Jaguar Bytes

If you are attending homecoming please make sure you have read the special edition homecoming newsletter that was sent out on Thursday and also linked below.

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the amazing individuals who make SKG an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Congratulations to this month’s Jaguars of the Month — your dedication, kindness, and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed. Whether you're inspiring others in the classroom, supporting behind the scenes, or leading by example as a student, you truly embody what it means to be part of the SKG family. We’re proud to celebrate you!

Science fair projects do more than win ribbons: they solve real-world problems and spark life-changing inventions. Check out the GCPS TV Feature above about showcasing how one of our own Seckinger students, Zach Orwin, used his science fair project idea to design an AI-powered wearable pin that uses facial recognition to help individuals with dementia navigate daily life. We are so proud of Zach for representing Seckinger so well, and we can’t wait to see how he continues to develop this prototype in his current science fair project!

The Science & Engineering Fair offers a rich learning experience that aligns seamlessly with all components of the AI Learning Framework. A huge shoutout to our Science teachers for all they do to support our students with this initiative. We can't wait to see the innovative science fair projects that our students create this year!

Our annual Friday Night Food Fight has arrived! We are competing with Collins Hill this year! All SKG donations will go The Pantry @Hamilton Mill. The Pantry serves hundreds of families in our community every week.

Morning collections will begin on Tuesday, September 22 as students enter the school building - both near the bus lane and the car rider line. Monetary donations through SuccessFund (https://sfnd.io/fnff26) will go live on Monday, September 21. All funds donated will be used to purchase non-perishable food to donate.

The PTSA Reflections Competition is now accepting entries in Visual Arts, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Music Composition, and Literature. Students are challenged to create work that interprets the theme, "What My Culture Means to Me". Entries and entry forms are due by Wednesday, October 21 to Mr. Lasseter in T431. School winners will advance to the county level and could go on to the state and national level. Show us your creativity!

• From your Launchpad, Login to Library Catalog (in the library resources folder)
• Search for a book and click on the title
• Click the HOLD Button below the picture
• We will deliver your book to your class

See more directions here: How to Put a Book on Hold with the SKG Library

*Book Delivery graphic above created by Gabby Watkins.

Please be aware that a scam is circulating on all social media platforms. Scammers are posting fake links of "live streaming" and charging money. Please DO NOT click on any of these links that you see on social media. Official live streams of our games will be posted in our Jaguar Bytes as well as by our official SKG_Jaguars and SKG_Athletics social media accounts.

Below you can see screenshots of some of these scams that we pulled from the comments sections of posts from our Facebook pages in past years.

The registration window for 2027 Advanced Placement Exams opens on Friday, September 25 and closes on Sunday, November 8, at 11:59 PM. We will have an OPTIONAL Virtual AP Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 PM to answer any questions about the upcoming AP Exam registration window. The meeting will be recorded and added to the SKG website under Academics-Advanced Placement for anyone unable to attend. See linked handouts below to assist with AP exam registration in www.MyPaymentsPlus.com

• MyPaymentsPlus AP Exam Parent Handout

• MyPaymentsPlus AP Exam Download Directions

• 2027 AP Exam Info Packet

• MPP Marketing Flyer (English)

• MPP Marketing Flyer (Spanish)

AP Virtual Parent Meeting (AP Exam Registration Info) - Virtual Meeting Link

Students, if your chromebook seems to be slow try restarting your computer first. If that doesn't work then you now have the ability to powerwash your computer from anywhere without being connected to an ethernet cable. See directions above.

Sign Up Today on MyPaymentsPlus! Click the button below for more information.

Congratulations to the [04] Seckinger Rosarium Staff and Ms. Platé on their Superior Southern Interscholastic Press Association Rating. Your hard work and dedication is truly remarkable!

KSU will visit on September 24th during Jaguar Time

Seniors, sign up here: https://forms.gle/Di8HQgdxX2LPUrKG6

Come hear from college reps on how they would advise writing a compelling college essay! You can also bring your college essay for review. After school (2:15-3:45) in the SKG Library. *Limit 50 students

Link to register: https://forms.gle/57tqhxsz5rFeLycj7

Interested in joining the military? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a standardized test on science, math, and language that helps identify which careers may be a fit for you when you join. Every enlisted Soldier takes the ASVAB. Sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/1umJasyafahHcBvn9

Click the button below to visit our senior web site where you can find helpful information including upcoming events and deadlines. See below for a list of upcoming dates:

Senior dues can be paid online at www.scholasticimages.com or in person with a Scholastic Images representative. Scholastic Images will be on campus:

• Wednesday, October 7th
• Wednesday, November 18th
• Wednesday, January 13th
• Wednesday, February 24th
• Wednesday, March 31st
• Wednesday, May 5th

Seckinger Orchestra proudly presents our fall concerts on September 22nd at 6:00 and 7:30! Admission is free and we would love to see you there.

A portion of every item purchased through our team store will go directly back to the SKG Strength Program. Funds raised will help us continue improving the experience for our student-athletes by supporting the purchase of equipment, technology, training resources, and other program needs.

If you would like to support SKG Strength and represent the program at the same time, please check out the store below:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RbXMZLePht

Thank you for supporting SKG Strength and helping us continue to build a first-class training environment for our students and athletes.

Seckinger Baseball is hosting a Dine to Donate fundraiser at Bubba's 33 on Monday, September 28th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Come support our baseball program and enjoy a great meal at Bubba's 33!

Last chance to sign up with early bird pricing for our Jaguar Turkey Shootout is September 30th. Scan the QR code above or go to the following link: https://skg-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/

🎉 BIG NEWS, JAGS! Our First-Ever Stadium Video Board, JAGS Vision....Coming Soon! 🎉

We're excited to announce the installation of Seckinger High School's first-ever stadium video board, enhancing the experience for our school and community.

See pdf below for the sponsorship opportunities where you can sign up to be featured on our new JAGS Vision as well as other SKG advertising outlets. Email Kelli.poff@gcpsk12.org to reserve your sponsorship package.

See attached pdf for sponsorship opportunities with SKG Athletics.

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
  
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
  
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
  
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. Click here to see the list of clubs or scan the QR code below.

The Gwinnett Student Leadership Team, or GSLT, is a 2.5-year leadership course that students enter during their sophomore year. Members attend monthly off-campus sessions away from school, where they participate in leadership training, collaborate with students from across Gwinnett County, serve the community, and develop ideas to create positive change within their schools. The application is now available for the Class of 2029! Use this link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SyMkn87uSbpqznoBVWloyqRhPfOX6H2Qw3bUJNmUbkI/copy) or the link posted on the school landing page to complete your application. The application deadline is Friday, October 2 @ 3pm.

For those 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who received an email from Ms. Williams (emille.williams@gcpsk12.org) inviting them to join Beta Club, be sure to join Beta Club before our 1st General Member Meeting on Monday, 9/21!

ALL members must pay dues each year via My

Payments Plus. Scan the QR Code for MPP.

RETURNING MEMBERS - $20 NEW MEMBERS - $40

In partnership with TK Volleyball of Roswell, Seckinger High School is hosting a boys' volleyball training clinic on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The registration fee is $40 and boys can use the QR code on the flyer to register. The location is Seckinger High School Main Gym, even though the registration link says the location is in Roswell. Please email Dr. Liz Baker with any questions, liz.baker@gcpsk12.org.

In case you missed the SKG News Homecoming feature produced by Mrs. DerCola's AVTF class, you can check it out below.

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• Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
• Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
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