The Patrick Parent Post
January 31, 2019
Principal's Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Patrick Elementary and Gwinnett County Public Schools are committed to providing your children with a high-quality education that prepares them for the future. To do that effectively, we need to partner with you to develop a clear strategic direction. That’s why we’re holding focus groups on our Strategic Priorities for 2020-2030 — and we’d like you to join us!
This is an opportunity to share candid feedback on the 10 components of our current Strategic Priorities (2010-2020): students; employees; parents and guardians; governance and leadership; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; facilities and operations; financial stewardship; information management and technology; communication; and public image and community pride. The feedback will help inform our direction for 2020-2030.
Parent focus groups will be held at:
● February 19 at 7:30 a.m.
● February 20 at 3:30 p.m.
● February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
● February 21 at 11:30 a.m.
● February 21 at 5:30 p.m.
If you’re interested in participating, please register by February 11 at https://survey.k12insight.com/r/GCPS2030. Independent research and communications firm K12 Insight will randomly select participants from registrants, facilitate the focus groups, and compile the results to ensure confidentiality. The final reports will include only overall themes, not individual responses.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Gwinnett County Public Schools and for being a part of the Patrick Elementary family.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Stewart
Principal
Early Release Conference Information
Hello Parents!
Patrick Elementary School is using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible for Early Release Conferences in February. To sign up for a conference, please follow these instructions:
1) Click on the button “February Early Release Conferences” below
2) Select the conference for your child’s teacher(s)
3) Fill in the required information
We look forward to seeing you at conferences in February!
PATRICK ELEMENTARY MATH INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO DATABASE ACCESS
Patrick Elementary School Relay For Life Team Information
Cancer has touched all of us in some way. And we want to stop this disease in its tracks. We’ll spend the next few weeks fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Then, on the day of the event, we’ll honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others. Together, we’ll be a part of making a difference in this important cause.
Use the link below to join or donate to the PES Relay For Life Team, "Patrick Paw Patrol".
PTA's Month of Giving Campaign
The PTA would like to thank you for your continued support. During our Month of Giving, every penny counts as we raise the final amount for the school's digital display board. Our goal is to connect and communicate with the community. We are asking that you open your hearts and wallets. To encourage donations, the class with the most money will have the power to decide which teacher on their hallway will get a pie in the face! Yes, we are having some fun with this! Please visit the PTA website at www.patrickptaecwid.com and consider making a tax deductible contribution. Our goal is to thank local businesses who support our school through donations with advertising time on our new electronic sign. If you have a business and want to advertise with us, or if you know someone who does, please contact us immediately to become a business partner. Thank you again for your donation and continued support of PTA and Patrick Elementary!
IMPORTANT DATES
Fri. Feb. 1st- All Pro Dad Breakfast (3rd-5th Grades 7:00am - 7:45am)
Fri. Feb. 1st- PTA Bingo Night (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
Sat. Feb. 2nd- Saturday School by Invitation (9:00am - 11:00am)
Thurs. Feb. 7th- Chick-Fil-A Mall of GA Spirit Night
Fri. Feb. 8th- PTA General Meeting (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
Sat. Feb. 9th- Saturday School by Invitation (9:00am - 11:00am)
Fri. Feb. 15th- Student/Teacher Holiday (No School)
Mon. Feb. 18th- Presidents' Day (No School for Students)
Wed. Feb. 20th & Thurs. Feb. 21st- Early Release/Parent Conferences (Dismissal @ 12:15pm)
Fri. Feb. 22nd- Father/Daughter Dance (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Sat. Feb. 23rd- Saturday School by Invitation (9:00am - 11:00am)
Thurs. Feb. 28th- Art Show (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
Thurs. Feb. 28th- Book Mobile (3rd - 5th Grades)
Thurs. Feb. 28th- Culver's Spirit Night (5:00pm - 8:00pm)
Fri. Mar. 1st- Book Mobile (K - 2nd Grades)
Tue. Mar. 5th- Spring Pictures
Tue. Mar. 5th- 5th Grade Parent Night at Twin Rivers Middle (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
Thurs. Mar. 7th- Choral Performance Hamilton Mill UMC (4:30pm - 8:30pm)
Mon. Mar. 18th - Thurs. Mar. 28th- Kindergarten Storefront Communities
Tue. Mar. 19th- Chorus Musical @ Mountain View High School (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
Sat. Mar. 23rd- Gwinnett County Honors Chorus Performance (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Thurs. Mar. 28th- Chili's Hamilton Mill Spirit Night
Fri. Mar. 29th - Student/Teacher Holiday (No School)
Patrick Elementary School
Website: http://www.patrickelementary.org/home.html
Location: 2707 Kilgore Road, Buford, GA, USA
Phone: 678-765-5260