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August 2019, Vol. 18, No. 2
GCPS Scenes from...
Camp Creek Elementary's new playground
Georgia United Credit Union completed a mini School Crash at Camp Creek Elementary School, installing a Special Needs Playground and Tiger Paw tracks to the playground and track area. A brief celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held on Aug. 12.
View the #GCPSFirstDay19 Gallery
We asked... and you posted and tweeted those first-day faces to the district's Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts! Take a look at these scenes of back-to-school excitement from across the school district.
Collins Hill's Kerensa Wing named National Principal of the Year finalist
After being named Georgia Principal of the Year by the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals, Collins Hill High School Principal Kerensa Wing has been named one of three finalists for the national award. Typically, the National Principal of the Year is announced in October during National Principals' Month.
Safety remains a GCPS priority
Here are a few highlights about how GCPS maintains safe, secure, successful schools:
Learn more about safety in Gwinnett in Communiqué.
Here comes the bus...
and watch that child!
Duluth students board buses
We all play a role in keeping kids safe as they travel to and from school. Whether on neighborhood drives or multi-lane roadways, drivers should remain vigilant and follow traffic laws to help keep schoolchildren safe... at bus stops, in school parking lots, and on neighborhood roads. The start of the school year is a good time for motorists to remember these school bus safety tips.
Nominate educators, school leaders for Teach On Project award
Is there a talented teacher or phenomenal educational leader in your school community who deserves a round of applause? The Teach On Project Awards (formerly the Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education) will open the nomination period on Aug. 30. Watch for the link at www.teachonproject.org and get ready to submit your favorite educator!
Gwinnett kicks off season with Football Media Day
GCPS presented an exciting fall preview at its 2019 Football Media Day on July 25. Coaches and players representing the school district's high school programs met with media contacts and were treated to a pre-season pep talk from Rennie Curran, Brookwood High School graduate and former professional football player. Find football schedules online.
GCPS seeks exhibitors for Career Connections 2019
Planning for a career is a critical decision for young people, and their high school years are the perfect time to explore opportunities and nurture interests that could lead to a career. That's where you come in! GCPS is seeking exhibitors for its annual Career Connections event, set for Tues., Oct. 22. This district initiative promotes career awareness for students attending a 9th Grade Academy at one of the district's seven College and Career Academy high schools: Berkmar, Central Gwinnett, Discovery, Lanier, Meadowcreek, Shiloh, and South Gwinnett. More than 5,000 Academy students will head to the Infinite Energy Center Exhibit Hall for the event, and prospective exhibitors are needed. Questions? Contact Dr. Kyle Jones or Debra Menchaca by email, or call the Office of Academies and Career and Technical Education at 678-301-7050.
GCPS is hiring bus drivers! Spread the word...
Our drivers enjoy competitive wages starting at $15.73 per hour, excellent benefits, paid training, and a great work schedule. They work the student calendar year and enjoy the benefit of time off on student holidays and summer vacation! Applicants are required to be 21 or older, have a good driving record, and have a high school diploma or GED. Prospective drivers can apply at GCPSjobs.org . For more information, call 678-225-7670.
2019-20 Student Advisory Council applications due Aug. 31
State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his 2019-20 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent's ambassadors to their respective schools. Learn more online.
Calling all golfers!
Whether you’re part of a foursome or golfing solo, a novice on the links, or a scratch golfer, circle  Oct. 14  on your calendar and plan to hit the course for  GCPS’ Community-Based Mentoring Program's 10th Annual Golf Tournament !

Bear's Best Atlanta Golf Course in Suwanee will host the event. The money raised will go t oward college scholarships, resources, enrichment activities, and background-building experiences for students in the mentoring program.

Registration  for golfers— $125 per individual and $500 per foursome— is open through  Sept. 27,  and   includes tournament entry, breakfast, entry in the Hole-In-One Contest, entry in the Longest Drive Contest, and the Awards Luncheon. Learn more about district’s  mentoring program  online.
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GA DOE needs your feedback
The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) invites the public to provide feedback on the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Mathematics and English Language Arts. The state hopes to receive feedback from all stakeholders— including educators, parents, students, business and industry, and higher education. The survey will close Fri., Sept. 6 at 5 p.m.
Keeping up with GCPS
Stay Connected to GCPS with social media
Follow @GwinnettSchools on Facebook, Twitter, and new this year, Instagram, and coming soon, Pinterest! With Instagram, we'll go behind-the-scenes with photos, videos, and stories about our schools, students, and staff. And, coming later this fall, we'll be "pinning" information and resources on Pinterest boards you'll want to follow. For now, we'll put a "pin" in that announcement, but we'll let you know when GCPS' Pinterest account is live!