Students from our Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology class recently had a unique and impactful learning experience as they participated in a Simulated Mass Casualty Incident Triage Exercise at Piedmont Eastside. The scenario involved a simulated bus accident, where students took on the roles of victims to help train medical personnel in handling large-scale emergencies.

This hands-on experience gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the coordination, teamwork, and quick decision-making required in emergency medical situations. Our students contributed to the exercise by portraying injured passengers, offering medical professionals a realistic environment for critical training.

Thank you to Piedmont Eastside for providing this valuable opportunity for our students to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. This experience not only deepened their understanding of emergency medical protocols but also highlighted the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and future practitioners.

We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our dedicated bus drivers during GA School Bus Safety Week. To show our gratitude for their hard work and commitment to safely transporting our students every day, we handed out thoughtful gifts to each driver as a small token of appreciation.

Our bus drivers are an essential part of our community, ensuring that students arrive safely and on time. Their reliability and care do not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for all that they do!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration meaningful, and most importantly, to our wonderful bus drivers for their dedication and service.

Our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration was such a hit, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the students and staff members who made this event a reality. From the vibrant performances to the educational displays and delicious food, this celebration was a powerful reflection of the diverse and rich cultures within our community.

A special highlight of the event was having Mrs. Mosley be the honorary piñata smasher for her last year with us. It was a fun and memorable moment, making the celebration even more special as we honored her contributions to our school!

Thank you again to everyone involved for your dedication and hard work in making this event truly unforgettable. Your contributions helped create an inspiring and memorable experience for all!

• No parties, or movies are permitted during the school day
• No costumes are permitted on campus
• Students who arrive in costume will be asked to leave and return in accordance with dresscode standards.

These QR codes will take students to their specific counselor's appointment request form. Please recycle your yellow sheet from the 23-24 school year and post this new sheet in your classroom. We encourage you to bring attention to our QR codes on the first day of school so that our students know quickly how to request an appointment with us! Please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us with questions or concerns.

• 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.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Click here for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please click here to begin. Comments will be accepted through Thursday Sept. 26.

What: Annual AKS Public Review Opportunity

When: Sept. 3 through Sept. 26

• Please post / distribute information to parents, community, staff, and students.

The Office of Family Engagement's Engage, Equip, Empower Series presents Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night presented by Miranda McLaren, Executive Director for the Office of Accountability and Assessment on Tuesday, August 27th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Please use the following advertisements provided for you translated into English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese to distribute to your families in multiple ways. You may also use the following Zoom link although a hyperlink is embedded within the PDF flyers.

The attachments include:

• PNG Images of the flyers in each language

• PDF's with hyperlinks to the flyers in each language

The Zoom Link for registration:

https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdO6qqjotGN2Rvsl1xxb3PwR9wY4vpl51

During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 9 will receive information about the i-Ready and MAP Universal Screeners, find out how they will help identify students' strengths and areas of need, and how they support instruction for all students.

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!

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites GCPS families, Gwinnett County residents, students, and GCPS staff members to participate in the school district’s review of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. The public may review proposed standards online, offering feedback on AKS that have been developed to align the curriculum with the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and/or Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Click here for a list of the courses with AKS under review. To review the AKS and provide feedback, please click here to begin. Comments will be accepted through Thursday Sept. 26.

What: Annual AKS Public Review Opportunity

When: Sept. 3 through Sept. 26

• Please post / distribute information to parents, community, staff, and students.

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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