The Pulse Post
Vol 2, Issue 17 | December 12th-16th
Health Tip of the Week
Connection Through Mealtime!
Spending quality time with family and loved ones is important for children. Gathering for meals can improve social skills, boost children's self-confidence, and increase feelings of happiness. Now more than ever, our days are filled with technology and busy schedules. It may seem difficult to have everyone sit at the dinner table at the same time. However, with some intentional planning, your family can regain this tradition that allows connection and development while providing nourishment and some fun! Reconnect with your teenager, school-age, or even adult child. Find ways to be present all while enjoying a good meal. Click here to see kid-friendly recipes and activities for more information.
Final Exam Bell Schedule - Monday, 12/12 to Friday, 12/16
Latino Youth Leadership Conference
MHSHS students had the opportunity to attend the 23rd Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference at Emory University! They were all encouraged to pursue higher education and were able to explore different pathways for success.
MHSHS Winter Art Show
Mrs. Ryan and Ms. Guzman put on an exceptional Art Gallery Show! The Grand Opening had a great turnout with tons of students, staff, and families in attendance. Student work will be displayed until Mid-January!
Friday Fun Day - Karaoke!
Students sang karaoke during lunch for Friday Fun Day last week!
Weekly Pulse Show
In-Person Events
Food Distributions
Date and Time
Tues, Dec 20, 2022
4:00pm until supplies last!
Where: Bryson Park, Lilburn
Free! Drive-thru for fresh and shelf-stable food items. No identification required. Contact VolunteerGwinnett@GwinnettCounty.com for more information.
Virtual Events
Community Mindfulness Meditation
Date & Time
Weekly on Mondays
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular mindfulness meditation practice. This opportunity is for the anyone including the curious, former students, and seasoned practitioners. Inspired by the essential principles of MBSR (Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction), each session includes guided mindfulness meditation practice and discussion on practice related themes.
Register here!
GUIDE, Inc Virtual Events
QPR: Question, Persuade, & Refer
Wed, Dec 14th
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Description
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The QPR Online Gatekeeper Training is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
Register here! Register quickly, spots fill up fast.
SAT For All November 2022 - Current 11th Grade Families
At the October 2022 Board of Education meeting, a new Post-Secondary Readiness policy was adopted. The transition to this policy aligns our assessment practices with Our Blueprint for the Future, focusing on providing access to assessments that increase student opportunities for post-secondary options. As a part of implementing this new policy, Gwinnett County Public Schools will transition away from the performance requirement within the Gateway Writing Assessment in U.S. History to a participation requirement through an SAT school day administration for students.
Students in the Class of 2024, or current 11th graders, will need to participate in either the Gateway Writing Assessment in U.S. History or the school day administration of SAT for All to meet this graduation requirement.
SAT for All
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Gateway Writing Assessment in U.S. History
- Monday, March 27, 2023
To register your student for the SAT for All administration, complete the information at this link https://gcpsk12ga.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Id5Dh59phOdjiS. This survey must be completed by Friday, December 16, 2022, in order to register for the SAT for All. If a student is not registered for the SAT for All via this survey link, then they will participate in the Gateway Writing Assessment in U.S. History.
Please contact your local school counselor if you have any questions before making a decision.
Please click on the following links for translations:
Adopted 2023-2024 GCPS Calendar now available!
https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/24152#calendar111423/20221128/month
GCPS has partnered with GNR Public Health to offer required vaccinations for 7th and 11th grade students.
Help keep your school safe!
If you think that someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you have been the target of violence or threat of violence, or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please call or text the tip line at 770-822-6513. You do not have to give your name.
Other Important Telephone Numbers for Reporting:
- Violence/Threats/Crime— First, call the Local School Principal, then call Safety and Security at 770-513-6715
- Student Discipline— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the Office of Student Discipline at 770-513-6607
- Racial Discrimination/Sexual Harassment— First, call the Local School Principal, then call the local Title IX Coordinator at 678-301-6811
GCPS staff will continue to be vigilant regarding our security protocols while ensuring that each and every child experiences a safe and supportive learning environment in all of our schools, as this is our top priority.
GCPS Blueprint for the Future
Join Team GCPS!
GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!
At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.
Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.
Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.
Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.
Parent Center Coordinator
Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org
Front Office
Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org
Counselors
9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org
12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org
Counseling Clerk
Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org
Administrators
9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org
12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org
Social Worker
Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org
Principal's Office
Administrative Assistant
Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org
Principal
Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org