Generals E-News
Parents' Edition
Principal's Message
Dear Annistown Families,
It is my hope that you have received the communication from the district office regarding digital learning days and events for the next week. At this time, GCPS will participate in digital learning this week, March 16-20. On Thursday, March 19, after a thorough review of the COVID-19 situation, Gwinnett County Public Schools will announce its plans for March 23-27.
On Monday, March 16, your child/children will access DLD lessons on eClass by clicking on the DLD icon. The lessons will be available after 9:00 AM. In the classroom, the students access eClass regularly so they should be able to log on and get started on their own. Teachers will continue to create meaningful lessons and learning throughout the week while keeping in mind the restrictions some families may have. Teachers, administrators, and staff will be monitoring digital learning and will do our best to support our families. Should you have difficulty, email or Class Dojo your child’s teacher first. Please also let your child’s teacher know if you need a hard copy of the assignments because of limited access to digital devices. We can make arrangements for you to pick up the assignments during the week.
All other activities connected to school have been canceled through March 27. This includes SST meetings, IEP meetings and Field Trips. Refunds will be issued once we return to full operation. If you were scheduled to have an SST/IEP/Re-evaluation meeting next week, the teacher will contact you about rescheduling.
As part of next week’s (March 16-20) work schedule, School Nutrition staff and Transportation staff will coordinate to provide meals for students. GCPS will provide lunch for anyone 18 or younger at 68 school sites in the district. Annistown Elementary is one of these school sites. These lunches will be provided at no cost to students through the Federal School Nutrition Program. The 68 sites will be open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for meal pick-up. In addition, GCPS school buses will make lunches available for pick up at bus stops near the 68 sites. Information about estimated delivery times at these bus stops will be shared on the GCPS website once they are finalized.
If you decide to pick up meals from Annistown ES from 11:00 – 1:00 next week, you may pick up lunches in the bus lane in the front of the school. School personnel will be stationed out front to distribute lunches. Remember, the students must be present to receive the meals.
The school will not be open to the public next week, except to give out lunches. However, your child's teacher and the grade level administrators are actively monitoring eCLASS pages and emails throughout the day should you have questions or need support.
Please continue to visit the Gwinnett County Public Schools website for the most up to date information.
Thank you for your support, flexibility and understanding during this difficult time our country is facing. We are Generals...we persevere through challenges and come out stronger on the other side.
Generals Salute!
Ms. Nimmo - Smith
Additional Updates
DA Testing - All DA testing has been suspended until we return to school. We will communicate information regarding a plan once we return to full operation.
Progress Reports - Progress reports are scheduled to go home on March 20. We will adjust this date depending on when we return to school. Please check our school website and calendar for an update.
eClass Speed/Access - There are many school districts across the country that use the same platform as GCPS for students to access digital content. With so many students on the platform, you may experience slower than normal speeds. Please be patient! as always, should you have a concern, please contact your child's teacher or the front office.
COVID-19 - GCPS Communication Update
Please continue to check the GCPS website to review the most updated information regarding DLD guidelines. The school will also continue to communicate through emails, Class Dojo, and our website.
As a reminder, the link below is to the district website regarding COVID-19 has been included. If you have trouble using the link below, you may also access this information from the Annistown ES or GCPS websites. Please also refer to the flyer below that includes guidelines for preventing the spread of any illnesses.
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Connect with us
Email: gwenda.nimmo.smith@gcpsk12.org
Website: www.gcpsk12.org/annistownes
Location: 3150 Spain Road, Snellville, GA, USA
Phone: 770 - 979 - 2950
Twitter: @annistownes