Peek at the Week
December 11, 2015
"It is not the things we get, but the hearts we touch, that will measure our success in life." ~ Anonymous
Chatham Chats
Dear Families,
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Barnes and Noble event and to the Holiday program last Thursday. As always, we love to see you as we support our wonderful Harbins children. We are looking forward to a great week as we head into Winter Break.
It's GREAT to be a Harbins Tiger!
Jennifer
Parents of Students in grades 3-5
Letter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3VdWcGhJ7tncV94UmNUbFhDaWc/view?usp=sharing
Questions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3VdWcGhJ7tnVUJsbExHZFdrdUU/view?usp=sharing
BYOD Device Guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxKhlsP37WR9cmV2N2ZUSEpRbU0/view?usp=sharing
Yearbooks
Christmas is a great time to order your 2015-2016 Harbins yearbook! Sales are up this year and quantities are very limited. So please don't delay and miss out on your opportunity to have this great memory for your child.
RFL Candy Grams
We are going to be selling candy cane grams on Wednesday, December 16th through Friday, December 18th. The candy canes will be delivered to your child’s classroom with a Merry Christmas from you. Your child can also order candy canes to be delivered to their friends and teachers. The cost is $1.00 for each candy cane sent and all proceeds will go to The American Cancer Society for Relay for Life. You can send in the attached form to your child’s classroom teacher and students can also order in the morning before the 8:10 bell.
Below is the link for the order forms:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3VdWcGhJ7tnMnhvS0Ntby1GOUk/view?usp=sharing
Domino's Pizza Night - Thursday, December 17th
Blood Drive
We will be having a blood drive at Harbins January 11, 12-5 pm. Please go online to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ , keyword Harbins and register today to give blood!
All the blood that is donated at our site goes directly to Gwinnett Medical Center. If you or someone you love has ever needed a blood transfusion, you know that it saves lives everyday!! The Red Cross is at an all time low, they need your blood and platelets. Please log in now and use the key word Harbins to sign up for a time. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call Ms. Samples in the clinic. Thank You!
Clinic News
Check out this video of this year's TOTY banquet. Congratulations, Mrs. Connor!
Georgia Milestone Assessment
IMPORTANT! Please take a moment to view this letter that provides essential information about the Georgia Milestones results. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Harbins administrative team.
Graduation Rates and Milestones Results
Results should be released by the state soon. Please check out the following so that you can be informed.
General FAQs
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones%20FAQS_General_Scoring%20FINAL2.pdfEnd of Course (EOC) FAQs
CCRPI Parent Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete this very important survey. Your feedback will be a part of our schools CCRPI score, and it is important for us to hear you!
Link to GCPS Communique
Transportation Changes
Safety Reminder
Teachers and staff are engaged with children from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Please help us preserve that time. We ask that if you need to speak with a staff member, you set up a time with that person. This way, we can ensure we are devoting our attention to the children in the building and making sure we meet your needs.