early May.
Please contact Community Outreach Programs Coordinator Michael Rabalais at Michael.Rabalais@gwinnettcounty.com with any questions.
Click HERE for the Application link.
For more information, and all program details, visit the Gwinnett Youth Commission Website.
The GCPS Book Mobile brings the library to our students during the summer! This decked-out school bus travels to different apartment complexes and neighborhoods each week throughout the summer and helps prevent the "summer slide" by providing kids with high-quality, diverse books.
The annual Book Mobile 5K is the only fundraiser that contributes to this cause. This year, the 5K is on Saturday, May 6th at 8:00 am at the ISC. Early-bird registration is $25 for the 5K and $18 for the Fun Run. Groups of 4 get the family discount and pay only $90. (Everyone under 18 receives a FREE BOOK to add to their home library!)
If you can't make it on race day, you can also choose to do the virtual 5K to receive your t-shirt in the mail, or, just donate to the cause! (A $100 donation gets your name added to the back of the t-shirt!)
Don't forget to mention McClure Health Science High School when you register! The school with the most registrations gets a FREE visit from the Book Mobile!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Laura Sly at laura.sly@gcpsk12.org.
Download the free GCPS Mobile App
Stay on top of the latest news, calendar events, and emergency information by downloading our free Gwinnett County Public Schools mobile app. You can enable notifications and choose your preferred language.
Why download the app?
Receive alerts for school closures or delays and important districtwide information.
Check school and district events calendars.
Access your school’s lunch menu and add money to your student's account..
Access districtwide digital resources.
Read the latest district news.
Search for Gwinnett County Public Schools in the App Store or Google Play to download our app for free.
Help keep your school safe!
If you think that someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you have been the target of violence or threat of violence, or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please call or text the tip line at 770-822-6513. You do not have to give your name.
Other Important Telephone Numbers for Reporting:
- Violence/Threats/Crime— First, call the Local School Principal, then call Safety and Security at 770-513-6715
- Student Discipline— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the Office of Student Discipline at 770-513-6607
- Racial Discrimination/Sexual Harassment— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the local Title IX Coordinator at 678-301-6811
GCPS staff will continue to be vigilant regarding our security protocols while ensuring that each and every child experiences a safe and supportive learning environment in all of our schools, as this is our top priority.
GCPS Blueprint for the Future
Join Team GCPS!
GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!
At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.
Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.
Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.
Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.
Parent Center Coordinator
Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org
Front Office
Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org
Counselors
9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org
12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org
Counseling Clerk
Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org
Administrators
9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org
12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org
Social Worker
Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org
Principal's Office
Administrative Assistant
Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org
Principal
Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org