A Letter From Dr. Tennies, Our Principal
Happy New Year Families,
There is so much to look forward to in 2023. When we gather back together as a staff, I share what I call “The State of the School Address.” In this message I put forth things for us to be proud of, as well as a review of our goals for the year. I want to share a few highlights with you as well.
- We started the school year with all positions filled. Finding quality candidates is essential for a great school. We have 138 employees at Chestatee on staff dedicated to children every day.
- The staff revised and published our Mission Statement, “ Together we encourage growth with a love of learning.”
- Our school formed Professional Learning Communities committed to student achievement.
- Highflyers Ceremonies are back in our café- a time to celebrate our students’ accomplishment shared with families.
- Additionally, Chestatee earned a 100% in Progress scores on the CCRPI/GA Department of Education Assessment. This shows children are growing very well at the T.
- Finally, our Robotics Team is going to their first state level competition while our Stock Market Team won the District Level Competition!
Where are we finishing? We continue to look at our School Improvement Plan to set our direction.
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A Note from Nurse Kristen
Dear Families,
Take a look at our freshly painted clinic! Thank you to Mrs. Hubbard for making this space so beautiful for our students and me!
As we head into winter:
The main reasons for keeping your child at home are as follows:
- If he/she is too sick to be comfortable at school
- If he/she will spread a contagious illness/disease to another child
Remember: Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications before returning to school. Students must also be vomiting and diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Let me know as you have questions,
Nurse Kristen
Ext. 722151
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Volunteer Group of the Month: Painters and Artists!
P.S. You don't have to be an artist! Paint, patience, and an idea are all that's needed!
Dear Chestatee Families,
Happy New Year! This month made me think of two things I wanted to share!
First, you are a gift. The video above says it best! Chestatee IS a gift. And it's a gift because of the people within the school. It's the kids that come to learn, the teachers dedicated to teaching, and the families who partner with us and support their children. We love our people.
And tying in with the holidays, I want to share the gift of being present. In being more mindful, by slowing down lately, and for working on one task at a time, I have seen great benefits to others in my circle. There may not be as much scrolling on Facebook or TV for me, but there's a lot more talking from my girls and my husband to me. It seems like they know I'm actively listening. Being present was hard in December with all of the hustle and bustle, but I've slowed down and am really trying with the new year! Being present is a present to everyone around you!
We hope you had a great holiday. Happy New Year! It's so nice to be back together at the T!
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!
