Bear Essentials
March 5, 2021
Virtual Family Paint Party - Saturday, March 20th - Deadline to Order Paint Kits Extended!
Gather your loved ones and join us for our inaugural, socially distanced, virtually directed painting event!
Grab your PTO paint kit through My Payments Plus by Friday March 12th and get ready for a directed painting experience led by our very own Ms. Bonin! (Sample photo of painting is displayed above.)
Where you ask? On our Dyer Facebook Page
When are we painting? Saturday March 20, 2021 at 4pm
What is the cost of a paint kit? $8
(it is recommended that each painter purchase a kit)
What does a paint kit include? a paint kit includes 1 canvas, the required paints, 2 brushes and a plastic drop cloth
Purchased paint kits will be distributed at school to your child’s homeroom teacher during the week of 3/15-3/19.
Don't delay in registering via My Payment Plus as spaces are limited!!!
Attention Rising 4th & 5th Grade Parents!
A Note From the Clinic!
Hi Dyer Families!
If you have started your SPRING cleanout a little early.... the clinic is in need of boys clothes! With the weather warming up, we have had some playground "mishaps in the mud" and are in need of some emergency clinic clothes. Mainly, I need boys size small shirts, pants and/or sweatpants or shorts, and also larger boys pants/sweatpants or shorts. (Seems that football on the playground is the culprit with these older boys!)
Any donations would be really appreciated- Just send them in a bag marked "CLINIC" and I can get them from your child's teacher. Thanks so much! Have a fantastic weekend!
Kim Jaeger
Help Shape the 2021-2022 School Year!
Are you someone who wants to help shape the 2021-2022 school year for your children? Are you enthusiastic about our school and its students? Do you have good people skills? Are you ready to be part of an amazing group of dedicated and talented parents? Then the Dyer Elementary PTO Board of Directors is the place for you!
We are currently looking for nominations (you may nominate yourself or others) for the following Board of Directors Positions:
- Director
- Assistant Director
- Communications Secretary
- Recording Secretary
- Treasurer
- Assistant Treasurer
To nominate yourself (or someone else), simply fill out this electronic nomination form. You may submit as many nominations as you like.
Nominations are due by Friday, 3/19/21
Elections will be held at the PTO's General Membership on Friday, April 30th at 3:15PM.
For questions or comments, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Jennifer York at Jennifer.York@gcpsk12.org
For a complete list of duties for each Board of Directors position, click here.
March PAWS Raffles!
We are so proud of the hard work our students and staff are putting in each day! As spring approaches, and the weather improves, we are putting even more emphasis on great behavior! (Spring fever is real, and has arrived ahead of schedule!)
As you know, students and staff earn PAWS points for exhibiting great behavior. They can then use their points to purchase items on their PAWS prize carts or redeem them for digital rewards. In addition to these prizes, we will be holding raffles for a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card every Friday during the month of March! This month, there will be 7 raffles each week, one for each grade level and one for staff. The cost is 1 point per entry and you can enter as many times as you like. We hope our Bears know how proud we are of the hard work they put in every day!
Don't forget, parents can give staff PAWS points too! If there is a Dyer staff member that you would like to recognize, send them a Shout Out! Please fill out this form to acknowledge and individual or group. Mr. DiFilippo will share your shout out at our weekly faculty meeting, and give that staff member/group a PAWS point. Don't know the name of who you want to acknowledge? That's okay, each question is set up for a short answer response, instead of typing their name, you can type a description, (i.e. ladies that work in car- rider line each morning).
Digital Learner Support and Parent Resources
Click here for information, resources, how-to's and more!
Join our Substitute Teaching Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Students!
Click here to learn more and register for an upcoming Virtual Substitute Job Fair!
AKS at HOME
As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative, the school district seeks to empower parents with tools that allow them to help their children at home. Our AKS at Home project provides math and language arts resources to support families so that they truly are partners in their children’s learning. This support is available for families to access in the format that fits them and their schedule best. They can attend live virtual meetings, view recorded information at a time that best fits their schedule, or gain tips and suggestions on how to best help their students through tip sheets on a wide variety of topics.
For more information, please visit the GCPS Website by clicking the link below.
Dyer PTO Needs You!
This year has presented us with many new challenges but we remain committed to supporting all of our Bears whether they be digital or in-person learners. While most of our in-person events have been cancelled, we are working hard to find ways to keep all of our students connected. And of course, we are always looking for opportunities to work alongside our amazing teachers, and provide financial support to the school.
Parents, in order for our PTO to be successful in reaching these goals, WE NEED YOU! If you have it on your heart to help by donating your time and/or talents, please let us know by completing this electronic form! We can tailor volunteer opportunities to play to your strengths and work with your schedule. Plus, we have a lot of FUN, even from a distance!
Dyer Parent Shout Outs!
Don't forget, parents can give staff PAWS points too! If there is a Dyer staff member that you would like to recognize, send them a Shout Out! Please fill out this form to acknowledge and individual or group. Mr. DiFilippo will share your shout out at our weekly faculty meeting, and give that staff member/group a PAWS point. Don't know the name of who you want to acknowledge? That's okay, each question is set up for a short answer response, instead of typing their name, you can type a description, (i.e. ladies that work in car- rider line each morning).
Birthday Wishes in Big Lights!
Dyer Elementary School
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/dyeres
Location: 1707 Hurricane Shoals Road, Dacula, GA, USA
Phone: 770-963-6214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DyerES/