Suwanee Express
Week of February 17th
Thank you for being "All In" with our students, with each other, and with our precious jewel of a school. I am so blessed to work along people so very passionate about making a difference and creating a school we all love! As we head into Early Release, I want you to know we are always cheering for you and thankful for all you do.
For the teacher work day, we scheduled a lot of time for you in your rooms and with your teams. Use this time to get ahead in grading, lesson planning, and preparing for conferences. Hope you all had a fabulous long weekend. :)
Your BIGGEST Fan,
Mary Taylor
Calendar at a Glance
2/17 - Teacher/Staff Workday (Student Holiday)
2/18 - CLT during school-day....no required CLT after school you may hold conferences
2/19 - Early Release
2/20 - Early Release
2/19 & 2/20 - Artome Art Show (location SES Cafe)
2/21 - All Pro Dads Breakfast
2/22 - GCPS Reader's Rally (Let's go, Suwanee!)
2/25 - CLT
2/27 - Suwanee Arts and International Night 5:30-8:00
Early Release Lunch, Specials, and Recess Schedule
News from GCPS
The Division of Information Management and Technology will be working on the Staff Access to the GCPS Mobile network for personal devices beginning Monday afternoon and it will not be available until further notice. This will not impact employees’ ability to access Wi-Fi on GCPS-issued devices or student access to the BYOD network.
February 17th Workday Agenda
8:00AM-9:00AM
Faculty Meeting in the Suwanee Cafe
Chick Fila Biscuits/Coffee/Water served to our awesome staff!
9:00-1:00
Work as a team and set aside at least 1 hour to complete CLT (ILT send this time to your grade level AP and Principal).
Work in your rooms
Get ahead on your instructional planning
Tidy up your rooms
Grade Papers and put grades in gradebook
Go out to lunch with your teams. :)
Catch up on IEP paper (special education teachers)
Plan your CQI
1:00-2:15 Professional Learning
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Location: Germano's classroom
Facilitators: Mrs. Woodard and Mrs. Germano
Topic: Reading, Phonics, and Writing Instruction
3rd-5th Grade Teachers
Location: Mind Meld
Facilitator: Mrs. Sample
Topic: Writing and the Georgia Milestones
2nd Grade Teachers
Location: JoAn Phillips Room
Facilitator: Online Format
Topic: Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies and Reading
2:30-3:15
Work in classrooms
***You may hold parent conferences starting at 3:15 (OPTIONAL). Building closes at 6:30. After 4:15, you will need to meet any parents at the front. You may use the community room or Bulldog conference room if you would like to hold your conference.
BUILDING CLOSES AT 6:30PM tonight.
Early Release Reminders
- If a parent has not signed up yet, please reach out. See if a phone conference is possible.
- Parents will be able to enter through the front doors until 5:00pm on both Early Release Days. After 5:00pm, please meet parents at the front door. You can use the Community Room or Bulldog Room to conference (up to you). The building will close at 7:00 for conferences.
- Please let your grade level administrator or principal know if there's a conference you would like for us to attend.
- Place a schedule outside of your classroom door on Early Release Days
- Place chairs outside your classroom door (make sure to put them back in before leaving)
- Have grades updated for all subjects
- Stay positive and give specific ways parents can support their child at home
- Have samples of on grade level reading material and sample writing pieces
- Tidy up your desk and classroom :)
Supper Scoggins News!
Book Fair Reminder
Teachers remember that you will get a 10% discount on all purchases made at the book fair. You will also be able to make a "wish list" for your class library. Please set aside 10 or 15 minutes to drop by and put some slips in the Wish List tree. You will get a $5 coupon for making a "wish list". If you don't want to use it, please let us know and we will use to buy extra books for the book vending machine.
Please don't send home Scholastic Classroom book orders for the next two weeks. We appreciate your support!
Jennifer M Duncan
Media Specialist, Suwanee Elementary
770.831.4896
So much fun celebrating baby Harrison! We can't wait to meet him. Congratulations again, Brittani!
Thank you to Ms. Marti Parker for giving a group of our students a wonderful opportunity this weekend. Eight of our 5th grade student participated in the Statewide Elementary Honor Choir this weekend (Friday and Saturday). Ms. Parker, thanks for working so hard to prepare the kiddos and for giving your time this weekend.