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Calendar at a Glance9/7 - Labor Day Holiday 9/9 - Fourth & Fifth Grade Students Return for In-Person Instruction or Continue Digital Learning for the Semester. |
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Dear Parents,
We had a great transition to school for our second and third grade in-person students this week. Thank you for your patience as we continue to perfect teaching both digitally and in-person. We appreciate all your feedback. Together, we can create great things!
On Wednesday, our fourth and fifth grade in-person students will be joining us at school. We are asking parents to honor their commitment to be in-person or digital, as we have made schedule changes to accommodate the number of students that are in each classroom. Please be aware that teachers are teaching throughout the day and often times are unable to respond immediately to emails. Teachers do have 24 hours to respond. In addition, parents should not be interrupting the instruction of the teacher during the lesson. Thank you for helping improve our digital experience. Parents of car riders, please be aware that students should arrive at school by 8:30, allowing time for students to get breakfast and complete morning work prior to the class meeting at 8:45. All students that ride buses are in the building by 8:25. PTA is an important organization. If you have not joined, please go to MyPaymentsPlus to join. Just a reminder that Monday is Labor Day. There is no school. Join us for our virtual curriculum night on September 15 (K-2) and September 17 (3-5) beginning at 6:30. Teachers will review expectations and be able to answer any questions. Enjoy your weekend. We will see you on Tuesday!
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AUGUST PHOTO CHALLENGE FOR THE YEARBOOK!
MORE FROM PTA
I think we can all agree that our teachers, staff and administration are working so hard to make RD Head a great place to learn, no matter the challenges they face! A great way to support them is through the PTA! For just $6 per school year, you can help provide our students with amazing programs, activities and enrichment.
If you are able to give a little more to our program, we would love for you to purchase a membership package. This package includes 4 PTA memberships, and a FREE surprise R.D. Head spirit gift!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact any PTA Executive Committee member, we would love to have you!
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FROM THE CAFETERIA
Those students with free or reduced meal status from last year must renew their application every year. Current benefits will run out on Wednesday September 23rd. Please do not wait until the last minute to get your application in, the application must be processed by September 23rd and that process can take up to 10 business days. Paper applications are available in the front office or can be sent home with your student upon request. 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. Even if you are currently doing digital learning, please renew your application now so your benefits will be available when full in person school returns. Also we do offer curbside lunches for digital learners Monday through Thursday from 11 to 1. Allergies: If student has any allergies or food restrictions, please communicate this through the clinic and those needs will be forwarded to the cafeteria. In some cases we will need a written form, signed by a physician to accommodate these requests.
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.
It's Your Time to Shine!
Calling all artists, dancers, film producers, musicians, writers, photographers, and special artists! This year's Reflections theme is "I Matter Because..." and here at Head you matter to us! So show us what that means to you. Students from all grades and abilities are encouraged to submit their interpretation of the theme through categories such as visual art, photography, literature, dance choreography, film production, music composition, and special artists. All entries are due to the FRONT OFFICE by OCTOBER 2, 2020. There will be a celebration for all students who enter later in the school year. If you have any questions, please email your Reflections Committee at
MEDIA CENTER
To find "how to" videos on Sora (free ebooks), AR Bookfinder, Picking up Books, Placing Books on Hold, Finding F & P leveled books, Taking an AR test and Converting AR to F & P please go the eClass Media Center Page. On your eClass page, look for the media center icon.
Book Holds
Virtual learners: If your child puts a hold on a book by 3:30 pm on Wednesday it will be ready to pick up on Friday, if it is available. Hours to pick up for virtual learners are Fridays from 9:15-10:45 am and 1:00-2:15 pm. You can contact the media center if you have any questions.
In the media catalog, click on the tab on the top left of the screen (hamburger-3 lines) to show holds, checkouts, etc. Books unavailable will show under hold tab and will be checked out to the student when available. Under the checkout tab it will show all checked out to the student, so you know you are ready for Friday pickup. (If you or your child do not see a blue "hold" button in the media catalog, please email maria.branch@gcpsk12.org)
In person learners will have book deliveries throughout the week.
You can put books on hold from home for in-school or virtual learners.
AR challenge for August 2020
We are so excited for our first AR challenge for the month of August. Together we have read 9,200,971 words in one month! There were over 600 quizzes taken. We had 82 students, 2 parents and 2 staff join the fun!
August 2020 Top Readers
Biniam Deneke
Reashme Rai
Michael Iby
James Watson
Adrian Douglas
Caitlyn Pinheiro
Mrs. Greer (parent)
Gavin Zhang
Brewer Baker
Astrid Bruneau
Kasey Stallworth
Melat Zelalem
Nobel Yemane
Asher Hezlep
Samanyu Chaudhary
Ji Zhang
Gustavo Rico
Gabriella Woodall
Max Carnathan
Abigail Solomon
The September challenge has begun so start reading and taking those AR quizzes!
BOX TOPS ARE GOING DIGITAL -
Be sure to register with the NEW Box Top app. Choose R.D. Head as your school (friends and family can do it too! Near or far!) and scan your receipts to digitally send your Box Tops in to us. Each Box Top is worth 10ยข for our school. **You may still find the old pink Box Tops on items. When you do, clip the Box Tops from the packages and send them to your child's teacher. The old box tops are still good until their expiration date!**
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CURRENT FUND RAISERS
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