Simonton Parent Newsletter
Friday, May 1, 2020
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel
Message from Ms. Perkins
Virtual Friday Dance!
Staff Appreciation Week!
Make-up Work
Pre-K/ Kinder Story Time Zoom
A new section has been added to our website.
Story time with Ms. Perkins Continues...
Grab your lunch or a snack and join Ms. Perkins as she shares one of her favorite stories!
Saturday, May 2, 2020
11:00 am ~ 3rd Grade
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83958210764?pwd=bERpQTNqalptZGE1NnNCalUwYm9JQT09
Meeting ID: 839 5821 0764
11:45 am ~ 4th Grade
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151542000?pwd=RUR3V0tkSXZBY3pXUGpJWXBuM294dz09
Meeting ID: 881 5154 2000
Password: 2w6FsN
12:00 pm ~ 5th Grade
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86906966021?pwd=Rlp4MEFST1FtWkxmTlJNN3hBNk9kdz09
Meeting ID: 869 0696 6021
Password: 2si4GY
Kindergarten Registration
Please go to the Simonton Elementary website to begin the online Kindergarten Registration process.
GCPS Digital Learning Day Update 3:
It's Not too late to order a yearbook
Simply, log-on to your MyPaymentsPlus account.
The cost is $23.00.
Title 1 Draft Document Review
Please take a moment to review several draft documents and provide any feedback for next year. The draft document review is May 1st - May 6th.
The 3 documents you will be reviewing are attached below & can be found on our website (Under the "For Parents" tab and then under the "Title 1" section).
- Local School Plan of Improvement (LSPI) Summary
- The Plan...The Promise...
- Budget including prioritized wish list
Please provide any feedback on the documents. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us to finalize our plan for next school year. Thanks in advance for your support!
Enter your comments here: https://forms.gle/PEMyzaYwTF9NZ3qg8
Mrs. Emily Young, AP-T1
A Few Activities & Videos your family can explore:
Reading is Fundamental's Daily Read-Alouds
Join RIF's resident reader, Kate, Monday through Friday at 9:00am and Noon EDT live on Facebook as she reads favorite children's books. Each day the book will change, but the fun and excitement will engage young readers daily. View Past Read-Alouds
LEGOland- Free Curbside Pickup
Bring the LEGO® fun home!
We are SO EXCITED Budding Builders! Free Curbside Pick-Up for your favorite LEGO® sets has begun. What LEGO® set are you getting?!
Draw with Drew (and Rosie!)
Time for Kids' Podcast
SES Local School Council Meeting
Join us for our last Local School Council meeting for the school year. This is a great opportunity to learn about Gwinnett County Public Schools and Simonton ES. We will hold the meeting virtually on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 10:00 am.
Link to the Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86277177638?pwd=RldQbHZqdlRHZExMT3A0TnZVaXlIQT09
Meeting ID: 862 7717 7638
Password: 4RPJm2
25 Fascinating Wonders of the World you can visit from home...
Mystery Science Videos:
Weekly Family Engagement Tips
Children develop self-discipline when they have a clear set of rules to stick to. When parents enforce the rules, kids may grumble, but they are usually relieved. Make your rules and expectations clear to your child, then be sure to praise him when he lives up to them. Point out ways he benefits from following the rules. And as your child proves he can handle responsibility, give him more freedom.
A bedtime review can boost morning recall
When your child is studying for a test, have her finish her preparations by reviewing the most important information one more time right before going to bed. She shouldn't spend long; 10 or 12 minutes should be enough. While she sleeps, her brain will keep thinking about what she's just reviewed. The next day, she'll find the material easier to remember.
Positive words lead to a positive outlook
Let your child know that negative thoughts and words can actually make tough times worse. Words like "awful" and "horrible" are often exaggerations that can make disappointments seem like disasters. Encourage your child to choose words that are more positive instead. If he says, "This math is impossible," help him restate the situation: "This math is challenging, but I know I can figure it out."
Include your child in your routine
You don't always have to set aside a block of time to teach your child. Just do the things you normally do, but do them together. Explain what you are doing. Let your child observe and ask questions. Let her help you. Then ask questions that encourage thinking: "Why do you think I do it this way?" "If it takes 15 minutes for the food to cook, and we want to eat at 6:00, what time should we put it in the oven?
Give clues for sounding out new words
When your child is reading and comes to an unfamiliar word, give him some time to figure it out for himself. If he can't, ask: "What sound does the first letter make?…What sound does the last letter make?...Can you think of a word that begins and ends like that and makes sense?" If he still can't come up with the word, say "Would (the word) fit in there?" Letting him figure it out himself builds his reading confidence.
Encourage creative thinking with 'circular' stories
Telling "circular stories" is a fun way to get your child's creativity flowing. Gather family members around the table and start a made-up story: "Once upon a time there was a knight who was sent by the king on a dangerous mission." After a sentence or two, it's the next person's turn to continue the tale. Keep going around the circle until the story is finished with the magic words "The End."
When you relax, your child will, too
Kids can suffer from stress just like adults. And that stress can have an impact on their studies, relationships and sleep. The first step in helping your child relax is to relax yourself. Move slowly and talk in a quiet voice. Sit in a comfortable place together. Close your eyes and listen to soothing music. Or take an imaginary trip by describing a peaceful place. Ask your child to imagine what you'll do there.
Student Interim and EOY Progress Reports
Student Return/Pick of Items
At this time, we are developing plans for allowing students to return to the school building to gather personal items and return school-owned items. This will take place during the weeks of May 18 and May 25. These plans will take into consideration physical distancing and will limit the number of people in the building at one time. We will communicate its process directly to parents as soon as it is finalized and approved.
Simonton Elementary- What We Stand For
Vision
Simonton is committed to dynamic high quality instruction resulting in a passion for learning, leading and excelling.
Core Belief
Every Student Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, and Excel
Commitments
We commit to giving our students a fresh start every day.
We commit to preparing quality and engaging lessons that will prepare our students to be successful in school.
We commit to teaching, modeling and holding our students accountable for appropriate school behavior.
We commit to providing our students with a structured and safe learning environment.
We commit to a great year of learning, leading, and excelling.
Simonton Elementary School
Assistant Superintendent- Dr. Terry Watlington
Board Member- Mr. Steven B. Knudsen
Principal- Tamara G. Perkins
Assistant Principal- Daphne Miles
Assistant Principal- Nicole Tomlinson
Assistant Principal- Emily Young
Website: gcpsk12.org/SimontonES
Location: 275 Simonton Road Southeast, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 513-6637