Simonton Parent Newsletter
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel!
Message from Ms. Perkins
Parent-teacher conferences will take place soon. You can go to the Simonton ES website to sign up for a day and time to meet with your child's teacher. This is a great time to get more information about your child's progress.
We encourage you to click on the link below to learn about Dr. Watts expectations and initiatives as the Superintendent of GCPS. In the video he shares information about Learning 2025 and how we work each day to prepare our students for their future.
Mark your calendar if you have a student in the 5th grade. Jordan Middle School is inviting parents of rising 6th grade students for a parent meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Have a wonderful break!
Message from Dr. Calvin J. Watts ~ GCPS Superintendent
Click on the link below to view a special message from the Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Calvin J. Watts.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, February 23
- Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Jordan Middle School
Friday, February 25
- SES Black History Wax Museum
Friday, February 25- Friday, March 4
- Spring Book Fair
Monday, February 28
- Parent-Teacher Conference Week
Wednesday, March 2
- Digital Learning Day # 5
- SES Spirit Night at Sonic ~ 5:00- 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 3
- Early Release Day ~ Dismissal at 12:15 pm
Saturday, March 12
- Saturday Intervention (K-5) ~ 9:00-11:00 am
Thursday, March 17
- PTA Spirit Night at Sparkles ~ 5:00-9:00 pm
Thursday, March 17- Thursday, March 24
- Central Cluster Tapestry Exhibit at the ISC
Saturday, March 19
- Saturday Intervention (K-5) ~ 9:00-11:00 am
Tuesday, March 22
- Digital Learning Day #6
Thursday, March 24
- Local School Council Meeting ~ 8:00-9:00 am
Saturday, March 26
- Saturday Intervention (K-5) ~ 9:00-11:00 am
Sign-up for your Parent-Teacher Conference
FY22 Georgia Student Health Survey
The Student Wellness Survey was designed to collect data on student wellness during the current school year; it is anonymous and completely voluntary and includes questions about peer and adult social support, bullying, stress, mental health, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. The survey results will provide districts and schools with data regarding the non-academic barriers to learning being faced by their students.
Beginning next week, our 3rd-5th grade students will be completing this survey during specials. Please look in your child's yellow Simonton folder for a letter concerning this survey. You only need to return the form if you do NOT want your child to participate.
Link to survey questions...
Survey Questions for Grades 3-5 in English:
https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/Documents/GSHS%202.0_Elementary%20Survey.pdf?csf=1&e=K0lBvk
Survey Questions for Grades 3-5 in Spanish:
Simonton ES PTA General Meeting
The Simonton ES PTA will hold a virtual general body meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
Agenda Items
*Nominating Committee for 2022-2023 PTA Officers
*Budget Amendment
Stay tuned for more information
Georgia Milestones EOG Elementary School Schedule 2022
Research shows students perform their best when they take the test during the regular test administration with their classmates. Please help us by not scheduling routine appointments and/or vacations during testing, even in the afternoon.
At the end of April, our 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders will take the Georgia Milestones, our End of Grade Assessments. Please see the schedule below...
Annual Parent Involvement Survey
Who: Families of students who are receiving special education services
What: Each state is required to conduct a parent survey to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools.
When: Available January 18, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Where: Parents can complete the survey via the survey link below. We ask that a copy of the attached letter be sent home with every SWD student. Additionally, we ask that the letter(s) and survey link be posted on your special education teachers e-class pages as well as your school website. Our goal is to ensure that all parents are aware of the survey and have the opportunity to participate.
Please use the following link to access the survey: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey
Maxwell HS of Technology is hosting Middle School Summer Adventures
Middle School Summer Adventures May 31-June 3
Maxwell HS of Technology's programs are open to current 5th thru 8th grades (students will be going into 6-9th grade for school year 2022-2023). Registration will open through MyPaymentsPlus on March 1, 2022. This sells out QUICKLY every year!
Summer Adventures Information:
Date of Adventure: Tuesday, May 31st - Friday, June 3rd, 2022
Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Begins March 1st until each individual program is filled (max 20 students / class)
Transportation and food services are NOT provided.
Each program must have a minimum of 10 students to be offered.
Summer Adventures will follow GCPS health and safety protocols at the time of the adventures
Book Mobile 5K: Save the Date!
When: Saturday, May 7, 2022 @ 8 am Where: J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC) in Suwanee Register at bookmobile5k.com This is the primary fundraiser for the Book Mobile Program and a fun event for students and families! Music, door prizes, awards and snacks! See the Book Mobiles in person! Early-bird registration ends on April 1, 2022 ($22), after will be $25-$30 Family Discount ($85 for 4 people) - could be team members / friends Fun Run ($15)
Learn more about what the Book Mobiles provide for the Gwinnett County community here.
Mystery Science Videos:
Masks required in GCPS
The latest Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) report on community transmission indicates "High" transmission of COVID-19 in Gwinnett County. As a result, masks are required in all GCPS facilities. Masks also are required on buses in compliance with federal mandates.
Under the school district’s current COVID-19 protocols, community transmission levels must be maintained at the "Moderate" or "Low" level for two consecutive weeks before district mask guidance transitions to “Strongly Recommended.”
GCPS encourages our community to learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations and take advantage of opportunities to get vaccinated. In an ongoing partnership with the Gwinnett Health Department and other health partners, GCPS continues to host vaccination clinics at high schools around the county during the month of February. No appointment is necessary. The following locations will be hosting vaccination clinics this month:
Archer High School, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 15, 2022 [ages 5 and older]Brookwood High School, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 24, 2022 [ages 5 and older]Dacula High School, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 28, 2022 [ages 5 and older]
Play 2 Learn @ Home
Play 2 Learn is a program for young children— ages birth to 5— offered at 42 elementary schools in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Children and parents and other adults in the family learn TOGETHER through engaging lesson plans in a high-quality preschool environment for 90 minutes each week during the school year. Families are empowered to keep the learning going at home so that all children will be ready for Kindergarten!
Play 2 Learn es un programa para niños pequeños, recién nacidos hasta 5 años, que se ofrece en 42 escuelas primarias en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Gwinnett. Los niños y padres y otros adultos en la familia aprenden JUNTOS a través de interesantes e interactivas instrucciones en un ambiente preescolar de alta calidad durante 90 minutos cada semana durante el año escolar. ¡Las familias están capacitadas para que el aprendizaje continúe en casa y así todos los niños estarán listos para el Kindergarten!
Coach Cheney is in need of pictures from staff and students to hang at Simonton ES in support of Strong 4 Life. Take a picture of your student demonstrating one a healthy habit. Take all pictures to Coach Cheney.
Strong4Life Healthy Habits
*screens away, go play
*eat smarter, drink water
*emotions are real, express how you feel
*get rest to be your best
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
Website: gcpsk12.org/SimontonES
Location: 275 Simonton Road Southeast, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 513-6637