Eagle Eye Newsletter

Welcome back from Fall Break! I hope your family had a wonderful time resting and recharging—wasn't it fantastic having a full week off this year?

We have a busy and exciting week ahead of us! First, next week is Kindness Week, and all of our students are invited to join in the fun by dressing up each day to match our daily themes and spread a little extra kindness around school.

Most importantly, Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up. These conversations are so valuable for supporting your child's learning and growth, so if you haven't scheduled yours yet, please reach out to your child's teacher as soon as possible to set up a time to visit.

Finally, we'll end the week with a favorite tradition: our annual Book Character Dress-Up Day and Parade on Friday! Students can dress as their favorite book characters, and you are all warmly invited to come watch the parade. It starts right at 9:00 AM in the bus lanes.

Thank you so much for all you do to support our school family—we can't wait to see everyone next week!

Take a look at our schedule of events for the upcoming weeks. Don’t forget, you can always find our full calendar on the school website.

• October 26th - 30th - Kindness Week
• October 28th & 29th - Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences
• October 30th - Book Character Costume Parade and Fall Snack
• November 3rd - Digital Learning Day (Election Day)
• November 4th - School Picture Retakes
• November 10th - ESOL Parent Workshop
• November 11th - Veteran's Day Recognition
• November 13th - Spelling Bee
• November 19th - National Parent Involvement Day
• November 20th - Progress Reports go home
• November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held the week of October 26th - 30th. We hope you all can attend! Parent/teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, check in on your child’s progress, celebrate their growth, and team up with their teacher to support them even more. We love partnering with our parents, and your involvement really makes a difference. Don’t miss this chance to have a meaningful conversation about your child’s learning.

Early Release Schedule Information

• Student Dismissal begins at 12:50 PM
• Last Student Check Out at 12:15 PM
• Transportation changes must be sent in writing the morning of the change

Due to schedule changes to accommodate early release, students will be eating in their classrooms. Because classroom space is limited, parents will not be able to join their children for lunch on October 28th and 20th. Regular lunch visitation will resume the following week.

Each year, Taylor Elementary recognizes Kindness Week through themed days and activities that promote compassion and community. A $5.00 donation is encouraged, with all proceeds supporting our PBIS Program.

This Year's Theme Days:

Monday - Kindness is Golden - Wear Gold

Tuesday - Wild About Kindness - Wear your favorite animal shirt or animal print

Wednesday - Kindness Never Goes out of Style - Wear your favorite decade

Thursday - Share the Spirit of Kindness - Wear Taylor spirit wear

Friday - Kindness Matters Through the Books We Read - Book Character Dress Up Day

Our Annual Book Character Dress Up Day will be October

30th. For a $1.00 donation to United Way, students may dress up like a book character. Please, no masks and only school-appropriated costumes.

Also, students should have a BOOK connected to their character. No masks or weapons please.

We have a frightfully close race, with only 3 registrations separating the leading school from second place. In fact, there's a tie for second place, making this one of the closest contests we've seen!

The top school receives a free visit from the Book Mobile!

🦇 The current Top 6 Schools in ALL OF GWINNETT COUNTY (listed in alpha order) are:

• Fort Daniel ES
• Jackson ES
• McConnell MS
• Mountain Park ES
• North Gwinnett HS
• Taylor ES

🎃 With registration numbers this close, every runner counts! A few more registrations could send TAYLOR soaring to the top of the leaderboard.

Don't let our school become a ghost in the standings... spread the word and encourage your families, staff, and community members to register today!

🦇 Race Day: October 31, 2026
🎃 Register Here: BookMobile5K.com

Will our school rise from the pumpkin patch and make a last-minute dash for the win?

Every registration helps support the Book Mobile's mission to put great books into the hands of students across our community.

So grab your costumes, lace up your running shoes, and let's make this the most BOO-tiful Book Mobile 5K yet!

📚👟🎃 Happy Haunting and Happy Running! 🎃👟📚

Tuesday, November 3rd is a Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. On scheduled DLDs, students access lessons in Google Classroom through their Launchpad/Student Portal but may not have virtual class time with their teachers.

To ensure that students have a nutritious meal to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by the School Nutrition Program staff. Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route. These delivered meals are provided at no cost to families and are provided to anyone 18 years old and under. Learn more about Digital Learning Days in GCPS.

Picture Retake date is November 4th

Please note, the retake schedule is from 9:00-10:30, so please plan accordingly if you child has scheduled appointments that morning.

We are excited to invite the families of our ESOL students to an informational meeting designed especially for our ESOL families! This meeting will provide important information to support your child’s learning and success in school. You will have the opportunity to meet our dedicated ESOL staff, learn about the resources available to help your child, and ask any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to support your child’s growth and development. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Hinson or Mrs. Tapia.

School Hours - 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM

8:15 - 8:35 - Car Rider Doors Open

8:45 - Tardy Bell Rings

8:50 - Start of Instructional Day

2:45 - Last Student Check-out Time

3:20 - Dismissal Begins

3:40 - Car Rider Doors Close

At the beginning of each school year, it is important to verify and update your and your emergency contacts information. Please take a moment to check your contact information located in Parent Vue/Parent Portal to ensure it is correct. We must keep updated information on all of our students in case of an emergency.

We welcome parents and guardians to join us at school for special occasions and to volunteer. To help us maintain a safe and organized environment, we ask that all visitors sign in at the front office upon arrival. A visitor sticker must be worn while on campus.

Please note: Only parents/guardians and individuals listed as emergency contacts for your child will be permitted to enter the building to attend lunch, parties, and events. This policy also applies to outdoor events.

Our front office team is here to support you and help ensure a smooth start to the school year. If you need assistance, our office hours are:

Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
School Phone: 770-338-4680

Feel free to call or stop by—we’re happy to help!