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8/16/2019

Calendar at a Glance

8/20 Dogwood Pizza Night
8/20 Boy Scout Round Up 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria

8/23 Back to School Dance 6:30-8:00 PM

MRS. JOHNSON'S NOTES
Dear Parents,

We had a great turn-out for both curriculum nights this week. I want to thank my amazing staff for their time and dedication to explain the classroom expectations. Thanks to all the parents that took time out of their busy schedules to join us.

Next week will be another busy week. Stop by Dogwood Pizza on Tuesday night for our monthly spirit night. Make sure you tell them you are from Head Elementary. There is a class competition for the most students that sign in. Proceeds from the night come directly to the school. After you stop by and get pizza, join the Boy Scouts for an information meeting beginning at 6:00. Boys and girls are invited to join this wonderful organization.

Head over the to the school on Friday, as the PTA sponsors our Jungle Back-to-School Dance. There will be fun for the whole family. I can't wait to dance the night away. This is one of my favorite events! I hope to see you there.

Mark your calendars, and let all grandparents know that we will have Grandparent's Luncheon from September 3 - 6. Be on the lookout for a flyer with specific details that list your child's day and time .

We love to have parents join us for lunch during the school day. However, parents must sit at the parent table. Friends are not allowed to join you and your child at the parent table because there is limited seating available. Birthdays are exciting for students. If parents want to bring a treat in for the class, it must be given out at lunchtime. Balloons are not allowed.

Please encourage your child to read each night and take accelerated reader (AR) tests when they finish a book. We will have competitions each month to promote reading. The more students read, the better they perform in school.

Have a great week!
PTA NEWS AND EVENTS
What a great first two weeks of school!  Please keep in mind our goal to reach 100% PTA membership this year. If you haven't joined the PTA for the 2019-2020 school year, you can sign up anytime on your mypaymentsplus account! As a reminder the class in each grade with the highest PTA membership participation will receive a Popsicle Party! When the school reaches 100% PTA membership, the students will get to throw water balloons at our administrators!
We will continue to update the RD Head PTA Facebook page with this information, so Like and Follow us on Facebook to get the latest news!
 
Our last General Meeting was held on May 16, 2019.  The meeting minutes, along will other PTA news are posted on the bulletin board in the front lobby of the school.  You can also review them at the link below.  

 
Our first General Meeting of the 2019-2020 school year was held this week at Curriculum Night.  We hope you enjoyed all the information shared by the PTA and your child's teacher!
 
It's time for the back to school dance!  
Let's get wild at the Back to School Dance!  Wear your animal print and come explore with us at the safari! The Dance will be held in the cafeteria on Friday, August 23 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Snacks, fun wear, and spirit wear will be available for purchasing. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $2.50 per person (CASH ONLY please).  We can't wait to explore with our friends!

If you did not get an opportunity to purchase a 2019-2020 spiritwear t-shirt, you can still special order one!  Make sure to get your order and payment in by Friday, August, 23.  The last opportunity you will have to make a pre-order is Friday night at the back to school dance! 

We also need some wonderful volunteers to help make the dance a great time! Please sign up below if you're available to help! 


We are looking forward to a year of fun and learning at RD Head!!!

AROUND SCHOOL
From the Cafeteria:
Attention Parents a reminder from the cafeteria:  
Parents please be mindful of the balance in your child's account, these accounts are meant to work as a prepay system, therefore keeping charges to a minimum.
Those students with free or reduced meal status from last year must renew their application every year. Current benefits will run out on Monday September 16th. Please do not wait until the last minute to get your application in, the application must be processed by September 16th and that process can take up to 10 business days. Paper applications are available in the front office or the cafeteria. Online applications are a much quicker method and can be accessed at http://gwinnett.schoollunchapp.com. If you have already done either of these processes, thank you, and you can check the status of your application at http://gwinnett.schoollunchstatus.com. If you allow your benefits to run out your child's status automatically goes to full pay and you will be responsible for any charges occurred doing the time of no benefits.
If you every have questions about your student's account you may call Doris Brewer, Cafeteria Manager at 770-736-4512. Thank You
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.

Attention Fourth and Fifth Graders: 
Chorus will start on Wednesday, August 28. Sign up sheets are going home this Friday. There is also a copy on Mrs. Mraz's eClass page. Chorus meets every Wednesday from 7:45-8:20 a.m. in the music room. We will perform at the Veterans Day program on November 8. Please let Kelly Mraz know if you have questions.

BOX TOPS CHALLENGE -  You can find pink Box Tops on hundreds of items. Each Box Top is worth 10ยข for our school. Clip the Box Tops from the packages and send them to your child's teacher. Keep those box tops coming!  See the attached list   of participating products. 
AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Movie Night - This is always a fun one for the Brookwood Cluster.
Please help our SGA spread the word about the movie night for charity on Friday, Aug. 23, on our practice field.
All $5 donations upon entry will go to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Concessions and popcorn will be available.
Bring chairs and blankets!

Prehistoric Events - 
Prehistoric Extinction Party- Saturday, August 24  5:00pm-9:00pm   FREE!

Dino-Mite 3K Glow Run- Saturday, August 24     8:00pm                              $10/person*Proceeds to benefit Gwinnet Parks Foundation Scholarship Program


Softball Youth Night - August 22, 2019  click here for more info.

4-H Club - Click  here to learn how to become a member of 4H Club!