March 1, 2010                        Volume 3 Issue 27
 From the Principal's Desk
 Dear Suwanee Families,
 
We are so proud to announce that Shruthi Santhanam, a Suwanee 4th grader, won the Georgia District 3 Spelling Bee this weekend. The Spelling Bee was held at North Gwinnett High School and included 28 other upper elementary and Middle School students who represented 11 Georgia counties. Shruthi spelled "pasqueflower" and "churro" correctly to win this event. Shruthi consistently evidences a quiet determination and commitment to learning that is an inspiration to her classmates and teachers here at Suwanee. She will advance to the GAE State Spelling Bee on March 19th at Georgia State University. We wish her the best of luck.

I would also like to congratulate Karthik Yadavalli and Neeraj Alavala. Both represented Gwinnett County 4-H in the District Project Achievement on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Karthik competed in the Electric/Electronics project and won 1st place! Neeraj competed in Air Science and placed 2nd!
Suwanee Elementary Students are leading and learning!

Many thanks go out to Daisy Troop #3576 and Brownie Troop #3393 for helping to keep our school grounds beautiful.  These girls walked around our campus last Monday picking up litter as a service effort to earn a badge.  We really appreciate their help!

 

Finally, I'd like to thank everyone who joined us for the Jaguar Jive last Friday for an evening of fun and dancing!  A great time was had by all in attendance!  Great things are happening at Suwanee!
 
Warmly,
 
Dr. Kimberly Smith
In This Issue
Upcoming Dates
C.I.A.
PTA News
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill
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Suwanee Elementary 
2009 Bronze Award 
 

Upcoming Dates

March 1 - Roberts Elementary PTA Organizational Meeting
March 2 - Read Across America Day
March 2 - Cooley's Pizza Family Night
March 3 - 5th Grade Georgia Writing Assessment
March 11 - End of 3rd 9 Weeks Grading Period
March 12 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
 
 
 
The following young artists' artwork has been selected for the
 
Gwinnett County Public Schools FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS!!

Congrats to: Anna Billeter, Ryan Bronaugh, Kaylan Chang, Davis Cobb, Ellie Cooper, Maxwell Cooper, Hanna Etelalahti, Brynn Fallona, Cole Fender, Lauren Hales, Eunice Kim, SeRin Kim, Andrew Kincheloe, Leigh Kong, Lane Kunin, Liam Miller, Marisa Miller, Jack Mraz, Sarah Nolan, Sydney Parker, Gabriela Pelaez, Patrick Remke, Shruthi Santhanam, Andrew Shon, Madison Spek, Molly Stewart and Andy Trillos!!

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All artwork will be displayed at the GCPS Instructional Support Center

437 Old Peachtree Road Suwanee GA  30024

March 16-18, 2010

Opening Night:  March 16, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p. m.

     Curriculum & Instruction from the Assistant Principals

 Our ACCESS Testing for all of our English Language Learners was completed this month.  This test provides valuable information regarding our students who are acquiring English Language skills and allows us to provide targeted instruction to continue to meet their language acquisition needs. 
 

                In honor of Dr. Suess' birthday, we will be celebrating Read Across America Day at Suwanee on Tuesday, March 2nd.  We will welcome several guest readers who are coming from the City of Suwanee including Josh Campbell, Planning Director; Susan Vannus, Special Projects; Jace Brooks, Mayor Pro Tem; Elvira Rogers, City Clerk; Elias Casanas, Police Officer;  Lynne DeWilde, Public Information Officer; and Jimmy Burnette, City Council member. 
 
  
 
 
 
 It's Cooley's Pizza night tomorrow, Tuesday, March 2nd. Mrs. Aguirre's class enjoyed their pizza party last month.  Don't forget to mention your class teacher when you order, because the class with the most orders receives a pizza party!
 

Want to serve on the PTA Executive Board next year?
The Nominating Committee of the PTA is looking for people interested in serving on the PTA Executive Board for the 2010-2011 school year. Currently they are looking for all positions, President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. For more information or to submit a name visit www.suwaneepta.org.
 


What a great time everyone had at the Jaguar Jive! Dr. Smith, Mrs. Robida and over 300 Suwanee Elementary students got their Jive on, dancing to their favorite tunes. Thanks to our vendors, Rita's Italian Ice and The Varsity. A huge thank you also goes to all of those who volunteered to help out, especially Lesley Poole, Diana Cooper and Karen Deffler and all the dads from the Dad's Club. We truly can't put on these events without all our wonderful volunteers!
 

Don't miss our second Suwanee Elementary Night at the Gwinnett Gladiators. Details coming home soon on how you can join your classmates for a great evening of hockey and help out the PTA at the same time.
 

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, March 2 Cooley's Pizza Night
Thursday, March 25 Skate Night at Skate Country
Saturday, March 27 Suwanee Elementary Night at the Gwinnett Gladiators
Thursday, April 1 Tee Glow Golf Night
Friday, April 30 Spring Movie Night
Friday, May 14 Suwanee Elementary Night at the Gwinnett Braves
Lunch Notes from Mrs. Hill

National School Breakfast Week is March 8 - 11, 2010.  All students who join us for breakfast on Tuesday, March 9th, Wednesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 11th, will be entered in a school drawing to win a $50 Best Buy Gift Card!  In addition, the winners from each school will be entered in drawing for a laptop computer!
 
Lunch Menus:
Tuesday
March 2
Wednesday
March 3
Thursday
March 4 
Friday
March 5
Monday
March 8
1-Popcorn Chicken
2-Hamburger or Cheeseburger
3-PBJ'wich
4-Deli Subs
5-Veggie Chicken Tenders
1-Spaghetti & Meatballs 
2-Chicken Sandwich  
3-PBJ'wich
4-Chef Salads
5-Spaghetti & Veggie Meatballs
1-Mini Corn Dog 
2-Cheese-Pizza Sandwich
3-PBJ'wich
4-Deli Wraps
5-Empanadas
1-Sweet & Sour Chicken
2-Seafood Basket 
3-PBJ'wich
4-Chef Salads
5-Veggie  Burger
1-Pizza Calzones
2-Chicken Tenders
3-PBJ'wich
4-Deli Wraps
5-Veggie Chicken Tenders
*Menu subject to change due to availability of products.
  
 
 Breakfast Menu - Rotation 1 (March 1-5)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Choose One Item:
-Hawaiian Sausage Roll
-Bagels & Cream Cheese
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Breakfast Omelet
-Mini Pancakes
-Assorted Cereals 
Choose One Item:
-Turkey Sausage Biscuit
-Waffles
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Breakfast Egg Roll
-Yogurt, Muffin & Fruit
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Biscuit
-Apple/Cherry Frudel
-Assorted Cereals  
 
 Breakfast Menu - Rotation 2 (March 8-12) - National School Breakfast Week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Choose One Item:
-Sausage Chicken Biscuit
-Breakfast Sandwich Combo
-Assorted Cereals
On Your Mark Muffins In Assorted Fun Flavors
 
Get Set Raspberry UBR Bar Served with a Yogurt Crush Cup
Go Mini Chicken Biscuits Served with a Get Up and Go-Gurt
 
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Biscuit
-Bagelfulls
-Assorted Cereals  

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