August 17, 2009                      Volume 3 Issue 2

 From the Principal's Desk . . .
Dear Suwanee Families,

As we begin our second week of the 2009-2010 school year, we are proud of the enthusiasm that our students have been bringing to the classroom.  It has been a great beginning and we look forward to a school year of exemplary teaching and learning.  
 
In order to facilitate the students' adjustment to their new schedules, we ask that you do not visit your child for lunch for the next two weeks.  This will enable us all to get used to the new routines.  Thank you.
 
We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for your children during their time at school.  To achieve this goal, we have initiated the following security measures:  all exterior doors will be secured at 8:15 am and have been secured by Norcross Locks; all visitors to the building must stop at the front office and secure a current visitors' badge; and public access to the building will be restricted to the front doors and side door by the portables.
 
Thank you for your continued support and investment in your children's learning and success here at Suwanee!

Dr. Kimberly Smith
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Suwanee Business Partner
Suwanee Local School Council
PTA News
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
Click on this link to
 
 
 
 
 
 
SILVER AWARD
For Highest Performance
2007-2008
 
 
Upcoming Events . . .
 
Mark your Calendar with the
 Following Important Dates:
 
 
August 18 - 9:00am PTA School Volunteer Interest Breakfast
August 19 - Cub Scout Classroom Visits
August 20 - 7:00pm Cub Scout Roundup
August 21 - 7:30pm PTA Movie Night
August 24 - 6:00pm 4th and 5th Grade Curriculum Night
August 25 - 6:00pm 2nd & 3rd Grade Curriculum Night
August 27 - 6:00pm Kindergarten & 1st Grade Curriculum Night
August 28 - Local School Council Nominations due
September 3 - Local School Council Elections
September 7 - Labor Day Holiday
Suwanee Business Partners
 
 We would like to announce that Suwanee ES is continuing its partnership with Georgia Natural Gas this school year. Last year GNG contributed over $800 to Suwanee. You can help our school continue to receive contributions from GNG by enrolling as a Georgia Natural Gas customer and designating SES to receive an initial $40 contribution. Or if you are already a loyal GNG customer, all you have to do is select Suwanee as the school you wish to support. Our school will then receive $5 per month while you remain an active GNG customer. It is easy -- all you have to do is go to www.trueblueschools.com and follow the directions on the website. Thank you to all of you who enrolled last school year. We appreciate your continued support!

Suwanee Local School Council

The Suwanee Local School Council is currently accepting nominations for membership.  We currently have one parent representative opening and two parent/businessperson openings on the Local School Council. A nomination form can be obtained by clicking this LINK.  The deadline for turning in nomination forms to the Suwanee main office is Friday, August 28, 2009.
 
Nominated parents will be listed in the main office as they are received.  The election for parent representatives will occur at the main office on Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.  To vote, you must be the parent/guardian of a current kindergarten through fourth grade student.
 
Thank you for your support of our students and our school. 
  
 
Check out the August edition of Pawprints -
It is now available on-line on the PTA link
 of the Suwanee ES website
 (click the blue paw print)
 

 

We are still selling the Suwanee Jaguar Discount Card!

  • This is our only fundraiser this year
  • Cards are just $20 - savings are unlimited
  • Every family is encouraged to sell 3 - or as many as they'd like
  • They can use the order form on page 6 of Pawprints or just collect money from friends/neighbors and come by the school during one of the following times to turn in the money and pick up the cards:

                         > Jaguar Café on 8/18 from 9-10AM
                         > Movie Night on 8/21
                         > One of the Curriculum Nights on 8/24, 8/25, or 8/27
                         > Jaguar Café on 9/2, 9/10, or 9/18 from 9-10AM.
Direct any questions to
suwaneepta@gmail.com.



Movie Night this week on Friday at 7PM . Join us on the playground for a special showing of Journey to the Center of the Earth. Gates open at 7:00 and the movie will start at dusk. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the gate. Children 3 and under are free. Zaxby's will have boxed dinners on sale for $4.50. PTA will be selling popcorn, drinks and candy. Special Events network will be selling sno-cones and glow sticks. Advance tickets are on sale through Wednesday of this week.


Want to get more involved? Join us for the Volunteer Interest Breakfast on Tuesday August 18,  at 9AM in the Jaguar Café. This is also the Room Representative meeting, so if you've volunteered to be a Room Mom, this is an important meeting to attend.

Spiritwear will be sold at all three curriculum nights. We will have t-shirts (boys and girls - all sizes are available) for $12, water bottles for $4 and customized car window decals can be ordered.
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
 
 
Lunch Menus:
Tuesday
August 18
Wednesday
August 19
Thursday
August 20 
Friday,
August 21 
Monday
August 24 
1-Pancakes & Turkey Sausage
2-Mini Chicken Filet Sandwich
3- PB & J Sandwich
4-Subs
5-Veggie Chicken Sandwich
1-Chicken Nuggets/Roll
2-Sloppy Joe
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Chef Salads
 
1-Nachos
2-Cheese Ravioli & Roll
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Wraps
5-Veggie Teriyaki Sandwich
1-Beef Mini Burgers
2-Fish Nuggets & Roll
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Chef Salads
5-Veggie Burger
1-Pizza Max Sticks
2-Breaded Chicken/Roll
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Wraps
5-Veggie Chicken Sandwich 
*Menu subject to change due to availability of products.
 
Weekly Breakfast Menu:  
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Biscuit
-Flavored Belguim Waffles
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Sausage & Cheese Hotpocket
-Ultimate Breakfast Round Bar
-Assorted Cereals 
Choose One Item:
-Turkey Sausage Biscuit
-Flavored French Toast
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Bacon Egg Scramble Pizza
-PB & Honey'wich
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Round-Up Biscuit
-Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
-Assorted Cereals  

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