Princeton Nest Family News

Term 1 report cards have been sent home! Please take a moment to review your scholar’s progress together. Celebrate their accomplishments, recognize their hard work, and discuss opportunities for growth. Set goals together to make the next term even stronger!

We encourage you to schedule a conference with your scholar’s teacher to celebrate successes and discuss ways to support continued growth.

Thank you for your partnership as we help every Princeton Eagle SOAR toward success!

Your donations help us celebrate and motivate our scholars for their academic growth, strong attendance, and positive behavior. Contributions will support quality incentives, celebrations, and experiences that recognize their hard work and encourage them to keep SOARing.

Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for investing in our scholars and supporting the Princeton community!

Princeton Elementary School empowers the whole child through rigorous, engaging instruction that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, leadership, kindness, and respect.

October 26-30: Red RibbonWeek/Parent Teacher Conferences

October 28: Field Trip (G5)

October 29: Pokemon Club 3-4:30 (Grades 3-5)

October 30: Book Fair Begins

November 5: Literacy Fall Festival

At Princeton Elementary, family engagement is more than attending school events. It's about making sure our families have the tools, resources, and support they need to help our scholars succeed! 💚💛

As your Parent Liaison, I'm here to help bridge the gap between home and school by connecting families with FREE educational resources, academic support, and opportunities to stay involved in their child's learning.

🍎 FREE Learning Resources for Families:

📚 Reading & Literacy: https://www.readingrockets.org
Fun reading strategies and tips to build stronger readers at home!

✏️ Math & Learning: https://www.khanacademy.org
FREE lessons, videos, and practice activities for students!

🎨 Early Learning: https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
Fun, interactive learning for our younger Eagles!

📖 Georgia Learning Resources: https://www.georgiastandards.org
Explore grade-level learning standards and expectations.

💻 Parent Portal: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org
Stay connected with your scholar's academic progress through Infinite Campus.

🍂 THIS WEEK'S FAMILY CHALLENGE: Spend just 15 minutes a day reading, practicing math, reviewing assignments, or simply talking with your child about what they learned at school.

💙 Parents, you don't have to figure it all out alone! Whether you need help finding academic resources, connecting with teachers, or learning ways to support your child at home, your Parent Liaison is here to help!

📍 Visit the Princeton Elementary Parent Resource Center
📞 678-875-3076
📧 crystal_ogletree@dekalbschoolsga.org

🦅 When families are engaged, our Eagles SOAR!

#PrincetonElementary #FamilyEngagement #ParentLiaison #TitleI #ParentResources #AcademicSuccess #EaglesSOAR #FallIntoLearning #StrongFamiliesStrongSchools 💙💚💛

DeKalb County School District invites families to the Exceptional Education Parent Engagement Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026!

Join us for this special opportunity to connect directly with staff representing special education, transition services, school psychology, nursing, transportation, and more.

The fair will also feature educational sessions, community resources, food trucks, and opportunities to explore programs and services that support your child's learning and success.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA), 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Register Today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Mg7x3FKTdA

We look forward to seeing you there!

The DeKalb County School District Division of Student Services invites families to a virtual Gifted Education Information Night on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Families will learn more about the characteristics of giftedness, how students are identified for gifted services, and practical ways to support gifted students at home and in school.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Register here: bit.ly/GiftedNight2026

We encourage families interested in learning more about gifted education and student support to join us for this virtual session.

DCSD’s Cyber Champions Program gives students the opportunity to become leaders in digital safety, cybersecurity awareness, and responsible technology use. Students will participate in engaging lessons, awareness campaigns, and leadership opportunities throughout the school year.

Students who are curious about technology, responsible online, and willing to lead by example are encouraged to apply. No prior cybersecurity experience is required!

Applications are open for the 2026–2027 school year. Students can apply here: https://bit.ly/26-27CyberChampions

We’re sharing a Parent Guide to Lexile Levels to help you better understand your child’s reading level and how it can support reading growth at home. The guide provides helpful information on what Lexile levels mean and how to choose books that are appropriately challenging for your child.

We encourage you to use this resource as you support your child’s reading journey!

1. Lexile Level-up Challenge

2. Dekalb: Read it Your Way

Join the DeKalb County School District on Saturday, October 31, for our Fall Into Literacy Family Literacy Conference at Rockbridge Elementary School!

Designed for families with children in Pre-K3 through 5th grade, this free, family-friendly event will feature reading activities, literacy resources, and practical ideas to help support your child's reading development at home.

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Rockbridge Elementary School, 445 Halwick Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Register today: https://survey.sogolytics.com/r/v9hiU3

We look forward to seeing you and your family on October 31!

The safety of our scholars is our top priority. During morning arrival, please use the designated drop-off areas and follow all staff directions and traffic procedures. Please adhere to following to ensure safety.:

• Drop-off scholars in designated inside lane
• Refrain from parking
• Scholars exit on right side of the car
• Bus lane is for buses only
• SLOW Down!

🍁🍂 FALL INTO LEARNING WITH PRINCETON ELEMENTARY! 🦅💙💛

📣 Hey, Princeton Families! Staying informed means staying connected, and your Parent Liaison is here to help! 🧡

As we continue through the school year, I want to make sure our families have access to the information, support, and resources they need to help our students succeed! 📚✨

🏡 Need community resources? Whether you're looking for food assistance, housing support, healthcare, or other family services, check out our district-approved resource link below! 👇

🔗 https://communityresources.emoryhealthcare.org/

📲 Have questions or need assistance? I'm just a phone call or email away!

📞 678-875-3076
📧 crystal_ogletree@dekalbschoolsga.org

💙 Remember, you don't have to figure everything out alone. We're building stronger families, stronger connections, and a stronger Princeton community — TOGETHER! 🦅🍁

Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Stay Engaged! 💛

#PrincetonElementary #PrincetonEagles #ParentLiaison #StayInformedStayConnected #FamilyEngagement #CommunityResources #StrongerTogether #DeKalbCountySchools

Beginning August 10, parents/guardians will not be able to escort scholars to class. We have duty personnel stationed in the hallways to ensue they arrive safely to the correct location.

Main Office: 678-875-3002

School Hours

7:45am-2:15pm

*Students arriving after 7:45 are tardy and must be escorted INSIDE the building by a parent/guardian and tardy pass complete

*Arrive before 1:45pm for early checkout

🚗AM Carpool Lane

7:15am-7:45 am

*Remain in your car at all times

*Students arriving after 7:45 must be escorted INSIDE the building by a parent/guardian

Breakfast

7:00am-7:30am

🚗PM Carpool Lane

2:30pm-2:45pm

*Remain in your car at all times

It's important you know who to contact for specific questions or concerns. We are all here to support and the staff members listed below will provide direct assistance.

PK-2

Phyllis Hale, Counselor

Phyllis_Hale@dekalbschoolsga.org

Miranda Reid, Assistant Principal

Miranda_D_Reid@dekalbschoolsga.org

Grades 3-5

Gwendolyn Ferrell, Counselor

Gwendolyn_Ferrell@dekalbschoolsga.org

Douglas Henry, Assistant Principal

Douglas_Henry@dekalbschoolsga.org

Please note, only your scholar's teacher can be reached via Class Dojo.

All Princeton Elementary School scholars in kindergarten through 5th grade will be assigned a DeKalb County School District-owned Chromebook for use in the classroom. Students in Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 will also have access to school Chromebooks and tablets in their classrooms.

All families must complete the 2026-2027 Student Digital Dreamers' Device Agreement. Paper copies of the agreement, including translations in Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, French, Hindi, Karen, Nepali, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, and Tigrinya, are available if needed. For a paper copy, please email Princeton's Digital Device Coordinator Heather Gillingham at heather_gillingham@dekalbschoolsga.org or call the school Library Media Center at 678-875-3021.

The devices will be kept in teacher classrooms and used for instructional activities and district and state testing, including the MAP Growth assessments, AMIRA, and the Georgia Milestones.

There is no cost to families for students to use the Chromebooks. Any repairs needed due to accidental damage will be covered this school year by district insurance.

At this time, Princeton does not have an afterschool care program. We understand the inconvenience this may cause families; however, our priority is ensuring that any program offered is safe, reliable, and high-quality. For your convenience, we have provided a list of daycare providers that currently offer van transportation from Princeton Elementary.

Students are expected to follow the DCSD Code of Conduct at all times. At Princeton, we support these expectations through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), which focuses on teaching, modeling, and celebrating positive behavior. The DCSD Code of Conduct and Student Handbook are located on the school website.

Please review and discuss the behavior matrix below with your child to reinforce our schoolwide expectations. Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to earn rewards through our School Store and participate in semester celebrations recognizing positive choices and behavior. Together, we can help our scholars SOAR with Purpose!

The SOAR Weekly Report keeps families informed about student behavior and progress each week. It will come home on Fridays. Please review the report with your scholar, celebrate positive choices, discuss areas for growth, sign, and return it to school.