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GCA Parent Newsletter: April 2016 Edition
In this edition:
- A message from Mr. T.
- Georgia Milestones Testing resources
- Question of the month: Kmail...
- April PTSO News
- Learning Coach strategies for success
- Parent Meetings
- K12 Learning Coach info sessions
- ... and much more
Question of the Month .... Kmail: What information do you need? What do you wish you didn't receive?
We would love to have your opinion! Our question of the month is:
Speaking of kmail: what information do you need and what do you wish you didn't receive?
GCA PTSO Executive Board Elections!
GCA PTSO Executive Board Elections
April 1st – April 15th
Only PTSO Members can vote. Check your email for details.
If you have questions, please contact gcaptso@gcaptso.org.
The latest Peach Pit has arrived!
Do you have questions? Well, we've got answers!
Weekdays at 12:00 pm and a 7:00 pm evening session once per week. Check the GCA Events Calendar for dates, times, and room link.
Can't make a live session? Submit your question below and we'll be in touch.
Block Scheduling
-Jaqueline H.
Region 3
April Parent Meeting!
Thursday, Apr 14, 2016, 07:00 PM
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Upcoming Parent Meetings:
Town Hall Meeting - Thursday, May 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm (click to enter live meeting)
Parent University Recordings:
October 2015: Understanding Assessment Data
November 2015: Student Ownership and Motivation - Part I (at the end of the parent meeting)
December 2015: Counseling and Family Resources - where to go for help (at the end of the parent meeting)
February 2016: Building "Grit" (at the end of the parent meeting)
March 2016: Georgia Milestones Testing at GCA (at the end of the parent meeting)
Middle School:
October 2015: How to Become More Involved with Other GCA Families in My Community
November 2015: Learning New Computer Programs (Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.)
December 2015: Teaching my child to take ownership of his/her own learning
February 2016: Understanding Grade Level Content Standards and Assessment
March 2016: Georgia Milestones Testing at GCA
High School:
October 2015: Own It - Motivating my student to take ownership of his/her learning
November 2015: High School Math - Learning Coach Survival Skills
December 2015: High School Clubs 101
February 2016: Teenage Challenges - Supporting Your Student Toward Adulthood
March 2016: Georgia Milestones Testing at GCA
School Wide Service Projects
The Student Council is looking to volunteer with several non profit organizations and we are looking for GCA volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with the Student Council in any of these projects- please complete the survey below!
All explanations of each projects are included on the survey: Click Here for the Survey
We love our GCA school and community!!
E-mail gcahssc.vp@gmail.com with any questions!
K12 Improving Schools by Listening to Families
K12 believes in continuous improvement: getting better every day. Join us Monday, April 4th at 3pm ET/ 2pm CT/ 1pm MT/ Noon PT & Arizona for a live session presented by K12 Senior Director, Rob Letcher. Learn how K12 improves schools every day through listening to families. You’ll meet the people who listen and work with families, just like yours, to continually improve the student and learning coach experience. You’ll also learn how YOUR family can become directly involved in shaping the K12 experience of tomorrow!
Join this session on Monday by clicking here!
GCA Resource Room
Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties
Clayton, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, and Henry Counties
Columbia, Jenkins, Screvens, and Richmond
GCA Events Calendar
GCA Events Calendar: http://www.gacyber.org/gca-events-calendar.html
Parent Leader Calendar: http://www.localendar.com/public/GCAParentLeaders
GCA Cookbook for sale!
GCA PTSO Archives
Fundraising from home:
Bring items to any GCA Event or mail them to:
GCA Fundraisers
2387 Rodgers Dr. SE,
Conyers, GA 30094
If you have any questions, or would like to help with our Labels for Education collection drive, please contact our Labels for Education Coordinator, Shirley Lester, at (470) 269-3643 or via email at gcafundraiser@gmail.com or visit: http://www.gcaptso.org/fundraising.html to learn more.
Thank you for your support.
Tips:
Box Tops for Education
Bundle these into groups of 50 using rubber bands, envelopes or baggies. Label each bundle with "50" on the outside.
Labels for Education
Separate 1-, 5- and 10-point UPCs, beverage/sauce caps and Bonus Certificates. Place them in paper lunch bags, envelopes or clear plastic bags. Label each bag with the total amount of UPCs and point values contained inside.
Note: Make sure the Bonus Certificate bundle is marked “Bonus Certificates” and is packed with the first box/packet of your submission.
Please do not use staples or excessive amounts of tape as these materials are not recyclable.
There's a Facebook group for Learning Coaches who live near you...
Get in touch with other Learning Coaches for community building and support. Click on your region below to get started.
Region 12 (Bulloch, Effingham, Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Glynn, and Camden counties)
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Have a great April!
Elementary School
Elementary School Family Engagement Coordinator
Email: swaldow@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/elementary-school1.html
Location: 1745 Phoenix Blvd., Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 404.334.4790.672
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swaldow.gca?fref=ts
Middle School
Middle School Family Engagement Coordinator
Regional Family Engagement Team Lead
Email: vokpani@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/middle-school1.html
Location: 1745 Phoenix Blvd., Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 404.334.4790.663
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcaveronica.rfec?fref=ts
High School
High School Family Engagement Coordinator
Email: mblencowe@gacyber.org
Website: http://www.gacyber.org/blog
Location: 1745 Phoenix Blvd. Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 404.334.4790.799
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mblencowe.gca
Twitter: @GCA_HS