Patriot Post
January 18, 2019
No School - Monday, January 21st
Automated Attendance Call
School attendance is important because it underscores the significance of learning and the importance of obtaining an education in our society in addition to helping students develop good work habits that will carry over in life. Good attendance also correlates strongly with improved grades
*To excuse your child's absence, you need to send a note to your child's teacher stating the reason for his/her absence.*
When do Teachers take Attendance? Teachers take attendance at 9:00 AM
When does the information pull from our school site? 9:20 AM and 5:35 PM. These are set times through GCPS and is a district wide setting.
When does the call go out to families? 9:30 AM and 5:35 PM
Who receives the call? Primary 1 main line
If you need an attendance change prior to 10 days you will need to contact your grade level counselor.
Kindergarten & First Grade - Joanie Huston -770-806-7876
Second & Third Grade - Jeanna Cunningham - 770-806-7873
Fourth & Fifth Grade -Charles Hale - 770-717-2174
Make Sure You Have a Parent Portal Account
School Messenger is a rapid notification system used to contact families in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)via telephone messages, text messages, and email messages. The district will use the system to communicate information related to district wide events, including key school dates and school closings due to inclement weather. Schools may use the system to communicate information related to school
The phone number must be listed in the Mobile section for phone numbers. So, if you are using your mobile number as a home number as well, please make sure to list it in the mobile section.
Last Chance for $20 Yearbooks!
Last chance to order a 2018-2019 Yearbook for only $20! The price for the Corley yearbook will increase on Friday, February 1st. Order now to get the lower price! Yearbooks will be distributed in May.
ORDER A YEARBOOK TODAY
Go online to:
February 1-28th -Cost $25
March 1st- until sold out -$30
Inclement Weather
The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) 2018‐19 school calendar includes two make‐up
days to address school days missed due to inclement weather. In addition to these days, GCPS also has the option of making up days missed due to inclement weather using Digital Learning Days. Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified via School Messenger of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day.
How does a Digital Learning Day work for students?
- On the day that school has been canceled, teachers will post assignments on their eCLASS C&I course pages. High school assignments will be posted by 8 a.m. Elementary school assignments will be posted by 9 a.m. And middle school assignments will be posted by 10 a.m.
- Students will use the My eCLASS student portal to log in to their eCLASS C&I course pages where they will access assignments, resources, and other materials. If the power is out, a student may access the teacher’s course page when power returns. If a student does not have access to a computer or device (tablet, smartphone, etc.), the student can get the assignment once school resumes.
- Student work will be expected to be turned in to the teacher (either digitally or in person), using a school’s process for turning in work following an absence. For example, if your school allows students to turn in work two days after a missed day the Digital Learning Day assignments would be due two days after classes resume.
During the school year, teachers will share additional information with students about Digital
Learning Days, including how they will support student learning during the day. (For example, some teachers may set up a discussion board while others may use online conference tools or be available via phone.)
Lost and Found
All remaining items will be donated next week. Thank you.
DOMINO'S PIZZA FUNDRAISER
After a very successful sale last year, Corley has brought back the Domino's "Slice the Price" Pizza Card fundraiser. This card is a great value for anyone who LOVES pizza and wants to save money!
Until January 25th, students will have the opportunity to sell cards. Students who sell a minimum of 12 Slice the Price" Pizza Cards will receive a FREE Slice the Price" Pizza Card and can also earn prizes from the prize brochure!
The card sells for $10.00 and is good for buy a large pizza, get a large pizza FREE.
Important Dates
· January 21 - Student/Staff Holiday -MLK Holiday
· January 22 - 3:30 - Good News Club
· January 23 - 7:30 -Morning Clubs: Art and Music
· January 24 - 3:45 -Girl Scouts
· January 28 - 7:30 -Science Olympiad Club
· January 29 - Kindergarten in-house field trip
· January 29 - 3:30 - Good News Club
· January 30 - 7:30 -Morning Clubs: Art and Music
· January 30 - Awards Day
· January 31 -Parent Workshop
· February 1 - 8:00 -PBIS Awards