The Pulse Post
Vol 2, Issue 7 | September 26th - 30th
Health Tip of the Week
It can be easy to become overwhelmed with all the health advice out there. Whether it’s changing your diet, exercising more, drinking more water, being more active, or any other advice, the list may seem impossible to achieve and makes many people unable to even start. The good news is you don’t have to change everything all at once! It’s advisable for many of us to just make one small change and do that one thing well. Then, once we feel more confident with that change, we can add another. Check out the article below to see 31 ways you can make a change to improve your health. Make a goal and keep track of your progress. Making one change a month will give you a completely new way of life in two years! Remember it's not a race and the best way to achieve great health is consistency. The more you practice, the better you become!
https://fourwellness.co/blog/31-simple-wellness-tips-for-healthy-and-happy-living
It's Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate #eachandevery individual as we cultivate a culture of belonging while leading with empathy, equity, and excellence to ensure that #TeamGCPS students, families and staff feel welcome, safe, accepted, valued, and prepared for the future.
Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. En GCPS celebramos a cada individuo mientras cultivamos una cultura de pertenencia, liderando con empatĂa, equidad y excelencia para garantizar que todos en #TeamGCPS se sientan bienvenidos, seguros, aceptados y preparados para el futuro.
MHSHS has a number of events occurring throughout the month, take a look below!
September 15th - October 15th
- Door Decorating Contest
- Hispanic Heritage Trivia during Lunches
- Movies during Lunches
- Morning Announcements feature Hispanic Heritage each day
- Hispanic Heritage Scavenger Hunt
- Pulse Show Highlight each week
September 28th - Hispanic Poetry Cafe' (Media Center)
September 30th - Fun Day Friday Hispanic Poetry Cafe (Commons)
October 12th- 14th - Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
- Tuesday - Tropical Attire Day
- Wednesday - Jersey/ Flag Colors Day
- Thursday - Character/Celebrity Day
- Friday - Traditional Attire Day
October 14th - Hispanic Heritage Festival with families (Intramural Field) - 2pm to 4pm
Georgia Gwinnett College hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition and Festival
Thirteen countries were represented, with performances including Mexican Folklore Dancing, the Grizzly Percussion Drumline and singing at the festival, held Sept. 16 at Georgia Gwinnett College.
Along with art which told the stories of Hispanic legends and culture, the event included activities, music, myriad foods and drinks representative of the countries which were displayed at the event.
¡VIVA! 10 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Atlanta
Check out this link to learn more! https://tinybeans.com/atlanta/hispanic-heritage-month-in-atlanta/slide/1/
Dr. James Glenn visits the CDC as a Science Ambassador Fellow
CDC SAF welcomes 2022 fellows to CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
The Science Ambassador Program welcomed two cohorts of fellows this summer. From July 27–29, the second cohort of 12 fellows from 9 states focused on framing out a new public health curriculum to complement CDC NERD Academy and creating lesson plans on Traumatic Brain Injury and Sleep Disorders.
Fellows also participated in interactive sessions on CDC NERD Academy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), noise-induced hearing loss, and Global Noncommunicable Diseases. Fellows also toured the CDC Museum, the Lab Training Facility (which is actually CDC’s decommissioned smallpox lab), and CDC’s Emergency Operations Center.
Free & Reduced Lunch Information
Student Success
At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.
Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.
Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.
Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.
Parent Center Coordinator
Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org
Front Office
Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org
Counselors
9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org
12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org
Counseling Clerk
Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org
Administrators
9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org
12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org
Social Worker
Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org
Principal's Office
Administrative Assistant
Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org
Principal
Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org
The Weekly Pulse Show
MHSHS Scrubs!
If your student is interested in ordering MHSHS branded scrubs, click the link below!
Pulse Family Engagement Series: PowerUp for 30 Day
FAFSA & Financial Aid Night
McClure Health Science High School is hosting a FAFSA & Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October 20th at 6:00 PM. Elizabeth Umberger, a Financial Aid Advocate at Georgia Gwinnett College, and Hal Wilkinson from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will provide valuable financial aid information and assist families with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Senior Portraits
Senior Portrait Day
The site can be translated into the language of your choice. See the picture below for how to change the language of the site.
GCPS Connected - September 23rd
ThoughtExchange and GCPS
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has partnered with ThoughtExchange to gather feedback from students, families, staff, and community members. ThoughtExchange will allow participants to share their thoughts and ideas and/or indicate their level of satisfaction with specific educational programs and initiatives found in our schools and district.
How does it work?
- GCPS poses a broad question and invites people to respond.
- Participants share thoughts anonymously with others participating in the exchange.
- Using a 1-5 scale, participants rate their agreement with different thoughts.
- GCPS analyzes data from the exchange and uses this input for decision-making.
Data, insights, and feedback gathered through ThoughtExchange will help the district gain a better understanding of what students, families, staff, and community members think about key issues, initiatives, and topics.
For more on ThoughtExchange and how it works, watch this brief video.
For more information, visit: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/31727
GCPS Blueprint for the Future
Join Team GCPS!
GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!