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Dear Parents,
We welcomed our final students to in-person learning this week. It has been a great transition! Teachers are working to balance the digital and in-person instruction. We will have everything running smoothly by next week.
Please join us virtually next week, September 15 (K-2) and September 17 (3-5) for parent curriculum night. Teachers will review important information about curriculum and classroom expectations. We do request that only parents log into the Zoom sessions, as these meetings are intended to inform our parents.
Note for parents that are using the car rider line. Beginning Monday, September 14, the car rider line will close at 8:40. This will allow time for all students to get to class prior to the 8:45 class meeting and allow time for our teachers to get their day started. If you arrive after 8:40, you will need to park and walk your child into the school.
We will begin selling ice cream on Monday. All ice cream is $1.00. Students that are in-person will order their ice cream in the classroom each morning. Digital students wishing to purchase ice cream can buy it when they pick up their lunches.
Mark your calendars for October 1 at 6:00 for our first School Council meeting. The agenda can be found on our website under School Council.
Check out our website for information on Reflections. Reflections is a competition through the PTA. The theme is "I Matter Because..." I can't wait to see all the creative projects.
Have a great weekend!
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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 CAR RIDERS
Parents, when you received the car rider numbers for your child, a list of car rider procedures should have been given to you at the same time. Please review these policies to better understand this year's car rider process. Here are some highlights from the letter:
To pick up a student in car riders, the driver must have either (1) the rearview car rider tag issued from this year that corresponds with the blue tag on the child's book bag, or (2) they must present id. If they present id while in the pickup line, the helper will call the office to verify they are listed as an emergency contact. If they are an emergency contact, we can release the child to them. If they are not listed as an emergency contact, they will be asked to park and enter the office. The student cannot be released to anyone without the school issued number tag, or to anyone not listed as an emergency contact. Please be sure that you have listed anyone picking up your child from school as an emergency contact. Thank you.
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
AR updates form August Challenge
Here is another breakdown by class of the August challenge. Listed
are the top 3 or those participating so far.
Remember to challenge yourself and set your own goals. We
will still have a grand total at the end of the school year!
We can't wait to see the September challenge totals!
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Kindergarten
| | Flanders | | | Aiden Douglas |
8,476
| | Wyatt Sheppard |
2,510
| | Tundidor | | | Lonson McKibben |
963
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First Grade
| | | Ball | | | Mary Cox |
8,542
| | Lynhanzy Josma |
1,512
| | Cochran | | | Kami-Ann Stallworth |
3,010
| | Pena | | | Jacqueline Marquez |
7,382
| | Aanya Pandy |
2,421
| | Sakina Shaikh |
1,197
| | Stallworth | | | Paul Auten |
7,209
| | Ward | | | Brandon Griffith |
29,295
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Second Grade
| | | Bryant | | | Izaan Waliyani |
6,796
| | Elizabeth Deal |
3,948
| | Fenchak | | | Hadley Elarbee |
13,376
| | Noah Teshale |
5,255
| | Geisler | | | Xinye Zhao |
66,170
| | Kamron Werther |
49,666
| | Kenisha Patel |
40,291
| | Kang | | | Rena Zhao |
77,272
| | Joann Skaria |
37,087
| | Bella Tesfazion |
20,746
| | Lee | | | Tristan Velarde |
55,364
| | Eleanor Knapp |
31,474
| | Luke Remund |
20,766
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Third Grade
| | | Lopez | | | Biniam Deneke | 2,233,935 | | Gustavo Rico |
116,818
| | Jordan Blackmore Astor |
55,686
| | McAlexander | | | Caitlyn Pinheiro |
412,504
| | Irene Oommen |
5,866
| | Mitchell/Petric | | | Samanyu Chaudhary |
148,957
| | Max Carnathan |
94,746
| | Mikaelah Josma |
18,192
| | Nocks | | | Jocelyn George |
39,276
| | Kara Hilario |
5,747
| | Journey Powers |
3,880
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Fourth Grade
| | | Auten | | | Gavin Zhang |
366,609
| | Abigail Solomon |
88,045
| | Alinda Griffith |
48,646
| | Compton | | | Jimmy Zhang |
146,065
| | Carlos Sanchez |
74,404
| | Rashad Browley |
38,942
| | Richter | | | Nathan Cox |
77,906
| | William Sheppard |
29,389
| | Preston Stother |
2,534
| | Wallace | | | Evonne Guyton |
34,578
| | Karim Shaikh |
31,798
| | Rama Yalew |
29,024
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Fifth Grade
| | | Galindo | | | Brewer Baker |
289,963
| | Astrid Bruneau |
280,814
| | Kasey Stallworth |
267,309
| | Lomax | | | Reashme Rai |
864,400
| | Adrian Douglas |
466,541
| | Melat Zelalem |
233,852
| | Neighbors | | | Michale Iby |
555,228
| | James Watson |
508,077
| | Schaefer | | | Nobel Yemane |
187,595
| | Gabriella Woodall |
95,924
| | Rachel Kirkland |
62,677
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Parents & Staff
| | | Mrs. Greer (parent) |
372,654
| | Mrs. Branch |
54,829
| | Mrs. Remund (parent) |
5,099
| | Mrs. Auten |
3,654
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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)
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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Looking Ahead...
September 15
First Grade CogAT
Virtual Curriculum Night K-2
September 16
Second Grade CogAT
September 17
Fifth Grade CogAT
Virtual Curriculum Night 3-5
September 22
Dogwood Pizza Night
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