October 20th and 21st are parent-teacher conference days. We strongly encourage all parents to have a conference with their child's teacher as they will share pertinent information regrading your child's current academic progress. Conferences are available both days, so please be sure to visit the conference link below to sign-up with the appropriate teacher(s) and see individual teachers' schedules.

Conferences will be held via Zoom or in person (parent's choice). If parents elect for the digital option, the Zoom link will be available in the time slot signed up with the individual teacher on PTCFast. If parents elect for the face-to-face option, please wear a face mask throughout the duration of time spent in the building and please arrive on time to respect other conferences.

Sign-up link for conferences: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Annistown_Elementary

• DLD Day #2 is also Wednesday, October 20th. All students will learn from home and should visit their teacher's eClass page for assignments to complete. Please ensure you have completed the Chromebook Request Form if your student(s) will need a device for completing DLD assignments. Link to request a Chromebook: https://forms.gle/5Q1vxaagDrjqHWzPA

• Early release dismissal begins at 12:15 on Thursday, October 21st. Students will receive breakfast and lunch as normal before being dismissed.

Home to school communication is essential to student success.

Please frequently check our website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/AnnistownES, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @annistownes, and read all emails from Annistown Elementary School to stay up to date on all current and upcoming events, important updates, and invaluable information.

We will also communicate using the following tools:

Parent Portal

Class Dojo

Friday Folders

eClass

Shadow Cards

School Messenger

Please make sure that our front office has your most current and updated contact information on file.

You are an important partner with your child’s teacher, whether your child is learning at home or at school. To help you support your child’s learning, GCPS is launching a new initiative called AKS at Home. With this project, families will learn ways to help their child practice skills they are learning in class as part of the district’s Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum.

Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom, links can be found here http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/public/parents/content/general-info/aksat-home/aks-at-home

Who: All Families of students in K - 5

Why: To learn an activity to help support your child at home in math and language arts.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can find the parent tip sheet and a recording of the meeting on the county website:

http://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/home/public/parents/content/general-info/aks-athome/aks-at-home