Message from the Mill
September 2019
Grandparents Week
Each class has a special day when grandparents are invited to come to lunch. We look forward to having these special visitors!
Picture Day
Come with your best smiles!
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2019-2020 Digital Learning Days
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) 2019‐20 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 using Digital Learning Days to make up days missed due to inclement weather. Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day.
How will it 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 MyeCLASS 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.
Parents and students who need a refresher course on how to access eCLASS C&I course pages can go to the following web page for helpful resources and information:
http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/public/about/eclass/content/eclass-c-and-i-course-pages
Safety and Security
The School Safety Tip Line is a confidential way to report any time you think or know someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property. Call or text 770-822-6513.
Transportation and Parking Reminders
Please be on the lookout when parking in the front of the school building. There are designated parking spaces that are reserved for administration, police, employees of the month, and PTA volunteers. Please refrain from parking in these spaces at any time of the day.
When bringing students to school in the car rider line, please do not park and let your child walk to the building. Each car should stay in line and proceed to the sidewalk where staff members are supervising students. Please do not ever park in the handicapped spaces unless you have the appropriate permit. Children should never be crossing lanes of traffic for cars or buses without an adult!
For the safety of our students who ride a bus, please refrain from entering the front parking lot during bus arrival and dismissal (7:35 am -8:00 am and 2:40 pm- 3:15 pm).
News from the Cafeteria
If you are currently on the Free/Reduced program, please remember that you must fill out a new application every year. The grace period will be ending shortly, and you will be responsible for any charges incurred after that time. If you need to fill out a new application for this year, please go to the following website and do so: http://gwinnett.schoollunchapp.com
Dawn Greve, Cafeteria Manager
Friday Night Food Fight!
Kick It 2 Cancer: 5th Grade RFL Kickball Tournament
- Minimum donation of $10 to play!
- Top earning class for Relay for Life will receive a snack to enjoy during the championship game!
September 9-13th: Bring in your donations for RFL!
September 16-20th: Kickball Tournament during recess
September 20th: Championship Game During Recess!
Click here for registration-> PMES 5th Grade Kickball Form
Arctic Adventure Book Fair
Book Fair is coming to PMES Monday, September 9th- Friday, September 13th! Click the link below for online shopping and schedule information!
Click here-> Book Fair Online Shopping and Schedule
Sign- up here-> Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up
Art News
Click here-> Art Club Registration Form
Art Smocks: Students are encouraged to bring in an art smock on the days they have art class.
Ice Cream Sales
We are selling ice cream again this year! Cost is only $1 and is available 5 days a week (Wednesdays and Fridays for Kindergarten). It is a great pick-me-up in the middle of the day. It is also an easy and convenient way to celebrate your student’s birthday. We have several types of treats available – even gluten and dairy free! All proceeds from the ice cream sales go to fund programs at PMES.
Fall Break
On October 10th and 11th, we will enjoy our GCPS Fall Break! Please remember that Wednesday, October 9th, is a full school day. If at all possible, we ask that early check-outs be avoided on the 9th. Monday, October 14th is also a student holiday (teacher workday).
Fall Camps at PMES
Click here-> Fall Camps at PMES
Counselors' Corner
All parents new to Puckett's Mill Elementary School whose children are in first through fifth grade are invited to attend a New Parent Welcome Meeting on September 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 am. Please join us for refreshments, an opportunity to learn more about the school, and a tour.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
Email: sarah_tiller@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Website: pmesonline.org/home.htm
Location: 2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd, Dacula, GA, United States
Phone: 678-765-5110