Simonton Parent Newsletter
Friday, February 25, 2022
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel!
Message from Ms. Perkins
As you are aware teachers will be conducting parent-teacher conferences next week. Students will be released early on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Dismissal time will take place at 12:15 pm. Please make sure someone is at the bus stop to pick up your student. If your child needs to go home a different way, send a note to school with you child or complete a Simonton ES Afternoon Transportation form. The form is attached in this newsletter.
Thank you to all of the parents and staff members who joined the Simonton ES PTA meeting last night. We are looking forward to finishing this school year strong and planning for next school year. If you would like to join the PTA board or volunteer in ANY way please reach out to the PTA at Simontonpta@gmail.com
We are so proud of our students who participated in the Gwinnett Science, Engineering, and Innovation Fair. They participated virtually with the support of Mrs. Aseltine our STEM teacher. Tomorrow we will have a team of students represent Simonton ES at the annual Readers Rally competition. It will be exciting to hear how they have performed.
Have an awesome weekend!
GCPS Mask Update
This afternoon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance and the prevention steps that should be taken based on the spread of COVID-19 in communities. As part of the changes announced today, the CDC is dropping its recommendation for universal school masking and instead will recommend masking only in communities at a high level of risk.
According to the CDC, Gwinnett County is currently in a “Low” level of community spread. At this level, individuals are encouraged to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and to get tested if they have symptoms.
In light of this updated guidance and Gwinnett County’s designation in the “Low” level of community spread, Gwinnett County Public Schools will transition from requiring masks to strongly recommending the use of masks in its facilities.
In the coming days, school district leaders will be reviewing and updating quarantine and isolation procedures to account for these changes.
Sign-up for your Parent-Teacher Conference
Out Spring Conference schedule has been launched on our SES website: http://gcpsk12.org/SimontonES. A pop-up message will appear on your screen (as shown to the side). If you do no see this message, it has been dismissed. You can retrieve it and have it pop-up again, by clicking on the red exclamation in the bottom, right-hand corner of your screen.
Upcoming Events:
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
GCPS Science, Engineering and Innovation Fair
GCPS Science, Engineering and Innovation Fair
GCPS Science, Engineering and Innovation Fair
Book Fair
Our spring book fair is set up! Sales will begin Monday morning after CQI and run though Friday at noon.
E-Wallet will be available.
Shopping hours for next week:
Mon-Wed: 9-3
Thursday: all day until 5 pm
Friday: 9-12
Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/simontonelementaryschool2
Current 5th Graders
Jordan is only accepting choices to join fine arts: Band, Orchestra, Chorus, & Guitar. All other connections will be assigned by the computer.
They do offer PE, Health, Art, and Computer Science (randomly assigned).
The deadline to complete the form is March 10th, 2022.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Wax Museum Participant
Celebrating Black Excellence in Music
StudentVUE/ParentVUE
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...
Access to GALE eBooks (SEL)
Strong 4 Life Campaign
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
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!
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!
- Runners 18 and under get a FREE BOOK from the Book Mobile!
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)
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
Website: gcpsk12.org/SimontonES
Location: 275 Simonton Road Southeast, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 513-6637