Miller's Memorandum

Nesbit Vision: We pursue excellence in everything we do.

Nesbit Mission: To Educate, Equip, and Empower students, parents, ourselves and the community.

Dear Nesbit Families and Community,

Happy fall! As we roll into October, I want to take a moment to share one of our absolute biggest priorities at Nesbit this year: school attendance.

Showing up every single day gives our students the foundation they need to stay on track, build strong connections, and reach their full learning potential. To make showing up even sweeter, we have some special incentives lined up this year including Ice Cream with Ms. Miller! 🍦

On Thursday, October 8th, I get to host our very first celebration with all the amazing students who earned perfect attendance for the 1st nine weeks of school. If your child didn’t hit perfect attendance this time around, don't worry! Students will have four opportunities throughout the school year to celebrate with me, so keep up the great momentum and help us get them to school every single day.

Your Proud Principal

This week is also one of our favorite traditions of the year: Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week!

Our week will culminate in our Parade of Nations on Friday, October 9th, from 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM in the front parking lot of Nesbit. We warmly invite our families and community members to stop by, watch, and cheer as our students and staff show off the rich cultures and heritage that make our Nesbit community so special.

Families: Please make sure to send your students to school on Friday dressed in traditional native clothing, flag shirts, soccer jerseys, or colors that represent their heritage!

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, support, and dedication to our students' success. Let’s make it a fantastic event!

Please keep an eye out this Friday, October 9th, as 1st Nine Weeks Progress Reports will be sent home with students and delivered via email.

We encourage all families to review their student’s progress together. This is a great opportunity to celebrate their achievements and identify areas for growth as we prepare for upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences the week of October 26th–30th.

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: Early Release Days

To accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences, we will have two Early Release Days:

• Wednesday, October 28th

• Thursday, October 29th

Dismissal Time: Students will be dismissed at 11:45 AM on both days.

Bus Riders: Please make sure an adult is at the bus stop early to meet your student, as buses will run their routes much earlier than usual.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education and growth!

On Monday, October 19th, Gwinnett County Public Schools celebrates Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Our bus drivers are the very first Nesbit faces our students see in the morning and the last ones to wish them a great afternoon. Day in and day out, rain or shine, they work tirelessly to ensure our children travel to and from school safely.

We encourage our families and students to take a moment to show our driver team how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. A handwritten thank-you note, a colorful drawing from your student, or a simple, warm "Thank you for keeping me safe!" as they step onto the bus goes a long way in making their day special.

Thank you for helping us honor the team that keeps Nesbit moving!

Beginning Tuesday, September 8, parents and guardians are invited to have lunch with their students on designated days.

Lunch Visitation Procedures

• Parents/Guardians must sign in at the Receptionist's desk and receive a visitor's pass.
• After signing in, please wait outside the cafeteria doors for your child's class to arrive.
• Fast food may not be brought into the school for lunch.
• Lunch visitation will be available Monday through Thursday only.
• No lunch visitation on Fridays.

Lunch Visitation Schedule

Monday & Wednesday

• Anderson
• Presswood
• Prado
• Castro
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Tuesday & Thursday

• Bell
• Udell
• Bowers
• Boyer
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• Onwubiko
• Brand

Each month, Nesbit's ML Department wants to equip you with strategies and information that can help you in your child's learning jouney! Make sure to check out the Multilingual Learner Monthly each month to see what's coming up!

At Nesbit, we believe birthdays are the best holiday ever—and what better way to celebrate your student’s special day than by showcasing it on our school marquee for the whole community to see!

You now have the opportunity to have your child’s name featured on our marquee in honor of their birthday. It’s a fun and memorable way to make their day even more special!

Click the link to find out more and reserve a spot. Sales start on August 11th!

Let’s make birthdays at Nesbit unforgettable!

I am linking the 2026-27 student calendar for your reference. I recommend printing a copy or taking a screenshot to save on your phone for easy access. This year’s calendar includes 3 Digital Learning Days (DLDs)—two in the first semester and one in the second semester—as well as a fall and winter break. Thank you for staying informed and planning ahead!

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

All visitors must sign-in at the welcome desk and please be prepared to provide some form of identification upon request.

Student Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Students should arrive between 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM.

Students may not be checked out after 2:15 PM.

All About the Parent Center

We are here to help parents become more familiar with the daily operations of school and empower parents to become well-equipped in education their students.

The family center is full of resources for parents to use for at-home learning. We also provide learning workshops for parents. We provide adult learning classes to those parents that want to learn more.

Come Visit Us!

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Room: 3.112

Samonia Sanders, Parent Instructional Coordinator

Email: Samonia.Sanders@gcpsk12.org

Phone: 770-414-2752

Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.

The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.

Here is all you need to do to participate:

1. Click here to sign up.

2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.

3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.

Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!

Thanks,

Nesbit Elementary School