Blue Bear Notes
Mashburn Elementary
Parent Survey
We value your input, and want to hear from you. The Georgia Parent Survey contains 24 questions. Like the student survey, parent responses are anonymous, the responses will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis, and will contribute to Mashburn’s School Climate Star Rating. Thank you so much for your time and support.
Dual Language Immersion Informational Session
Mashburn Technology Night
Please join us for Technology Night on Thursday, January 16th from 6:00-7:40. Todd Shirley, FCSS Chief Operations Officer, will be speaking about the dangers of certain apps, as well as school consequences for misuse. The stories relayed are actual experiences in School Safety and real to FCSS. You do not want to miss this powerful presentation!
Also, students will get an opportunity to choose a couple of technology rotations, as well as practice sharing their science fair projects with other families! We hope to see you then!
Yearbooks-Order Yours Today!
Don't miss out on this year's yearbook!
Cherish this year's school memories with a yearbook. Order your child's copy today at ybpay.lifetouch.com using your school’s Yearbook ID Code: 13544420.
If you’ve already purchased a yearbook, please disregard this email.
Not sure if you've pre-ordered? Click here to view your order history for the 2019-2020 school year.
Thank you!
¡Reserva tu anuario en línea!
Atesora los recuerdos escolares de este año con un anuario. Encarga hoy la copia de tu hijo en ybpay.lifetouch.com usando el código ID del anuario de tu escuela: 13544420.
Si ya has comprado un anuario, descarta este email.
¿No estás seguro de si ya encargaste por anticipado? Haz clic aquí para ver tu historial de pedidos del año escolar 2019-2020.
¡Gracias!
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Online Learning Days
New! Parent Help Guide
Forsyth County Schools recovers instructional time lost due to school closures by utilizing asynchronous online learning using itslearning, the district's online learning management system. 2019-20 is the sixth year of the Online Learning Plan for School Closures.
- Teachers will post all assignments by 9 am in itslearning.
- Students should begin working on their lessons on the day missed when possible. Student work is due three school days upon returning to school.
- Student attendance is not connected to the completion of work.
Class Schedule:
When school is closed, elementary will follow an A or B schedule to balance the student workload.
Bully Defense Workshop
Hosted by The Dojo at Mashburn Elementary
Wednesday, January 22
Mashburn Elementary Cafeteria
6:00 PM
Please join us for a fun, high-energy workshop where students can learn how to keep themselves safe, build their confidence, have a blast working with their parents on simple, effective techniques. This is a totally free event for Mashburn families.
STEM Lab Supplies
We are busy builders in the STEM lab! Our Makerspace desperately needs to be restocked! Any donations of the following will greatly appreciated. Thank you!
-TP/paper towel tubes
-brown paper bags
-toothpicks
-clay
-masking tape
-pipe cleaners
-craft sticks (large and small)
-glue sticks
-Any materials that we can creatively use to build with.
THANK YOU!!
Lost and Found
Parents please look through our Lost & Found, or have your student look for missing items. All items left unclaimed will be donated to the Place in Forsyth Co. If you choose to come and look for your items, please check in to our Raptor system before going to the courtyard. Thank you!
Career Day
Mashburn Elementary is preparing for its 1st Annual Career Day! This will be an exceptional occasion with your help; we invite you to serve as a Career Day speaker on Friday, March 27, 2020. Speakers/presenters are asked to arrive by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 1:30 p.m. A continental breakfast will be served, along with a special parting gift for participating. We need various career speakers to discuss their profession (job function, educational requirements, etc…). Also, we encourage speakers to bring job-related visuals and plan to speak for 25minutes per classroom presentation, there are a total of 9 rotations (1 of the 9 rotations will be allotted for you to break, so you will present for 8 sessions). We would like to offer our children inspiration, guidance, career exploration and knowledge as they embark upon college and career readiness.
Please click https://forms.gle/m2Z8KEm4Um4WwjJg6 to sign-up as a guest speaker. If you are unable to stay the entire time please designate the specific times you will be available to speak. If you are available to speak until 1:30 p.m. please indicate that as well. We will make every effort to include your child(ren)’s class in your schedule.
With cold and flu (and everything else) season upon us, Nurse Jamie would like to remind everyone of the following:
Tech Fair: Registration Is Open NOW!
Stock Our PBIS Store
Let’s Go Shopping!!
Our School Store’s Grand Opening will be the week of January 27th- 31st. Your students will have the opportunity to cash in their Dojo Points for Blue Bear Bucks. Each shopping adventure will take place the last week of each month. Students can immediately cash in their dojo points or save them for a larger prize in the store. Remember students are awarded points for exhibiting PAWS behavior. Look for the date of your child’s shopping adventure in your Friday emails.
Spotlight on Specials!!!
7 Mindsets Update
This month’s mindset is The Time is Now. Throughout the month, we will focus on embracing every moment, getting in the zone, being vulnerable, and acting with purpose. You and your child can work on applying this mindset at home by finding ways to make progress towards your personal goals throughout every day, activity, and interaction.
Important Dates:
Jan. 14th: Dual Language Immersion
Jan. 15th: Science Fair Submissions Due
Jan. 16th: Technology Night (6:00-7:40)
Jan. 17th: Science Fair Competition
Jan. 20th: MLK Day (No School)
Jan. 22nd: 100th Day of School
Jan. 22nd: Family Connect Night (no homework)
Jan. 22nd: Bully Defense Workshop Hosted by Dojo
Jan. 24th: PTO Mother Son Event
Jan. 29th: Oratorical Contest
Jan. 30th: House Meetings-Wear House Shirts
Feb. 28th: Father/Daughter Dance
March 10th: STEM Night
Contact Information
Email: cgravitt@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/mashburn
Location: 3777 Samples Road, Cumming, GA, United States
Phone: 770-889-1630
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MashburnES/
Twitter: @MashburnES