THE MIGHTY OAK

November is Native American Heritage Month

October 26th-November 18th: Lilburn Co-Op Food Drive

November 3-6: National School Psychology Week

November 2: Kidzlife

November 3: Digital Learning Day

November 4: Art Club, Robotis

November 5: Student Council Meeting, Robotics

Plan Ahead!

November 12: All Pro Moms

November 14: Apples & Autumn on the Playground (RSVP)

November 23rd-27th: Thanksgiving Holidays

November 2.............................Day 3

November 3.............................DLD Computer Science

November 4.............................Day 3

November 5.............................Day 3

November 6.............................Day 4

At Gwin Oaks, we know that a strong start sets the tone for a successful day of learning. When students arrive on time, they have the opportunity to participate in important morning routines, connect with their classmates and teachers, and begin instruction feeling calm, prepared, and ready to learn.

Even a few missed minutes can add up over time and may cause students to miss valuable learning experiences. Arriving on time each day helps students build positive habits, develop responsibility, and maximize every opportunity to learn and grow.

We greatly appreciate your partnership in helping your child arrive at school on time each day. Together, we can ensure that every student begins the day ready to learn, lead, and thrive.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and school!

Our PBIS Team is collecting individually bagged candy and small treats to help recognize and reward students for their positive behavior choices. If you would like to support this effort, please consider donating and dropping your items in the Candy Monster bin located in the school vestibule.

Gwin Oaks Food Drive running from October 26th to November 18th.

Join Student Council in helping the community. All donations will go to the Lilburn Co-op. Donations can be dropped off by the tables towards the end of the 5th Grade Hall. Most needed items : Rice, Canned Food, Condiments, Cake Mix, Pasta, and Cereal.

We look forward to welcoming you for our Visitor Lunches! Please adhere to the dates for your child's grade level. A valid photo ID is required for entry into the building.

Parents are invited to enjoy lunch with their child in the foyer outside the cafeteria or in the designated courtyard areas. To ensure student safety and maintain an orderly lunch environment, visitors may not dine inside the cafeteria. For your child's lunch time, please contact your child's teacher.

Your writing must be original work without the help of others. Entries can typed or handwritten on 8.5 x 11 paper, one-sided. (1900-word limit) This cannot be work that was previously published.

All entries will be submitted digitally.

For example:

● Short Stories

● Poetry

● Essays/Literary Criticism/Analysis

● Journalism

● Academic/Research Reports

● Personal Narratives

● Any Other Original Student Writing!

Students who participate will be invited to a party!

All entries due December 1st!

Birthday celebrations are a special time, and families may arrange a class snack with the teacher. Snacks should be delivered to the front office and will be enjoyed in the cafeteria. We ask that items be store-bought and limited to one treat (such as cupcakes or cookies), with optional boxed drinks (no red juice or sodas).

For simplicity, please pre-slice large items if needed. Families may also choose to purchase ice cream for the class. To help maintain a safe and organized environment, we are unable to distribute goodie bags, balloons, or flowers.

To help promote inclusion and kindness, invitations to private parties may be distributed at school only if all students in the class are included.

Ignite your curiosity and showcase your inner innovator at this year’s Science Fair! Explore the Science Fair Website and sign up in the Parent Square on the site if you are interested.

Order your yearbook today!

5th grade families have an opportunity to highlight their child in the Gwin Oaks Yearbook by purchasing an ad. Ads are limited so do not delay! This cost is in ADDITION to purchasing a yearbook.

Have you noticed a staff member modeling our core values or Ready, Respectful and Responsible? As part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, we want to ensure that our staff members feel as encouraged and supported as our students do. We know our teachers and staff are doing incredible things every day—from going the extra mile in the classroom to offering a helping hand in the hallways—and we want to hear about it from you!

Why Shoutout?

Positive recognition is a cornerstone of our school culture. When parents share their appreciation, it builds a stronger community and boosts the morale of the dedicated professionals working with your children. Whether it’s a small gesture or a major milestone, no shoutout is too small.

How It Works

It is easier than ever to recognize a staff member. You don't need to write a formal letter; simply click the link below and fill out our quick recognition form.

Recognition Type .............What to Include

Teacher Shoutout .............. A classroom or school moment that made a difference for your child.

Staff Shoutout.....................Appreciation for our bus drivers, custodians, or office staff.

Submit Your Shoutout Today

Click the link below to access the form and brighten a staff member's day:

Submit a Staff Shoutout Here

Thank you for being such an active and supportive part of our school family!

Brainfuse from the Gwinnett County Public Library. Brainfuse offers live tutoring and study tools for K-12.

Do you have a child that is between the ages of birth - 5? We would love for you to join our Play 2 Learn classes at Gwin Oaks Elementary.

Come play with us in Play 2 Learn at Gwin Oaks Elementary. Parents and children ages birth - five are welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Simmon at amy.hough.simmon@gcpsk12.org for more information and to enroll.

Each morning, car rider drop-off begins at 7:45 am. We request you enter the car rider line no earlier than 7:45 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.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to encourage kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Parents play an important role in helping children build positive relationships and create a community where everyone feels valued and respected.

How families can help:

• Model kindness and respect in everyday interactions.
• Encourage your child to include others, especially those who may seem left out.
• Talk about celebrating differences and treating everyone with dignity.
• Help your child recognize how words and actions can affect others.
• Praise your child when they demonstrate kindness, empathy, and friendship.

Teach your child to be an Upstander, not a Bystander. If they see someone being treated unkindly, encourage them to:

• Include the student who is being left out.
• Speak up in a safe and respectful way.
• Get help from a trusted adult.
• Show kindness and support to the person being targeted.

Together, we can help our children create a school community where everyone feels safe, accepted, and valued.

Final Gwin Oaks Check out time is 2:00 pm

GASP! Stay at your school

Outdoor play

Affordable tuition

Homework Help

Quick Easy Pick-up

Healthy snacks

STEM arts, crafts and karaoke

We accept CAPS

Limited Space Register Now!

www.gasp-ga.com

Copy and paste tutor.com/gcpl (OR visit https://www.gwinnettpl.org/; then, select Digital Resources and scroll down to click on Tutor.com).

Log in with your student ID number as your username/account number.

The password is four digits- two digit birth month and two digit birth date (ex. Aug. 31 = 0831).

Live Tutoring Hours: 12pm-8pm Sunday-Saturday

All other service hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

You can click “Take the tour” to get an overview of services.

Click “Get A Tutor Now” to access a live tutor.

Tutors are highly qualified subject matter experts. Live tutors must pass very difficult subject matter exams; they also go through a background check and must work with a mentor before tutoring on their own. All tutoring sessions are recorded and reviewed everyday.

* There is no limit to the amount of sessions you can attend.

* Select your subject, grade, etc. ELL middle and high school tutoring offered as well.

* You can switch the language to Spanish to request Spanish speaking tutors.

* You can keep a list of favorite tutors to work with the same people again.

Submit a Paper for Review-

● 12 hour turnaround time; you will receive rubric feedback and typed comments.

● Submit essays, resumes, cover letters, etc.

● Available 24/7, no limit to submissions

Drop Off a Math Question-

● 24 hour turnaround

● Only 1 problem submission every 24 hours

Practice Quiz-

● Quizzes in math, English, physics

● You can hit “Discuss with a Tutor” if it’s during the 12PM-8PM time frame.

● Content is the most up to date

Other Tools-

● ACT/SAT Prep

○ SAT/ACT Prep is from The Princeton Review

○ Practice tests

○ Lets you set goals, builds you a progress report; shows you what you need to work on

○ Links to videos and webinars

● AP Exam Prep

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.