• April 14- Progress Reports go home
• April 14- Reading Parent Workshop 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• April 18- Skate Night at Skate Along USA 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• April 19- Career Day
• April 25- Title I Planning Meeting 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• April 29- Girls on the Run 5K event- Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta

• May 2- Kindergarten Transition Parent Meeting (for parents of students entering kindergarten August 2023)- 6:00 PM
• May 5- Deadline to register for Rising K Academy
• May 24- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony- 10 AM - 11:00 AM
• May 24- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Click on the picture of the calendar to see the GCPS calendar for 2022-2023.

Please join us for a night of fun and fundraising for our school and help us reach our goal of 200+ skaters! A portion of the funds goes directly to our school.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

$10 admission (includes skate rental). (There is no admission charge for those who are not skating.)

$3 pizza and drink deal for all attendees during these hours.

*The classroom with the highest number of skaters by 6:30 PM will win a FREE slice of pizza AND drink for EACH skater from their class that evening!

Our school will be filled with special guest speakers on Tuesday, April 19 who will share about their various jobs. It's a very exciting time for our students that your child will not want to miss! Be sure to ask your child what they saw and learned on that day.

Would you like to…

• be more involved in your child’s education?
• be a part of the decision-making process at Minor Elementary?
• contribute your valuable input and time?
• make sure the GPCS and Minor Title I Programs continue to be successful?

Together we will:

• Work with other parents, community members and Minor Elementary staff
• Look at GCPS and school data for areas of growth and needed improvement
• Look at parent and school feedback to make suggestions for improvements

• Decide topics for parent workshops
• Make suggestions for our Title I budgets for GCPS and Minor Elementary
• Make suggestions for our GCPS and Minor Elementary Title I Family Engagement policies and documents (The Plan and The Promise)

*Anyone interested in participating but unable to attend may review and provide feedback for these documents from April 17-April 21 either in the Parent Center during school hours or online at www.gcpsk12.org/MinorES. Information will also be posted via this eNewsletter.

Questions? Please contact:

Anita Hutcheson at 770-806-2227 or Anita.Hutcheson@gcpsk12.org

Angelica Loper at 678-245-3160 or Angelica.Loper@gcpsk12.org

Our celebratory 5K event will take place on Saturday, April 29 at Center Park Stadium! This joyous celebration helps us come together to recognize every participant's accomplishments.

All Girls on the Run participants and coaches are already registered.

Please use this link to register friends and family that want to join in the fun!

We welcome all family and community members who do not want to walk, run, skip, push or roll the 5K to attend, spectate and enjoy the fun free of charge.

Spring Picture proofs are here and will be going home with students. Please use the link below to see the flyer for more information on how to order pictures.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/cms/lib/GA02204486/Centricity/Domain/159/PICS%20ARE%20IN%20ELECTRONIC%20FLYER-2022.pdf

We're looking forward to welcoming our new kindergarten students in the 2023-24 school year! Online registration for new kindergartners has opened!

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26080

WHO: Parents or guardians of rising kindergartners—children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2023.

WHAT: Register your child for the 2023-24 school year in an easy, two-step process.

WHEN: Starting Monday, April 10 and closing May 19!

WHY: Completing online registration will help us be ready to welcome your new kindergartner and make sure your child is eligible for summer enrichment activities.

HOW: Much of the registration process, including the uploading of documents needed for registration, will be completed online. Most document attachments (PDF, JPG, DOC, PNG, etc.) are compatible. The file-size limit is 2 MB.

WHERE:

Step 1—Complete online registration on the GCPS website, starting Monday, April 10. (Go to www.gcpsk12.org and click on the New Student Enrollment button.)

Step 2—Schedule an appointment with your child’s new school to verify information, complete a kindergarten readiness profile, pick up materials to help prepare your child for school, and learn about exciting summer enrichment opportunities for your new kindergartner!

All new kindergartners registered by May 26 will be entered into a drawing for cool learning prizes— tablets, games, puzzles, summer reading book bags, LEGO sets, school supplies, and more!

Students must first be registered for kindergarten in order to register for this program. The DEADLINE to register for Rising K Academy is Friday, May 5.

In Rising K Academy, new kindergartners will meet new friends, learn through play, and practice skills they will need to be ready for school in the fall. The free, in-person program will run
June 12–June 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a holiday on June 19. Families must complete online kindergarten registration by May 19 for their child to participate in Rising K Academy.

Transportation and meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided for children participating in the SEA program and in Rising K Academy at no cost to families.

If you have children currently receiving free or reduced-price meals in a Gwinnett County school, your kindergartner may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals for the first 30 days of school while your child's application is processed. Please use the link below for more information.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-VzmfS4_Z06kaZZbDQhfu1NHrH5MELxEioquX2QkEhpURDJUSkJLRVpKUktGSE5ESTQwT1JXUjJURC4u

Remember to fill out a new application every year (after July 16th). One application per household.

Questions? Call (678) 301-6307

Capture your memories in this year's Minor Elementary School Yearbook!

To Purchase and customize yearbook:

• Go to: www.treering.com/validate
• Enter your school's passcode: 1015944045062095

Regular price: $24.70

Use the link below to see important updates, reminders, information and event pictures.

Please contact us if you would like to register or to learn more about next year's programs. Applications are available upon request. You may also pick up an application at the front desk.

Anita Hutcheson 770-806-2227 or Anita.Hutcheson@gcpsk12.org

Angelica Loper 678-245-3160 or Angelica.Loper@gcpsk12.org

Sometimes, when children have a problem, they really need their parents' help.

But other times, your child most needs understanding, and to hear you to say, “I can imagine how upset you must be.” In those few words, you acknowledge that your elementary schooler is feeling some real anger, sadness or frustration.

Your understanding gives your child some choices. Now, instead of continuing to try to convey emotions, your child can tell you more about the problem. Your child can ask for your help, or decide to look for a solution independently.

Brought to you by:

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Come see the Gwinnett County Public Schools' 2nd ISC Relay for Life Team CAR SHOW!

We will Fuel the fight Against Cancer!

When: Saturday, April 22

10am-2:00pm

Where: J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center

437 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, GA 30024

For more information: Cars for a Cause Flyer

FREE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

SATURDAY, APRIL 29- 10 AM to 2 PM

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center

2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA (free parking off off Davis Rd.)

Join us for our 6th Annual ALL ABOUT KIDS EXPO featuring loads of activities for kids, stage shows including story-time, sing-a-long, magic shows and more! This year’s show is produced by The Gwinnett Daily Post in partnership with Gwinnett County Public Library.

Admission is free so don’t miss out on this event. The first 300 kids in line on the day of the event will receive a string back pack from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta filled with sponsor and vendor goodies. Registration is requested but not required.* Registration does make you eligible to win door prizes at the event.

Visit our Early Learning Corner & Outdoor Activities sponsored by Building Babies Brains with fun, hands-on activities for kids.

Learn the signs of depression in kids and teens with our educational series sponsored by GUIDE, Inc.

• Face Painting
• Magic Shows
• Kids Activities
• Family Fun
• Health Screenings

Please use this link to register: https://scnievents.com/kids-expo/

What is it?

An exciting event of delicious food from some of our great local restaurants, live music, and a Silent Auction of unique items. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event and at the door.

When is it?

April 29, 2023. The doors open at 4 pm. Stay for a short visit or until we close at 7 pm.

Where is it?

Heritage Hall

Salem Missionary Baptist Church

351 Killian Hill Road

Lilburn, GA 30047

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Want to participate as a restaurant?

Click here and complete the form and send it in. This is a great way to show off your food to the community.

For further information, please contact TasteofLilburn@gmail.com or

call/text Kathy Mattox at 770-851-6835.

This event is hosted by The Lilburn Woman’s Club. Funds raised will go directly to our community projects, which include all of our area schools with support to the school Care Teams, our 3rd Grade Dictionary Project, and scholarships to our local graduates.

Gwinnett Building Babies' Brains has many links according to your child's age. Click the language box at the top right corner of the page to select English, Spanish, or Korean.

BuildingBabiesBrains.com

Dear Families, Are you looking for a quick and easy way to support our school? The Box Tops app makes it easy to earn cash our school!

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

• Buy participating products at the store.
• Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn.
• Twice a year, our school gets a check!

See a list of participating products at BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS.

Box Tops earnings really add up, and the more people that participate, the bigger the impact we can make!

All funds collected through program will go towards purchasing new PE equipment and Field Day treats for Minor Elementary!

Earn Money for our School While You Shop!

Families can register their Kroger Plus cards for Minor's rewards program. Simply register your card online and Kroger will donate a portion of sales each quarter directly to our school! Please consider signing up today.

Use the link below:

roger.com/i/community/community-rewards

Butcher's Choice supplies premium quality meats with 100% quality product guarantee! There are several options to choose from including steaks, pork, chicken, and seafood. Please note that 40% of sales go directly to Minor Elementary! It is an easy way to help our school just by eating good food! This is an on-going fundraiser. Please feel free to order at any time!

https://www.gcpsk12.org/cms/lib/GA02204486/Centricity/Domain/159/Minor%20Meat%20Order%20Form.pdf

MyPaymentsPlus allows parents to pay for contributions and activities and sign orientation documents. All parents must sign the orientation forms. Two documents have been created to assist you with completing this process. If you need additional assistance, you can contact the school.

How to Set Up A MPP Account for Parents:

Streaming: https://vimeo.com/345028817

How to Review Signed Documents in MPP:

Streaming: https://vimeo.com/345054468

GCPS has numerous ways in which they communicate with their stakeholders. Attached is a list of all the ways they share information.