Jaguar Bytes
Seckinger High School Newsletter
August 7, 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.
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.
Announcements and Reminders
Seckinger High School In The News!
We enjoyed hosting media tours throughout the last two weeks. Check out the articles below:
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.
Photos of Our Home
A special thank you to David Fisher at JandDImages for taking professional photos of our school. Check out his compilation of photos in the video below.
The Library
The Library is now available for book check out. You can check out up to FIVE books at a time and can keep them for a month. You can access the Media Catalog in eClass to search our catalog, put books on hold, or stop by before or after school to browse. Library hours are 6:45-2:30.
We are always seeking student input, so if you have any book requests for our next book order please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/9eYtaMUyq9r5vdx96
We hope to see you soon in The Library!
SKG Athletics, Clubs, and Activities
Updates from Coach Poff
- 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.
Flag Football Interest Meeting
There will be an interest meeting for girl's flag football on Thursday, August 11th at 2:20 in T340, Coach Springer's room.
Dungeons and Dragons Club Interest Meeting
The Dungeons and Dragons Club interest meeting will be on Thursday 8/11 after school in T230. If you are into fantasy and enjoy working with others, then come see if this club is a fit for you.
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.