Mountain Park eNewsletter
May 19, 2020
Report Card Information
Student Items Return/Pick-Up - Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20
***Please Note***
- Parents with multiple students are welcome to visit during the time reserved for either student.
- We ask for patience as we retrieve items. This could be a slow process.
- Weather does not look like it will be on our side with possible thunderstorms in the morning. We might can work through the rain but not the lightening.
- If you do not get items tomorrow, we will be available on Thursday and next Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00-2:00.
Original Works Art
Although we are currently unable to receive and submit paper orders for the Original Works Program, the team at Original Works has set up an alternative Online Ordering Option for our school.
With online you can place orders directly through the Original Works eStore using a credit or debit card, and have orders delivered directly to your home.
Complete details, including instructions for ordering, are included in the attached Online Family Letter.
We hope you will take advantage of this exciting and convenient ordering option. Should you have questions please let me know.
Summer Feeding Plans
GCPS will be providing meals at several schools in the month of June.
- The closest schools to Mountain Park are Arcado Elementary, Shiloh Elementary, and Annistown Elementary.
- Meals are provided for pick-up only from June 8 through June 26 during the hours of 11am – 1pm.
- Meals are available for anyone ages 18 and under.
- Meals will be served Monday through Thursday only – with Thursday’s meals including meals for both Thursday and Friday.
Beginning Monday, May 18, Gwinnett County will provide meals through its Summer Meals Program. Parents can pick up nutritious meals for their children at 18 park locations around the county. Meals also will be available for adults with disabilities.
STONE MOUNTAIN
DeShong Park
2859 North DeShong Road
Yellow River Park
3232 Juhan Road
LILBURN
Bryson Park
5075 Lawrenceville Highway
Lilburn Activity Building
788 Hillcrest Road
Register for Free and Reduced Priced Meals
Families can apply for free and reduced-price meals if their household income has been affected by the current pandemic. By signing up today, families can ensure their children begin next school year with these benefits. Additionally, this eligibility can be used to access other types of public assistance or services that may be available during this pandemic, such as low-cost internet services. Fill out a Free and Reduced-Price Meals Online Application. Applications typically are processed within three days. Questions about free and reduced-price meals, eligibility, and applications can be sent to SNP.FR@gcpsk12.org.
GASP!
Books 2 Kids
We are excited to announce the Book Mobile Books 2 Kids program as part of a GCPS summer reading initiative. Our emphasis is on getting books into students’ hands that they will enjoy reading!
- At each Books 2 Kids event, every student who attends will select 2 free books from a variety of new, popular books. Students must be present to pick their books.
- In the first 3 weeks of June, each of the 29 middle schools will host an event for their cluster from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
Summer Reading Program
Gwinnett County Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge helps kids learn all summer long! From May to August, you’ll be able to participate in virtual events, track your reading, and complete fun activities. GCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge will happen entirely online this year, using virtual programming through social media and by facilitating reading logs and activities through the online platform, Beanstack.
How to Videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jVNM4DvtwwtPk_a7wWP0t7J0ztNzeiqp
Gwinnett Public Library Link: