Simonton Parent Newsletter
Friday, January 17, 2020
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel!
School will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in honor & celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Message from Mrs. Perkins
Next Tuesday we invite you all to our All Pro Dads Breakfast. Join us at 7:15 am for a breakfast and fellowship in the media center.
Our school will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We encourage you to attend the special celebration at Moore Middle School on that day. More information is below.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend. We will see you on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
In celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Gwinnett County Public Schools once again is partnering with the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. to host the 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 20, 2020 at Moore Middle School. All students and their families are invited to attend the celebration. The theme will be "The time is always right to do what is right". Lauren Seroyer is this year's Parade Grand Marshal! Lauren is a graduate of Peachtree Ridge High School class of 2018.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade kick off will be held on Langley Drive in front of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center located at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020. The parade concludes at Moore Middle School, which is located at 1221 Lawrenceville Highway. There will be a health fair, performances by students and vendors at Moore Middle School.
Congratulations to our PBIS students who were recognized for the months of November & December:
Congratulations to the following PBIS classes for the months of November & December:
Congratulations to our Character Students for the months of November & December!
Students in Grades 3-5 will be participating in an online Health Survey next week!
In your child's Friday folder, you will find a blue permission form for this survey. You have the right to opt your child out of participating. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the GA Student Health Survey 2.0, please sign and return this form to school on Tuesday, January 21st. You can come to the school to review a copy of the questions, which are located already in the front office.
A Glance Ahead:
- Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday ~ NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 21
- All Pro Dads Breakfast ~ 7:15 am (Media Center)
Thursday, January 23
- STEAM Night ~ 5:30-7:30 pm
Scholastic Book Fair will be running from Monday, January 27- Friday, February 7.
Monday, January 27
- 1st- 5th Grade Honors Ceremony
Friday, January 31
- Robotics Fundraiser ~ Frozen Hair day ($1.00)
Calling all Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, & Other Father Figures....
Our next All Pro Dads Breakfast will be next week!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
7:15 am
Simonton Media Center
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting-
*Childcare and light refreshments will be provided*
A chance to learn about Federal Programs offered in your child's school, and to give your input for the 2019-2020 school year.
Title 1 Parent Workshop ~ Make-up Session Offered:
Field Day t-shirts :
**If you do not have a MPP account, you can bring in money with your purchase slip and give it to your teacher.
Frozen Hair Day
Friday, January 31, 2020
Bring in $1.00 to support our SES Robotics team.
Yearbooks on Sale
$23.00
Place your order on MyPaymentsPlus.
School Store
Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please do not send in more than $5.00/day.
Jordan Middle Connections:
They do offer PE, Health, Art, and Computer Science (randomly assigned).
Instructional Resource Review Committee Application
Gwinnett County Public Schools is inviting parents and community members to apply for the district's Instructional Resources Review Committee (IRRC), a group charged with evaluating print and digital instructional resources for potential pilot in our schools. This year’s IRRC will review resources for select courses in the areas of Language Arts (grades 3-5 and high school), Social Studies (grades K-2, 6-8, and some high school), Career and Technical Education (grades 6-12), and Foreign Language (grades 6-12).
Please help us communicate this information to parents and community members via channels such as your newsletter, website, School Council, or your contact with business partners in the community.
More information and the website can be found on the GCPS website: http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/wcm/connect/a0fe9313-8258-482a-b957-947949396e65/Instructional-Resources-Review-Committee-Application-2020.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=m-0oRhh
Digital Learning Day Information:
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.
Grade Reminder from our Specials Teachers:
Art:
Some Art activities that go Above and Beyond outside of school:
- Use the web tile on my eclass page called Picasso Faces to create an original piece of artwork based on this artists work. Please print out and bring in the finished artwork to me at school or take a screenshot and email to me at school.
- Using your home computer or other device, create an art project using appropriate subject matter. For example, landscapes, seascapes, portraits, abstract, etc. Please print out and bring in the finished artwork to me at school or take a screenshot and email to me at school.
- Create multiple drawings for out Wall of Art in the classroom. This must be appropriate subject matter and also all artwork must be done at home.
Music:
Some Music activities that go Above and Beyond outside of School:
- Attend a concert in town or at Simonton and complete the Concert Reflection Form in our eCLASS discussions.
- Post a video or recording of you performing a song or dance to our eCLASS assignments page.
- Practice the skills we learned in class by completing your grade level's monthly Music Enrichment Lessons.
- 4th and 5th graders can join one of Mrs. George's music groups: Chorus or Instrumental Ensembles.
PE:
- Complete the eCLASS assignment one time each month. The assignment asks students to post a pic and write a few sentences about physical activity outside of school.
- Complete a class packet for each unit.
STEM:
- Do a discussion post each month on eCLASS.
- Try an experiment from eCLASS and post a picture or video about what happened on eCLASS or paper.
- Code on your computer (or at the library) or personal robot and post a picture or video on eCLASS.
- Identify a problem in your life, and use the engineering design process to solve it. Post an explanation on eCLASS.
- Attend a robotics or STEM event and write a review on paper or eCLASS (ex. Simonton Science Night).
Simonton Elementary School- What We Stand For:
Vision
Simonton is committed to dynamic high quality instruction resulting in a passion for learning, leading and excelling.
Core Belief
Every Student Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, and Excel
Commitments
We commit to giving our students a fresh start every day.
We commit to preparing quality and engaging lessons that will prepare our students to be successful in school.
We commit to teaching, modeling and holding our students accountable for appropriate school behavior.
We commit to providing our students with a structured and safe learning environment.
We commit to a great year of learning, leading, and excelling.
Simonton Elementary School
Assistant Superintendent- Dr. Terry Watlington
Board Member- Mr. Steven B. Knudsen
Principal- Tamara G. Perkins
Assistant Principal- Daphne Miles
Assistant Principal- Nicole Tomlinson
Assistant Principal- Emily Young
Website: gcpsk12.org/SimontonES
Location: 275 Simonton Road Southeast, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 513-6637