THE MIGHTY OAK
September is National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 3............................Robotics Club
September 7............................NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
September 8............................Dogwood Pizza Spirit Night
September 9............................Fall Picture Day
September 9............................Robotics Club
August 31.................................Day 4
September 1.............................Day 5
September 2.............................Day 5
September 3.............................Day 5
September 4.............................Day 6
Dismissal
Our end of day bell rings at 2:45 PM. Please note that no students may be checked out after 2:00 PM. If you arrive after 2:00 PM, please join the car rider lane for afternoon pick-up.
All buses will be navigating afternoon routes and may experience delays during the first few days of school. To ensure every student learns the dismissal process safely, we allow extra time for loading buses, especially for our Kindergarteners and 1st graders. Rest assured that your child will arrive safely at their designated bus stop.
Thank you for your patience with our police officers, crossing guards, staff members, and bus drivers as we work together to get everyone home safely!
Car Rider
Please do not line up for dismissal before 2:00 PM, and kindly keep driveways and crosswalks clear.
To help our afternoon line move as quickly and safely as possible, please follow these guidelines:
Display your car rider number prominently so staff members can record it.
If you do not have a car rider number, please have your photo ID ready for pick-up verification.
Student safety is our top priority. We truly appreciate your patience and partnership with our police officers, crossing guards, staff members, and bus drivers as our students learn these new dismissal routines!
Communicating with Your Child's Teacher
Open communication with your child's teacher is essential for a successful school year!
ParentSquare and email are the best ways to reach out to your child's teacher directly.
Common reasons you might need to contact the teacher include:
Transportation changes: Please notify us as early in the day as possible if your child's dismissal routine changes.
Lunch & dietary needs: Questions regarding lunch accounts, packed lunches, or food allergies.
Absences & appointments: Early dismissals or planned absences.
Beginning next week, our students will be taking the i-Ready Fall Assessment in Reading and Math. This assessment provides valuable information about each student's strengths and areas for growth, helping us personalize instruction to meet their individual learning needs. To learn more about i-Ready and how the assessment supports student learning, please watch this informational video:
TUTORING HELP WITH GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Brainfuse from the Gwinnett County Public Library. Brainfuse offers live tutoring and study tools for K-12.
FALL BOOK FAIR
Flyers will be sent home next week.
The eWallet link is below. Please DO NOT purchase a gift card, since they can not be used at the Book Fair.If you have any questions please contact Ms. Amolo through Parent Square.
BEANSTACK READING CHALLENGE
The first Beanstack Reading Challenge will start on Sept. 8 and end on Oct. 2. Students will set a goal to read for at least 10 days or 10 consectative days and answer a couple of questions related to each book.
How to log in on Beanstack
On the Browser
Go to Launchpad
Click on Library Resources
Click on Beanstack
On the App
Download the Beanstack app
Search for your school
Type in your child's credentials:
Username = student number
Password = Four digit birthdate, i.e. mmdd
For example, if their birthday is February 4, my 4 digit birthdate would be 0204
There will be 5 reading challenges. Students who complete 4 out of the 5 reading challenges will attend a Glow in the Dark Reading Celebration in May. If you have any questions please contact Sharon Amolo through Parent Square.
♟️ Chess Club is Back! We’re excited to announce that fall Chess Club registration is now open at Gwin Oaks Elementary School! Whether your child is new to chess or ready to sharpen their skills, Chess Club is a fun way to build strategy, critical thinking, and sportsmanship. We will meet on select Wednesdays from 2:45–3:45 p.m. Please reference the flyer attached. Be sure to register early using the fall registration link below before spots fill up!
Shaleah Zambino-Chess Club Sponsor
Morning Car Rider Reminder
Each morning, car rider drop-off begins at 7:35 am. We request you enter the car rider line no earlier than 7:35 am and no later than 8:05 am. This is the time frame during which the line will be moving for arrival and ensures that your child will not be tardy for school.
Gwin Oaks Elementary
400 Gwin Oaks Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Elementary 770-972-3110
The mission of the faculty and staff of Gwin Oaks Elementary is to facilitate a safe and supportive environment where excellence in learning for all children results in responsible
and productive citizens and lifelong learners.