Message from the Mill
January 2020
A Message from the Principal
As the first half of the school year comes to a close, we look forward with great anticipation to new learning in semester 2. Students return to school on Monday, January 6, 2020.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday break, remembering that whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness and joy - may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year!
Ruth Westbrooks
Principal
Upcoming Events
Robotics Club
Does your child want to sign up for the Robotics Club?
Registration: mypaymentsplus on February 3 starting at 7 PM
Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Mandy Collins
Email: mandy_collins@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Grade Level: 2nd - 4th only
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Thursdays, February 21, 2020 - March 27, 2020; 7:10am - 8:10am; Various Computer Labs and the Robotics Room
Cost: $65
Description: Students will learn to design, program and control fully-functional robotic models. They will use software to plan, test and modify sequences of code for a variety of life-like robotic behaviors. Club activities provide a series of real-life scenarios, covering topics within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (*Students must have earned an S or better in conduct and a grade of at least a B in Math and Science the first semester. Parents must confirm this information prior to registration.)
History Club
Grade level: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students
Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every other week on Wednesday afternoon from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Cost: There is a $15 fee for History Club that will be used to purchase supplies used during meetings and a History Club shirt.
Description: History Club is for students who LOVE history of our great nation. We will “travel” through history with various hands on activities to make history come alive for the students. At the end of our time together, students will participate in a Living History Museum.
Registration: If you would like to join History Club, the form linked below must be submitted by Friday, January 24, 2019. The first History Club meeting will be Wednesday, February 12th.
Faculty Sponsors: Mrs. Candace Queen & Mrs. Katie Lessard
Email: Candace_m_queen@gwinnett.k12.ga.us or Katie_lessard@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/qz71jpCrhvH8UyXB9
2020 Science Fair (Grades 3-5)
Puckett’s Mill Elementary is excited to sponsor a school-wide Science/STEM Fair for all students in grades three through five. This “at home” experience will allow your child to explore science through the engineering process. This year’s fair will be different in that the projects should be “STEM” focused and problem-based.
*STEM Projects differ from most traditional research projects. In a STEM project, students will design a new solution to a problem, build it, and test the outcomes.
· Not your “traditional” Science Fair project - think engineering project
· Pre-Selected Problems from which students can choose
· Problems will be Community Focused
· Students will be required to follow the Engineering Design Process
Important Dates to Remember:
January 22, 2020 STEM Fair Projects Due
January 23, 2020 Project Judging begins at 8:30 am
February 6, 2020 Awards Ceremony prior to SciTech Night
*Check the school website (linked below) for specific details and a list of the problems from which your child may choose.
Save the Date for SciTech Night 2020
Where STEM Comes to Life! SciTech Night will be on February 6th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Take a look at the link below to preview some of the exciting sessions this year!
Relay for Life Upcoming Events
RFL Used Book Sale
We will be accepting donations of gently used books for our Relay for Life Book Sale during the week of January 13th. Boxes will be placed in the front foyer to collect the books. Students will be able to shop and buy books for only $1.00 during the week of January 21st. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
Counselors Corner
Child Lures Curriculum
General Reminders
Morning Car Rider Reminders
Please pull all the way up so that the maximum number of students can exit their cars.
Car riders closes at 8:15; at that point students should be walked to the front office and checked in.
Parents should not get out of their cars to walk students to the side door.
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. Elementary school assignments will be posted by 9 a.m.
- Students will use the My eCLASS 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 they return to Puckett's Mill.
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
Lost and Found Jackets
News from PMES 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
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