Star News
April 2026
Dear Simpson Families,
Happy Spring! It was wonderful to see so many of you during last month's Parent-Teacher Conferences and our recent Georgia Milestones Parent Meeting. Parental involvement is so important! Thank you for your support and participation in your child’s education at Simpson Elementary! During the testing window of April 20th - May 1st, we look forward to our 3rd-5th grade students demonstrating all they have learned when they take the Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) State Assessment.
Our teachers have created many learning opportunities to help students succeed and we are confident that they will do well! As a gentle reminder, please make sure your child has a good night's rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time. We need your help and support to make these last few months be successful for all of our students! I thank you for all that you do to support our Simpson Superstars, and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance. Have a wonderful spring break during the week of April 6th-10th!
Proud to be your principal,
Dr. Taffeta Connery
April Announcements
April 6-10, 2026-Spring Break/Schools Closed
April 13-17, 2026- Exceptional Children's Week
April 14, 2026- All Pro Dad's at 7 AM
April 20-May 1, 2026- 3-5 EOG Milestones & iReady Testing Window
April 23, 2026-Norcross Cluster Art Show from 5-7 PM
A Note from our Clinic Worker
Our school clinic is in need of gently used pants in our clothing closet! We can use all sizes, especially sizes 8 and above. Thank you!
I Scream, You Scream , We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Students will have the opportunity to purchase ice cream from a variety of selections during lunch. Ice cream is $1.00 and will be sold on Wednesdays and Fridays for all grade levels (only). However, class parties for birthday celebrations for ice cream sales are available M-F. Please email your child’s homeroom teacher for details.
Lunch Information
GCPS students will have access to a meal (breakfast and lunch) throughout the year for each child. Student meal costs are listed below or if a parent desires to complete a free/reduced lunch application online via our school website or in person during MYTD, they are welcome to do so.
Meal prices for elementary students are below:
Student breakfast -$1.75
Student lunch -$2.50
Adult Breakfast -$2.50
Adult Lunch -$4.75
Please remember to arrive early in order to go through the safety procedures before your student's scheduled lunch time. Thank you.
Safety & Security
GCPS will continue to follow strict guidelines as it relates to safety & security by visitors producing identification when inside the vestibule to check out students (as well as visiting during lunch hours).
* In addition, if you or anyone in your home is sick and has tested positive for COVID-19, please contact our school nurse, Amy Norris, and/or your grade-level administrator, immediately.
School Hours
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM
- All visitors must check in at the welcome desk and please be prepared to provide some form of identification upon request.
Students should arrive between 8:20 AM- 8:50 AM
Morning announcements and the tardy bells ring at 8:50 AM
Dismissal bell rings at 3:20 PM
- If you are checking out your child early from school, please do so on or before 2:45 PM. This leaves our bus lanes open for bus arrivals. Also, please remember that a picture ID is required for all student check-outs. Thank you!
