We’re proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Tanaya Pinkston, who has excelled in the Advanced Medical & Public Health Internship. Tanaya diagnosed real patients in Nigeria, developed a public health campaign for Sub-Saharan Africa, and demonstrated mastery in clinical skills like laparoscopy and suturing. Her passion for healthcare is undeniable, and her dedication to making a global impact is truly inspiring.

Keep shining, Tanaya! Your journey is just beginning! 🌍💉

👉 Please check out the link below to read her complete list of achievements and learn more about her journey: Tanaya Pinkston's Journey

#StudentSpotlight #GlobalHealthLeader #MHSHS #FutureHealthProfessional #InspiringChange #PublicHealthAdvocate

We were honored to have Dr. Calvin Watts, our county’s superintendent, visit our school and engage with students during lunch! 🏫🍽️ Dr. Watts took the time to connect with our students, listen to their thoughts, and share his vision for the future of education.

During his visit, Dr. Watts made a special stop in Dr. Zigler’s chorus class, where the students performed "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough." His dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment is truly inspiring.

Thank you, Dr. Watts, for your leadership and for making our students feel heard and valued! 🎉

#SuperintendentVisit #DrCalvinWatts #StudentEngagement #LeadershipInEducation #MHSHS #InspiringChange

We want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible HoPe students who stepped up and made a huge impact at Nesbit Elementary School's Curriculum Night! Your dedication and hard work truly shone as you helped translate and bridge communication gaps for so many families.

A special thank you to:

• Rosa Garcia
• Ashley Lopez
• Anette Banos
• Esteban Henao Alzate
• Arlett Gómez
• Nathaly Coscol
• Ashley Zambrano-Cuellar

Your contributions not only helped families understand their children's education but also showcased the true spirit of community and teamwork. We're so proud of you all and grateful for your support! 🙌🎉

#HoPeStudents #CommunityHeroes

These QR codes will take students to their specific counselor's appointment request form.

We are excited to shine the spotlight on Mr. Marinelli, our standout PBIS Teacher of the week!

Mr. Marinelli has been going above and beyond by seamlessly integrating small group instruction into his classroom. His dedication to creating a positive and engaging learning environment exemplifies the principles of PBIS.

👏 Thank you, Mr. Marinelli, for your commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring every student gets the support they need to succeed!

• 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.

We're excited to kick off the 26th year of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) Youth Awards! Applications are officially live for our educational grants of up to $4,000 to support the Class of 2025 as they pursue higher education or launch community-focused initiatives.

We are looking for students who have made remarkable achievements in the classroom, made an impact in their communities, and demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following categories:

• Community Service
• Education
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurship & Business
• Green Sustainability
• Healthcare & Science
• Media & Entertainment
• Public Service & Social
• Justice
• Technology

To be considered, students must:

• Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in the spring of 2025.
• Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
• Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025 - 2026.
• Be of Hispanic heritage (including Spain, Brazil, Philippines).
• Attend their regional virtual ceremony, if selected.

Youth Awards applicants and recipients will join HHF's extensive network of over 300,000 professionals and be integrated into its cycle of leadership pipeline, where we meet America's priorities in the classroom and workforce.

Applications are open until November 3rd, 2024. Interested students can apply online at www.HHFYouthAwards.com.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of these outstanding students. Share this opportunity with your network, friends, and family. If you have any questions, we're here to help. Please feel free to reach out to us at YouthAwards@hispanicheritage.org.

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!

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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