Message from the Mill
November 2019
Dear Families,
We are thankful!
As we prepare to take a short break from school for Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for everyone who makes it possible for as many students as possible to come to school every day, on time, ready to learn. We thank:
- Our students and families for making daily attendance a priority since they know the habit of attendance will help them do well in the classroom and eventually in a job.
- Our wonderful teachers who pour their energy into making each classroom an exciting place for exploration and knowledge so children do not want to miss out on learning
- Our support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need
We appreciate each one of you so much. We look forward to seeing you after the Thanksgiving holiday. We also hope you will keep in mind that school is closed on Monday, November 25th- Friday, November 29th and reopens Monday, December 2, 2019.
We especially appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra days off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
Thank you!
Lost and Found Jackets
2019-2020 Digital Learning Days
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) 2019‐20 school calendar includes two make‐up days to address school days missed due to inclement weather. In addition to these days, GCPS also has the option of using Digital Learning Days to make up days missed due to inclement weather. Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day.
How will it work for students?
- On the day that school has been canceled, teachers will post assignments on their eCLASS C&I course pages. High school assignments will be posted by 8 a.m. Elementary school assignments will be posted by 9 a.m. And, middle school assignments will be posted by 10 a.m.
- Students will use the MyeCLASS student portal to log in to their eCLASS C&I course pages where they will access assignments, resources, and other materials. If the power is out, a student may access the teacher’s course page when power returns. If a student does not have access to a computer or device (tablet, smartphone, etc.), the student can get the assignment once school resumes.
- Student work will be expected to be turned in to the teacher (either digitally or in person), using a school’s process for turning in work following an absence. For example, if your school allows students to turn in work two days after a missed day, the Digital Learning Day assignments would be due two days after classes resume.
Parents and students who need a refresher course on how to access eCLASS C&I course pages can go to the following web page for helpful resources and information:
http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/public/about/eclass/content/eclass-c-and-i-course-pages
Fall Art Fundraiser
We have partnered with Square1Art to create a unique opportunity to celebrate your child's artistic accomplishments.
Next week a custom catalog featuring your child's artwork will be coming home. You can help make your child feel like an accomplished artist by purchasing keepsakes for the whole family containing their masterpiece. The school earns profit from every order. And as a thank you for participating, we provide each child with a sheet of stickers imprinted with their artwork — absolutely FREE!
THREE EASY WAYS TO ORDER KEEPSAKES
1. The paper order form attached to their custom catalog with a check made out to PMES.
2. Online at www.square1art.com/shop.
3. Phone Customer Care 888-332-3294.
All online and paper order forms must be turned in by Wednesday, November 20th. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Dorian, our Art Teacher, at joyce_dorian@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.
News from the Cafeteria
If you are currently on the Free/Reduced program, please remember that you must fill out a new application every year. The grace period will be ending shortly, and you will be responsible for any charges incurred after that time. If you need to fill out a new application for this year, please go to the following website and do so: http://gwinnett.schoollunchapp.com
Dawn Greve, Cafeteria Manager
Safety and Security
The School Safety Tip Line is a confidential way to report any time you think or know someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property. Call or text 770-822-6513.
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Email: sarah_tiller@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: pmesonline.org/home.htm
Location: 2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd, Dacula, GA, United States
Phone: 678-765-5110