Health Tip of the Week
As we near the holidays, it is important to realize the impacts that childhood obesity has on physical and psychological development. Obesity is a major health concern that leads to many other co-morbidities (other illnesses) that many times can be prevented with proper diet and nutrition. Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, including genetics, eating patterns, physical activity levels, and sleep routines. Conditions where we live, learn, work, and play can make healthy eating and getting enough physical activity difficult if these conditions do not support health.
It is estimated about 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Adults with obesity have higher risks for stroke, many types of cancer, premature death, and mental illness, such as clinical depression and anxiety. Though there is no one solution to addressing obesity, there are many ways parents and caregivers can help children have a healthy weight and set up lifelong healthy habits at home.
Check out these tips from My Health Finder to help parents keep children at a healthy weight. You can also visit Healthy People 2030 for ways to improve the overall health and wellbeing for children.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate #eachandevery individual as we cultivate a culture of belonging while leading with empathy, equity, and excellence to ensure that #TeamGCPS students, families and staff feel welcome, safe, accepted, valued, and prepared for the future.
Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. En GCPS celebramos a cada individuo mientras cultivamos una cultura de pertenencia, liderando con empatía, equidad y excelencia para garantizar que todos en #TeamGCPS se sientan bienvenidos, seguros, aceptados y preparados para el futuro.
MHSHS has a number of events occurring throughout the month, take a look below!
September 15th - October 15th
- Door Decorating Contest
- Hispanic Heritage Trivia during Lunches
- Movies during Lunches
- Morning Announcements feature Hispanic Heritage each day
- Hispanic Heritage Scavenger Hunt
- Pulse Show Highlight each week
October 12th- 14th - Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
- Tuesday - Tropical Attire Day
- Wednesday - Jersey/ Flag Colors Day
- Thursday - Character/Celebrity Day
- Friday - Traditional Attire Day
October 14th - Hispanic Heritage Festival with families (Intramural Field) - 2pm to 4pm
Check out this link to learn more! https://tinybeans.com/atlanta/hispanic-heritage-month-in-atlanta/slide/1/
At McClure Health Science HS, we strive for our students to have quality learning experiences to build their promising future.
Regular attendance in school develops good habits that will carry over later in life. Good attendance, including being on time to each class, correlates very strongly with improved grades in school.
Our school is committed to continuous communication with our families to support the whole learner.
Please contact your child's teacher, counselor, the parent center coordinator, or administrator for any support you may need. Below you will find school personnel contact information.
Parent Center Coordinator
Mirielle Nurinda - (770) 806-7911 / Mirielle.Nurinda@gcpsk12.org
Front Office
Carla Moreno - (770) 806-7900 / Carla.Moreno@gcpsk12.org
Counselors
9-11 A-K: Marcellus Howell - (770) 806-7915 / Marcellus.Howell@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Jordyn Tinsley - (770) 806-7916 / Jordyn.L.Tinsley@gcpsk12.org
12th: Sylvia Rowe - (770) 806-7857 / Sylvia.Rowe@gcpsk12.org
Counseling Clerk
Lizette Mayo - (770) 806-7917 / Lizette.Mayo@gcpsk12.org
Administrators
9-11 A-K: Jessie Zaretsky - (770) 806-7821 / Jessie.Zaretsky@gcpsk12.org
9-11 L-Z: Dr. Tom Myers - (770) 806-7902 / Tom.Myers@gcpsk12.org
12th: Dr. Jimmie McKinley - (770) 806-7909 / Jimmie.McKinley@gcpsk12.org
Social Worker
Brittany McGrady - (770) 806-7954 / Brittany.McGrady@gcpsk12.org
Principal's Office
Administrative Assistant
Maria Salazar - (770) 806-7905 / Maria.L.Salazar@gcpsk12.org
Principal
Nicole Mosley - (770) 806-7901 / Nicole.Mosley@gcpsk12.org
Fall Break is October 6-10: Check out these Tip Sheets for Navigating School Breaks
School breaks can be both an exciting and stressful time for families. Here are some tips to help your student build resilience and enjoy school breaks.
Navigating School Breaks - Elementary (English and Spanish PDF)
When: Saturday, October 15 @ 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Where: Discovery High School (1335 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30046)
Who: All community members with students in Kindergarten to 12th grade are invited!
Explore Your Future with Career and Technical Education is an open community event for each and every GCPS family with students in Kindergarten to 12th Grade. The event is on Saturday, October 15 at Discovery High School from 9AM to 1PM and will provide families rich encounters and hands-on experiences to explore Career and Technical Education course offerings, local employers and careers from all of the CTE career clusters, and Career and Technical Student Organizations such as DECA, FIRST Robotics, HOSA, FBLA, and more. Industry partners ranging from healthcare to information technology to manufacturing to construction and trades to arts and film and beyond will be represented! Students and families can learn more about the event
and RSVP by visiting: https://sites.google.com/g.gcpsk12.org/explore-your-future/home
ThoughtExchange and GCPS
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has partnered with ThoughtExchange to gather feedback from students, families, staff, and community members. ThoughtExchange will allow participants to share their thoughts and ideas and/or indicate their level of satisfaction with specific educational programs and initiatives found in our schools and district.
How does it work?
- GCPS poses a broad question and invites people to respond.
- Participants share thoughts anonymously with others participating in the exchange.
- Using a 1-5 scale, participants rate their agreement with different thoughts.
- GCPS analyzes data from the exchange and uses this input for decision-making.
Data, insights, and feedback gathered through ThoughtExchange will help the district gain a better understanding of what students, families, staff, and community members think about key issues, initiatives, and topics.
For more on ThoughtExchange and how it works, watch this brief video.
For more information, visit: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/31727
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GCPS is made up of teachers and staff passionate about supporting students in their journey through elementary, middle, and high school. If you are interested in joining a regionally and nationally recognized team dedicated to helping students find their own passions, you’ve come to the right place! Apply today!
MHSHS
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/2322
Location: 3921 Club Drive, Duluth, GA, USA
Phone: 770-806-7900