The Norcross Elementary Eagle
December 17, 2020
Message from the Principal
Thank you all for your support and a great first semester of school. In less than 48 hours, we will be sending our Eagles home with you for the Winter Break. During the break, you are encouraged to have your child to read and participate in the Imagine Learning contest (see below for information). We will miss them and look forward to them returning on Thursday, January 7.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday season.
Sincerely,
Kassia Sutton
ESOL Corner
Beginning in January, the ACCESS test will be administered to English Language Learners. The ACCESS test is taken annually by English Language Learners in Kindergarten through Grade 12. The students' listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be assessed. The English of Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Team would like to provide parents with some information. Please join us for an ACCESS informational session on January 5th, 2021 at 1:00 pm via Zoom.
Topic: ACCESS Parent Meeting
Time: Jan 5, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join: Zoom Meeting
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 26, 2021
Return to Learning Hub
GCPS IS PROVIDING "DELIVERED" LUNCHES FOR STUDENTS NEXT SEMESTER
We will have 5 days next semester in which all schools will be providing meals via bus distribution. The days/dates are as follows:
January 6th – This is now a scheduled teacher planning/staff development day. Students will return to learning (in the classroom or online) on January 7th. However, GCPS will provide meals via bus distribution on January 6th and all SNP staff will report to work as usual since this is still a scheduled work day.
January 26th, March 2nd, March 16th, and April 20th – These dates have been designated as Digital Learning Days. Thus, we will provide meals via bus distribution. From Norcross ES, we will have five (5) buses that deliver lunches throughout our attendance zone.
CHECKING OUT BOOKS
Dear Norcross Elementary Parents,
We are offering book checkout to students who are learning from home. If you would like for your child to check out books, watch the video's on how to place books on hold using our media catalog. Little ones will need your help with this.
We are allowing students to check out extra books this year to keep for a longer period, so be wise on the books you select. Try to get books on or close to your reading level when possible. If you are reading chapter books, be sure to reserve at least one-chapter book.
WE do only allow students to check out only 1 of our special books, which include: GF (Graphic), POP (Popular, DRAW (Drawing), & EYE SPY books. That means they should only put 1-2 on hold and they will receive one of them, the rest of the books can be from any section.
BOOK PICK UP: Parents may pick up the student's books on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY 11AM - 2 PM in the front of the school. Just let them know you are here to pick up books for your child's name, Teacher name, & grade. Books will be checked out to students and placed in a bag at the front for pick up. All books should be placed on hold by Friday & should be available the following week on Friday. Books will be held at the front for 7 days & if not picked up, we will check them back in.
- How many books can a student checkout at one time?
K & 1st = 2 books;
2nd grade =3 books;
3rd grade= 4 books;
4th & 5th grade =5 books. - Video links:
VIDEO'S:
How to put books on hold:
https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/d2l/le/content/1767614/viewContent/40015819/View
How to see what you have on hold or checked out:
https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/d2l/le/content/1767614/viewContent/40015911/View
Review - How to put books on hold:
https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/d2l/le/content/1767614/viewContent/40015848/View
District Resource
Who: Parents of all elementary school students
What: Zoom sessions and Tip Sheets to support student mastery of AKS foundational skills
Where: AKS at Home
How to Stay Connected
Principal – Kassia Sutton (kassia.morris.sutton@gcpsk12.org)
Assistant Principal - Gr. K, 1 – Jamie Elsey (jamie.elsey@gcpsk12.org)
Assistant Principal - Gr. 2, 3 – Staci Gelbaum (staci.gelbaum@gcpsk12.org)
Assistant Principal – Gr. 4, 5 – Contacia Cross (contacia.cross@gcpsk12.org)
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/NorcrossES
Location: 150 Hunt Street, Norcross, GA, USA
Phone: 770-448-2188
Facebook: facebook.com/NorcrossElementarySchool-GCPS