October 1, 2021
School Sketch
MRS. JOHNSON'S NOTES
Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Ms. Ward’s and Mr. Nocks’ classes for having the most participants for Dogwood Pizza night. They both win a pizza party. Thanks to all parents and students that participated. Ms. Petrillo’s and Ms. Geisler’s classes have earned a popsicle party from PTA, having 100% of their students joining PTA this year. If you have not had a chance to join PTA, please go to MyPaymentsPlus to join.

Mark your calendars for the PTA Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary on October 15. Proceeds go to support our school. This is a great event and fun for the whole family. I hope to see you there.

Early release conference sign-up begins today. An email will be sent out today at 4:00 to sign up for your child’s conference. These conferences are very important as we work together to help all students achieve grade level success. Our goal is to have a conference for every student at Head. Please help us reach our goal.

Fall break begins on Thursday, October 7. Students return on Tuesday, October 12. Enjoy the break!
   
PTA NEWS AND EVENTS
Come back from Fall Break and enjoy a RD Head Spirit night at Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, October 15 from 2pm-6pm


Our Reflections deadline is MONDAY!
Calling all RD Head artists! It is time for our yearly art competition, Reflections! This year's theme is "I Will Change the World By..." Students can create a piece of art in any of the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Deadline for entries will be 
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4th. Please turn them into the Media Center. Details for submission and entry forms can be found at georgiapta.org/reflections. If you have any questions, email us at reflections.heades.pta@gmail.com We can't wait to see your piece of art! !

Yearbook Committee needs your help to put together another wonderful yearbook. This Month’s challenge is: Fall Activities and Halloween Costumes.
Fall is upon us! Yearbook would love to feature you with your fall decors, at festivals, and of course in your Halloween Costumes!
Deadline is 11/15. Please submit full resolution photos to Rdheadyearbook@gmail.com
AROUND SCHOOL
From the Media Center:
MyPaymentsPlus
We still have several students whose beginning of the year documents have not been signed in MyPaymentsPlus. Please do this as soon as possible. If you don't have a MyPaymentsPlus account, you must first create one at mypaymentsplus.com - Thank you!
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 21st. Due to current COVID-19 guidelines, all conferences will be facilitated through Zoom.
  • Wednesday, October 20th is a Digital Learning Day for all students.
Thursday, October 21st is an Early Release Day. Head Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:50 PM. If your student is a walker/car rider/day-care rider, please make any necessary transportation arrangements for your child. Buses will drop students off at their stop at the earlier time.
Head Elementary will be utilizing an online scheduling system for this session of conferences. The online sign-up window will open on Friday, October 1st at 4:00 PM and close on Wednesday, October 13th at 4:00 PM. 

At 4:00 PM on Friday, October 1st, the parent-teacher conference sign-up link will be listed on the main page of the Head Elementary website.
A step-by-step direction sheet will also be sent to parents through SchoolMessenger on Friday, October 1st.


SchoolMessenger
SchoolMessenger is a rapid notification system used to contact families in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) via telephone messages, text messages, and email messages. The district uses the system to communicate information related to districtwide events, including safety alerts and school closings due to inclement weather. Schools also may use the system to communicate general/non-emergency information related to school events and attendance messages via email. 
1) Make sure you are signed up for SchoolMessenger notifications by following these directions: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26742

2) Verify the accuracy of your contact information in your Parent Portal account. The SchoolMessenger service is based on parent/guardian information that we have on file at the school. https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26042

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AROUND TOWN
LOOKING A"HEAD"
10/4 - Reflections Entries Due
10/7 through 10/11 - Fall Break (No School)
10/13 - Online Book Fair Begins
10/15 - Head Elementary Night at Wildlife Sanctuary (2:00 - 6:00 PM)
1801 Hewatt Road,
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-8050