The Cub Corner
Expect Excellence In Everything
February 25, 2022
A Note from Mr. Bender
Parent-Teacher conferences will take place next week. The online sign-up can be found on our website as well as in this newsletter. Please make sure you have signed up for a conference time that works for you.
Our next Digital Learning Day will take place on Wednesday, March 2nd. All students will learn asynchronously from home. Teachers will be available periodically throughout the day to answer questions through email. Thursday, March 3 is an Early Release Day. Students will dismiss at 12:15 on Thursday, March 3rd. If you need to change your child’s transportation on the Early Release Day, please send in a hand-written note to the front office. We cannot accept transportation changes by email or over the phone.
We are looking forward to Read Across America Week! Next week we will celebrate our love of reading and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. We also have fun, themed dress-up days. Please see the schedule below if your child is interested in participating in the dress-up days.
Our teachers look forward to meeting with you next week to discuss your child’s progress during conferences.
Enjoy your weekend!
Mike Bender
Principal
Important Dates
2/28-3/4 Read Across America Week
3/1 February Reading Rewards Log due
3/2 Digital Learning Day #5
3/2 Parent Teacher Conferences
3/3 Early Release/ Parent Teacher Conferences
3/8 Twin Rivers Parent Meeting 6:00pm
3/22 FINAL Digital Learning Day
3/23 Spring Pictures
4/4-8 Spring Break
Early Release & Digital Learning
We will have our next Digital Learning Day on Wednesday, March 2. All students will learn asynchronously from home. Lunch will be available along the normal bus route beginning at 10:45 am. Thursday, March 3 will be an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm. If you need to change your child's transportation on Thursday due to Early Release, please send in a handwritten note. We cannot accept transportation changes over the phone or through email. Thank you!
Tendremos nuestro próximo Día de Aprendizaje Digital el miércoles 2 de marzo. Todos los estudiantes aprenderán de forma asíncrona desde casa. El almuerzo estará disponible a lo largo de la ruta normal del autobús a partir de las 10:45 am. El jueves 3 de marzo será un día de lanzamiento anticipado. Los estudiantes serán despedidos a las 12:15 pm. Si necesita cambiar el transporte de su hijo el jueves debido a la liberación anticipada, envíe una nota escrita a mano. No podemos aceptar cambios de transporte por teléfono o por correo electrónico. ¡Gracias!
Please use the links below to sign up for a conference time with your child's teacher. All conferences will be held on Zoom. You will receive the teacher’s Zoom link the week of conferences. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. Please sign up by Sunday, February 27th!
Kindergarten Conference Sign-Up
First Grade Conference Sign-Up
Second Grade Conference Sign-Up
Third Grade Conference Sign-Up
Fourth Grade Conference Sign-Up
WMES Readers Rally
5th Grade Ads in Yearbook
Lunch Menu
Monday: Bean dip, hummus dip, or yogurt basket
Tuesday: Meatball sub or macaroni & cheese
Wednesday (Digital Learning Day): Hot dog
Thursday (Early Release): Peanut butter and jelly
Friday: Grilled cheese or hot dog
*Menu is subject to change due to supply shortages.
Character Trait and Mindfulness Activity of the Month
Every month, we focus on a character trait to instill great character into our cubs. The character trait for the month of February is Kindness. Kindness means going out of your way to do things that will help others or make them feel better. As a reminder, teachers will be choosing one student this month who has exhibited citizenship the most to represent his/her class as the Cub of the Month.
2022 Georgia Picture Book Nominee Spotlight
Overground Railroad by Lesa Cline-Ransome
A girl named Ruth Anne tells the story of her family's train journey from North Carolina to New York City as part of the Great Migration. This nominee is a beautiful portrayal of a historic and arduous family journey northward.
Reading Rewards
All February logs will be due to the homeroom teacher on Tuesday, March 1. Reading logs for March will go home in the Friday, March 4 weekly folders.
If you lose your log or find you need a replacement, monthly logs can be downloaded and printed from the media center link of the school website. Look for the Reading Rewards link on the left side of the media center website.
Monthly logs should reflect 20 different dates in the month, with at least 20 total minutes of reading for each date. Incomplete logs will not be accepted. Students can read independently or with their parents at home. After completing the monthly requirement, logs are returned to the homeroom teacher. Parent initials are required in order to verify the reading.
If you have any questions about the Reading Rewards program, refer to the reading rewards link on the media center page of the school website or contact Jennifer.Alden@gcpsk12.org.
February 28-March 4
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“Watts” your favorite book? Everyone has a favorite book, even our superintendent, Dr. Watts. To celebrate the love of reading, GCPSTV is launching a new program—Watts Your Favorite Book?— that will feature Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts and other leaders reading some of their favorite stories.
In this first show, Dr. Watts celebrates Black History Month in his reading of “Who Are Your People?” by Bakari Sellers. Check out the video below to listen as Dr. Watts reads a story.
"The Promise of Gwinnett” campaign is a means of focusing attention on the importance of public education, the role it plays in our nation, and the outstanding schools found right here in Gwinnett County. In addition, the campaign focuses on the accomplishments of our students and the promise they hold for a bright future. Click here to visit the Promise of Gwinnett.
In5ive is a fast-paced, fact-filled informative program that gives you a quick five-minute update on the latest good news in education from Gwinnett County Public Schools.
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Location: 2020 Buford Drive Northeast, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
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