Bear Essentials
05/15/2020
Dyer Elementary Procedure to Retrieve Student Belongings
Parents,
Please follow the process below to retrieve your child’s personal belongings from school next week. This process will also allow you to return library and reading group books. Please come during your designated time-frame. The process below allows for safety and social distancing. Please do not get out of your car.
Pick-Up Schedule:
Tuesday, May 19th
9:00 - 10:00 Kindergarten pick-up from the gym
10:00 - 11:00 1st grade pick-up from the gym
11:00 - 12:00 2nd grade pick-up from the gym
3:00 - 6:00 Unassigned pick-up window (K-5)
Wednesday, May 20th
9:00 - 10:00 3rd grade pick-up from the gym
10:00 - 11:00 4th grade pick-up from the gym
11:00 - 12:00 5th grade pick-up from the gym
Thursday, May 21st - Friday, May 29th
Parents unable to pick up during assigned times may call the school and make an appointment to pick up materials
Monday, June 1st
All unclaimed belongings will be discarded
Directions for Parents:
Follow signs at the school to drive into the car rider lane and continue to drive behind the school to the side door of the Gym.
Do not leave your vehicle during pick-up. No students or family members will be permitted to exit their vehicles or congregate with others. This will be strictly enforced for the safety of all.
Write your full name, teacher, and grade level on a piece of paper in bold marker and place the sign where it is visible through your vehicle’s windshield.
School personnel will come to the window of the car to read the name of the student. Do not unroll your windows.
When directed, remotely pop the trunk or hatch (preferred) or unlock the back door. The personnel will place the student’s items in the vehicle.
Staff will be collecting library books, reading group books, or electronic devices at this time. Please bring them with you.
If your child’s teacher has delivered their belongings, and you are able to drop off their library books it would be much appreciated. If this is not possible, you may return them at the beginning of the next school year. All Chromebooks must be returned to the school by Wednesday 5/20!
Fun Run Update
Gwinnett Expanding Summer Meals Program for Kids
Gwinnett County and Gwinnett County Public Schools are teaming up to help ease hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic by continuing to feed Gwinnett’s children during the summer.
On Friday, May 15, Gwinnett County Public Schools will wrap up the meal service it has provided for the last two months to Gwinnett children 18 years and younger. This service has provided more than 2.2 million meals at 67 school locations and included delivery by school buses within identified clusters. Gwinnett County will fill in when the school district’s program ends by starting its Summer Meals program on Monday, May 18. For more information on this program, please click here.
Register for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Did you know that families can apply for Free and Reduced-Price meals if their household income has been affected by the current pandemic? By signing up today, families can ensure their children begin next school year with these benefits. Additionally, this eligibility can be used to access other types of public assistance or services that may be available during this pandemic, such as low-cost internet services.
Fill out a Free and Reduced-Price Meal online application. Applications typically are processed within three days. Questions about Free and Reduced-Price meals, eligibility, and applications can be sent to SNP.FR@gcpsk12.org.
Extra Academic Help Available on Tutor.com
All GCPS students have access to free online tutoring through the Gwinnett County Public Library. Students can access Tutor.com using their GCPL Branch Out accounts. Students log in using their student ID and their birthday in the mmdd format. (For example, a December 14 birthday would be entered as 1214.)
For more information, please visit the Dyer Media Center web page.
2020 Kindergarten Registration
New this year, much of the registration process, including the uploading of documents needed for registration, will be completed online. Most document attachments (PDF, JPG, DOC, PNG, etc.) are compatible. The file size limit is 2 MB. Families who are unable to obtain the required immunization and/or screening documents due to the COVID-19 situation will be given additional time to obtain those documents but should go ahead and begin the online registration process. The documents families will need for registration can be found here.
Birthday Wishes in Big Lights!
Gwinnett County Public Library Digital Resources
These online resources can be accessed with student ID numbers (or library card numbers) and PINs. As a general rule, PIN numbers for students are in 4-digit MMDD format, but any problems with access can be directed to the Customer Care line. Those numbers are: (770) 978-5154 and Espanol: (855) 938-0434.
Dyer Elementary School
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/dyeres
Location: 1707 Hurricane Shoals Road, Dacula, GA, USA
Phone: 770-963-6214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DyerES/