🎓💉 On January 9th, our third pathway students in HIM (Health Information Management), Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Allied Health, and Patient Care Technician had an incredible experience learning from Northside residents!

These future healthcare professionals heard firsthand about the journey to medical school, what it takes to succeed, and life as a resident. 🌟 The residents shared their stories, offered personal insights, and even provided one-on-one time in small groups for meaningful discussions and Q&A. 🙌

To top it off, the residents generously shared their emails, opening the door for follow-up questions and ongoing mentorship. 📧✨

This is the second year we’ve hosted this event, and it’s been an amazing way to inspire and guide our students as they prepare for their futures in healthcare. 💙

🎉 On January 9th, we hosted an amazing ESOL Parent Workshop at McClure! Led by our Assistant Principal, Ms. Alonso, and ESOL Lead Teacher, Ms. San Emeterio, families learned all about the resources and support available for our multilingual learners. 💡✨

A huge shoutout to our HoPe Club student interpreters for making everyone feel welcome and ensuring Spanish-speaking parents could fully engage. 🌟👏 Their dedication helped create a truly inclusive and supportive environment!

We’re so proud of our team and students for making this event a huge success.

📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

🕑 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
📍 Location: MHSHS Commons

The Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (GSLT) is thrilled to host our 3rd Annual International Celebration! This event is a cherished tradition that brings our school community together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our students.

Event Highlights:

• Booth Displays: Clubs will represent a country of their choice, decorating booths with cultural memorabilia and tri-fold posters.
• Cultural Foods: Clubs are encouraged to bring culturally inspired foods with clearly displayed ingredient labels.
• Showcases: This year, cultural performances will take place in the auditorium after the booth portion.
• Community Engagement: Invite friends and family to join us in celebrating what makes MHSHS truly unique!

Important Details for Clubs:

1. Sign-Up Form Due:
   Please complete the International Celebration: Club Sign-Up 2025 by Tuesday, January 14th.

   • This allows us to finalize the layout of the commons and prepare materials.
   • If you need more time to finalize plans, contact us directly to discuss alternate steps.

2. Club Responsibilities:

   • Choose a Country: Each club will represent one country.
   • Decorate a Booth: Use country-specific decorations and a tri-fold poster (provided if needed).
   • Optional Food Contributions: Share culturally inspired foods (with clear ingredient labels).

3. Event Schedule Changes:

   • The event starts at 2:00 PM, but club booths will open at 2:30 PM to allow for additional setup time.
   • Booths will conclude around 3:30 PM, followed by cultural showcases in the auditorium.

A Celebration for All

This event is open to the entire school community, so spread the word! It's a fantastic opportunity to share our school’s cultural pride and diversity.

• Students can be dropped off in the back of the building, entrance at Steve Reynolds Blud starting at 6:30 am.
• No student should be dropped off before 6:30 am due to safety and security reasons.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map and begin to drop off at the red line where the sidewalks begin by the intramural field and building.

• Please exit your car as soon as you see the sidewalk in the back of the building.
• Do not wait to get to the back door as this backs up traffic.
• Please do not drop off in the middle of the parking lot as this is not safe for students or drivers.
• Please do not move the cones as they are placed in the locations for the safety of all staff and students.
• Follow the green line on the map to exit out onto Steve Reynolds Blud.

• Afternoon pick-up begins at 1:52 pm.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map.
• The blue line is where afternoon pick-up will take place which is on the side of the building.

• Students must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm unless they are staying with a club or teacher for help sessions.
• The latest time to pick up a student from a club or help session is 2:50 pm.

• Student drivers will enter from Steve Reynolds Blud.
• Follow the orange entrance line from Steve Reynolds Blud on the map
• Please pull forward into your parking spot. Do not back in as it causes traffic to back up.
• Student drivers will exit out of Steve Reynolds Blud in the afternoon.
• Follow the green exit line on the map.

Everything you need to know about the new FAFSA® changes

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.

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