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April 2022, Vol. 20, No. 5
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Learning 2025:
Preparing students for their future, not our past
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Gwinnett County Public Schools’ participation in Learning 2025 aligns with its work to improve its schools and better support students. Learning 2025 is a network of leading school districts focused on coming together to share their learning and leadership. Please click this link or the icon above to learn more about how GCPS is focusing on providing an education that is student-driven, equity-focused, and future-driven. |
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Board of Education conducts FY2023 budget work sessions
The Gwinnett Board of Education held its FY2023 budget work sessions on March 28 and April 14, and tentatively adopted the budget at the April Board meeting. The first public Budget Hearing is set for May 19, and the second public Budget Hearing will be held June 16, which will include the final budget adoption and adoption of the tentative millage rate. To learn more about the content of the FY2023 budget and key priorities for the coming school year, take a look at “10 Things to Know About the FY2023 Budget.” Find the FY2023 budget online.
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Dr. Watts shares strategic planning process
Since August, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has been involved in a strategic planning process, gathering feedback from our community to inform the development of the district’s new strategic plan… GCPS’ Blueprint for the Future. We invite you to watch the latest message from Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts to learn more about this process.
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Design team developing GCPS' Portrait of a Graduate
Graduation… it’s an important milestone in the lives of our students that acknowledges the successful completion of 13 years of education. A Design Team—representing all aspects of our community, including students—is developing the school district’s Portrait of a Graduate that we believe positions our young people for successful, satisfying lives and a place in our global economy. Collectively, team members are identifying the hopes, aspirations, and dreams that our community has for its young people as well as the skills and mindsets that our children need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world. The team’s work is on track to wrap up in May. We look forward to sharing this work and gathering feedback from our community as Gwinnett’s Portrait begins to take shape.
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Board approves principal appointments
This spring, the Board has approved the following principal appointments:
- Dr. Crystal Cooper - Principal, Starling Elementary School
- Joanne Vigilant - Principal, Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
- Mike Bender - Principal, Lilburn Elementary School
- Dr. Kelly Scarborough - Principal, Sycamore Elementary School
- Sheri Gilbert - Principal, North Gwinnett Middle School
- Betsy Kelly - Principal, Twin Rivers Middle School
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GCPS invites staff, community, and students to review
supplemental materials
Gwinnett families, students, staff, and community members are invited to provide feedback on supplemental materials that have been proposed to support early learning, career and technical education, K-5 Language Arts/ Social Studies, Georgia History (Grade 8), and U.S. History (Grade 11). The public review of these resources will run through Friday, May 6.
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Gwinnett high schools honored for AP achievement
The Georgia Department of Education recently released the list of AP Honors Schools and 23 GCPS high schools made one or more of the lists. Several schools were recognized in more than one category. Mountain View High made the list in six of the seven categories in which it is eligible while Archer High, Brookwood High, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Mill Creek High, North Gwinnett High, Parkview High, and Peachtree Ridge High made the list in five of the seven categories in which they are eligible.
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Boost literacy with Book Mobile 5K
and Fun Run on May 7
After a two-year break, GCPS’ in-person Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run is back! Runners and walkers of all ages and athletic abilities have an opportunity to “book it” for a good cause... support for the school district’s book mobiles! Register for the 2022 GCPS Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run to be held Sat., May 7, at the district’s Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Road NW in Suwanee.
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GaDOE honors 21 seniors as 2022 Georgia Scholars
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) named 21 Gwinnett County Public Schools students as 2022 Georgia Scholars. A total of 216 graduating seniors from schools across Georgia earned recognition this year. The Georgia Scholar program identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life, and is coordinated by GaDOE’s Office of Communications in partnership with local school districts and schools. Each Georgia Scholar receives a seal for his or her diploma. Watch for more on award-winning seniors in coming weeks on the Senior Celebrations web page.
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GCPS recognizes award-winning educators and staff
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The district honored a select group of Transportation professionals who, through their hard work, dedication, and job performance, have proven to be the best of the best. GCPS named Michelle Caballero and Paul Dugan as its 2021-22 School Bus Managers of the Year, and Sybil Djengué has been named School Bus Monitor of the Year.
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GCPS has named Christa Kirksey as the first-ever recipient of the district’s School Social Worker of the Year Award. The award honors the individual who personifies the highest of school social work professional standards and demonstrates creative leadership and service within the professional and wider community.
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Jones Middle School Media Specialist Maile Steimer is GCPS’ 2022 Library Media Specialist of the Year, and recently earned region honors.
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Katie Blum, a 2nd grade teacher at Sugar Hill Elementary School and Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 2021 Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor. Mrs. Blum is one of 10 finalists chosen from a pool of applicants who all previously were selected as their school district’s Teacher of the Year.
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Dr. Doug Doblar of Bay Creek Middle School is a 2022 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) honoree. This prestigious national award honors the dedication, hard work, and important role that America’s teachers and mentors play in supporting learners who will be future STEM professionals.
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40K students to be served in K-8 summer program
GCPS’ free Summer Learning Support + Enrichment + Acceleration (SEA) Program will serve up to 40,000 students in grades K–8 who could benefit from the additional academic focus or who need support to earn promotion to the next grade. Schools are inviting students who would benefit the most from this in-person summer learning opportunity to participate. The SEA program is set for June 13-July 1. (June 20 is a school holiday.) During the three-week session, our youngest students will be served in the Rising K Academy as they prepare to start kindergarten. Transportation and meals for both programs will be provided at no charge to families.
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Tutor.com offers academic support for students
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GCPS offering financial incentives
to newly hired teachers
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Plan to vote on May 24
One of our most important civic responsibilities is participation in the electoral process. Georgia’s General Primary and the Nonpartisan General Election is set for May 24. Effective with this election cycle, Gwinnett School Board seats will be decided in the nonpartisan election. This year, the Board representatives for District 2 and District 4 will be determined in the May election (or June 21 runoff), and the winners will begin their four-year terms on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Vaccine clinics set for April and May for ages 5 and older
GCPS continues to host vaccination clinics at high schools around the county during April and May. No appointment is necessary.
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Online registration underway for new kindergartners
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GCPS offers summer learning options
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Online summer classes (June 6–30) will be offered by Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC).
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Face-to-face summer classes (June 13–July 7) will be offered at Archer High, Berkmar High, and Lanier High.
- Summer classes also are available through community schools and the Credit Recover program.
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Essentials coming your way!
Watch for the spring issue of Essentials in your mailbox! The issue focuses on the district’s future—from our strategic planning process and the development of our Portrait of a Graduate to progress on capital projects and technology improvements. The issue also includes a look at GCPS’ collaborative work through the Learning 2025 network to provide the student-centered, equity-focused, and future-driven education that will ensure each and every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
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2022 Gwinnett County Board of Education
Dr. Tarece Johnson, Chairperson (District V);
Steven B. Knudsen, Vice Chair (District II); Karen Watkins (District I);
Dr. Mary Kay Murphy (District III), and Everton Blair, Jr. (District IV).
Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts
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