The Norcross Elementary Eagle
April 2020
Our Eagles continue to grow and thrive. Thank you for your continued support.
Congratulations to:
Our NES artists, Tobi Sarceno Gallardo and Saheim Qureshi, and our NES Advocacy videos to our State Representatives are featured in the Courtland Virtual Gallery! HAPPY YOUTH ART MONTH!
http://www.gaeaartforall.org/youth-art-month.html
On Wednesday, March 24 all students had the opportunity for a Vision Screening. The screenings went well and you will be notified if additional vision testing is necessary.
Gwinnett County Public Schools sent the communication below o help us effectively plan for the 2021 -2022 School Year. Please be sure to complete the survey by the deadline of April 4 if you want your child to be digital learner the upcoming school year of 2021-22.
Gwinnett County Public Schools will return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year. This decision takes into account students’ academic and social-emotional needs, the improving pandemic conditions (lower rates of infection), the availability of vaccinations for teachers and other school staff, and guidance from health experts and organizations. Plans for the fall reflect the district’s commitment to safety for its students and staff, with continued mitigation efforts such as the wearing of masks, provision of PPE, and strict cleaning regimens. GCPS will continue to rely on guidance from the CDC and other health partners in developing plans for the return to in-person learning in the fall.
While all students will be scheduled for in-person instruction for the fall as the default, the district will offer families the opportunity to opt out of in-person learning, allowing their children to participate in a modified digital learning option. This modified version—which will have digital students learning from digital teachers, some of whom may be at a different location including Gwinnett Online Campus—is intended to eliminate the need for teachers to teach concurrently.
Parents contemplating the modified digital learning option for their children for next school year should consider the following in making their decision:
- For staffing and scheduling purposes, parents are asked to consider the decision to opt out of in-person instruction as a year-long commitment. However, if a family later determines it is best for their child to return to in-person learning, there will be an opportunity for them to do so at the end of the first semester.
- Digital learning will be different in the fall. For example, a student may be taught by a teacher from a school other than his or her own school. Middle and high school students may take some courses through Gwinnett Online Campus or Georgia Virtual School. In addition, course offerings for digital learners may be more limited than those available for students attending school in-person.
- Digital learning is not optimal for every student. Some students did not do as well academically, socially, or emotionally in the digital learning environment. Parents should consider how their child did during digital learning in making the decision for the 2021-22 school year.
- Parents may opt out of in-person learning for one child if they feel it best serves that child and choose to have another child attend school in-person.
Please note that only those families that wish to opt out of in-person learning for their students will need to complete the online form available in the Parent Portal or using the ParentVUE app for those that have Parent Portal accounts. The deadline to submit the opt-out form is Sunday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m.
If you do not have a Parent Portal account, click here for information about the Parent Portal and here for a Parent Portal Registration Form. In order to register for the Parent Portal, you will need an email address. There are a number of providers who provide email accounts free of charge. Free examples include Gmail, Yahoo, mail.com.
Kindergarten Registration
Please visit our website for appointments and additional information for registration (coming soon).
Local School School Council Meeting and Title 1 Planning Meeting
Meeting Link Information
Join Zoom Meeting
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/j/97409082104?pwd=a0p0OFJPbFZyeXlWWHVoMUx0SlJGUT09
Meeting ID: 974 0908 2104
Passcode: 875453
Parent Empowerment Conference
The Hispanic Mentoring Priority program is proud to announce their upcoming Parent Empowerment Conference. The virtual conference will take place Saturday, March 27 from 8:30-12:30 and will be available to families via YouTube. Families can register online in advance at Parent Empowerment Conference.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hmp-parent-empowerment-conference-tickets-128025514761
AKS at Home
Who: Parents of all elementary school students
What: Zoom sessions and Tip Sheets to support student mastery of AKS foundational skills in Language Arts and Math.
Where: AKS at Home
When: Grade-level Zoom sessions in English and Spanish for parents are scheduled March 22 – April 2. (Please see attached flyer for dates and times.)
How: Register for Zoom sessions on the AKS at Home webpage.
How is my child doing?
Spring Break: April 5 - April 9
Traveling Outside of the United States
Digital Learning Day: Tuesday, April 20
GCPS IS PROVIDING "DELIVERED" LUNCHES FOR STUDENTS NEXT SEMESTER
We will have 1 more days next semester in which all schools will be providing meals via bus distribution. The days/dates are as follows:
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.
Georgia Milestones Assessment for Digital Learners
Families of Digital Learning students are invited to register their student for upcoming Georgia Milestones assessments, which will be administered at Norcross Elementary School.
All 5th Grade Digital Learners will take the Science Milestones Assessments on May 3.
All Digital Learners will be taking the ELA Milestones Assessments on May 4, and May 5.
All Digital Learners will take the Math Milestones Assessment on May 17. Testing will begin each day at 9 am.
To register your digital learner, please click the link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Return to Learning Hub
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
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