Bear Essentials
Dyer Newsletter
April 20, 2018
Georgia Milestones Assessments - Grades 3-5
The students have worked very hard over the last few weeks, and we are so proud of their accomplishments. Third and fourth grade students have now completed their Georgia Milestones Assessments. The final testing day for fifth grade students is Monday, April 23rd, Yahoo!
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and that you take time to celebrate your student's hard work!
Fifth graders, be ready Monday morning to finish strong. Get plenty of rest, and eat a healthy breakfast and arrive on time.
Our student attendance has been record breaking this past week. Let's keep up that streak!
Mother & Son Ninja Night - Help Wanted!
We will need a few volunteers to help at the Ninja Night on the 20th!
Dads willing to serve the mothers & sons would be great! (But moms can sign up, too.)
Public School Volunteer Appreciation 4/23 - 4/27
While next week is National School Volunteer Week, it is also a busy week as we wrap up Milestones testing. In order to celebrate you with the attention you so well deserve, we will be hosting our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event in May. Please be on the look-out for an e-Vite with more details in the coming weeks.
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."
~ Elizabeth Andrew
Administrative Professional's Day - Wednesday 4/25
BOGO Book Fair is Coming!
Dear Parents & Families,
Helping kids become readers is not just about opening a book; it's about opening the right book — the book that gets them so excited to read they can't put it down. But why is this important? Because reading for fun has real and long-lasting benefits that can help your kids do better in school and in life.
Our Scholastic Buy One, Get One Free* Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. Not only will your child be able to choose from a wonderful selection of titles before the summer vacation starts, they will be able to get one free book for every book they buy!
**All free books must be of equal or lesser value than the ones you buy. In other words, you pay for the book that costs more. The free book is the one that costs less. Titles vary by Book Fair. All items are available while supplies last.
Book Fair dates: April 26, April 27, April 30
Shopping hours: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
** We will have some Carmen Deedy books available for purchase that she will autograph when she visits on May 9, 2018. (While supplies last.) We will hold the purchased Carmen Deedy books in the Media Center until her author visit. After she autographs the books, we will give them to the students.**
NEW digital payment option for students: eWallet! Now you can send your child to shop the fair cash-free! Visit our Book Fair Homepage to learn more and to create an account: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/jgdyerelementaryschool
Payment Options: eWallet, cash, check (made out to Dyer), credit card
*** Don't forget to send enough money to cover the 6% sales tax.
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!
Chili's Spirit Night - Thursday 4/26
Crazy spring schedule, no time to cook? Take the day off and let Chili's do the cooking for lunch or dinner, while we support Dyer Elementary at the same time! Chili's will donate 10% of the event day sales back to our school, just be sure to mention that you are there to support Dyer!
Thursday 4/26
11:00 AM - 11:00PM
Chili's Hamilton Mill
2705 Hamilton Mill Rd, Buford, GA 30519
Important News From the Cafeteria
PTO Meeting, Tuesday, May 1st
Kindergarten Registration: May 3, 2018
DO YOU HAVE A RISING KINDERGARTENER?
DYER ELEMENTARY’S
REGISTRATION WILL BE :
THURSDAY, MAY 3RD
1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
PARENTS:
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
A. Original Birth Certificate (Kindergarten students must be BORN by September 1, 2013 to enroll in the 2018-2019 school year
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B. 2 Proofs of Residency
**Note: we cannot pull from these documents from siblings files**
o A house contract, non-contingent sales contract, lease or deed, pay stub, tax bill
o One utility bill with the same address
(must be gas, water or electric)
o Notarized Residency Affidavit if applicable
C. Certificate of Immunization on Georgia State Form #3231
D. Vision, Hearing and Dental exams on Georgia State Form # 3300
E. Social Security Card (or sign a waiver)
F. A Photo ID of the Parent/Guardian who is registering the student
Complete Online Enrollment Form http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/public/parents/content/general-info/kindergarten-registration
Peachtree Junior Road Race is May 5th
Ms. Hewitt is counting down the days until the PEACHTREE JUNIOR road race!!! She cannot wait to see how many Dyer students we can get registered for this race that is being held in Piedmont Park on Saturday, May 5th! All runners will receive a t-shirt and medal upon finishing! Ms. Hewitt will be there all day to cheer on all of her students. Please come join us!!!! Email Ms. Hewitt at Kristen_Hewitt@gwinnett.k12.ga.us if you have any questions. Follow link below for more information.
https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/2018-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-georgia
Carmen Deedy Visits on May 9th!
Children’s author and story-teller, Carmen Deedy, will be visiting Dyer Elementary on May 9, 2018. She will be autographing her books, including her newest book, The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
If you would like to purchase a book for her to autograph, they will be available for purchase at the upcoming Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair on April 26, 27, and 30.
We will have limited copies, so they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
When the books are purchased, they will be held in the Media Center until after the author visit. The autographed books will be handed out the day after the author visit.
Yearbook Information
Bear Reader Program
Birthday Wishes in Big Lights!
Note for summer birthdays: The deadline to request birthday messages for June & July is Friday, May 18th. August birthday orders will open on Monday, July 23rd, 2018.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
April Dates
20th- Mother/Son Ninja Night
22nd- School Volunteer Appreciation Day (Celebration to be held in May)
23rd - Milestones Social Studies EOG
24th - Milestones EOG Make-ups
25th- Administrative Professional's Appreciation Day
26th- Chili’s Spirit Night
27th - Box Tops Turn-in Day
Mother & Son Ninja Night - Help Wanted!
We will need a few volunteers to help at the Ninja Night on the 20th!
Dads willing to serve the mothers & sons would be great! (But moms can sign up, too.)
About Us
Email: FirstName_LastName@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/DyerES/home.html
Location: 1707 Hurricane Shoals Road, Dacula, GA 30019, United States
Phone: 770-963-6214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DyerES