March 2024 Newsletter
March 2024
School Hours:
School in-session: 8:00am - 3:00pm
AM Carpool: 7:30am - 8:00am
PM Carpool: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
📢 No early check-out after 2:00pm 📢
ARRIVAL
Students arriving after 8:15 am will need to be checked-in at the school office. Please park your vehicle and escort your child into the school to complete this process.
DISMISSAL
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, there is a "no visitor entry" window during our afternoon carpool, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
Early Checkout ends at 2:00 pm.
We must see an official tag issued by New Life Academy of Excellence. Otherwise, we will need to verify your identification before a student can be released to your car. For our students' safety, we will not release students through verbal car rider number identification, or through pictures of the tag. Thank you for your understanding!
Carpool ends promptly at 3:30pm. Please make sure your child is picked up on time.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Please arrive on-time to pick up your child after their activities have ended for the day. Extensive late pick-ups will result in your child being removed from the club.
*NLAE will follow GCPS emergency closure/cancellations. Families will be alerted if any clubs or activities are canceled for the day.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of inclement weather, announcements will be made through the following methods:
- phone
- text
- local news
New Life Academy of Excellence will follow Gwinnett County Public Schools in school closures and delays.
ILLNESS
In the event that your child is sick, please do not send them to school. Your child must be free from fever for 24 hours before they may return.
Submit an absence excuse form online
If your student needs to take medication at school, the parent/guardian will need to transport the medication to the school office, along with a clinic form to be kept on file.
***Download the "Reasons to keep your child home" handout from GCPS below***
Make sure your MyPaymentsPlus account is up to date!
**Students are allowed up to two (2) meal charges before an alternative meal is served.
Please check MyPaymentsPlus to confirm that your student's account has been replenished for the new school year to avoid any charges on your account.
Lunch Prices:
Full Pay: $3.50
Reduced: $0.40
Dietary Restrictions
Students with a dietary restriction will need a form on file with the School Nutrition Department. Vegetarian meals are available daily. However, a document must be filed in order to receive these meals.
Please download the Dietary Restrictions form and instructions below.
Forms may be turned in to the front office
March 2024 Lunch Menu
Spring Pictures - March 8
Individual Spring Pictures will be taken on Friday, March 8th.
Dress Your Best!
For ordering information, please see the brochure sent home with your student, or visit mylifetouch.com and the picture day ID: EVTSPN746
Teachers will assign classwork online, and students should complete work asynchronously.
Please contact your teacher for questions regarding classwork.
Get your Spirit Wear orders in now, in time for the next Spirit Wear day!
*Students may wear NLAE Spirit Wear on designated Spirit Wear days.
Students MUST adhere to the following dress code guidelines on Out of Uniform Days:
- Clothing must cover the body. Undergarments and midriffs should not be exposed.
- Ripped/torn jeans should not be worn.
- No hats, hoods, or sunglasses.
- Articles of clothing that have words or designs that suggest obscenity, drugs, alcohol, weapons, and/or gang behaviors are prohibited.
- Bedroom shoes/slippers are prohibited.
- Pajamas should not be worn.
Check your MyPaymentsPlus Accounts!
Please make sure to check your MyPaymentsPlus account for fees and balances that need your attention! All library, field trip, and lunch balances can be viewed under your account.
Did you know?
You can set a threshold reminder to notify you when your student's account runs low on funds!
As we enter the month of March, we will focus on proper etiquette in the restroom.
Join the discussion! Next time you are out with your family in a public setting, discuss courteous and safe behavior in public restrooms.
The Yearbook Purchase Deadline is approaching!
Yearbooks are now on sale!
To purchase:
Head to the Lifetouch Yearbook Purchase WEBSITE
Enter Yearbook Code: 14806924 (or search for our school)
Deadline to purchase: March 31, 2024
We will have a very limited number of extra books on hand after all pre-ordered yearbooks have been delivered. To guarantee a yearbook purchase, please pre-order a copy.
Upload your photos for Yearbook!
Do you have pictures you would like to share with the Yearbook Staff? You might see your photo in the 2023-2024 NLAE Yearbook!
Click HERE to upload your pictures. Use code NLAEYEARBOOK-24
Thank you for your help!
February's Staff Spotlight ✨
Our February staff spotlight shines on
Ms. Brianna Daugaard
2nd Grade Teacher
Thank you for all you do for NLAE!
MARCH
6 ... Early Release at 12:00pm, Parent/Teacher Conferences
7 ... Early Release at 12:00pm, Parent/Teacher Conferences
7 ... NED SHOW (K-5 only)
8 ... Spring Pictures (Dress Your Best)
11 ... Book Fair Week
15 ... Digital Learning Day #4 (Asynchronous)
26 ... Spirit Night at Culver's
29 ... Spirit Wear Day
Download a copy of the NLAE School Calendar below:
4725 River Green Parkway
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870 phone
(678) 720-9875 fax