Eagle Eye Newsletter
January 15, 2021
Dear Taylor Families
This week, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) announced that it will temporarily transition all in-person learners to digital instruction beginning Tuesday, January 19. (Monday, January 18, is a school holiday.)
In making this decision, CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks said “As students returned to in-person and digital instruction this semester, we acknowledged the need to monitor the impact the rising COVID numbers within our community might have on our schools. The reality is that our school system—like our community and the state— is feeling the results of the holidays and winter break. We are experiencing higher numbers of cases, suspected cases, and close contacts among our in-person students and staff. The move to 100% digital learning for the coming week will allow us to effectively serve students while also doing what is best for our students and staff given the current situation.”
The shift to digital learning next week for all students, coupled with the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 18), will provide the time needed for many of our employees who are currently quarantined to return to work. The district understands the move to 100 percent digital may create hardships for families. That said, this is a necessary measure that will provide time for ill employees to get well and for those who are quarantined to be cleared for return to school and work.
Students will be expected to complete their lessons digitally each day and attendance will be documented. Teachers will report to Taylor Elementary to deliver their digital lessons.
GCPS will offer meal service during this transition to digital learning (Jan. 19-22). Meals will be available for curbside pick-up at schools, and, the district will deliver meals along all bus routes countywide during this time. Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 770-338-4680.
Thanks,
Paula Cobb, Principal
No School - Monday, January 18
The school will be closed Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day is a staff and student holiday. Enjoy your long weekend.
Semester 1 Report Cards
Semester 1 report cards will be mailed to student home addresses the week of January 19th. Students will not receive a hard copy from the school. In addition to the copy you receive in the mail, an electronic copy will be available in Parent Vue and Student Vue by Sunday, January 17th.
District Wide Digital Learning Day - Tuesday, January 26
Tuesday, January 26th been designated as Digital Learning Days (DLD). All students, both in-person and digital learners, will learn at home. Learning will be asynchronous, meaning that students will not have a scheduled log-in time or planned “Zoom” session. Instead, they will complete assigned work at their own pace. Students who are unable to complete assignments on DLDs will be given the opportunity to complete assignments when they return to school.
GCPS will provide meals for curbside pick-up at schools and will deliver along all middle school bus routes countywide.
Afterschool Program Returning
We are excited to announce the Gwinnett Parks & Recreation Afterschool Program is coming back to Taylor ES on Tuesday, January 19th. Please see the attached flyer for details to sign up.
Digital Art Showcase for Digital Learners
Attention Digital Learners:
Do you have an artwork that you would like to share from this semester in the art room with Ms. Mills? We want to celebrate the amazing student artists of Taylor Elementary! Submit your artwork via the Google Form and it will be included in a Digital Art Showcase that will be displayed throughout the building and online to share with your friends and family.
PTA News
YEARBOOKS
YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE!
This year's yearbooks are now on sale for $35 each through
the vendor website below:
YearbookOrderCenter.com
School code: 14960
PHOTOS NEEDED
If you have photos from first day of school, class parties, etc. that you would like to submit to possibly be included in the yearbook, please follow the instructions in the attached flyer. Digital learning student photos are also needed.
YEARBOK COVER CONTEST
Calling all artists!! We are looking for artists submissions for this year's Yearbook. The theme is #EagleStrong.
If your student is interested in entering the contest, please send an email to mrichards@ketaylorpta.com by Friday January 22nd.
Please use "YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST" as your email subject.
The following information should be included.
Student Name
Grade
Teacher Name
The winner will receive a free yearbook.
5th GRADE PARENTS
The ad option has bee added as an option on the website. Ads are $25 for a 1/4 page with picture and a 30 word message. Shoutouts will be $10 for a 1/8 page 15 word message with no picture.
If you have any questions, please contact mrichards@ketaylorpta.com.
SPIRIT WEAR SALES
Spirit wear will be available for sale online next week. A communication with directions for ordering will be sent in a separate message.
TUTOR.COM
TUTOR.COM
Last year, the Gwinnett County Public Library teamed up with Gwinnett County Schools to offer a free online tutoring program to help students who needed some additional support with daily digital learning assignments. We are happy to announce that the Tutor.com program is continuing this fall by offering online homework support. Click one of the help links below for more information.
Click here to learn how to use Tutor.com
K. E. Taylor Elementary School
Email: taylor.info@gcpsk12.org
Website: www.gcpsk12.org/taylores
Location: 600 Taylor School Drive Northeast, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: 770-338-4680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ketaylores/
Twitter: @KETaylorES