Star News
"Where Every Child Is A Star!"
November 8, 2019
Georgia Platinum Award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2016!
2010 Georgia School of Excellence!
2012 and 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence!
Simpson Elementary Salutes Our Veterans!
Monday, November 11, 2019
Our students and staff stand at attention and salute our brave men and women who currently serve in our armed forces and all those who have served our country in the past!
Thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe!
School Climate Survey!
As part of the state's College and Career Readiness Index (CCRPI) which is similar to a report card, the Department of Education asks parents to participate in a short survey (24 questions). The percentage of parents who participate directly impacts our School Climate Star Rating on the CCRPI.
104 parents have completed this survey - thank you!
if you haven't taken the survey yet, please take a few minutes to complete it now!
NEW SURVEY!!!! PTA NEEDS YOUR INPUT!
The Simpson Elementary PTA knows that a strong partnership among our families, school leaders and community members is important to the success of our students and school. That’s why we are participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program, which grows partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students.
We need your help! As part of the process, National PTA requests feedback from families, administrators and teachers at two points in the school year—the beginning and the end. Your feedback will help us improve our family-school partnership and achieve excellence. Please take 5 minutes to reflect on your experience and complete the survey.
Click HERE to take the survey.
Superstar Appreciation!
A big superstar THANK YOU to:
Crissy Collier, Coach Halron, Starburst Committee, and all of our wonderful teachers, staff, and parent volunteers for a fabulous Starburst Week. The kids had a blast!
Mrs. Callas and Katie McCracken for all their hard work organizing the Original Works keepsake program in support of the Simpson Art Program.
PTA Reflections Winners!
SPIRIT Night at 'CUE Barbecue Restaurant - Nov. 14th
Support the Simpson PTA by eating dinner at 'cue Barbecue!
WHEN: Thursday, November 14th
WHERE: 'cue (5260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.)
Tell them you’re supporting the cause when you order to make sure that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Simpson PTA.
Cans and Coats Drive November 11th - 15th
Please bring in canned food and gently used or new coats. This drive will benefit our community as all collected items will be donated to Norcross Co-op Ministry.
Collection bins will be in Simpson Square and parent volunteers will be stationed there every morning to assist with collection.
Most needed items: Canned meats, peanut butter & jelly, cereal, and 1 lb packages of rice (box or bag)
Other items: Canned meals and soups (ones your children would eat), spaghetti & spaghetti sauce, crackers, mac & cheese.
*No glass jars or expired foods*
Please consider adding these to your grocery list over the next few weeks and help us make this the best drive yet. Thanks in advance!
All Pro Dads
The All Pro Dads NOVEMBER BREAKFAST is on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 7:00 am!
The DEADLINE to register is FRIDAY evening, Nov 8, 2019
Please park either on the street or in the parking spots closest to the street in front of the building.
Our Next Box Top Drawing is Friday, November 22nd!
Five lucky winners will get a free ice cream coupon!
-Send 10 trimmed unexpired box tops per snack-size Ziploc bag.
-Include child’s name, teacher and grade on each bag.
-Tell children to put the bags in the “Box Tops” box located in Simpson Square.
Remember to also use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will automatically find the products and instantly add Box Tops to our school’s earnings online.
Thank you for supporting our school programs.
SIMPSON SUPERSTARS SHINE EVERYWHERE!
Often, our Simpson Superstars shine outside the school.
We want to celebrate every time they shine!
If your child receives an honor, award, championship, please let us know and we’ll highlight it in “Star News!” Please include your child's name and teacher.
bron_gayna_schmit@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
The following Simpson Kilometer Kids Running Club athletes ran in Atlanta Track Club's Kilometer Kids Midweek Mile and Dash at Blackburn Park. The runners got a taste of what a cross country feels like and tackled the hilly course with strength and determination. Overall, the team of 100+ runners has logged a whopping 1300 miles since the first practice and if you started at Peachtree Corners, the amount they have run would carry them all the way to New Mexico!
5th Grade
Alyssa S. - Ms. Molina
Kat B. - Ms. Molina
Lilah C. - Ms. Molina
Matthew I. - Ms. Dingler
Miles Heintz - Ms. Aronstein
Tyler H. - Ms. Charloff
4th Grade
Felix H. - Ms. Guenther
Luke T. - Ms. Hardin
Orion M. - Ms. Golt
3rd Grade
Alice V. - Ms. Johnson
Dillon B. - Ms. Kendall
Evan S. - Ms. VanderVelde
Oliver M. - Ms. Turner
Stefan H. - Ms. McReady
Tyler P. - Ms. Turner
Xun L. - Ms. Turner
Zayn J. - Ms. McReady
Zoe O. - Ms. McReady
2nd Grade
Addison A. - Ms. Williams
Chloe K. - Ms. Ivory
Crosby T. - Ms. Van Sickler
Deacon F. - Ms. Dodson
Giada A. - Ms. Ivory
Matthew C. - Ms. Stidham
Taiz V. - Ms. Dodson
1st Grade
Adam B. - Ms. Crawley
Avery B. - Ms. Johnson
Dawson H. - Ms. Johnson
Emma B. - Ms. Pak
Gus H. - Ms. Crawley
Jacob W. - Ms. Malone
Kindergarten
Azlan J. - Ms. Tannehill
Caroline K. - Ms. Donaldson
Davis Y. - Ms. Donaldson
Eliza B. - Ms. McNey
Elsa Y. - Ms. Barrett
Jack V. - Ms. Donaldson
Miller T. - Ms. Donaldson
Morgan A. -
Oliva S. - Ms. Donaldson
Pierce F. - Ms. Frick
William M. - Ms. Donaldson