Beaver Ridge ES Parent Newsletter

Students Arrival- 7:45 AM
Student Dismissal- 2:45 PM
Office Hours- 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM

• Mission
  

  The mission of Beaver Ridge Elementary School is to develop life long learners achieving academic and personal excellence.

  
  

• Vision
  

  The vision of Beaver Ridge Elementary is to be a community of empowered and productive lifelong learners.

Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/beaverridgees
Location: 1978 Beaver Ruin Rd Norcross, GA 30071
Phone: (770) 447-6307
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeaverRidgeES

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October

06-10 Fall Break (School Holidays)

12 Help a Child Dental Mobile Bus Visits BRES

17-21 School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

18 5th Grade Human Growth and Development Presentation

19-20 Early Release/Parent-Teacher Conference Days

25 Fall Picture Day MAKE-UP 📷

28 Student of the Month

• Student Arrival is 7:45am
• Tardy Bell/Late Arrival is 8:15am
• Early Check Out Ends at 2:15pm ***The latest students can be checked out is 2:15pm to allow us time to prepare for the safe arrival of buses and dismissal of students.
• Student Car/Bus Dismissal begins at 2:45pm

For the safety of our students, please park and walk your student to the Welcome Desk to check them in.

Please know that students should try to be at school daily and on time. All students PK-5 will participate in a SEL classroom morning meeting to start their day and then right into instruction. We ask that you do all you can to ensure your child is in school on time. Our bell rings at 7:45 From 7:45 until the late bell at 8:15, students are getting breakfast, unpacking for their day, and engaging in activities their teachers have ready for them.

As always, if your child is sick in any way, they should stay home. Send them back with a sick note from you or your child's doctor to excuse the absence.

GCPS is seeking your input into 23-24 Calendar Options. Please preview the information ahead of time as a survey link will be sent in the coming days to seek your input/feedback prior to the deadline, October 30th. Here is a brief synopsis of the calendars. Included below is a link to the calendars.

Calendar Option 1 (most like this year)

7 days of pre-planning, beginning on July 24, 2023

K-1-special ed students start one day early on August 2

4 DLD's, all on Fridays

School holidays on October 5-9

13 school days of Winter Break, December 18-January 3

Two teacher planning/PD days on January 2 and 3

School holiday January 15 (MLK)

School holidays on February 15-19

Last day of school May 22 with one teacher post-planning day on May 23

Calendar Option 2

6 days of pre-planning, beginning on July 24, 2023

All students first day of school August 1

School Holidays for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali, Good Friday, and Eid al-Fitr

2 DLD's, both on Fridays

School holidays on October 6-9

11 school days of Winter Break, December 20-January 3

Two teacher planning/PD days on January 2 and 3

School holiday January 15 (MLK)

School holidays on February 16-19

Last day of school May 22 with two teacher post-planning days on May 23 and 24

Calendar Option 3

5 days of pre-planning, beginning on July 26, 2023

All students first day of school August 2

Teacher planning/PD on September 15 (Rosh Hashanah)

2 DLD's, both on Fridays

School holidays on October 6-9

13 school days of Winter Break, December 18-January 3

Two teacher planning/PD days on January 2 and 3

School holiday January 15 (MLK)

School holidays on February 16-19

Teacher planning/PD on March 15

Last day of school May 22 with one teacher post-planning day on May 23

Calendar Option 4

5 days of pre-planning, beginning on July 25, 2023

All students first day of school on August 1

Teacher planning/PD September 15 (Rosh Hashanah)

School Holidays for Yom Kippur, Diwali, Good Friday, and Eid al-Fitr

No DLD's

School holidays on October 6-9

10 school days of Winter Break, December 21-January 3

School holiday January 15 (MLK)

Two teacher planning/PD days on January 2 and 3

School holidays on February 16-19

Last day of school May 22 with one teacher post-planning day on May 23

This link will be active through October 31. The final 2023-24 School Calendar will be released during the November Board of Education Meeting.

AM Car Rider Reminders

• Staff will be on the sidewalk to supervise students exiting their cars, beginning at 7:45. Please do not allow your child to exit the car until a member of the staff is present.

• It is very important to be courteous to other drivers. Also, please drive carefully and put your phone away to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

• Staff will wave you forward and will let you know when it is safe for your student to exit the car.

• Car rider staff will only assist your child in exiting the car if needed. Please make sure your child is able to unbuckle their seatbelt and open the car door independently.

• At 8:10, staff will proceed to walk back to their classrooms. If you miss the window, you must park and come inside to check your child in.

• On rainy days, you can anticipate a longer car rider line.

PM Car Rider Reminders

• If afternoon car rider is not your child’s “usual” transportation, their classroom teacher will need a handwritten note from a parent/guardian that allows them to be car riders for that afternoon (E-mails and phone calls are not accepted). If the classroom teacher does not receive a handwritten note, your child will need to go home their usual way.

• Car Riders must be picked up no later than 3:10 pm. We will walk “late” students to the front office and reach out to a parent/guardian. You will need to pick up your child from the front office and sign a “late” form.

• Please hang your 2022-2023 car rider tag in your rearview mirror.

• Please be patient with us as we are trying to locate and load car riders every afternoon. Also, please practice reciting car rider numbers with your child so that we can load them as quickly and safely as possible! Thank you for your help and cooperation!

Dental Mobile Bus is coming to Beaver Ridge ES, Wednesday October 12 from 8:45 to 2:00.

Applications went home this week.

School breaks can be both an exciting and stressful time for families. Click below for some tips from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life to help your elementary-aged child build resilience and enjoy school breaks.

Early Release Days for Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th.

Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM on those days. If your student is a walker/car rider/day-care rider, please make any necessary transportation arrangements for your child. Buses will drop students off at their stop at an earlier time.

Beaver Ridge Elementary will be utilizing an online scheduling system for this conference session. Click below to schedule a conference.

Preparation is the key to a successful parent teacher conference. Here’s how to get the most benefit from your meeting:

Before the conference:

• Make a list of things you’d like to tell the teacher, such as your child’s favorite subjects and activities, difficulties in school, medical needs and any sensitive issues.

• Make a list of things to ask the teacher about, such as your child’s work habits, attitude, behavior,

strengths and weaknesses.

• Let your child know you are having a conference. Ask if there’s anything you and the teacher should discuss.

During the conference:

• Be on time. Teachers have many conferences, and a five-minute delay can throw off the schedule.

• Listen carefully and take notes about your child’s progress.

• Be positive. Remember: You and your child’s teacher both want what’s best for your child.

• Make a plan with the teacher to address any concerns and schedule a time to follow up.

After the conference:

• Let your child know how the conference went.

• Start with positive comments. Then, talk about any suggestions the teacher made—and how you plan to help your child carry these out.

Be sure to write your child's first and last name inside jackets, coats, and shirts. As cooler weather arrives, Beaver Ridge's lost & found items significantly increase. This will help us return lost items to their owners.

Imagine Learning Language & Literacy

Follow these simple steps to help your child begin using their Imagine Learning program:

1. Please use a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. Cell phones are not supported. Make sure your child is working independently.

2. Contact your child's teacher to receive their login credentials
- Still not able to login? Email or text Support

3. Parents and caregivers watch an orientation video (in English or Spanish)

4. Students in Language & Literacy watch this video (in English or Spanish)

5. Students can learn about Booster Bits in English or Spanish

Fifteen schools are equipped with secure vestibules as an extra layer of security. Nineteen other schools are in the process of getting the security upgrade and Beaver Ridge Elementary is one of them. All visitors have to be buzzed in through the first set of doors, and then they check in with a staff member, go through the raptor system, and then at that point when they are cleared, they're buzzed in through another set of doors. The construction to install he vestibule will be scheduled for this fall.

The Student Safety and Wellness section on the GCPS website is a valuable resource for information about health and school safety, as well as links for the Parent Portal and SchoolMessenger. One of the most important things all families can do is make sure their emergency contact information is accurate and up to date every year.

Please make sure that anyone picking up your child or joining them for lunch is on the emergency list. We cannot release a child to anyone not listed as a parent and/or on the emergency list. You can check and update this information on the parent portal. These changes can only made by the enrolling parent. If you need support with the process, please stop by the school and remember to bring ID.

You may have heard about Gwinnett's Parent Portal. The Parent Portal is a website that will allow you to log in and see your child's information, such as attendance, grades, standardized test scores, etc. Click the button below to access to create your account.

Today’s students are facing high levels of stress and anxiety, as the aftermath of the pandemic continues to affect children’s mental health.

Here are some simple things you can do at home to support your child’s mental and emotional health:

• Remember the big three: good nutrition, adequate sleep and exercise. These are the keys to overall wellness.

• Encourage laughter. Laughter should be a part of each day. Have everyone share favorite funny shows, movies, jokes and stories.

• Share good things. Every day, have each family member report one good thing that happened. Try to do this during a family meal and write down the responses in a family gratitude journal.

• Share stress-relief strategies. Teach your child to take deep breaths, go for a walk or turn on some relaxing music when feeling anxious or stressed.

• Stay organized. An organized, clutter-free home creates a more peaceful environment for everyone. It also teaches your child how to take care of belongings.

• Stay connected. Listen when your child shares concerns, and offer reassurance. If you become worried about your child, make an appointment with the pediatrician

Source: R. Chatterjee, “Kids are back in school—and struggling with mental health issues,” National Public Radio

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th - October 15th, is a time to pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month with the following lessons, activities, videos, and more. Note: Resources span K-12. Please preview any resources for age appropriateness prior to sharing with your students.

We have two beautiful t-shirts available to purchase in MyPaymentPlus.

All Meet Your Teacher Day/Open House documents will ONLY be available on MyPaymentsPlus. We will not have paper forms available.

MyPaymentPlus Offers Free 24/7 Access To

• Student cafeteria balances and purchase history
• Prepayments for breakfast/lunch, with auto-pay capability
• Meet Your Teacher Day (Open House) documents
• Other fees and activities such as yearbooks, spirit wear, field trips and more!

Using your MPP Account

https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/content/enforced/2323043-Federal_Programs_Communication_Center/MyPaymentsPlus/MPP.setup.HOW_TO.mp4?ou=2323043

Creating an Account - Spanish

https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/content/enforced/2323043-Federal_Programs_Communication_Center/MyPaymentsPlus/Spanish%20version%20(detailed).pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=j8rIvA3AnIlKoIU3fgtWbW8eI&ou=2323043

A Parental Guide: Reviewing and Acknowledging Orientation Agreements & Title I Documents

https://instruction.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/content/enforced/2323043-Federal_Programs_Communication_Center/MyPaymentsPlus/MPP%20How%20to%20review%20report.mp4?_&d2lSessionVal=j8rIvA3AnIlKoIU3fgtWbW8eI&ou=2323043

• GCPS offers healthy and delicious meals for our students. Due to the expiration of USDA Covid-19 waivers, students will now be charged for meals based on their individual eligibility for 2022-2023.
• Parents who would like to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch for their child can access the
  2022 - 2023 Meal Application online. New applications are required each school year.
• We recommend you complete the application prior to the first day of school to avoid charges.
• Breakfast Prices: $1.50 (Full Pay); $0.30 (Eligible Reduced Pay); and $0.00 (Eligible Free)
• Lunch Prices: $2.25 (Full Pay); $0.40 (Eligible Reduced Pay); and $0.00 (Eligible Free)
• Milk Only Full Pay: Breakfast and Lunch ($0.40)

Students can bring $1.00 to purchase ice cream during lunch on Fridays.

Parents also have the option to purchase ice-cream for their student's class to celebrate their birthday.

Our clinic is in need of Little Kid- size 4-6X pants. If you have any gently used clothes, please consider donating them to the clinic.

Thank you so much for all your support!

Ms. Lozano, Clinic Worker

When you donate your time, talents and resources to our PTA, we are able to offer academic and social opportunities that may not otherwise be able to take place. Through our combined efforts, we help model the importance of education, community involvement, and working together for our Beaver Ridge students.

The Beaver Ridge Elementary PTA is a volunteer organization comprised of Parents, Teachers, and School Administrators. We can best achieve our mission and the goals surrounding it with the collective efforts of each and every Beaver Ridge parent.

Please join our PTA!

When Nov 15, 2022 6:00 pm - Nov 15, 2022 7:30 pm

Where Beaver Ridge Elem 1978 Beaver Ruin Rd, Norcross, GA, US 30071

GASP! is an aftercare program located at Beaver Ridge Elementary. Parents looking for an after-school program at an affordable rate can sign up by clicking on the following link: https://www.GASP-ga.com

Please frequently check our website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/BeaverRidgeES, follow us on https://www.facebook.com/BeaverRidgeES and https://www.instagram.com/beaver_ridge_es, and read all emails from Beaver Ridge Elementary School to stay up to date on all current and upcoming events, important updates, and invaluable information.