The Pulse Post 12/16-12/20
Vol. 4, Issue 18 | Dec 16th-20th
Successful Meet and Greet with Dr. Gypsy Hernández
We were honored to host a Meet and Greet with Dr. Gypsy Hernández, where families and community members had the opportunity to connect and engage in meaningful conversations. Dr. Hernández shared her inspiring journey, insights into her work, and valuable advice that left everyone motivated and empowered.
Thank you, Dr. Hernández, for your time and wisdom. Your visit was a tremendous success and a memorable experience for all who attended!
McClure RoboPhysicians Shine at VEX Robotics Competition!
A huge congratulations to the McClure RoboPhysicians for their outstanding performance at the recent VEX Robotics competition! The team showcased incredible innovation, teamwork, and technical expertise, earning the prestigious Innovate Award.
Your hard work and creativity continue to set a high standard and inspire the MHSHS community. We can’t wait to see what you achieve next—keep reaching for the stars!
Congratulations, Anette Banos Ortiz!
We are beyond proud to celebrate Anette Banos Ortiz for being awarded the prestigious Golden Door Scholarship! This life-changing achievement is a testament to your hard work, resilience, and determination to pursue your dreams.
The Golden Door Scholarship not only provides financial aid and support but also opens new opportunities for you to continue shaping your future and making a lasting impact. You inspire us all with your dedication and commitment to excellence.
Congratulations again, Anette—your McClure family is cheering you on every step of the way!
9th Grade Student of the Month
Samyra Samuel, nominated by Ms. Eckholm
10th Grade Student of the Month
Roman Luts, nominated by Mr. Farrar
11th Grade Student of the Month
Christopher Olvera, nominated by Ms. Howard
12th Grade Student of the Week
Debora Mendez-Agustin, nominated by Ms. Schick
Teacher of the Month
Gagandeep Mahal, nominated by Ms. Eckholm
Staff Member of the Month
Stephanie Howard, nominated by Mrs. Berry
Monday
No After School Activities
Monday, Dec 16, 2024, 02:00 PM
Tuesday
1st Semester Finals--1st period
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 07:45 AM
No After School Activities
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 02:00 PM
Wednesday
Early Release for High Schools-11:20 AM Dismissal
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024, 11:15 AM
Relay for Life Papa John's Spirit Night
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024, 07:00 AM
Thursday
Early Release for High Schools-11:20 AM Dismissal
Thursday, Dec 19, 2024, 11:45 AM
Friday
Early Release for High Schools-11:20 AM Dismissal
Friday, Dec 20, 2024, 11:15 AM
End of First Semester
2:30 – 4:00pm
Friday, Dec 20, 2024, 02:00 PM
Morning Car Rider Drop off
- Students can be dropped off in the back of the building, entrance at Steve Reynolds Blud starting at 6:30 am.
- No student should be dropped off before 6:30 am due to safety and security reasons.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map and begin to drop off at the red line where the sidewalks begin by the intramural field and building.
- Please exit your car as soon as you see the sidewalk in the back of the building.
- Do not wait to get to the back door as this backs up traffic.
- Please do not drop off in the middle of the parking lot as this is not safe for students or drivers.
- Please do not move the cones as they are placed in the locations for the safety of all staff and students.
- Follow the green line on the map to exit out onto Steve Reynolds Blud.
Afternoon Car Rider Pick up
- Afternoon pick-up begins at 1:52 pm.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map.
- The blue line is where afternoon pick-up will take place which is on the side of the building.
- Students must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm unless they are staying with a club or teacher for help sessions.
- The latest time to pick up a student from a club or help session is 2:50 pm.
Student Drivers
- Student drivers will enter from Steve Reynolds Blud.
- Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map
- Please pull forward into your parking spot. Do not back in as it causes traffic to back up.
- Student drivers will exit out of Steve Reynolds Blud in the afternoon.
- Follow the green exit line on the map.
Corner's Outreach
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Annual AKS Public Review
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Click here for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please click here to begin. Comments will be accepted through Thursday Sept. 26.
What: Annual AKS Public Review Opportunity
When: Sept. 3 through Sept. 26
- Please post / distribute information to parents, community, staff, and students.
Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night
The Office of Family Engagement's Engage, Equip, Empower Series presents Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night presented by Miranda McLaren, Executive Director for the Office of Accountability and Assessment on Tuesday, August 27th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Please use the following advertisements provided for you translated into English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese to distribute to your families in multiple ways. You may also use the following Zoom link although a hyperlink is embedded within the PDF flyers.
The attachments include:
PNG Images of the flyers in each language
PDF's with hyperlinks to the flyers in each language
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdO6qqjotGN2Rvsl1xxb3PwR9wY4vpl51
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 9 will receive information about the i-Ready and MAP Universal Screeners, find out how they will help identify students' strengths and areas of need, and how they support instruction for all students.
FAFSA Information
Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.
The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!
Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes
Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!
Annual AKS Public Review
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Click here for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please click here to begin. Comments will be accepted through Thursday Sept. 26.
What: Annual AKS Public Review Opportunity
When: Sept. 3 through Sept. 26
- Please post / distribute information to parents, community, staff, and students.
GCPS ParentSquare Resources
GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.