Simonton ES Parent Newsletter
Friday, May 15, 2020
Every Student, Every Day, Deserves to Learn, Lead, & Excel!
Message from Ms. Perkins
Final 3 Days of Digital Learning...
We thank you so much for your hard work and dedication with Digital Learning over the past eight weeks! Learning from home is not always easy, so the time and effort students and parents put into each assignment is outstanding!!
Student Items Return/Pick Up:
Please refer to the following outline to see when your grade level is scheduled to pick up materials still at school:
Friday, May 22, 2020 (9:00 – 2:00 pm): Grade 5 (Car Rider Lane)
Pick up bags, check lost & found, return textbooks, library books, and Chrome Books.
9:00-10:00- Antonacci
10:00-11:00- Colclough
11:00-12:00- Rodila/Maxey
12:00-1:00-Sherrer
1:00-2:00-Vlaic
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (10:00 – 1:00 pm): Grade 4 (Car Rider Lane)
Pick up bags, check lost & found, return textbooks, library books, and Chrome Books.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (10:00 – 1:00 pm): Grade 2 and Grade 3 (Car Rider Lane)
Pick up bags, check lost & found, return textbooks, library books, and Chrome Books.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 (10:00 – 1:00 pm): Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grade 1 (Car Rider Lane)
Pick up bags, check lost & found, return textbooks, library books, and Chrome Books.
5th Grade Promotion and Award Ceremony
2020 Presidential Award Winners
Academic Achievement:
Students who have performed and persevered to excel academically.
Bruz Miguel Garcia (Antonacci's class)
Janisse Prim (Antonacci's class)
Hailey Higgins (Vlaic's class)
Justin Infante- Gonzalez (Colclough's class)
Camila Hernandez (Rodila's class)
Adrianna Navarro (Rodila's class)
Makai Johnson (Sherrer's class)
Emanuel Marquez-Benitez (Sherrer's class)
Academic Excellence:
Students who have earned straight A's in 4th & 5th grade in all Content Areas.
Karol Perales (Colclough's class)
2019-2020 SES Yearbook
This is definitely a year to remember!
We have three more days of school left... if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook and have not done so already, please log-on to your MyPaymentsPlus account.
Yearbooks are on sale for $23.00.
At home activities:
Reading Is Fundamental will continue with it's Read-Alouds:
STEM Maker Stations
Make an origami creation, an airplane that flies, a penny box, and more. Each of these 15 amazing hands-on STEM projects include supply lists, instructions, scannable QR codes, and student planning/reflection sheets.
Reading Comprehension
We know your kids are probably spending a lot of time reading. But are they sharing it with the family? Roll & Chat, from Playful in Primary, is a great way to get them talking about what they've read. For more ideas, check out more Second Grade Reading Comprehension Activities.
3 Awesome Educational YouTube Channels
Weekly Family Engagement Tips
"Two of the most important lessons children can learn," wrote columnist William Raspberry, "are that they matter and that they are counted on." A great way to show your child she matters is to set expectations. When you maintain a regular study time, for example, she learns that her education matters to you. When you expect her to act responsibly, she knows you count on her and think she's capable.
Positive discipline strategies teach, rather than punish
Effective discipline doesn't punish children for behaving badly. It teaches and motivates them to behave well. You are your child's primary role model. If you want him to stop yelling when he's angry, don't yell when you're angry. It's also important to help him understand your rules and the consequences for breaking them. Enforce rules consistently, and then appreciate your child's efforts and let him know you love him.
Practice reading skills when watching movies
Want to boost your child's reading skills in a different way? Try "reading" a movie together. As you watch, encourage her to ask questions. Talk about the characters. Ask your child to predict what will happen next. When the movie is over, help her connect the story to her experiences, and discuss what she liked or didn't like, and why.
Ask questions that encourage self-improvement
If you say, "You could do better" when your child does a half-hearted job on an assignment, he may hear, "You're not good enough." You don't need to praise him for a poor effort. But to motivate, it helps to begin by saying something positive about his work. Then, ask if he is satisfied with his results. Does he think it reflects his effort? What would he do differently next time? It's possible he'll realize he could do better.
Help your child set a weekly learning goal
Having your child set a weekly learning goal can help her aim high and keep trying. It can also help you make sure she stays on track. Have her post her goal on the refrigerator. Then, talk about what steps she'll take to reach it. For example, if she wants to finish a book she's reading, she could decide to read two chapters per day. Check on her progress, and if problems arise, discuss possible solutions.
Your child learns when you think out loud
Children learn by watching their parents. And when you talk about what you are doing, you make it easier for your child to learn. If you are cooking, for example, you might say, "I'm looking for a cake recipe. I don't have time to read all the recipes in this cookbook, so I'm going to turn to the index in the back. Here under the letter C is a recipe for chocolate cake." Your child will see how useful an alphabetized index is.
Support your child through stressful times
The events of this spring have added stress to the lives of families everywhere. To reduce the stress level in your family, start the day with pleasant words and calm routines. Have serious conversations with your spouse, partner or other adults in private. Make a point of slowing down when you interact with your child. Give him chances to solve his own problems. And when you must correct his behavior, let him know you love him, no matter what.
Simonton Elementary- 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