Star News
November 1, 2021
Dear Simpson Parents,
Happy November! It was wonderful to see many of you last month during Early Release Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is always such a valuable time for you to talk with the teacher to see how your child is progressing both academically and socially. I am confident you found this time beneficial. Early Release conferences are held twice a year. The next early release days will be held on March 2-3, 2022. We will again be scheduling conferences online. Also, the Parent Portal is a great way for you to stay informed about your child’s academic progress 24 hours a day/7 days a week. You can monitor student assignments and assessments if you have a child in grades 1st – 5th. Finally, many thanks to our amazing Simpson Elementary PTA Executive Board and business partner, Justin White (from JUSTinSELLSPTC.com) for all of our conference lunches, snacks, monthly Special Needs Breakfast and dessert bars. Many thanks for making our Simpson Staff feel so special and appreciated. Thank you to the entire Peachtree Corners Community for making us SHINE SO BRIGHT! Have a wonderful month and a Happy Thanksgiving!
Proud to be your principal,
Dr. Connery
November Calendar Dates
November 9: Digital Learning Day
November 10: Picture Retakes
November 11: Spirit Night 'Cue Barbecue
November 17: Virtual Painting Night
November 18: Principal for the Day-Welcome Ms. Sutt
November 22-26: Thanksgiving Holidays
Are You Ready for the Book Fair?
Save the Dates: November 1-6
Our simplified Scholastic Book Fair is for students and teachers. Only eWallets and credit cards will be accepted! For more information, please visit the Simpson Book Fair website: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=simpsonelementaryschool52
I Scream You Scream
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Students have the opportunity to purchase ice cream from a variety of selections during lunch. Ice cream is $1.00 and is sold Monday through Friday for all grade levels. Class Parties for ice creams sales are also available. Please email your child’s homeroom teacher for details.
Cafeteria Monitor
Health and Wellness
• Masks REQUIRED in all public areas (hallways, media center, classrooms)
• Adhere to the one-way hallways when possible
• Health guidance posters will be displayed throughout the building
• Each common area and classroom will have a box of gloves, paper towels, and sanitizer
• Custodial schedules are in place to ensure the cleaning of high touch areas daily
• Refrain from sharing materials (i.e., pens, pencils, etc.)
• Frequent hand washing practices will be implemented daily
• Students are socially distanced during school lunch hours, when feasible
Visitation limits in the building-- Postponement of parental lunch visitation until further notice. Volunteers are welcome in classrooms, but on a limited basis. Please email your child’s teacher for details, if interested. All other school-related teacher-conferences or registrations will be by appointment only.
If you are feeling sick, please stay home. . If you or anyone in your home is sick and/or has tested positive for COVID-19, please email your child’s homeroom teacher or contact our school nurse, Ms. Amy Norris, immediately.
Come Join in the Fun at Norcross High School's 3rd Annual Home Run Derby and Family Fun Day!
Norcross Youth Athletic Association Basketball Registration
Georgia Platinum Award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016 and 2019!
2010 Georgia School of Excellence!
2012 and 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!
Simpson 2021 - 2022 Reflections Winners
Come Join the PTA for a Virtual Paint Night!
Mark your calendars for WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH @ 7PM
JOIN OUR ARTIST KRISTINA WHO WILL BE GUIDING US VIA ZOOM TO MAKE A MASTERPIECE!
- Please register at the PTA homepage, WWW.SIMPSONESPTA.ORG to secure your spot (limited to 50 people)
- $5 for paint supplies
- Once registered, the ZOOM link will be sent via e-mail on the day of
Supply pick-up will be on Monday 11/15 from 6 PM -7 PM AND Tuesday 11/16 from 6 PM-7 PM.
It's Time for Square 1 Art Packets
Winter Spirit Wear
To order:
- Go to www.simpsonespta.org
- Click "Support" on the top banner
- Scroll down to Spirit Wear in the drop down to be directed to the store, which will be live for orders!
Hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, zip-up hoodies, and beanies!!
Come Join the Academic Games Club!
Meetings are held in the cafeteria at 7:30 AM on Thursdays. Will have a chance to get school breakfast each time!! Contact Adrian at adrianprather@agloa.org if you are planning to come join us. Will be way more fun than you would ever think!
Submit Photos for the Yearbook!
- Download the Balfour Image Share app on your mobile device (Android and/or iPhone) and use project number 225879 for Simpson Elementary.
- Upload your photos on the Balfour website at images.balfour.com and use project number 225879. No password required. Please make sure to include your child's name and grade when uploading the images.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the yearbook committee at yearbook@simpsonespta.org.
Spirit Night! 11/11 at 'Cue Barbeque
Spirit Night at 'Cue Barbeque will be on Thursday, November 11th! Simpson will receive 10% during lunch and dinner services. Please mention Simpson *and* your children's teacher as the teacher with the MOST mentions will win a gift card.
Holiday Season got you stressed? 'Cue has you covered! Relieve your cooking stress and order family meal items from 'Cue's Holiday Menu! They are now taking orders for smoked turkeys and sides. Call us at 470-299-5117 to reserve yours.
Another successful Walk to School Day! This couldn't have happened without Sara Wiggins and Debbie Cicero. So many students and families were seen walking safely to school.
And can't forget our wonderful Staff Appreciation committee hosting our first appreciation event with desserts galore. Made happen by Heidi Blue, Michelle Reuter, Lori Kallensee, and all the families who donated items to appreciate our Super Star teachers.
Join the PTA Simpson Elementary Facebook Page
EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL WITH BOX TOPS!
With the Box Tops for Education app, you can turn your everyday receipts into cash for Simpson. Please go to the PTA website for detailed instructions.
SPOTLIGHT ON: DUCKS WATERPROOFING
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