Shiloh MS Weekly

March 10, 2023

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Get Ready to "Spring Forward"

Get ready to "spring forward" (set those clocks ahead by one hour) for Daylight saving time at 2 a.m. EST, Sunday, March 12. Are you aware that this may very well be the last time Georgians will have to worry about changing the time? A bipartisan federal bill called the Sunshine Protection Act would allow us to stop springing forward and falling back for good, but it is waiting on the House for approval and then the President's signature. It unanimously passed in the Senate in March 2022.
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This is a time that you can have an open conversation with the principal.

Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

March 4 (Rescheduled for March 11)

April 15

May 6


We will meet in the Media Center.

Submit feedback to the Principal

Click on the button to submit feedback to our Principal Mr. Bess. Please include contact information, and he will reach back out to schedule a time to meet/discuss any and all concerns and constructive feedback.

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Parent Portal/ParentVUE

Do you need help setting up or accessing your ParentPortal or ParentVUE app? Our Parent Liasion is here to help.

Please contact Dr. Shirleta Lawrence for support. shirleta.lawrence@gcpsk12.org

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Monday, March 13

  • A Day Connections
  • News Crew 8:15 - 9:20 am
  • Mindfulness Mondays 8:15 - 8:50 am
  • LGPE Chorus @ United Methodist Church Lawrenceville
  • Dance Team Practice 4:30 pm
  • Track Practice 4:45 - 6:30 pm


Tuesday, March 14

  • B Day Connections
  • News Crew 8:15 - 9:20 am
  • Dance Team Practice 4:30 pm
  • Sources of Strength 4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Debate Team 4:30 - 6:00 pm
  • Technology Student Association 4:30 - 6:00 pm
  • Sources of Strength 4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Jazz Band 4:45 - 5:45 pm
  • Track Practice 4:45 - 6:30 pm


Wednesday, March 15

  • A Day Connections
  • Wellness Wednesdays 7:30am - 8:15 am
  • Wednesday Help Day 8:15 am - 8:45 am
  • News Crew 8:15 - 9:20 am
  • Georgia Milestones Parent Workshop 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • Art Club 4:30 - 6:00 pm
  • Debate Team 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Track Meet 4:30 pm Loganville Athletic Complex 149 Old Zion Cemetery Rd.
  • Georgia Milestones Parent Workshop 6:00 - 7:00 pm


Thursday, March 16

  • B Day Connections
  • Photography Club 8:15 - 8:45 am
  • Campus Life 8:15 am - 9:10 am
  • News Crew 8:15 am - 9:20 am
  • 7th Grade Gold Coin Dance 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Spanish Club 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • French Club 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Pep Band 4:45 pm - 5: 45 pm
  • Track Practice 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm


Friday, March 17 - DIGITAL LEARNING DAY

  • A Day Connections
  • Digital Learning Day #4
  • Progress Reports (Electronic Delivery)
  • Track Practice 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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March Events

  • 3/11 - Track Meet 9:30 AM @ East Jackson High School - 1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce, GA 30529
  • 3/11 - LGPE Orchestra 1:00 PM @ Grayson High School
  • 3/13 - LGPE Chorus 11:00 AM @ United Methodist Church-Lawrenceville
  • 3/15 - Track Meet Loganville Athletic Complex 149 Old Zion Cemetery Rd.
  • 3/15 - Georgia Milestones Parent Workshop 10:00 AM
  • 3/15 - Georgia Milestones Parent Workshop 6:00 PM
  • 3/16 - 3/24 - Book Fair 9:20 AM
  • 3/23 - English Language Learners Parent Night 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  • 3/30 - Jr. Beta Induction Ceremony 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  • 4/3 - 4/7 - Spring Break
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Mr. Barton and his students acting out a scene in Theater Arts class.

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We had a great run with our Jr. HOSA students at the Georgia HOSA State Leadership Conference from March 1-4, 2023, in Atlanta! The competition was stiff! We competed against the best of the best across the entire state of Georgia! There were approximately 4,629 students in grades 6-12 who competed this year!

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Spring Operation Graduation

The Office of Family Engagement presents Session 3 of Operation Graduation: Supporting College, Career, and Other Post-Secondary Options featuring GCPS Office of Counseling, College & Career Services Wednesday, March 15th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.


We are excited to announce that we will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese.


Click this link to join the Zoom meeting.


Click on the flyers below to enlarge them.

The 7th Grade Gold Coin Dance has been cancelled.

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Mercy Seed Community Food Pantry

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Gwinnett Community Services Calander of Events

Click here to view the many events happening in Gwinnett County during the month of February.
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Mark Your Calendars!

Shiloh Middle School will host an EL Parent Night on Thursday, Mar 23, 2023. Join us for a night of information, Q&A and guidance as to how to help your child finish the year strong. More information is forthcoming.


ESOL- ¡Marque sus calendarios!

La Escuela Intermedia Shiloh organizará una Noche de Padres EL el jueves 23 de marzo de 2023. Únase a nosotros para una noche de información, preguntas y respuestas y orientación sobre cómo ayudar a su hijo a terminar el año con fuerza. Próximamente más información.
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Social Studies

Students will continue Unit 8 Historical Developments of Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically, focusing on the contemporary issues of Latin America.


We will have a CFA over Unit 8 on Thursday March 16. Friday, March 17th is Digital Learning Day and students will continue their work on the JA Biztown Lessons.

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Science

Students will work on learning how to read and identify Dichotomous Keys.

Social Studies

We are wrapping up Economic Developments Unit 9, the students will be taking the Common Formative Assessment next week. In addition, we will begin our Unit 10A Physical and Human Geography of South and East Asia.
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Science

This new and last quarter we are completing Periodic Table & Matter Part II. We have complete 3 CFA’s for the previous unit worth 5% Please support your student by asking them about their Science class.
Rising 9th Grade 2022-2023 Spring Schedule

Rising 9th Grade 2022-2023 Spring Schedule

The time has arrived to prpare our 8th graders for their transition to high school. Click the link below to view the schedule that contains important deadlines and events.


Rising 9th Grade 2022-2023 Spring Schedule

Note: Some of the events on the calendar have been pushed back.

Rising 9th Grade 2022-2023 Spring Schedule

Hello 8th Grade Families!

We are currently seeing an increase in inappropriate social media posts and have received reports of students “airdropping”/sharing videos. Please speak to your child about Shiloh’s cellphone policy which includes having phones in backpacks for the duration of the day. Use the attached link from Common Sense Media to assist with conversations regarding responsible cellphone use.

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College/Career Day: Sharing Diverse Paths to Success

College/Career Day: Sharing Diverse Paths to Success

Greetings Parents, Partners, and Friends of Shiloh Middle School.


Shiloh Middle School invites you to participate in our College/Career Day: Sharing Diverse Paths to Success that will take place on Friday, April 21, 2023. We are working to cultivate leaders and learners who are agents of change and responsible citizens. Students strengthen their own voices as they learn to hear and respond to the voices of others. With that in mind, we feel it is important for our students to learn from the paths and experiences of others.


As a presenter you will prepare a 15-20-minute presentation for several of our classes. Students will be given the opportunity to ask you questions and we encourage you to share handouts or samples related to your profession or organization. If you are interested in participating CLICK HERE to fill out the participation form. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day and our presenters will receive lunch. Our activities for the day will be from 9:30 – 3pm. The participation form will allow you to select the session/s you will be available to present.


Feel free to contact, Nicole Carrington, nicole.carrington@gcpsk12.org if you have questions about our College/Career Day. We look forward to seeing you on April 21st.


Sincerely,


The Shiloh MS Counseling Department

College/Career Day: Sharing Diverse Paths to Success

Meet the Shiloh Middle School Counseling Department

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Upcoming Track Meets

Upcoming Track Meets

Saturday, March 11 - Track Meet @ East Jackson High School 1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce, GA 30529

  • 9:30 a.m.


Wednesday, March 15 - Track Meet @ Loganville Athletic Complex 149 Old Zion Cemetery rd.

  • 4:30 pm

Upcoming Track Meets
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2023 Middle School Golf League

2023 Middle School Golf League

To register or see our Frequently Asked Questions visit www.middleschoolgolfleague.com


On-line Registration is from Feb 1 and is limited to first 72 and closes at 5 p.m., Feb 24, whichever occurs first! Play begins March 12 and ends in May with regular play at 4 p.m. on Sundays.


Participating golf courses include: Snellville’s Country Club of Gwinnett, Loganville’s Cedar Lake Golf Club, Winder’s Chimneys Golf Club, Lawrenceville’s Collins Hill Golf Club, Dacula’s Trophy Club of Apalachee and Monroe’s Bear Creek, Monroe Country Club and Providence Golf Courses.


Teams are coed, play consists of instructional clinic, team 9-hole best ball matches, individual stroke play and tournament and culminates with Drive, Chip and Putt competition.


Parent’s Orientation via Zoom scheduled for Feb 28. Email any questions to League Director Les Witmer at: lawitmer@comcast.net


Registration for the 2023 season has begun. Visit the website below for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.


Click here to register.

2023 Middle School Golf League
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Wellness Wednesdays

PE is excited to introduce wellness initiatives to both staff and students. Workout sessions are offered every Wednesday morning from 8 - 8:45 am throughout the school year to help start your day off energized and positive.


In the gym, the students are treated to Fitness Friday circuit training sessions where they learn about the benefits of physical activity and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Mindfulness Mondays

Mindfulness Mondays

Join us for a calming way to start your day.


March 13 and 27

April 10 and 24

May 8 and 22


Must register in advance. Click to register.

We will meet in the PLC Room in G Hall, across from Mr. Serrano's room.

Mindfulness Mondays
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SEL Resources

GCPS provides parents and students with some great social/emotional resources.


Click here to see the SEL resources.

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Interested in jobs in GCPS?

Click the link below to apply to any job openings at Shiloh MS. Contact Lisa McCalla for more details.


Lisa.McCalla@gcpsk12.org

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Media Center & Technology: Info and Tips

Technology Tips


1. Students should charge their Chromebook every night.

2. Students should bring their charged Chromebook and the charger to school every day.

3. Students should keep their Chromebook in the case.

4. You can scan QR codes with your Chromebook camera! Open your camera app through the app launcher, select scan, and then select QR code.

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Lost chargers will now be $10.00, even if it is the first time being lost.

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Medical Authorization

A parent or guardian must bring any / all medications to the school and fill out a medication administration form. Students are not allowed to carry any medications with them at school or on the bus. This includes any over the counter medication, for example; cough drops, Tylenol, etc. If you would like your child to have any OTC medication left in the clinic, you must bring to school with a completed medical authorization form.


To give us authorization to give your student their medication you will need to complete the Medication Authorization Form. You may print it, complete it, and bring it in or you can pick one up to complete in the clinic. A separate form is required for each individual medication.

If your student requires an inhaler and/or an Epi-pen you will need to complete the appropriate form.


For your student to be permitted to carry their inhaler and/or Epi-pen on their person, their physician will need to complete the section of our form advising us of their authorization. If the student will be carrying their inhaler and/or Epi-pen on their person, we ask that you also provide the clinic with a backup in case one is needed.


Medication Request Form


Shiloh Middle School Clinic

Phone: 770-736-4030

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Inclement Weather Procedures

As we enter the winter season, it is important to know what to expect from GCPS in case of inclement weather. If weather conditions pose a potential safety concern, the decision to cancel school or delay opening might be made.


It is more likely for school to be canceled in the early morning — due to dangerous road conditions that formed overnight — than for school to let out early because bad weather is moving in.

If bad weather causes school to be canceled or dismissed early, public announcements will be made on GCPS TV, on the school system’s website (www.gcpsk12.org), on Twitter and Facebook, through SchoolMessenger calls and optional texts, and via metro-Atlanta radio and television stations. Full-day cancellations usually are announced by 6 a.m.


GCPS TV can be found on the following Gwinnett County cable channels:

  • Charter - Channel 180

  • Comcast - Channel 24 or 26 (depending on location)

  • Visit us on our GCPS TV app on Apple, Android, Amazon Fire, and Roku devices or view the live stream at GCPSTV.org


You can access current or potential weather hazards for north and central Georgia here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I pay for my child's missing/damaged Chromebook?

Have your child come to the media center. A fine will be place on his/her account and can be paid with cash or through www.mypaymentsplus.com.


2. What if I pay for my child's lost Chromebook and then it's found?

You will receive a refund.