Simonton Parent Newsletter
Friday, January 29, 2021
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel!
Message from Ms. Perkins
Congratulations to our Simonton ES Science Fair winners Yasif Faiz, Ronny Gonzalez-Perez, Anzar Rahman and Adrianna Maybank! They will move on to compete in the GCPS District Science Fair.
Early Release conferences will be held the week of February 15, 2021. Students will be release early on February 17, 2021 and February 18, 2021. Teachers will be sharing information on how you may schedule a conference.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!!
5th Grade participated in 4-H labs to understand Destructive & Constructive Forces:
Spring Conference Sign-Up
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We are looking forward to meeting with each of you!
ACCESS Testing will continue next week for our ESOL Students.
Mark your Calendars
- Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
Monday, February 15
- Teacher Work Day ~ No School for Students
Wednesday, February 17
- Early Release
Thursday, February 18
- Early Release
Healthy Reminders for our In-Person Students
*Students returning for in-person instruction are to return the Simonton ES laptop/chromebook they have checked out.
*Masks are required for all students and adults while in the school building and on the school bus.
*Everyone is encouraged to wash his/her hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizer.
*Maintain social distance from others to the extent possible.
Parents, please keep your child home from school if they….
- are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms;
- have tested positive for COVID-19;
- are awaiting test results, or
- have been in close contact in the last 14 days with someone diagnosed with COVID or someone with COVID symptoms who is waiting for test results.
Contact our clinic worker, Tammy Jones at 770-513-6637 or Tammy.Jones@gcpsk12.org if there is a concern.
Device Return for In-Person Students
Digital EIP Students
Digital students who receive EIP services are expected to complete Imagine Math and Imagine Learning sessions daily.
- If they are EIP Reading or Math ONLY - that is one session per day in the subject area they receive EIP.
- If both, they can alternate.
**Please ensure that your child is completing their EIP segments.
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February 2nd PAC Meeting
Federal Programs Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
5:30-7:30 PM
All Families Invited to Attend
To provide a secure online environment for attendees, registration is required using the Zoom meeting link. Spanish interpreters will be providing simultaneous interpretation during the online meeting.
5th Grade T-Shirts on Sale
Show your 5th grade spirit with this year’s class t-shirt. The shirts will have a unique logo on the front. The cost of the t-shirts are $10.00 and payments can be made via MyPayments Plus, cash or check. Please make checks payable to SIMONTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
***Digital Learners will be notified when t-shirts are available for pick-up.
*** The Deadline to place your order is March 1, 2021.
Please see the order form attached below.
RBES Parent Survey
Thank you in advance for making your voice heard!
Mystery Science Videos
Family Engagement Tips:
Bullying can happen in school and online. But students are less likely to be victims if they appear confident and resourceful. Encourage your child to steer clear of kids who show bullying behavior. Remind him to express his feelings with words, not violence, if a bully picks on him. And ask him to tell you if he hears about or sees bullying behavior. If you think your child is being bullied, tell the school immediately. http://niswc.com/17aYC326428
Help your child give up on quitting
It's important to teach your child that failure is something that can happen, not something a person is. Here are some things you can say to encourage her after a setback: "That's a challenge, but I know if you stick with it you can do it." "It will get easier with more practice." "If it doesn't work that way, try another way." "You were able to do ____ when you thought you couldn't. I bet you can do this, too." http://niswc.com/17aZC326428
Create silly sentences to make facts memorable
Studying for a test usually involves memorizing. Your child can remember lists of items by writing a sentence using words that begin with the first letter of each word in the list. For example, the first letter of each word in "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles" stands for the first letters of the planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. http://niswc.com/17aaC326428
One activity will help your child every day
One of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school is to read aloud together. It introduces young children to the world of books, and even older kids love to be read to. Make reading aloud together a daily priority. To keep it interesting, be sure to read books you enjoy. And sometimes, build your child's vocabulary by reading books that are a little too hard for him to read alone. http://niswc.com/17abC326428
Make math tasty with an estimation game
Estimation is an important part of math. Here's a fun way for your child to practice estimating: Get two large glasses of the same size. Fill one with something small (like dry beans). Fill the other with something large (like cookies). Have your child estimate how many pieces are in each glass. Then have her count to check her answer. Finally, enjoy the cookies together! http://niswc.com/17acC326428
Create a family yearbook with your child
Family bonds give children a sense of security. One way to foster this important connection is to have your child help you preserve family memories in a yearbook. Throughout the year, collect photos of family events and have your child put them in an album. Add things that remind you each of special times: a recipe you all loved, a leaf found on an autumn walk. Encourage your child to write captions. http://niswc.com/17adC326428
Who will your child call in an emergency?
Does your child know who to call in an emergency? Don't wait for a crisis to find out. You should have these numbers programmed in your cell phone and posted by every telephone in your home: Police, fire and emergency responders (911); parents' work phone and cell phone; a nearby neighbor; relatives. Teach your child which number to call in different circumstances, and what to say. http://niswc.com/17aeC326428
Simonton Elementary ~ What We Stand For
Vision
Simonton is committed to dynamic high quality instruction resulting in a passion for learning, leading and excelling.
Core Belief
Every Student Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, and Excel
Commitments
We commit to giving our students a fresh start every day.
We commit to preparing quality and engaging lessons that will prepare our students to be successful in school.
We commit to teaching, modeling and holding our students accountable for appropriate school behavior.
We commit to providing our students with a structured and safe learning environment.
We commit to a great year of learning, leading, and excelling
Simonton Elementary School
Superintendent- Mr. J. Alvin Wilbanks
Assistant Superintendent- Dr. Terry Watlington
Board Member- Mr. Steven B. Knudsen
Principal- Tamara G. Perkins
Assistant Principal- Daphne Miles
Assistant Principal- Emily Young
Website: gcpsk12.org/SimontonES
Location: 275 Simonton Road Southeast, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 513-3367