Jaguar Bytes
Seckinger High School Newsletter
August 12, 2022
Student Access to Bytes
Please forward the Jaguar Bytes to your child's GCPS Google email, as we are not able to email students directly with external communication tools at this time. Students should use this email address for all school (not personal) communications.
Announcements and Reminders
PTSA Charter and Officers Elections Meeting
Save the Date! You are invited to attend Seckinger PTSA Charter and Officers Elections meeting on September 12, 2022. Join PTSA during the meeting for $10 in dues and become a Charter Member of the inaugural PTSA at Seckinger. More information to follow.
Student Lockers
Students that purchased lockers will receive their number and combination during lunch on Monday, August 15th and Tuesday, August 16th. Any student that purchases a locker after August 16th will need to report to Room T326 to receive their locker number and combination. The cost is $3.00 for the year on MyPaymentsPlus. Please contact Judy Carter (judy.carter@gcpsk12.org) or Mr. White (derico.white@gcpsk12.org) for questions.
Warning About Live Streaming of Games
Please be aware that there is a scam circulating on all social media platforms. Scammers are posting fake links of "live streaming" and trying to charge money. Please do not click on any of these links that you see on social media.
Official live streams of our games will be posted in our Jaguar Bytes as well as by our official SKG_Jaguars and SKG_Athletics social media accounts. Please do not click on any other streaming links that you find on social media.
Parent Sign-Off Required In MyPaymentsPlus - Complete by August 15, 2022
Attention to All Seckinger Families - Required Sign-off Orientation Acknowledgements in MyPaymentsPlus.com.
MyPaymentsPlus.com is open for all students (new and returning)! MyPaymentsPlus - https://mypaymentsplus.com/. If you do not have a MyPaymentsPlus account, click here for directions to create an account.
- Who do I contact for help with MyPaymentsPlus? Contact Customer Support at MyPaymentsPlus.com - 877-237-0945
- Why do I need to sign-off on the Orientation Acknowledgments on MyPaymentsPlus? It is very important for parents to review these GCPS documents with their children. GCPS Student Parent Handbook, Extracurricular Activities, Media Release, Responsible Use of Technology, Academic Knowledge and Skills per Grade Level, and more.
- What can be paid for through MyPaymentsPlus? Add money to lunch accounts, parking permits, orientation contribution/donation (courses, clinic, library, etc.), student/staff recognition, and other program requests.
- Do I need my child's student number to create a MyPaymentsPlus account if I don't have an account? Yes, you will need your child's 9-digit GCPS student number. The student number can be found on your child's report card.
Free & Reduced Price Meals Program
The Free and Reduced Price Application for SY22-23 is currently available. A new application must be submitted each school year since the previous year's application will not work. The online application is available in English and Spanish. It's a very quick and easy process.
Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.50; lunch costs $2.25 for elementary and $2.50 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The GCPS web site contains an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/29759
Student ID Cards
Students can scan the barcodes on their phones to purchase their lunches. We also recommend students take a screenshot of their barcodes and save to their phones to make the process go faster. See below for directions and share with your student.
Attendance Office
Attendance Office Procedures
- For attendance questions please email: seckingerattendance@gcpsk12.org.
- All check-ins and check-outs will happen in the Attendance Office at the back of the school in T102. Please do not enter the front of the building.
- Due to end-of-the-day procedures and traffic patterns, there will be no check-outs after 1:30 PM each day.
- All excused absences notes will need to be written and signed by a parent/guardian or a medical/dental excuse and delivered to the Attendance Office.
- We are not able to accommodate phone check-outs for safety and security purposes.
SKG Athletics, Clubs, and Activities
Updates from Coach Poff
- Please review the graphic below about our Clear Bag Guidelines for all Athletic Events.
- This Friday's theme for the football game is Tie-Dye.
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
- Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information. You can also view all workouts on the Google student calendar. **Remember you must create a rank one account, upload your current physical, and complete all forms prior to participating. Click here for instructions on setting up rank one.
- GoFan is now live Tickets to all Jaguar athletic events will be available for purchase at this time. See information below and visit the GoFan web site here: https://gofan.co/
- All-Sports Passes for students are now available for purchase on GoFan.
Seckinger Sings at the Atlanta Braves Game
The Seckinger High School Chorus and Jones MS 8th graders will be singing the National Anthem at the Atlanta Braves game on September 18th! Get your tickets here: https://seckingerhschorus.ludus.com/splash.php
Communication
Connect with Us
To support your child’s individual needs and interests, we are offering multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.
- Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
- Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
- Social Media - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See details below.
Please forward the Jaguar Bytes to your child, as we are not able to email students directly with external communication tools.