A Letter From Dr. Tennies, Our Principal
Dear Chestatee Families,
Hello Fall! We have almost completed our first quarter of school and are gearing up for October Parent Teacher Conference appointments.
What can you expect?
- We like to provide options. One positive we learned through our pandemic experience is one size does not fit all. Expect your teacher to be able to provide face to face, virtual, or phone conference options.
- Expect to talk about the report card. Forsyth County issues a standards-based report card which judges students on a 4-point scale with 3 being proficient, and 4 exceeding the expectation. Fourth and fifth graders also receive numeric grades.
- Expect that you will have time for questions. You might want to jot a few down ahead of time, knowing that conference time is limited.
- Know that we are keeping a schedule, so if you need more time, it is possible to connect again later. We will do our best to be timely for all concerned.
Looking forward to seeing you on campus soon and partnering for your child’s education. Together we are Chestatee!
Kindly,
Dr. Polly Tennies
Principal
Chestatee Elementary
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Thank you, Kendle's Krew! We received $3800 for sensory equipment. | Thank you, Sawnee EMC! We received the Bright Ideas Grant to build a love of reading. |
Thank you, Kendle's Krew!
Thank you, Sawnee EMC!
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Dear Chestatee Families,
I hope your Fall Break was relaxing and gave you a chance to recharge and get ready for a wonderful October!
We are excited to have Parent Teacher Conferences this month! Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you about a good time to talk. Whether you choose to meet in person or over the phone/ computer, this is such a valuable time of year!
As a teacher, I always loved conference time because it meant sitting down with each parent and taking time to discuss each child at length. As a parent, conference time is my favorite because I get to hear about my child. Conferences provide a chance to speak with the teacher, ask questions, and find out more about how the year is going. As you prepare for this one-on-one time, I encourage you to bring a little list.
What is going well with your child?
What concerns do you have?
Do you need clarity on anything?
Your child’s teacher is on your side. You make a great team together.
The report card can also be a topic of conversation. Report cards will be digital and found on Parent Portal. It is very important to have a Parent Portal Account, so that you will be able to access this information. This year, the county is sending an email every Monday for families who do not have Parent Portal yet. The link is active for 48 hours to set an account up right from home. Ms. Stacey can help families who need a password reset. If you need to activate your Parent Portal Account, please contact Stacey Holbrook at sholbrook@forsyth.k12.ga.us or stop by the front office.
I love helping folks sign up for Parent Portal, so if you have an issue, feel free to reach out to me. We can go over it on the phone or you can come to the front office with me. We also have videos to show how you can use this program. Click here for video help.
See you soon!
Meg
Meg Killingsworth
Family Engagement Coordinator
770-887-2341 ext 723002
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!
