Bronco Bulletin
FULL STEAM AHEAD
January 29, 2016
Message from Administration
Another happy parent....
"Today was the second time I've worked in the bus lanes at bus call, and once again I was amazed by how organized and efficient the staff are. As a parent, I put my kids on the bus in the morning and they came home in the afternoon and I never really thought about how they got off the bus and back onto it. It just seemed to happen like magic!! Now I know how much organization goes into making it all happen, I'm so proud that my children get to be cared for, and guided by such exceptional staff. You should be very proud of your team!
Thank you for everything you and your staff at Gwin Oaks do for Nicolas and Adison!" (Alison Woodall, parent and sub)
ACCESS testing update: Issues surrounding the online testing, the speaking test in particular, are being worked out with the GaDOE. The county hopes to resume testing mid-week next week. Thank you for your patience as we work on finishing this necessary testing.
Happy Counselor Appreciation Week!
Next week is Counselor Appreciation Week here in Gwinnett! You ALL know how wonderful our own Natalie Pugh is to our students, our parents, and our staff! I know I speak for everyone when I say THANK YOU, Natalie, for all you do! We appreciate you each and every day!
Guided Reading Observations
The admin team and coaches are finishing up our last few Guided Reading observations next week. We are working hard to analyze what we see so that we can make decisions on how to move forward with professional learning. Stay tuned! :)
ILT Meeting- Tuesday, February 9th in PLC Room- 3:15-4:15. Bring laptops just in case we need them.
Staff Perception Survey
Last call! We have 87 surveys completed (GREAT JOB!) which means we are still missing about 10 people. If you have not taken it yet, please do so no later than Monday! Thank you to Jackie Roberts for handling the survey so efficiently! I use this feedback to improve our school! I appreciate the time you have taken to complete it. Thanks!!
SPECIALS SCHEDULE- REMINDER
Kevin R. from UGA will be here on Monday, February 1st, to meet with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers about the practice assessment results. This is the same schedule that has been communicated and is on the calendar. This is just a reminder.
Specials will be flipped (and morning times are extended) - 3-5 in the morning, K-2 in the afternoon.
8:20-9:20 5th grade
9:25-10:25 4th grade
10:30-11:30 3rd grade
Special areas teachers- lunch 11:30-12:05
12:05-12:55 1st grade
12:55-1:45 2nd grade
1:45-2:25 Kindergarten
Friends and Family Lunch
Remember to check the lunch schedule for Friends and Family Lunches.February 3, K & 4
February 10, 1& 3
February 17 2 & 5
CALENDAR
February 1 - 12.....ACCESS Testing (Lab B Closed)
February 1.............Special Ed Vertical Team Meeting @ BHS
February 1.............UGA Assessment PL Grade 5/Specials 8:20 - 9:20
February 1.............UGA Assessment PL Grade 4/Specials 9:25-10:25
February 1.............UGA Assessment PL Grade 3/Specials 10:30 - 11:30
February 1.............Grade 1/Specials 12:05 - 1:05
February 1.............Grade 2/Specials 12:55 - 1:55
February 1.............Kindergarten Specials 1:45 - 2:25
February 1.............Talent Show Parent Meeting GOES Cafe 3:45
February 2.............Cluster Technology Meeting
February 2.............SAMS Club Rep Here
February 2.............Tech Tip - Interactive Devices - PLC - 3:00
February 3.............Friends and Family Luncheon - K and 4th
February 3.............Severe Weather Drill 1:15
February 3.............Techspert Training
February 3.............Relay for Life Meeting after school
February 4.............Literacy IF
February 8-12.......National School Counselor Week
February 8.............Math Cluster Collab @HES - K&1 AM, 4&5 PM
February 9.............Math IF
February 9.............Tech Vertical Mtg@FFM
February 9.............Dogwood Pizza Night
February 9.............ILT Meeting, PLC - 3:15 - 5:30
February 10..........Friends & Family Luncheon - 1st & 3rd
February 10..........Math Cluster Collab - 2&3@HES AM
February 11..........Admin Sweet Treats
February 11..........Talent Show at Cannon UMC - 6:00
LIFE SAVER AWARD
BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS
COMMUNITY
Northeast Atlanta Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty and other fairytales, Friday, March 11th - Sunday, March 13th. Our very own Carol Belcastro will dance as the Queen (mother of Sleeping Beauty). Many other Gwin Oaks students are participating in this fabulous production at the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center (Infinite Energy Center). Please see the following dance moms for tickets!!
Leigh Blakely (Sara)
Tiffany Taylor (Sydney)
Amy Simmon (Scarlett)
Kim Shoaf (Sara)