A Letter From Dr. Tennies, Our Principal
Hello Families,
Chestatee was honored as a Distinguished Level PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) School in the state of Georgia last month. This definitely was a great moment for our school, and the staff who strive to teach expectations and work together for a safe, connected school environment. Earning this award involves performing on multiple assessments, tracking data and seeing progress while making gains with daily management. We are one of the first schools to win the award in Forsyth. I am proud of the positive climate our school radiates.
Sharing expectations with students while keeping our environment positive is important. Our foundation for great learning takes place when students feel safe and connected. Our Teacher Leadership Team has done an incredible job in supporting PBIS throughout the school. Bravo Bucks are a tangible sign that students are showing the Chestatee Way. Responsible, Respectful, Problem Solvers are soaring within our halls. Chestatee will be recognized at the Board of Education meeting on December 13th for the great work with PBIS in the Superior Spotlight. If you would like to learn more about PBIS at the T, please use this link: HERE.
Stay tuned for photos of our Big Winter Raffle winners. Students can enter the raffle with a purchase of a ticket with their Bravo Bucks.
Together we are Chestatee!
Kindly,
Dr. Polly Tennies
Principal
Chestatee Elementary
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A Note from Nurse Kristen
Dear Families,
It is difficult to make those early morning decisions as to whether a child is too sick for school. Please use this to help when you are making the decision to stay home or not.
The main reasons for keeping your child at home are as follows:
- If he/she is too sick to be comfortable at school
- If he/she will spread a contagious illness/disease to another child
A child should stay at home:
- If there has been any fever(100.4 or higher) in the last 24 hours.
- If vomiting and /or diarrhea has occurred within the last 24 hours
- If a child has a frequent, persistent cough.
- If a child has a persistent pain (stomach, ear, etc.)
- If an antibiotic was prescribed, the student must be on the antibiotic for 24 hours or longer if directed by a physician before returning to school.
- Bacterial pink eye (red or pink watery eyes that may have white or yellow discharge
- Ring worm (may return after 24 hours of treatment and area must be covered with a bandage while in school until area is resolved).
- Chicken pox (must stay home until all lesions have crusted over
- Wide spread rash
- If influenza, staph infection, communicable childhood disease, illness or organism has been medially diagnosed by a physician, please alert your student's teacher.
Remember: Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications before returning to school. Students must also be vomiting and diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Let me know as you have questions,
Nurse Kristen
Ext. 722151
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Volunteer Group of the Month: Special Treat Volunteers
Email Meg if you are interested in getting a group together to bring a treat!
Dear Chestatee Families,
You make me proud, Families! November was Family Engagement Month, and you really shined! It was so amazing to look at all the ways that our folks are involved! You do so much at Chestatee, and it shows in our school, the kids' happiness, and academic success.
Someone once told me that one of the greatest ways to show your love is through your time. Kids often spell love- T-I-M-E. If you haven't had a chance to see this video, please take a look. It shows just one week of family engagement at the T. And that's what I caught. Research shows that most family engagement takes place at home. Reading with your child, helping with homework, asking about the day, reinforcing behavior. Can you imagine how long our video would go if we included everything? Take a look!
Box Tops/ Soup Labels
The procedure will be changing in the near future (we will keep you posted!)
For now, keep filling out your Box Top Sheets and turn them in to Ms. Donna in the front office.
Kroger and Publix will donate money too...
Publix Partners with Chestatee also. You only need to put your phone number in as you checkout. Publix will donate a certain percentage of their profits to Chestatee from your purchase!
We love our Partners in Education!
