We officially welcomed the first days of fall! The autumn spirit is definitely in the air and the temperatures are beginning to feel a bit cooler.

It’s been a wonderfully quiet and steady week around Taylor. Our halls and classrooms were filled with lots of great learning, and simple moments of everyone enjoying each other's company.

We’re also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with lobby displays and daily news spotlights on famous Hispanic figures.

Thank you for your continued support and for making our school community such a warm place to learn and grow together. Wishing you all a restful, enjoyable weekend!

Stay in the Know

Take a look at our schedule of events for the upcoming weeks. Don’t forget, you can always find our full calendar on the school website.

September 25th - Progress reports emailed home
September 28th - October 2nd - Collins Hill Cluster Food Fight Food Drive
September 28th - October 2nd - Dive into Reading Book Fair
September 29th - Lunch with a Loved One - 5th Grade & 1st Grade, Ms. Walcott, Ms. Toby
September 30th - Lunch with a Loved One - 3rd Grade & 2nd Grade, Ms. Boyce, Ms. N'jie, Ms. Lewis
October 1st - Fall Picture Day
October 1st - Lunch with a Loved One - 4th Grade & Kindergarten, Ms. Jazon, Ms. Sadia, Ms. Rodrigues
October 6th - Fall Interim - Social Studies (3rd - 5th)
October 7th - Fall Interim - Science (3rd - 5th)
October 8th - Fall Interim - Math (3rd - 5th)
October 8th - Virtual Math Parent Workshops
October 12th - 16th - Fall Break
October 23rd - Fall Festival
October 26th - 30th - Kindness Week
October 28th & 29th - Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 30th - Book Character Costume Parade and Fall Snack

Fall picture day is October 1st!

Please check your student's Friday Folder for information on photo packages and how to order.

Help Collins Hill Tackle Hunger in the Food Fight Against Seckinger!

Collins Hill is facing off against Seckinger High School in a friendly, high-stakes Food Fight competition to support the Lawrenceville Co-Op! From September 28th through October 2nd, bring in donations to help feed local families in need and prove which school has the biggest heart for our community.

Most Needed Items:

Pantry Staples: Rice, instant potatoes, black beans, green beans, and corn
Proteins & Soups: Canned chicken, canned tuna, and chicken noodle soup
Sides & Essentials: Canned fruit/applesauce and feminine pads

Drop off your donations at the school during the drive dates. Every single item counts toward beating Seckinger and making a real difference for neighborhood families!

A Note from Mrs. Lovejoy in the Library

The Scholastic Book Fair is just days away!

The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school.

The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet.

No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register.

Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/ketaylorelementaryschool

We will be open during our wonderful Lunch with a Loved One days too!

We look forward to DIVING into reading with you!!!

Book Fair Lunch with a Loved One

We are inviting families to join their children for lunch in the cafeteria during their regularly scheduled lunch time and book fair shopping.

September 29th - 5th Grade & 1st Grade, Ms. Walcott, Ms. Toby
September 30th - 3rd Grade & 2nd Grade, Ms. Boyce, Ms. N'jie, Ms. Lewis
October 1st - 4th Grade & Kindergarten, Ms. Jazon, Ms. Sadia, Ms. Rodrigues

Click HERE to find your student's scheduled lunch time.

Safety and Security Reminders for our lunch guests

Please do not bring outside food/drink to school.
Students will eat in their classrooms on the days not designated for their grade level Lunch With A Loved One. Due to space constraints, we are unable to accommodate lunch visitors in the classrooms
Due to safety protocols, guests will not be allowed to walk their student to their classroom or tour the building.
If shopping at the book fair, please exit the building through the front doors as soon as you are done.
Due to available space and instructional schedules, guests will only be able to have lunch with their student on the student's designated day. We will be unable to accommodate guests on an unassigned day nor will we be able to pull siblings to eat lunch with another class.

Please note: Only parents/guardians and individuals listed as emergency contacts for your child will be permitted to enter the building to attend lunch, parties, and events. Directions for updating emergency contacts are linked below.

Directions for Updating Contact Information

Join us for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K

Oct. 31, 2026.

It's officially Fall!

Help kids "fall" into a good book by signing up for the

Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run!

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Instructional Support Center

5K start time: 8:30am

Fun Run start time: 9:30am

🍂All participants 17 and under choose a free book from the Book Mobile.

🍂The school with the most registrations wins a Book Mobile event.

🍂Costumes are encouraged!

Register here:

https://www.bookmobile5k.com/Race/GA/Suwanee/BookMobile5K

Little Learners Academy

Little Learners Academy will meet Wednesday, September 7, 2026, 11:30-12:30 in the Play 2 Learn room. This is for children birth to age five and parent, guardian, or caretaker. Join us for science exploration, singing and playing with friends. Registration is NOT required for this free program.

For more information, contact Ms. Reinhart at susan.reinhart@gcpsk12.org

Let's Team Up for Q2 Math!

October 8, 2026

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual grade-level parent meetings!

These short, targeted sessions—led by grade-level math teachers—will walk you through what your child will learn in math during the second quarter.

What to Expect

Preview Upcoming Math Standards: Get a head start on what your child will be learning next.
Understand the "Why": Discover why these specific standards are taught and how they build long-term skills.
Master Academic Vocabulary: Learn the key terms your student hears in class so you can use them at home.
See Classroom Models: Watch live demonstrations of exact teaching methods used during instruction.

Event Details

Date: October 8, 2026
Location: Virtual (Link will be sent prior to the session)
Time: Starts promptly at 6:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 20–30 minutes

We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a huge success! Keep an eye out for the virtual meeting link in your email.

Mark your calendars! Fall Break is right around the corner, running from October 12 through October 16. The school will be closed during this time so our students, teachers, and staff can enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Show Off Your Fall Spirit: Decorate a Trunk at the Fall Festival!

October 23, 2026

Trunk or Treat Trunks Needed

Unleash your creativity and bring the fun to Taylor’s Fall Festival! We are looking for enthusiastic Trunksters to decorate their trunks, pass out goodies, and make this event unforgettable for our students.

Whether you fill your trunk with individually wrapped candy, fidgets, pencils, or fun mini-treats, the kids will love walking from trunk to trunk to celebrate!

How it works:

Pick a fun theme and decorate your car trunk.
Bring individually wrapped treats (candy, toys, or school supplies).
Enjoy seeing the kids' faces light up as they trick-or-treat!

Ready to join the fun? Click Here to Sign Up as a Trunkster!

Times to Remember!

School Hours - 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM

8:15 - 8:35 - Car Rider Doors Open

8:45 - Tardy Bell Rings

8:50 - Start of Instructional Day

2:45 - Last Student Check-out Time

3:20 - Dismissal Begins

3:40 - Car Rider Doors Close

Parent and Emergency Contact Information

At the beginning of each school year, it is important to verify and update your and your emergency contacts information. Please take a moment to check your contact information located in Parent Vue/Parent Portal to ensure it is correct. We must keep updated information on all of our students in case of an emergency.

Directions for Updating Contact Information

Visiting the School

We welcome parents and guardians to join us at school for special occasions and to volunteer. To help us maintain a safe and organized environment, we ask that all visitors sign in at the front office upon arrival. A visitor sticker must be worn while on campus.

Please note: Only parents/guardians and individuals listed as emergency contacts for your child will be permitted to enter the building to attend lunch, parties, and events. This policy also applies to outdoor events.

School Office Hours

Our front office team is here to support you and help ensure a smooth start to the school year. If you need assistance, our office hours are:

Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
School Phone: 770-338-4680

Feel free to call or stop by—we’re happy to help!

2026-2027 Newsletter Archive

Eagle Eye Newsletter

September 25, 2026

Stay in the Know

Help Collins Hill Tackle Hunger in the Food Fight Against Seckinger!

A Note from Mrs. Lovejoy in the Library

The Scholastic Book Fair is just days away!

Book Fair Lunch with a Loved One

Join us for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K

Oct. 31, 2026.

It's officially Fall!

Little Learners Academy

Let's Team Up for Q2 Math!

October 8, 2026

Show Off Your Fall Spirit: Decorate a Trunk at the Fall Festival!

October 23, 2026

Trunk or Treat Trunks Needed

Times to Remember!

Parent and Emergency Contact Information

Visiting the School

School Office Hours

Stay in the Know

Help Collins Hill Tackle Hunger in the Food Fight Against Seckinger!

A Note from Mrs. Lovejoy in the Library A Note from Mrs. Lovejoy in the Library

The Scholastic Book Fair is just days away!

Book Fair Lunch with a Loved One Book Fair Lunch with a Loved One

Join us for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K Join us for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K

Oct. 31, 2026. Oct. 31, 2026.

It's officially Fall!

Little Learners Academy Little Learners Academy

Let's Team Up for Q2 Math! Let's Team Up for Q2 Math!

October 8, 2026 October 8, 2026

Show Off Your Fall Spirit: Decorate a Trunk at the Fall Festival! Show Off Your Fall Spirit: Decorate a Trunk at the Fall Festival!

October 23, 2026 October 23, 2026

Trunk or Treat Trunks Needed

Times to Remember! Times to Remember!

Parent and Emergency Contact Information Parent and Emergency Contact Information

Visiting the School Visiting the School

School Office Hours School Office Hours

A Note from Mrs. Lovejoy in the Library

Book Fair Lunch with a Loved One

Join us for the GCPS Book Mobile 5K

Oct. 31, 2026.

Little Learners Academy

Let's Team Up for Q2 Math!

October 8, 2026

Show Off Your Fall Spirit: Decorate a Trunk at the Fall Festival!

October 23, 2026

Times to Remember!

Parent and Emergency Contact Information

Visiting the School

School Office Hours