Chestatee Families,

Happy New Year!! As we kick off the second half of the school year, we huddle up and reflect on our progress so far. Just like in football, halftime is a time to adjust, plan, and get ready for an even stronger performance in the next half. We’ve had an incredible first half filled with achievements, growth, and memorable moments. Now, as we enter the third quarter, we will work together to continue to learn and grow.

One important way you can contribute to our school’s success is by participating in the Georgia School Climate Survey for Families. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us to build an even stronger partnership. We appreciate your time, and your input will make a significant difference. The survey link is included here and also below.

We hope you will join us virtually for our second APTT Night on Thursday, January 16th. Dr. Brian Lack, FCS K-8 Math Specialist, will share the secret to becoming a math whiz. You don’t want to miss it!

Together, we can achieve great things and ensure that every student at Chestatee has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Let’s make this second half our best yet!

With gratitude,

Jennifer Williams

Principal

Click here to complete the Georgia Family Climate Survey.

This meeting will be math focused. Join online to understand your child's math data and how to help at home. Dr. Brian Lack, K-8 FCS Math Specialist, will be sharing amazing information!

• Please remember to send in your child’s excuse within 5 days.
• Families can send up to 10 notes from home for absences before doctor notes are required.
• On email excuses to the teacher, it’s easy to add Ms. Stacey (Sholbrook@forsyth.k12.ga.us) to make sure she gets the excuse.
• Any time you go to see the doctor, please ask for a school excuse. If you forget, contact the doctor and ask them to email or fax the excuse. Fax: 770-781-2281.
• Georgia law requires the school to send attendance letters after 5 or more unexcused absences.
• If your child is checking out from the clinic, the absence is excused.
• When you check your child in/ out on Checkmate, the absence will be unexcused. Please provide a medical excuse if you'd like the absence excused.

Students can be "written up" for showing the Chestatee Way! Ms. Williams calls each student to the office to get a prize and picture. She loves seeing these role models in her office.

Each month, we have a ceremony to recognize students in each classroom for showing the Chestatee Way. Families are invited for these special events. We love when students are responsible, respectful, problem solvers.

We need your input! Please let us know if there is a staff member who is making a difference for your child!

January 6- Students return from winter break

January 13- Live to Give Club

January 14- Biscuits start back

January 15- High Flyer Ceremony by invite

January 16- APTT online meetings

January 20- MLK Holiday- no school

January 21- No biscuits today

January 21- 100th day of school

January 21- PTO Spirit Night at Culver's

January 25- Snowflake Ball

January 30 and 31- Science Fair

Resources from our Counseling Department.

Resources for Food Help

Food Help- Spanish

Mentoring Info

President- Kandi Wetzel

Co-Vice Presidents- Jennifer Grindle, Liana Hall, and Nicole Tierney

Secretaries- Meg Killingsworth and Christy Pittman

Treasurer- Emily Morgan

Parliamentarian- Julia Weart

Contact our PTO here!

Boosterthon Fundraiser- over $30,000

Successful School Events, Biscuit Tuesdays, Spirit Nights

Well Established Board

Volunteer and Family Involvement

Items Purchased with PTO Funds 2023-24

2 Water Bottle Fillers

New Stage Curtains

Decorated and Designed Staff “Haven”

Decorated and Designed Professional Learning Room

$4000 in Teacher Grants

Refreshed Reading Garden and Kindergarten Garden

Carline Upgrades/ Pavilion

Clinic Supplies

Supported Vertical Alignment and Family Events

Indoor Recess Games for ALL Homerooms

Staff Morale/ Teacher Appreciation

Items Purchased So Far with PTO Funds 2024-25

4th grade STEM bins for entire grade level

Over $3000 in teacher grants so far (11/24)

Bus driver appreciation

New Camera in newsroom

Refreshed Outdoor Gardens Staff Morale

Teacher Appreciation Items

Coming soon- Benches in bus lane and playground equipment

Our PTO is so excited to announce the Snowflake Ball at Chestatee Elementary on Saturday, January 25th! Our daughters in Pre-K through fifth grade are invited to bring someone special to dress up, eat desserts, and dance the night away!

Recommended times

PK-2 students: 5:00-7:00

3-5 students: 7:00-9:00

Families with more than one daughter: 6:00-8:00

The cost will be $35 per family. Avoid the line at the door by paying in advance.

Corsages will be sold at the door for $10 each.

We need as many volunteers as possible. Please use the QR code below to sign-up.

Unfortunately, PTO will not be able to issue refunds.

If you ask to connect your Kroger Plus card to Chestatee Elementary, they will donate a certain percentage of the profits to our school. You can find out more about how to do this if you CLICK HERE.

Publix Partners with Chestatee also. You only need to put your phone number in as you checkout. Publix will donate a certain percentage of their profits to Chestatee from your purchase!

We love our Partners in Education!

Email: chestateees@gmail.com
Website: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/default.aspx?domainid=260
Location: 6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United States
Phone: 770-887-2341
Facebook: facebook.com/ChestateeES
Twitter: @chestateees