Falcon's Nest
Alcova Elementary School
December 13, 2019
Principal's Message
Thank you so much for those that attended the Holiday Luncheon as well as those that wish they were here, but couldn't. It was great seeing all of you and the kids loved it! I hope that you continue to have time with your family during this holiday season.
We have a new website!!! Please visit us at https://www.gcpsk12.org/alcovaes to get information, see what's happening and get contact information for staff. You can also see what is happening on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Classroom Holiday parties are happening next week. I hope you are able to join us. The schedule is included below and information has been sent out by your child.
Holiday Parties
12/19/19
5th Grade - 10:00am
1st Grade - 11:30am
3rd Grade - 1:00pm
12/20/19
Kindergarten - 8:30am
2nd Grade - 9:30am
4th Grade - 12:00pm
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Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, December 17 - Chorus Concert - 6:30pm at Dacula High School
- Thursday, December 19 - The Polar Express Production - 6:30pm in the Alcova Gym
- Friday, December 20 - Kindergarten Holiday Program - 10:30am in the Alcova Gym
- December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
Breakfast With Santa
9am - 9:45am OR 9:45am - 10:30am
Advanced purchase only - No Walkups
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From our Counselors...
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
We all share a common goal for our children to be safe and protected from all things harmful. Related to that goal, school counselors are required to present annual personal safety lessons designed to prevent sexual abuse. The Think First & Stay Safe™ program is a research-based program that teaches specific personal safety education by way of interactive classroom lessons, classroom posters, role playing and corresponding activities. Think First & Stay Safe™ enables students to take an active and necessary role in protecting themselves from abuse and exploitation. A committee of professional school counselors reviewed the program and selected components that were developmentally appropriate for elementary students and developed lessons around those concepts.
Due to the importance of this topic, I want you to know when and how you may preview the materials and when the counselors will be presenting this information to your child's class. To preview materials, please contact the school counselor for an appointment at 678-376-8500.. Previews end Dec. 20th. During the months of January and February our school counselors will offer the sexual abuse prevention and safety lessons to all K-5 students.
The following key concepts will be taught at each grade level: each grade reviews what was learned in the previous grade(s) and then learns additional lures or tricks. Please see the specifics below.
(Opt-out) Please write a hand written note if you DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE in the Sexual Abuse Prevention Lessons.
Unless written documentation is received, your child will participate in the sexual abuse prevention and safety lessons.
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Family Movie Night!
Tonight - December 13th. Come hang out with us this evening to watch The Grinch (2018 version) and sip on hot cocoa. This is a free event and concessions will be sold!