Longhorn Loop
Vol. 4 Issue 19 | December 17th - December 22nd
Reminder: Student Drop-Off
Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter.
Flu Information
Dear GCPS Parents/Guardians,
The 2018-19 flu season has begun and Georgia is experiencing higher levels of flu than anticipated for this time of year. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend an annual flu vaccine as the first and best way to protect against influenza. And, although the flu shot can't prevent every case of flu, it can protect you from more severe illness. It’s not too late to get a flu shot; so consider getting a shot for yourself and your family members, especially those with asthma and other chronic illnesses. Health officials encourage families to take precautions to limit the spread of illness, including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home and keeping ill children home when flu-like and other cold symptoms appear.
If your child has flu-like symptoms, please contact your physician or health clinic for recommendations. The flu may last 7-10 days. If your child has a fever, they must be kept home. They must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school. Please refer to this Healthy Habits link for tips on flu prevention. If you have questions about the flu or flu prevention, you may also contact the Gwinnett County Health Department at 770-339-4260.
We appreciate your efforts in helping us keep our students and staff well and healthy!
Attention 8th Grade Parents
The GSMST Lottery Registration Window Opened Thursday (11/1)
The window will remain open until January 25, 2019. Parent meeting dates are 11/15/18, 12/11/18, and 1/10/19. All details and documents are available on the GSMST school website
Click on the .pdf below for more information
Monday, December 17th
Tuesday, December 18th
Wednesday, December 19th
School-wide Tutoring Every Wednesday
Thursday, December 20th
Friday, December 21st
Winter Break Begins. No School.
Pre-Tests | Semester 2
Jan. 3rd | LA
Jan. 4th | SC
Jan. 7th | SS
Jan. 8th | MA
Jan. 9th & 10th | 7th and 8th SPG Pre-tests
Ugly Sweater Roller Skating Night | Dec. 19th @ Skate Country
Report Cards Issued | Jan. 10th
PTSA Partnership Spotlight
Publix
To support your school, sign up for Publix Partners through your Publix.com account (if you don't already have one) and select your desired school. Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase.
Know When Buses Arrive for Afternoon Dismissal
How to Stay Connected | Additional Information
**Update: In order to help you recognize or identify messages coming from Lanier Middle or GCPS through School Messenger. Add the number 1-844-248-6644 to your Contacts list so you can identify School Messenger calls and texts.
If you miss a call, just call this toll free number to retrieve and replay phone notifications.