December 14, 2009                      Volume 3 Issue 18
 From the Principal's Desk

Dear Suwanee Families,

Thank you so much for your overwhelming support of our holiday assistance program. Due to your generosity and the collaborative efforts of the North Gwinnett Cluster Schools, we were able to provide each family with two outfits and two gifts for each child in the family and a voucher for a local grocery store.

As we begin the hustle and bustle of the holiday season this year, I challenge you to think of all of the things that you have as opposed to the things that you do not have. The Suwanee community is very fortunate, we have a world class school district, an outstanding cluster, a great school and most importantly wonderful people that form the heart and soul of Suwanee.

The Suwanee staff wishes you a joyful holiday season and safe travels!! We'll see you in 2010!!

Proud to be your Principal,

Dr. Kimberly Smith

In This Issue
Important Dates
C.I.A.
Counselor's Corner
PTA News
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
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Important Dates to Remember
 
December 17 - Arts in Education Program for  Kdg. through 5th Grade
December 18 - End of 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
December 21 - January 4 - Winter Break
January 5 - Students Return
January 14 - Skate Night @ Skate Country
January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 19 - Cooley's Pizza Night
January 23 - Relay For Life Faculty Basketball Game
January 26 - PTA Bingo Night
February 20 - Gwinnett County Readers Rally
 
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SOAR Meeting Dates:  December 14 & 17

     Curriculum & Instruction from the Assistant Principals


Camp Invention will be coming to Suwanee ES this summer July 12th through 16th.  This is a week long summer day program that reinforces school year learning.  Real life, hands on challenges emphasize reasoning and problem solving skills. 

 See the attached flyer for a more detailed description.         Camp Invention Information 
 
 
 
Our Kindergarten students have been learning about Holiday customs around the World.  They are rotating classes and learning about special traditions from The United States, Mexico, Italy, Holland, Korea, France and Israel. 
Counselor's Corner
 
As the holiday season approaches, it has come to our attention that some of our families are in need of support at this time.  If you are able to provide support for a Suwanee family, please pick a snowman off the bulletin board (located by the clinic) and follow the directions on the back of the snowman. 
We will be accepting donations until December 17th. 
As always thanks for all your kindness and support.  
 
                                                        Christi Barnard, Counselor
  
 
 Support the Suwanee Elementary PTA by buying your Christmas tree from Garland Bros at the corner of Buford Hwy & Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd. If you elect to purchase your tree from Garland Bros, bring this flyer (Click Here for flyer)  or mention you are from Suwanee Elementary and the PTA will receive a portion of the sale.
 
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
Lunch Menus:
Tuesday
December 15
Wednesday
December 16
Thursday
December 17
Friday
December 18
 
1-Asian Chicken Bites
2-Hamburger or Cheeseburger
3-PBJ'wich
4-Chef Salads
5-Veggie Burger
1-Hot Dog
2-Shrimp Poppers
3-PBJ'wich
4-Deli Wraps
5-Veggie Chicken Sandwich
1-Chicken Round-ups 
2-Taco Salad
3-PBJ'wich
4-Chef Salads
5-Veggie Chik'n Nuggets 
1-Lasagna
2-Fish Nuggets
3-PBJ'wich
4-Deli Subs
5-Veggie Teriyaki Burger
 
*Menu subject to change due to availability of products.
 
 
Weekly Breakfast Menu:  
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Biscuit
-Breakfast Pancakes
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Ham & Cheese Biscuit
-Bagelfull
-Assorted Cereals 
Choose One Item:
-Turkey Sausage Biscuit
-Flavored French Toast
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Round-Up
-Cinnamon Rolls
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Breakfast Mini-Burger
-PB & Honey-wich
-Assorted Cereals  

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