August 16, 2010

Volume 4, Issue #1

In This Issue
Upcoming Dates
Local School Council
CIA
PTA News
Jaguar Cafe'
Quick Links
 
Suwanee Elementary
2009 Bronze Award
Dear Suwanee Families,
 
We had a wonderful 1st week of school!  Our current enrollment is 768 students, and our teachers and students are looking forward to a school year of exemplary teaching and learning.
 
Our new cafeteria and schoolwide expectations programs are progressing very well.  Many of our classes and individual students were recognized for outstanding behavior on the morning announcements today.  These students were caught "doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do".  Thank you for your support of these programs as we continue to expand our leadership program.
 
Please join us this Thursday, August 19th, for our PTA Meeting and Curriculum Night for grades 3-5.  There will be a short PTA meeting beginning at 6:00pm and parents will then proceed to the classrooms at 6:30pm for Curriculum Night.
 
Thank you for your continued support and investment in your children's learning and success here at Suwanee!
 
Proud to be your PrinciPal,
Dr. Kimberly Smith
 
 
Mark Your Calendar with the following important Dates:
 
August 16 - Cub Scout Representative visits Grades 1-5
August 16 - School Council Nomination Process Begins (See Section Below)
August 18 - 7-9 pm Cub Scout Round Up
August 18 - Planet Smoothie Night 3:00-9:00pm 
August 19 - Grades 3-5 Curriculum Night and PTA Meeting
August 21 - Corky Kell Classic @ Georgia Dome: NGHS vs. Lassiter HS
August 26 - Kindergarten-2nd Grade Curriculum Night & PTA Meeting
 
August 30 - School Council Nominations Due
September 2 - School Council Vote
September 6 - Labor Day Holiday
September 8 - Boosterthon FUN RUN Pep Rally for Students (PTA Fundraiser)
September 17 - Boosterthon FUN RUN Day
 

Suwanee Local School Council

 

 

 

August 16, 2010

 

 

Suwanee Elementary Parents,

 

Today marks the beginning of the nomination process for parents who are interested in serving on the Suwanee Local School Council as a parent representative.  We currently have one parent representative opening on the Suwanee Local School Council. School Council membership consists of the principal, two certified teachers, four elected parents (two of the parents must be businesspersons), and the PTA president(s). Our School Council work promises to be informative as we review the progress of our school throughout the year.

 

Parents of current kindergarten through fourth grade students are eligible for nomination.  School Council members serve two-year terms and must be willing to attend four to six meetings during the school year.

 

You may nominate yourself, your spouse, or another parent by completing the nomination form by clicking THIS LINKThe deadline for turning in nomination forms to the Suwanee main office is Monday, August 30, 2010.

 

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 2, 2010,  from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  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.

 

CIA - CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL  

We have had a great beginning to the 2010-2011 School Year. Our students and staff are excited about the Suwanee Be The Leader Program and the opportunity to develop our leadership skills. Already we are seeing improved hallway and Cafe behavior and many examples of students going out of their way to help others. We will be discussing leader role models and characteristics of leaders as the year progresses.

This week and next, our teachers will be administering the Pre Test Benchmark Tests. These tests will provide valuable information for teachers to assess student baseline data with the goal of modifying and differentiating instruction.

Interim Benchmark assessments will be given two additional times during the year, in December and May.
 Mary Robida, Assistant Principal

 
Come out this Wednesday August 18th to our first PTA spirit event this year at Planet Smoothie.  Great for an after school or after dinner snack or even as dinner itself (especially for busy families on the go), the event will take place from 3-9PM at Planet Smoothie located at Suwanee Town Center Park.  Be sure to identify that you are from Suwanee Elementary when ordering and the PTA will make 10% back from all purchases.  So stop by for something tasty, support the PTA, and maybe even see some friends and teachers from our school.  Be sure to say hi to Ms. Scott - the former Suwanee Elementary kindergarten teacher is looking forward to welcoming you to her shop.
 
Join us at our first general PTA meeting at Curriculum Night this Thursday at 6:00 PM. Bring your checkbook Thursday night because we will be there selling PTA Memberships, Yearbooks, and Spiritwear. We are still running our special, when you purchase two memberships, you get the new Suwanee Elementary Paw Print magnet FREE.
 
Yearbooks will also be for sale on Curriculum night. Remember October 1st is the last day for special pricing....$25 first sibling, $20 second sibling.....after the 1st the book goes up to $30.
 
Did you know that every Friday the faculty and students show their Suwanee Spirit by wearing spriritwear? Don't forget to buy spiritwear during each curriculum night.  We have re-ordered shirts, hair bows and headbands! Adult sizes now available! We will sell before and after the teacher meetings.  Cash or Check only...Show your Jaguar Pride!  
 
Calling all parents! WE NEED YOU!
Join us for a Volunteer Round-up Breakfast.
Tuesday August 31st @ 9 a.m. in the Jaguar Café
Learn about all that the PTA does for your school and get involved.
Also, all Room Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn expectations for the school year.  You will receive your "How-To" guide and Teacher's favorites list.
Jaguar Cafe' News 

Welcome back!!  Please look on the Suwanee Website to see the menu for the entire month. This menu will be a 15 day rotating menu. We will list the weekly menu here in Monday Mail.   

Gwinnett County School Nutrition recently began a "Farm to School" initiative. Every Wednesday of the month a locally grown item will be featured on our menu.

The item for the month of August is "Watermelon". Last week we had fresh watermelon. This week we will have Watermelon Feta Summer Side Salad. Continue to watch your Monday Mail for the item will be featured each week.

Thank you for supporting your Suwanee Nutrition Team. 

 
 Linda Hill, Manager
 
Lunch Menus:
Tuesday
August 17
Wednesday
August 18
Thursday
August 19 
Friday
August 20
Monday
August 23
1-Flap-Jacks & Sausage
2-Chicken Round-Ups
3-PB&J Sandwich
4-Chef Salads
5-Veggie Chik'n Sandwich
1-American Pie
2-Crispy Chik'n Tenders
3-PB&J Sandwich
4-Deli Wraps
5-Veggie Chik'n Tenders
1-Chik'n Sandwich
2-Spaghetti & Meatballs
3-PB&J Sandwich
4-Chef Salads
5-Veggie Spaghetti
1-Mini Burgers 
2-Fish Nuggets
3-PB&J Sandwich
4-Deli Subs
5-Deluxe Yogurt Parfait
1-Little Doggies
2-Grilled Cheese Sandwich
3-PB&J Sandwich
4-Deli Wraps
5-Veggie Burgers
*Menu subject to change due to availability of products.
 
 
 Breakfast Menus:
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Choose One Item:
-Breakfast Bagel
-Asst. Muffins
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Pancakes & Sausage
-MCinnamon Rollini Pancakes
-Assorted Cereals 
Choose One Item:
-Sausage Biscuit
-Choice Sandwich
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Muffin Sandwich
-UBR Bar
-Assorted Cereals
Choose One Item:
-Chicken Biscuit
-Bagelfulls
-Assorted Cereals
 
 

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