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Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
Check out this special edition of
Communiqué
, featuring Gwinnett's largest-ever graduating class, this year's Valedictorians and Salutatorians, and award-winning scholars. Gwinnett County Public Schools extends its best wishes and
a round of applause
to the Class of 2019!
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"Graduation is a special time of celebration and we salute the Class of 2019 for all that they have accomplished. These students have had an impressive career in Gwinnett County Public Schools and they leave us ready for the next chapter in their lives. They have left their mark on our schools-- earning prestigious awards and scholarships, state championships, and more. As important, they have contributed to our community through service to others, leadership opportunities, and giving back to Gwinnett. And, while the focus is on the graduates at this time of year, I would be remiss if I did not extend our deep appreciation to the families who supported and encouraged these students during their academic career and to the thousands of teachers who made teaching come alive so these students thrived throughout the years
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Busy families can:
check account balances
review purchase history
make payments from an iPad, iPhone, or Android device
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Check out these links and stay current on GCPS news and events:
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GCPS is hiring: Career and Tech Ed
Teachers Computer Science
Teachers Crossing Guards Dual Language
Immersion Teachers Engineering Teachers Foreign Language
Teachers Math Teachers Science Teachers Special Education
Teachers Speech-Language Pathologists
Substitute Teachers Bus Drivers Custodians School Nutrition
Workers Special Education Paraprofessionals
Interested or know
someone who might be?
Call the GCPS Recruitment Department at
678-301-6076 or email
[email protected]
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on May 16, 2019. In addition, the members of the School Board tentatively set the millage rate to support the budget, proposing no change to the current rate. The next step in the budget process comes this summer when the millage rate will be adopted. Check out the budget highlights online.
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At Board meetings in April and May, the Gwinnett County Board of Education made the following appointments:
Cortina Harris - Principal, Alcova Elementary School
Jonathan Day - Principal, Harmony Elementary School
Niki Ross - Principal, Phoenix High School
Dorothy Jarrett - Principal, South Gwinnett High School
Martina Luna-Liranzo - Principal, Beaver Ridge Elementary School
Dr. Mandy T. Yearby - Principal, Mulberry Elementary School
Laura J. Clark - Principal, Parsons Elementary School
Dr. Pam Williams - Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools, School Improvement and Operations
Dr. Al Taylor - Assistant Superintendent for Middle Schools, School Improvement and Operations
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GCPS accepting applications
for GEMS Oversight Committee
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) invites parents, community members, and school district employees to apply for the GEMS Oversight Committee, a group of community and school system representatives charged with the annual review of the
Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum
. Completed
applications
should be returned by
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Teacher Signing Day recognizes
future educators
A crowd of about 150 students, parents, and staff members celebrated a group of future teachers at the third annual Teacher Signing Day on
May 7
. The 36 seniors signed their own Letter of Intent at the event, formalizing their intention to pursue a career in teaching.
Learn more
about Gwinnett's efforts to encourage home-grown teaching talent.
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Sports Hall of Fame celebrates inductees, raises funds for Foundation
On
May 1
, the
Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame
inducted the
Class of 2019
, celebrating the
10th anniversary induction ceremony
and evening gala with keynote speaker
Nick Saban
, head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. The
six inductees
, all GCPS graduates or coaches, are:
Coach John Sawyer, David Saville, Coach Mickey Conn, Rennie Curran, Coach Angie Hembree
,
and
Megan Wiggins
.
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GCPS recognizes more than 500 retirees
Gwinnett County Public Schools extends its thanks to 514 retirees for their contributions across the district. From classrooms and offices to cafeterias and buses, these individuals have made a difference in GCPS and in the lives of our students.
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District encourages families to register
new students in July
 Spread the word... Summer is the best time to get ready, get set, and get registered for students who are new to Gwinnett or changing schools due to a move! All schools will be open to register students from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during July. Families can start the registration process on the website of their child's new school, then visit their neighborhood school to complete registration with required documents and information. Parents can confirm which school serves their neighborhood with the district's online School Locator feature
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Don't forget... Summer School registration closes soon
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GeorgiaSummer.org offers online books,
reminders for safe and healthy summer
A statewide campaign--
GeorgiaSummer.org-- highlights the importance of summer access to healthy meals, safe environments, and books and educational opportunities for children. On the campaign website, parents and children will find a toolkit full of links to reading resources, summer activities, and a
mapping tool that identifies summer meal sites.
Learn more online.
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Schools to observe summer hours in July
From
July 1
to
July 19
, all GCPS schools will be open on a four-day operating schedule, Mondays through Thursdays.
Schools will be closed on Fridays.
Schools will return to a five-day week on
July 22
. All schools and locations will be closed July 4.
Contact your student's school
prior to visiting to check the hours of operation.
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Help your child learn with the
Ready4KGA text messaging service 
If you have a mobile phone, ideas to help boost your child's learning are just a text away! Developed by education researchers,
Ready4KGA is a free text messaging program for parents of young children (ages birth to 5). It's easy to subscribe, just text GEORGIA to 70138, or
sign up for Ready4KGA online. Each week, you will receive three age-specific texts with fun facts and easy tips on how to use everyday family activities to boost your child's learning. The service is available in both English and Spanish and the tips are customized for Georgia families.
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The Book Mobiles are set to hit the road!
Starting in June, the
GCPS Book Mobiles
-- "EXPLORE!" and "POW!"-- will travel routes that will take them to a total of 100 stops in six clusters every week. The book mobiles will make stops in the Berkmar, Central Gwinnett, Discovery, Meadowcreek, Norcross, and Shiloh Clusters between Mon., June 3, and Sat., July 27. (July 4 is the only holiday.) Each day, the Atlanta Community Food Bank will provide snacks. And, on Wednesdays and Fridays, the GCPS School Nutrition Program will offer meals to children visiting the Book Mobile.
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Dawn Albanese
an
d
Jackie McNair
will present "The Individual Education Plan Process: Summer Crash Course on IEP Basics" on
Wed., June 12
, from
5 to 8 p.m., at
OneStop Centerville
, located at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville. To RSVP, contact Ms. McNair at (678) 301-7149 or by email at [email protected] by June 11.
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Keeping up with GCPS
- Check out the latest headlines about the Class of 2019, scholarship recipients, GCPS' award-winning educators, honored leaders, impressive student scholars, and more.
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