Benefield Parent Newsletter
May 13, 2019 (SPECIAL EDITION!)
Important Update~~EOY Activities & Safety
5th Grade Ceremony May 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Discovery HS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Greetings Benefield Parents-
It's hard to believe the 2018-19 school year is almost over. It is our hope that you and your child have had an enjoyable school experience this year. Your feedback is important to us. If you would like to schedule a meeting with a member of the leadership team, just let us know.
End of year awards ceremonies will take place on Monday, May 20 for 2nd and 3rd grades and May 21 for 1st and 4th grades. The award's ceremony is by invitation only. The following students will be recognized at the award's ceremony:
- Principal's Honor Roll: All A's this semester
- A/B Honor Roll: All A's & B's this semester
- Perfect Attendance: Perfect Attendance all year
- Citizenship: Titan Kids of Character
- Most Improved: Most Improved in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies
- Distinguished Award: Distinguished on English/Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies EOY DA or GMAS
A full list of end of year activities are included below so please, keep reading and visit our school website for updates.
Proud to serve you,
Mrs. Stevens
At Benefield we believe all students can learn at high levels when the right strategies are put in place.
End of Year (EOY) Activities
Special Education Field Day- May 13, 2019
K-5 Field Day ~ May 15, 2019 {see schedule below}
Kindergarten Program & EOY Party- May 17, 2019
PreK/ASD Level I EOY Party- May 20, 2019
2nd Grade Awards Ceremony* & EOY Party- May 20, 2019
3rd Grade Awards Ceremony* & EOY Party- May 20, 2019
1st Grade Awards Ceremony* & EOY Party - May 21, 2019
4th Grade Awards Ceremony* & EOY Party- May 21, 2019
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony - - May 21, 2019, 6 p.m.
5th Grade EOY Picnic -- May 22, 2019
Last Day of School-- May 22, 2019
* 1st-4th grade Awards Ceremonies are by invitation only.
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/2081#calendar2089/20190511/month
3rd and 5th GMAS results are in!
GMAS results are in for students in 3rd and 5th grade. The leadership team has started contacting the parents of students who did not meet 3rd or 5th grade promotion requirements.
Parents of students who met promotion requirements will be notified by the classroom teacher and on the last day of school via the child's final progress report. If you receive a call from the school, please call back...it may be related to GMAS results.
Benefield Elementary Summer School
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Please join us for our LAST Chick-fil-A Spirit Night of the 2018-19 SY on Thursday, May 16 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Sugarloaf & 316 location. The classroom with the most student sign-ins will receive a special treat from Chick-Fil-A and a popcorn party.
Student Medication
ALL medication will need to be picked up by May 17, 2019. Any medication left after the last day of school will be disposed of per Gwinnett County Public School policies.
PLEASE NOTE:
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TRANSPORT MEDICATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL.