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Friday, October 18, 2019
Proud Principal
What a beautiful week it has been! And what a beautiful week it will be next week! Conference Week!!!
Yes, it is a busy week. But it is so important! YOU are so important. Parents will be coming in curious, hopeful, and sometimes scared. They have these emotions because what we do matters. And know how much power you really do have. You are shaping the minds of this community's youngsters. Parents see and respect (and sometimes fear) that power and responsibility.
While the conferences can seem to go on, stop and think for a moment how lucky we are to serve a community who shows up like ours does! They know how important you are in their child's life.
Let Yolanda, Sheri and I know if we can help you in any way!
Don't forget the Parsons' Fall Challenge. The first few staff members to have 12 items completed will receive a fun Fall prize :-).
I wanted to share a funny You Tube video with you about the different types of parents. I am not saying in any way that the characteristics portrayed in the video are like any of our Parsons' parents (because we have the best) BUT it was funny so I had to share.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkU-PosklMQ
Proud to be Your Principal!
Early Release Parent Teacher Conferences
We know the week of conferences is a busy time for you. You have all worked so hard to prepare for these conferences because you know how important the parent/teacher team is to ensure student success. We have some lucky kiddos in our building!
To show our gratitude for the time and energy that you put in to preparing for and conducting conferences...PTA will be providing lunch on Wednesday and Admin will provide on Thursday.
Get some rest over the weekend...You got this!
Attached is the link to the Early Release Schedule in Google Sheets. Click on the Early Release Tab :-)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ryPF7chzNeWe4lLYql1HQKk2X-NEenZ26y138Tr8dVY/edit?usp=sharing
Be sure to send a copy of your conference schedule to Emily Smith by October 18 (today).
Early Release Conference Info Sheet
You will find a small green sheet in your mailboxes called Early Release Conference Info. Please fill out this AFTER you have completed all of your conferences. It is due back to Michelle no later than Friday, November 8th.
Our Custodians Need Our HELP
Didn't Attend Math Boot Camp? Well, here are the Resources
- Math Boot Camp Resources
The resources from Math Boot Camp have been uploaded on the ECOMM math page for all teachers. Click here: https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/d2l/le/content/2102023/viewContent/30255207/View
- Analyzing the Standards Documents and Sample Assessment Items for Social Studies
- Second nine weeks’ analyzing the standards documents (kindergarten through fifth grades) and sample assessment items (first through fifth grades) are now available on the ECOMM. These documents can be found on the unit pages of second quarter topics.
- Social Studies Leveled Texts Professional Learning Resources
- Resources form the K-5 social studies professional learning on September 10th are now available on the ECOMM on the Department General Information page on the ECOMM. The presentation from the session and a support video are accessible through the “Professional Learning” button. The leveled texts are sorted by grade level and are accessible through the “Social Studies Leveled Texts” button.
- Analyzing the Standards Documents and Sample Assessment Items for Social Studies
- Second nine weeks’ analyzing the standards documents (kindergarten through fifth grades) and sample assessment items (first through fifth grades) are now available on the ECOMM. These documents can be found on the unit pages of second quarter topics.
- Social Studies Leveled Texts Professional Learning Resources
- Resources form the K-5 social studies professional learning on September 10th are now available on the ECOMM on the Department General Information page on the ECOMM. The presentation from the session and a support video are accessible through the “Professional Learning” button. The leveled texts are sorted by grade level and are accessible through the “Social Studies Leveled Texts” button. The following link takes you to the resources.
United Way Employee $5 Campaign
Weekly Happenings
Monday, October 21
Progress Reports Emailed (Conferences)
Great Days of Services begins
Tuesday, October 22
Grade Level Kid Talks-CANCELLED (Changed to Tuesday, October 29)
Wednesday, October 23
Early Release ~ 12:50 dismissal
PTA Staff Lunch (Panera) will be served in the Professional Learning Room 10:50-end
Thursday, October 24
Early Release ~ 12:50 dismissal
Administration will provide lunch in the Professional Learning Room 10:50-end
Friday, October 25
Falcons' Friday
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fz8Hu4XSNrdHczKq6TPqpguBjjT16T6-PWcnw6mxj2k/edit?usp=sharing
Send your conference schedule to Emily Smith TODAY!
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Information is going home today with students..
Attached is the schedule for you to review. On the day your class does not have Thanksgiving Luncheon, your class will eat sack lunches in the classrooms.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A6gOi5VbLFyZsryuOZ2SSv98FiUZYBvR/view?usp=sharing