The Patrick Parent Weekly
April 21, 2023
Announcements and Reminders
Dear Patrick Families,
Tonight is Bobby Patrick night! I hope to see you there. And in the spirit of honoring his legacy of servant leadership, we appreciate so much the parents and staff members who are volunteering to make this special evening a success for all!
Next week our GMAS testing begins for our 3rd through 5th grade students. They have been working, problem solving, wondering, questioning, and engaging for so many months and now is the time to show what they know! Testing begins each morning at 8:30 and it is important for students to feel settled and ready before testing begins. Please get them to school on time and in the state of mind to do their best! Help them to remember that a single test does NOT define who they are as people and to remember that we want them to do their best! Thank you to all our staff who have been helping students get ready and to Mrs. Ellinger who has helped to get us all ready. We should be done testing by 11:30 each day and we appreciate your efforts to avoid early checkouts or late drop-offs during this window. Additionally, some schedules may be adjusted due to the testing, so if you are planning to visit for lunch, please check with your child's teacher to confirm the time.
Thank you again for your support and engagement! We are better when we work together.
Have a beautiful weekend!
In service,
Mrs. Cone, Principal
Summer Learning at Patrick Elementary
Parents, the Summer Learning program at Patrick will be made available by invitation to any student at risk for not meeting promotion criteria (linked below.) Specifically, we are inviting students who failed to pass math and/or reading for either semester. Students identified at the first reporting period will receive a letter directly from the district with registration directions. Additional students identified as of April 10th will receive an invitation from Patrick Elementary with a registration form to clip and return. All registration must be complete on or before May 5th to guarantee a space at Summer Learning and to receive transportation. Invitations will be sent home by student on April 14, and parents will receive an email to advise them of their child's eligibility.
2022-23 Elementary Promotion Requirements
General information about the Summer Learning program will be provided on a FAQ document attached to the invitation. Please contact Kris Kasler at kristopher.kasler@gcpsk12.org with any questions. Thank you!
CS100 School award
Patrick Elementary was recently named one of 160 elementary schools nationwide to receive the CS100 School award for your commitment to providing exceptional computer science education to our students.
Click below to see the press release:
Way to go Ms. Postema's Class!
Way to go Ms. Suarez's Class!
Thank you!
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Play 2 Learn
Gwinnett County Public Schools offers a BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child at Patrick Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year!
‐ Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities
‐ Learn how to engage with your child in play
‐ Learn how to continue learning at home or anywhere
‐ Learn about your child’s educational milestones
‐ Learn how to get your child READY FOR SCHOOL!
The GCPS Play 2 Learn website is filled with information about this program, as well as exciting read-alouds, easy ideas for activities at home, and important early learning resources.
Interested parents can email Kim Kooi or visit the front office at Patrick to sign up for this wonderful program!
Pups Around the World
All students who participate will be included on our PES World Map. Thanks for sharing!
Free and Reduced Lunch
Please see the GCPS School Nutrition page for more information about free and reduced meal benefits.
Remember to fill out a new application every year (after July 16th). One application per household.Click here for Rising Kindergarten Sibling Form
PTA Information
Kona Ice will be here on Friday, April 28th! Pre order your Kona Ice today! Pre Order Here!
There is still time to order a school's yearbook and create your student's custom pages. See flyer for more information.
Come join us at the CHALK THE WALK event on Tuesday, May 2nd and show our appreciation for our school staff during Teacher Appreciation Week!!! See flyer for more information.
To view all of the current PTA flyers and receive fundraiser updates, visit the new PTA Webpage!
Follow us on Facebook! Find the Patrick Elementary School PTA page and answer all 4 security questions to join our PTA Facebook group.
Buy your Yearbook Now!
Visit the Treering Website to order your yearbook today.
Patrick Elementary passcode: 101502462275974
Cluster Information
SKG Athletics, Arts, & Club Activities
Updates
- Basketball Season Reminders
- Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
- Students must leave school on game day and can return one hour prior to tip-off. Students will enter through the main gym lobby.
- All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
- Have you seen our Athletics Newsletter yet? Check out Java's Journal here: https://www.smore.com/tdnuw3
- Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.
Upcoming Football Camp for Rising 1st to 8th Graders
When: June 13 - June 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Seckinger High School Football Field - Jaquar Stadium
Instructors: Seckinger Football Staff and Special Instructors
Cost: $75 each ($55 for additional sibling)
Equipment Needed: Football cleats (tennis shoes in case of weather)
Questions: Contact Head Coach Toni Lotti at tony.lotti@gcpsk12.org
See below for attached PDF sign up form to learn more about how to sign up for the camp.
Community Information
Upcoming Events
IMPORTANT DATES
Please check out our Parent/Student Google Calendar for important dates.
Patrick Elementary School
Website: http://www.patrickelementary.org/home.html
Location: 2707 Kilgore Road, Buford, GA, USA
Phone: 678-765-5260