August 31, 2009                      Volume 3 Issue 4

 From the Principal's Desk . . .
Dear Suwanee Families,
 
I would like to thank you for showing your support by attending Curriculum Night last week. Thanks to your support it was a great success! Many of you viewed the video regarding the parent portal, which will allow you on-line access to your child's attendance, grades and behavior records. If you did not have an opportunity to view this video, please click on our website to access it. You will also receive an information sheet this week in your child's Friday folder providing additional details regarding the parent portal. You will have an opportunity to sign up for access to the parent portal during November early release days.
 
I would also like to inform you that we are currently under our student projection by 28 students. We have two additional student count days in which we will determine the number of students enrolled at Suwanee Elementary and make staffing decisions. I will keep you informed of any changes.
 
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities in the cafeteria, please contact Barbara Coker in the front office. Mrs. Coker will provide you with a list of available times to volunteer. We would love to have your help as our precious darlings get back in the swing of their school routines.
 
As a reminder, please don't forget to purchase your PTA membership and Suwanee Jaguar Discount Card (you can contact Barbara Coker for details)!
I'm looking forward to another outstanding week of teaching and learning at Suwanee Elementary School, where we BELIEVE in EXCELLENCE FOR ALL!
 
Warmly,
 
Dr. Kimberly Smith

Important Dates

September 2 - ELL Information Session
September 3 - Local School Council Elections
September 7 - Labor Day Holiday
September 8 - Cooley's Pizza Night
September 10 - Skate Night @ Skate Country in Buford
September 25 - PTA Movie Night
 
Mark Your Calendars . . . .
 Family Arts Night with Art Show
December 1, 2009
5:30-8:00pm 
In This Issue
Important Dates
ELL Informational Session
PTA News
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
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SILVER AWARD
For Highest Performance
2007-2008
 
 
ELL Informational Session

Please join us for our Informational Session for English Language Learners and Families with Second Languages. We will cover school procedures, testing and various other important topics that effect our students. We will meet 10:00 -11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2nd in the Suwanee Staff Development room near the Front Office.

Hope to see you there!!

 

Curriculum & Instruction from the Assistant Principals

The transition into a new school year can be a time of excitement and stress.  Children and adults can become anxious, irritable or worried by this major change.  One suggestion to fighting "back to school" anxiety is to talk with your children about the transition.  
  • Talk with your elementary age children about their excitement, stressing the benefits of being back in school.  (ie. seeing their friends, playing sports etc.)
  • Give them some choices.  Be firm that they do have to go to school, but give them control over some simple choices such as buying or bringing lunch or riding the bus or walking to school. 

We hope that all your children have a positive back to school transition.

  
 
Chick-Fil-A night - come out today between 5-8PM and support the school. Chick-Fil-A gives back 20% of the receipts we collect, be sure to turn in your receipt and you will get a coupon for a free biscuit with drink purchase. When you turn in your receipt, let us know which class you are with and the class with the most support will get the cow for their classroom and a nugget party from Chick-Fil-A.
 


PTA Reflections Art Contest Coming to Suwanee Elementary
This nationally sponsored contest is open to all grade levels and encourages students to create an original piece of art. All works must incorporate the 2009-2010 theme "Beauty is  . . "
Deadline for entry is October 2, 2009. Entries that win at the local level are eligible to go on to higher levels and possibly the national contest. For specific entry guidelines, please visit the website (Suwanee Website).  Please contact Diana Cooper at tydicooper@yahoo.com with questions.


Discount Cards! We are almost halfway to reaching our first goal of selling 1,000 cards! Be sure to use the Suwanee Jaguar Discount Card order forms you received during Curriculum Night to help your friends and neighbors save money while supporting the Suwanee PTA. Turn in orders/money this week on Wednesday 9/2 from 9-10AM in the Jaguar Café. Barbara Coker will also have cards available for purchase at the front desk of the school during school hours.
 
Members of the Executive Board and Fundraising Committee will have cards on hand that people can contact to pick up additional cards (after school hours).
1. Lesley Poole - suwaneepta@gmail.com - Morningview/Westbrooke
2. Suzie McGarvey - suwaneeptavp1@gmail.com - Morningview/Windgrove
3. Caressa Prescott - suwaneeptavp2@gmail.com - Morningview/Glen Devon
4. Amy Frantz - suwaneeptasecretary@gmail.com - Morningview/Claridge
5. Elizabeth Meckert - semeckert@charter.net - Morningview/Glen Devon
6. Rita Crosby - ritaatlantarealtor@yahoo.com - Morningview/Olde Branch
7. Cathie Boron - cb3_17@yahoo.com - Canterbury Place
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
 
 
Lunch Menus:
Tuesday
September 1
Wednesday
September 2
Thursday
September 3
Friday,
September 4 
Monday
September 7
1-Asian Chicken Bites
2-Hamburger or Cheeseburger
3- PB & J Sandwich
4-Chef Salad
5-Veggie Burger
1-Hot Dog
2-Shrimp Poppers
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Wraps
5-Veggie Chicken Sandwich 
 
1-Chicken Round-Ups
2-Taco Salad
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Chef Salad
5-Veggie Chicken Nuggets
1-Beef Lasagna
2-Fun Nuggets
3-PB & J Sandwich
4-Subs
5-Veggie Teriyaki Sandwich
HOLIDAY
*Menu subject to change due to availability of products.
 
Weekly Breakfast Menu:  
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Biscuit
-Mini Pancakes
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Ham & Cheese Zoom
-Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel
-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  

ABC

Where we BELIEVE in excellence for all!