Simonton Parent Newsletter
April 15, 2022
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel!
Message from Ms. Perkins
We hope that everyone had a wonderful spring break. It is so exciting to welcome students back into the classrooms. As we enter the last month of school, the time will move quickly.
Please note the schedule for the Georgia Milestones Assessments. Starting April 21, 2022 each day 3rd, 4th or 5th grade students will participate in the assessment. Due to the length of the test we will have to make changes to the lunch and specials schedules for multiple grade levels. If you will be stopping in for lunch, check with your child's teacher for the scheduled time. We are confident that students will do their best work and we encourage them to get a good night's rest, each a healthy breakfast and arrive on time each day.
Next Friday, April 22, 2022, Simonton ES will host its first outdoor movie night. A jumbo screen will be placed on our playground for a great outdoor experience. The movie Encanto will be shown. Wristbands to view the movie are on sale now for $5.00. You may pay using MyPaymentsPlus or you may send cash or a check to the school. Children 4 and under are free as well as parents bringing their children to view the movie. The playground will open at 6:30 pm and the movie will begin at dusk. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a great evening of fun and music.
Have a wonderful weekend!
STEM Night
We are excited to invite families to join us for a mostly outdoor night of hands-on learning! Students will participate in science, technology, engineering, and math activities with teachers and community organizations. This will include science experiments, math challenges, coding, and robotics!
Students will fill out a passport while having fun for a chance to win a prize to take home.
Simonton Elementary School
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
5:00-7:00pm
Monday, April 18
- Pre-K Tour ~ 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, April 19
- Pre-K Tour ~ 9:00-11:00 am
Wednesday, April 20
- Pre-K Tour ~ 9:00-11:00 am
Thursday, April 21
- GMAS begins for 4th Grade
- PTA Spirit Night at Sparkles ~ 5:00-9:00 pm
Friday, April 22
- SES Movie Night ~ Playground opens at 6:30 pm. Movie starts at dusk.
Monday, April 25
- GMAS begins for 3rd grade
Tuesday, April 26
- STEM Night ~ 5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, April 28
- GMAS begins for 5th grade
Monday, May 2- Friday, May 6
- Scholatic BOGO Book Fair
Wednesday, May 4
- Field Day (Kindergarden & 1st grade)
Thursday, May 5
- Field Day (2nd & 3rd grade)
Friday, May 6
- Field Day (4th grade)
- PTA BINGO Night ~ 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday, May 19
- SES 5th Grade Day ~ 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Friday, May 20
- Pirates of Penzance (Grades 3-5) ~ 9:30-10:30 am
- Field Day (5th Grade)
Monday, May 23
- 5th Grade Celerations
Tuesday, May 24
- 5th Grade Celebrations
Wednesday, May 25
- Last Day of School
- Report Cards sent home
GMAS Schedule
Our 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students will be taking the Georgia Milestones beginning April 21st. Please see the schedule below for more details...
DEVICE RETURN
As we get ready for GMAS testing, we ask that checked out devices begin to be returned back to school. If your child(ren) have a laptop or hotspot checked out to them, please ensure that the device and cords are brought back to Simonton beginning the week after Spring Break.
Upon return, each device will be inspected. If damage is found, a fee that was listed on your acceptance form will be added to your child's MyPaymentsPlus account.
We thank you for helping us as we get ready for our end of year testing!
Character Word of the Month:
Parent Mentors: “Social Skills: Supporting Your Child in Building Relationships”
What: Parent Mentors Present: “Social Skills: Supporting Your Child in Building Relationships”
Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 12PM-1:30PM or 6PM-7:30PM
Where: Via Zoom
· 12PM session link for live presentation: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkd-GorD8jGNYBjGUayIPgsxcqWrCBNdFf
· 6PM session link for recording of live presentation https://gcpsk12- org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtcuipqz0vHtYNAuKGN1GmgSSITcWo3HBu
PBIS Classes of the Month
Kindergarten ~ Pace
1st Grade ~ Monroe
2nd Grade ~ Rice
3rd Grade ~ Lewis
4th Grade ~ Rojo
5th Grade ~ Vlaic
Multi-Level ~ Shoemake
Kindergarten Registration at Simonton:
GCPS Kindergarten Registration Flyer
Mystery Science Videos:
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- Dr. Calvin J. Watts
Assistant Superintendent- Dr. Terry Watlington
Board Member- Mr. Steven B. Knudsen
Principal- Tamara G. Perkins
Assistant Principal- Tifferney Dodd
Assistant Principal- Daphne Miles
Assistant Principal- Emily Young
Contact information:
phone: (770) 513-6637
website: gcpsk12.org/SimontonES