
Generals Connect Newsletter
May 13, 2022

GCPS and Shiloh Middle School celebrate our Asian Pacific Families!
Across our country and here in Gwinnett, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders contribute to a rich and deeply rooted heritage. The celebratory graphic was provided by the Asian Student Alliance.
IMPORTANT DATES
5/16-5/25 - End-of-Grade (EOG) - Testing (Use the link below to reference all EOG testing dates)
5/17 - 6th Grade Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM
5/18 - 7th Grade Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM
5/19 - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony at 6:00 PM
5/25 - Last Day of School (Full Day for Middle Schools)
Please Note: GCPS does not host 8th Grade Graduation/Promotion Ceremonies
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) does not host graduation/promotion ceremonies for 8th Grade Students. Shiloh Middle School Scholars who are being recognized at the Grade Level Award's Night will be given an invitation for this event, but there is not a graduation/promotion 8th Grade Level event for middle schools within the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) District.
Grade Level Award's Night (An Invitation Will Only Be Given to Award Recipients)
Annual Grade Level Awards Ceremonies
The 2021-2022 Shiloh Middle School Annual Grade Level Awards Ceremonies will be held in the Shiloh Middle School gymnasium on the following date and time:
6th - May 17, 2022 @ 6pm
7th - May 18, 2022 @ 6pm
8th - May 19, 2022 @ 6pm
Scholars receiving an award will receive an invitation in their Homeroom the week of May 9th. Invitations to the Awards Ceremonies are limited to students receiving an award and their parents/guardians and family members. The deadline to submit work (according to teacher, team and/or school policy) to be graded to meet the criteria for any award to be presented at the ceremony is Friday, May 6th before 4:30 PM.
Please note: Scholars meeting the criteria for any award after 4:30 PM on May 6th, will not be invited to receive their award at the above scheduled ceremony, but if the criteria are met before the end of this school year, they will receive their award at a later date.
FREE Eye Exam and FREE Glasses for Scholars ages 5-18
Dates:
Wednesday, June 1 | Buford
Thursday, June 2 | Buford
Friday, June 3 | Dacula
Monday, June 13 | Collins Hill
Tuesday, June 14 | Lilburn
Wednesday, June 15 | Centerville
Thursday, June 16 | Five Forks
Monday, June 20 | Centerville
Tuesday, June 21 | Norcross
Friday, June 24 | Lilburn
Monday, June 27 | Norcross
Tuesday, June 28 | Norcross
Monday, July 11 | Lawrenceville
Wednesday, July 13 | Duluth
Thursday, July 14 | Lawrenceville
Vision To Learn offers vision screenings, eye exams, and, if necessary, glasses for children ages 5 -18. These services are free and will be provided at NO COST to participants. Space is limited, however, and those who are interested must pre-register by completing the attached form and emailing it to georgia@visiontolearn.org. Exams are on a first come first come basis. A confirmation email will be sent to those who are selected. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Use the link below to access additional information, and to find an available date and location to schedule a free vision screening or eye exam.
Shiloh High School Community School News
Community School News
Summer School Health and PE is being offered virtually this summer June 2- June 24. This course is for any upcoming 9th grader who would like to take the required courses to get ahead or to allow them space to take an additional course in its place. Music students and athletes often need this. Check with your school counselor. It is also available for any student 9-12 who still needs to take the courses to graduate. Go to Shiloh https://www.gcpsk12.org/Shiloh and local my payments plus to register. Each class is $250.
Fallen Heroes Event on Memorial Day
Honor Georgia Fallen Heroes by walking in a Memorial Day Parade that starts at Hebron Baptist Church. You will carry a sign with a picture of a Fallen Hero. The Walk is about a Mile out and 3/4th of a mile return to Hebron. Get a group of friends to join you. They need over 300 volunteers and are currently over a hundred short of the volunteers needed.
Date: Memorial Day- Monday, May 30, 2022
Time: Arrive at the staging by no later than 8:30am, instruction given at 9:25am, parade starts at 10:00am, and finishes by 11:00am or so.
To volunteer, email your name to along with your total number of reliable friends and family to carryasign@gmail.com
Location: In Dacula Georgia which is east of Lawrenceville. Hebron Baptist Church is the staging area for the entire parade
Community Yard Sale Presented by Shiloh Step Team
Looking for treasures for you and your home? Saturday, May 21st from 9am to 2pm. You can also sell your treasures for $25 an area. Call 678 344 2597 for more information!
Let's Have Some Fun!
Use the link below to access the Department of Community Services (Parks & Recreation, Health & Human Services, UGA Extension, etc.) information for you, our Shiloh Families. You will find the monthly flyer (May) of upcoming events that includes hyperlinks to find more information about each fun experience! This is a great way to find fun and exciting things to engage the entire family with minimum fees or no participation fees associated with the various events. Let the fun begin!
Gwinnett County Public Library in Partnership w/Gwinnett County Public Schools
Ms. Bonaby would like to share some exciting information regarding the Summer Reading Challenge Program:
Summer Reading Challenge Program Informational Video
Watch the video to see how your scholar can meet the challenge!
Important Reminders from our Cafeteria
Does your scholar know their student ID number? If not, they will need their student ID number to purchase lunch.
Three IMPORTANT THINGS to Remember for the 2022-2023 school year:
- Free Breakfast or Free Lunch will not be offered as it has been offered for the previous two years.
- Free/Reduced Lunch Applications for the 2022-2023 school year will be available online to complete beginning July 15th.
- If your scholar is not eligible to receive Free/Reduced Lunch for the 2022-2023 school year, please be sure to maintain a positive lunch account balance.
Georgia Milestones on My Mind
Please express to your scholar that they are not to worry when it is time to test. The key to success is preparation, and their teachers have been preparing them throughout the school year. There is nothing better than a quick review before testing. Please use the links below to access the Georgia Department of Education resources to assist your scholar in becoming familiar with what they can expect for the upcoming Georgia Milestones testing session. This can be a great family engagement activity and you can also encourage them to do their best. Please also ensure that they have plenty of sleep and are on time for school during testing. I have great confidence in knowing that they will reach their potential of attaining a Proficient and/or Distinguished Level status!
Rising 9th Grade May Dates and Things to Remember
- 8th Grade Yearbook Signing Event - Date to be determined (TBD)
- Carnegie Letters go home to parents
- Parent signature will be required to accept high school credit for the following classes: Algebra I, Physical Science, Yearlong Spanish or French, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Digital Technology.
- Students who score an 85 or above for both Fall and Spring Semester in Carnegie classes are recommended to take the credit.
- Students who score below and 85 for Fall or Spring Semester in Carnegie classes are recommended to NOT take the credit.
- Honors Night - May 19 at 6:00 PM (Shiloh Middle School)
Rising 9th Grade Course Request Forms Went Home on April 1!
Greetings Rising 9th Grade Families,
On Friday, April 1, your scholar received a hard copy of their Rising Ninth Grade Course Request form regarding their course selections for the 2022-2023 school year at Shiloh High School to take home. If you have not received it, please ask your scholar to share this form with you. If there are any concerns regarding the listed courses, you or your scholar should send an email to shilohhscurriculum@gcpsk12.org as soon as possible. The email address can also be found on the back of the form. Once again, your scholar should have received a copy of their Rising Ninth Grade Course Request form from Shiloh High School on April 1. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email Ms. Johnson at dionne.johnson@gcpsk12.org (8th Grade Assistant Principal), or Ms. Wise at shaquila.wise@gcpsk12.org (8th Grade Counselor).
Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirements
Greetings Shiloh Rising 7th Grade Families:
Please read the attached letters for more information about the immunization requirements for all scholars entering 7th Grade. They will be required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster) and one dose of MCV4 (meningococcal conjugate vaccine). Although your scholar’s current certificate may not have an expiration date or may be marked complete for school, the law requires that a current certificate be submitted verifying that the student has received both of these vaccines before they enter 7th Grade.
Community Corner
Disclaimer: The information that is provided to you under the "Community Corner" section is for you to use at your discretion. It does not represent an endorsement from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).
Please Continue to Follow the Car Rider Unloading (AM) & Loading (PM) Procedures
Please Do Not Drop Your Scholar Off Prior to Reaching Their Designated Area
All 6th Grade Families: For your scholar's safety, please unload (AM) and load (PM) within the grass strip.
All 7th and 8th Families: For your scholar's safety, please unload (AM) and load (PM) with the courtyard lane/loop.
The safety of your precious cargo is our number one priority!
On Monday, April 11th, we began the implementation of our new procedures for our Morning (AM) Drop Off for car riders.
As shown in the adjacent image, all 6th-grade car riders will travel down the middle lane of the parking lot and drop their students off at the front corner of the building. For your scholar's safety, please unload (AM) and load (PM) within the grass strip.
All 7th and 8th-grade car riders will travel around the curve and drop their students off by the courtyard. For your scholar's safety. please unload (AM) and load (PM) with the courtyard lane/loop.
This practice is reflective of our afternoon pick-up process. We ask that you all join us in continuing to ensure that we have a smooth morning and afternoon drop-off/pick-up process where all of our students are safe and able to reach their destinations in a timely manner.
Thank you for your continuous support as we continue to strive in making our community great!
Register For An Exciting Week of Fun-Filled Career Exploration at Grayson Tech!
Maxwell High School of Technology Summer Programs Are Now Closed
Do Not Delay, Sign Up Today!
Shiloh Middle School Curriculum Opportunities for the 2022-2023 School Year!
World Languages: French, German, and Spanish
Fine Arts: Band, Chorus, and Orchestra
World Languages: French, German and Spanish
Rising 6th, and 7th Grade Scholars Interested in Taking a World Language:
Greetings Shiloh Middle School Families,
Please enter your scholar's information using the link below if they are interested in taking a World Language class this upcoming school year (2022-2023). As a reminder, the language selection will be year-long and a two-year commitment (scholars are registered for 7th and 8th grade). Scholars will leave Shiloh Middle School in 8th grade with 1 credit (Carnegie Unit) for World Language (this means they will only need to complete one additional year of the same World Language for college admissions). By completing this form, your selection is not guaranteed, however, scholars will be placed on a first-come basis until the class section is full.
Rising 8th Grade Scholars Interested in Taking German
Parents, we are excited to announce that we will be offering German next year as our 3rd World Language at Shiloh Middle School. Please use the link below and enter your scholar's information if they are interested in learning German this upcoming school year (2022-2023). As a reminder, the language selection will be year-long and students will leave Shiloh Middle School with 1 credit (Carnegie Unit) for German (this means they will only need to complete one additional year of German for college admissions). By completing this form, your selection is not guaranteed, however, scholars will be placed on a first come basis until the class section is full.
Fine Arts
I've Got the Music In Me!
Parents, if your scholar is interested in being registered for a Fine Arts class for the upcoming school year. As a reminder, our Band, Chorus and Orchestra classes are year-long courses. Please use the information link to make sure you read the information document attached to learn more about each program and its commitment. If interested, complete the interest form. By completing this form, your selection is not guaranteed, however, scholars will be placed on a first-come basis until the class section is full.
Let's Sync Our Calendars--Important Shiloh Middle School and GCPS Dates & Events to Remember
In the Know
All For One and One For All!
Shiloh Middle School Parent Center
Email: charlene.fletcher@gcpsk12.org
Location: 4285 Shiloh Road, Snellville, GA, USA
Phone: 770.736.4572