October 19th: Title I Literacy Night
Please join us at the:
Title I Literacy Event
Tuesday, October 19. 2021
6:00 - 7:00 PM at McClure HSHS Media Center
or via Zoom
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/j/91956896530?pwd=cFdMaFF2UHZqS093TGgvV2xjYWlMZz09
Topics:
- Academic Vocabulary
- Graduation Requirements
- Why Attendance Counts
- Guest speakers from Gwinnett County:
Lynnette Aponte, Director of English Learners Program
Anna Yang, Instructional Coach
Chris Smith, Language Arts Teacher at McClure HSHS
Laura Sly, Media Specialist at McClure HSHS
Interpretation will be provided. For more information, click on the Title I Literacy Night flyer below.
October 20th Digital Learning Day #2
Dates for the 2021 - 2022 School Year Digital Learning Days:
- October 20, 2021, Day #2.
- November 9, 2021, Day #3.
- January 25, 2022, Day #4.
- March 2, 2022, Day #5.
- March 22, 2022, Day #6.
Device checkout for DLD #2 for students:
- Parents/guardians can come to check out devices on Friday, October15th from 7:30AM to 11:30AM. A parent/guardian must be present in order to check out a device as the device distribution form has to have a parent/guardian signature.
- Devices must be returned on Thursday, October 21st to Mrs. Noordoorn in the Media Center.
Message from Lisa Wells-Parent Instructional and Title I Program Coordinator
As part of my role as the Parent Instructional Coordinator and the Title 1 Program, ongoing staff training will be provided in parent/family engagement and effective parent/family communication.
It is key to build relationships with our families and to work with our students for academic success. I will be working, in tandem with Sharon Chen who is the Parent Instructional Coordinator at Graves Elementary School.
As was shared during our Title 1 Building Staff Capacity meeting, " every teacher is a family engagement specialist" which truly includes all staff members in the school building. We want to have our families be engaged with the school and the education of their children.
This month I am attaching "The Five C's". The topics are: Clarify Goals and Expectations, Communicate with Your Child, Change the Conversation, Collaborate with Your Child's School, and Celebrate Your Child.
Traditionally when we see families attending meetings, workshops, and school events then the families are engaged. As you read the "The Five C's", you will learn that families are and can be engaged in other ways.
"The Five C's" is written by Dr. Steve Constantino. Dr. Constantino is a leader, teacher, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. He is internationally recognized for his work in family engagement and his innovative, non- conventional, entrepreneurial and outlier approaches to leading organizations and acquiring impressive results.
Parent Instructional Coordinators with Parent Liaisons across the county and the District Title 1 Federal Program have had the honor of participating in a series of Professional Learning sessions with him.
I hope that "The Five C's" provides some insight on how our Graves families are engaged.
As ALWAYS, thank you for ALL that you DO!
Go PULSE!
www.drstevecontantino.com The Five C’s How Families Can Engage by Dr. Steve Constantino Clarify Goals and Expectations • Set high standards and goals for your child • Set and constantly discuss the expectations you have
Digital Citizenship Week-October 18-22
Digital Citizenship Week is October 18-22 and the media center will be focusing on the topic of media literacy!
Here are some ways you can celebrate Digital Citizenship Week with your family and students:
Take the How News Literate Are You? Quiz from the News Literacy Project
Check out this CrashCourse video on Lateral Reading (a great tool for determining the credibility of a person, organization, or claim!)
Watch this deepfake of Bill Hader Channeling Tom Cruise, then read this 60 Minutes story on the Impact of Deep Fakes and how to authenticate real videos.
Explore these Media Literacy Resources through Edutopia (special thanks to Dr. Glenn for sharing this resource!)
Additionally, Digital Citizenship Week is a great opportunity to take stock of your media use and how it may or may not be affecting your well-being. Here are some reasons why you might want to take part in a “digital detox” and tips on how to do it effectively.
Have questions about media literacy, media balance, or other topics related to digital citizenship? Feel free to stop by the media center or email Laura Sly!
While meals will be provided at no charge for all students this school year, families whose students would be eligible for meal support in a typical year should complete the free/reduced-price meal application as soon as possible. A new application must be completed each school year.
Confirmed eligibility for free/reduced-price meals ensures access to many benefits beyond school meals.
Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
- Free SAT/ACT
- Free college applications
- Free/reduced internet additional technology for schools
- Training/resources for parents to use at home
- Free and Reduced Lunch Form
- Parent Portal Access Form
- 2021-2022 Junior & Senior Parking Form and Pay Parking Fee on My Payments Plus
- Pay School Fees
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed the student/parent handbook.
- Sign-off that you have read and reviewed Title I documents.
Class of 2022 Senior Dues are $200 and can be paid through www.scholasticimages.com. Senior dues include Cap & Gown, the Official MHSHS Stole, Class of 2022 Tassel, Diploma, Diploma Cover, Senior t-shirt, Senior week activities, Senior Breakfast, Official 2022 Yearbook, and selected senior events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $250.
Class of 2023 Junior Dues are $100 and can be paid through My Payments Plus. Junior dues include prom, class t-shirt, spirit week, and selected class events. Dues must be in by October 1st. If dues are paid after October 1st the price will increase to $150.
Gwinnett Great Days of Service: You can Do It Drive
During the week of October 18th, the National Honor Society will be spearheading the Gwinnett Great Days of Service: You Can Do It Drive. We will be collecting canned and dried foods Monday-Thursday of that week, with pick-up on Friday, October 22nd. Please consider donating requested items listed below! All donations will positively impact local food banks and benefit individuals and families who are in need.
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruits
Canned & Dried Beans
Canned Meat
Peanut Butter
Oatmeal
Grits
Cereal
Rice
Pasta
Baking Mix
Soups
Boxed / Canned Pasta Meals
Please drop off items beginning Oct. 18th in the attendance office at McClure Health Science High School.
Student Council Chipotle Fundraiser October 18th
Calling all burrito lovers,
Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 2040 Pleasant Hill Rd in Duluth for our fundraiser on Monday, October 18 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We're raising money to support McClure Health Science High School Student Council, so just download a flyer from the link below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the cause!
Can't wait to see you!
Clothing & Shoes Recycle Bin
2022-2023 Calendar Preference Survey
Linked are the three draft calendars for the 2022-23 school year. Please review all three calendar options and complete the survey.
2022-2023 Calendar Preference Survey
Identical to the current calendar
7 days of preplanning
3 day staggered start
Fall break and a similar break in February
Early Release each semester
3 Digital Learning Days each semester
7 days of preplanning
2 day staggered start
Fall break and a similar break in February
Early Release each semester
1 Digital Learning Day Fall semester only
7 days of preplanning
Later start
No staggered start
Fall break and a similar break in February
Early Release each semester
1 Digital Learning Day Fall semester only
Shorter Winter Break (due to later start)
GCPS invites community to participate in online review of instructional resources
Staff, parents, students, and community members are invited to review and provide input on proposed curriculum resources for select grades and courses in Language Arts, Social Studies, Career and Technical Education, and Foreign Language. This year’s virtual review will begin Oct. 1 and will run through Oct. 31. Additional supplemental materials will be added to the review on Oct. 15.
GCPS Parent Resources
We know that families want easy access and one, go-to location for need-to-know information about their student's education— from records to resources. Just as important, you want an easy way to stay in touch with the school. The Updated Parent Portal gives parents access to grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. The Parent Portal gives families a direct line to the classroom, with 24/7 real-time information and anytime, anywhere access, with in-portal translation in multiple languages. And that's just the beginning...