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Dear Wildcat Families,

One of the greatest joys of leading Chattahoochee Elementary is working alongside such dedicated, passionate, and inspiring educators and staff members. Today, I am thrilled to announce our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year finalists!

These six outstanding individuals embody the heart of our school, and their dedication shapes our culture of learning, growth, and community every day. Please join me in congratulating them!

🍎 Teacher of the Year Finalists

• Viji Balakrishnan — 2nd Grade Teacher

  Viji describes her primary purpose as “the holistic development and success of every student,” standing as a steadfast advocate to help every child reach their highest potential.

• Angela Hanson — 3rd Grade Teacher

  Angela shares, “My goal is to create a classroom where students understand that their differences are strengths and where every child feels that they belong.”

• Jooyeon Yoo — K–5 Korean Specials Teacher

  Jooyeon reflects, “I believe teaching begins with connecting with students and becoming part of their lifelong academic journey.”

💜 Support Staff of the Year Finalists

• Chelsea Guerin — Speech-Language Pathologist

  Chelsea writes about the privilege of helping students find their voices: “Giving a voice to those students who hadn’t found theirs yet positively impacts everyone… from the student to their families and through the school community.”

• Rustye Richards — Library Media Clerk

  Rustye shares, “There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a shy student gain confidence,” as she continuously creates opportunities for students to discover their talents and belong.

• Elizabeth Wanzor — Bookkeeper

  Describing CES as her “home away from home,” Elizabeth focuses on using her skills “for the benefit of the school” to support the community she has watched flourish over nearly two decades.

We are so grateful for everything they do to make Chattahoochee a wonderful place to learn and grow. Congratulations to all of our nominees! 🐾

Have a wonderful weekend, Wildcats! 🐾💜

Your Proud Principal,

Mark Moon

Want to celebrate and make your student's birthday extra special? You can now purchase a Birthday Shout-Out to be displayed on our school marquee!

The Details:

• 💵 Cost: Only $10 per announcement.

• 📅 When: Messages will be displayed on your student’s birthday (or the closest school day if it falls on a weekend/holiday).

• ⏰ Deadline: Orders and payments must be submitted at least 2 school days in advance.

• 💜 Support Our Wildcats: All proceeds directly benefit our PBIS program, funding student celebrations and positive behavior incentives!

• ⭐All messages will follow our school's approved format.

• Student's name (exactly as desired on marquee

• Birthday date

• Parent/guardian name

• Email Address

👉 [CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUT]

Take a night off from cooking and support Chattahoochee Elementary at our upcoming Chick-fil-A Spirit Night!

Event Details:

• 📅 Date: Monday, August 31

• ⏰ Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Chick-fil-A (3555 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096)

• 🎟️ Promo Code: WILD4CES

How to Participate: Be sure to enter promo code WILD4CES when ordering in the Chick-fil-A app, online, or mention it when ordering in the restaurant so a portion of your purchase goes right back to support our school!

From August 31 – September 7, our grade levels are competing to see who can earn the most points and reach the top of our Sunflower Chart!

2 Easy Ways to Score Points:

• 👥 Join the PTA (10 Points): Each membership awards 10 points to every CES student listed in your family. If you've already joined, your points are automatically counted!

• 🍕 Order Papa Johns (50 Points): Place an order using our special grade-level promo code. A portion of sales goes right back to our school, and Papa Johns is hosting a Pizza Party for the top-scoring grade (plus prizes for the teachers)!

Use Your Grade-Level Code at Checkout:

• Kindergarten / Pre-K / Orlandella / H. Williams: CESK

• 1st Grade / Crawley: CES1

• 2nd Grade / Carpenter: CES2

• 3rd Grade / Warner / Amond: CES3

• 4th Grade / McBride: CES4

• 5th Grade / Bradford: CES5

Let’s grow our way to the top, Wildcats! 💜

If you need to update phone numbers, emergency contact, or any other student information, you can do that from your computer or on your mobile phone. Save the hassle of coming up to the school and having to sign in!

Log into ParentVue on your app or by going to https://ga-gcps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=true.

Got to MY Account. From there you can make changes to student or parent information.

We love to celebrate birthdays here at Chattahoochee, and so do students! Lets be honest though, trying to get donuts and cupcakes here can be a bit daunting. We have a solution, and it is truly a student favorite!

Celebrate with the ice cream that we sell right here at Chattahoochee! Just send in money for the class and we handle the rest!

🎉 Zero Prep, Zero Stress: No early morning bakery runs or juggling heavy cupcake boxes at morning drop-off.

🍦 Delivered Straight to Class: Treats are handed out directly to your child's class during lunch/snack time.

✅ School-Approved & Safe: allergy-safe and dairy free options

🐾 Supports CES: Every birthday treat purchased goes right back to supporting Chattahoochee Elementary!

Click Here for Free and Reduced Price Application for SY26-27

Children need healthy meals to learn. Gwinnett County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.50 for elementary and $2.75 at middle and high schools. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. The reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. The following information includes an application for free or reduced-price meal benefits and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

Who can get FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS?

• All children in households receiving benefits from Georgia SNAP or TANF are eligible for free
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Chart. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

If your child has a transportation change, please send a written note to your child’s teacher that morning. The note should include:

• The date
• A phone number where you can be reached
• Clear transportation instructions for that day

Don't miss out on emergency messages or important alerts! GCPS staff and families have access to the ParentSquare app! Download it and adjust the settings for your use. Please visit the ParentSquare page on the district website to learn more. The app is a great way to stay informed when inclement weather results in changes to the school schedule. This is also how our teachers communicate weekly newsletters and other exciting classroom and school updates.

If you need help, please don't hesitate to reach out: Jennifer Sexton- jennifer.sexton@gcpsk12.org

• PARENT VUE: All GCPS families have access to their student's information (schedules, teacher names, attendance, grades, as well as access to other apps pertaining to other services (meals) through the Parent Vue app. Go to https://www.gcpsk12.org/ and click Families on the top right corner of the page to log in. Use the same login information you used for online registration. If you do not remember, enter the email of the enrolling parent and click forgot password. You can also download the Parent Vue app on your phone. Students have a companion app called Student Vue that they can access through the GCPS website too!
• PARENT SQUARE: This will give families access to all communication from the district, the school, and teachers. Once you log in to Parent Vue, Parent Square will be one of the icons available to you. Click on it to set up your account. If you download the app, you can set up how and when to get your communications.

Have You Visited Our Local Library?

The Gwinnett County Public Library has a calendar full of events (many are free!) for you and the family to enjoy. Take a look at their calendar by clicking here.

Chattahoochee Elementary School

Principal: Mark Moon

2930 Albion Farm Road

Duluth, GA 30097

(770) 497- 9907

Chattahoochee Elementary School hours are 7:45am-2:45pm. For your child's safety, students should not arrive or be dropped off before 7:45am as there is no adult supervision before this time. Students will be counted tardy if they are not in class by 8:15am. If you are checking your student out of school, you must do so before 2:15pm.