Cardinal Connection
Duncan Creek Elementary
August 2018
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year at Duncan Creek Elementary! As of August 21st, we are beginning the year with an enrollment of 1,360 students. We appreciate all the help from our volunteers during the first two weeks of school. We held two successful Curriculum Nights to help parents have a better understanding of the students’ academic day, routines, and teacher expectations.
Student safety continues to be a priority at Duncan Creek. As a reminder, there is no student drop off in front of the school. All students arriving in cars between 8:20 and 8:45 should use the car rider line. No students should be walking in the front entrance unless arriving by bus. Our car rider line closes at 8:45am because our staff has to be in classrooms. If you arrive after this time, please drive to the front of the school, park and walk your student into the building. Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:50am. I appreciate your support in keeping our students safe.
There is an added level of security with our VMS “buzz-in” system. When a visitor comes to the door, he/she will activate the “bell” symbol on the intercom. The receptionist will view the camera image of the person and then say: “Welcome to Duncan Creek Elementary School. How may we help you today?” Your patience with this additional security measure is appreciated.
We are so excited that we have been able to add 2 full size and one small computer lab for this year. We are so thankful for the proceeds of our Fun Run that allowed us to purchase chromebooks for these labs and also continue to grow our “Literacy Center”. You should notice your child will be bringing more books home to read. Please help by reminding your student to return the books to school each day.
We are so fortunate at Duncan Creek Elementary to have such a wonderfully supportive PTA. I look forward to seeing you at our first big event, Night Under the Stars, on Friday, September 14th. We thank our PTA for their time and dedication.
The 2018-2019 school year is going to be the best year ever! Thank you for your commitment to team with us to provide the best education for your child.
Sincerely,
Carrie Yougel
Principal
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Please be on the look out for information from your teacher about your child's new password!
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STEM/Math Specials
Students in Grades K-5 will participate in a Math Enrichment Special! This is one of the four specials offered at DCES (Art, Music, PE, and Math Special). Math Enrichment is a course that will support and encourage all mathematicians! Students will be introduced to new math games, talk about mathematics, gain confidence in math abilities and use STEM activities to support our math learning! It is going to be a great year! Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs. Clark and Mr. Voss
Counselor Corner
Meet Duncan Creek Elementary’s
School Counselors
Christy Armstrong
Kindergarten, 2nd & 4th
678-714-5833
Christy_Armstrong@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Heather Heigl
1st, 3rd & 5th
678-714-5817
Heather_Heigl@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us
We hope everyone is off to a great start! We have enjoyed visiting the classrooms and introducing ourselves to the students.
As School Counselors we:
· Meet individually with children, as needed
· Conduct small group counseling sessions
· Consult with parents about their child (feel free to call or e-mail for an appointment)
· Consult with teachers and staff
· Provide information on community resources for families
· Work to remove barriers that impact academic success
- · Teach lessons in the classrooms on topics such as study skills, peer relations and personal safety
If we can assist you and your child in any way, please contact your child’s counselor. We are always happy to help!
PTA News
NIGHT UNDER THE STARS --- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 6:30-8:30PM
Plan to join your child’s classmates, teachers and parents for a night of outdoor fun at Duncan Creek!!
Check your Friday folders for more information as well as meal order forms.
FUN RUN- if you would like to be on the committee for Fun Run or help in any way, please email: dcesvolunteer@gmail.com
This is our ONLY fundraiser for the year and we would love to make it a success but we need your help to pull off such a huge event!