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Craig Elementary - November 6, 2015
MATH NIGHT AT CRAIG!
November 12

Come join us in the Craig Elementary cafeteria on Thursday, November 12th from 6:30 - 7:30pm for an evening of math fun! Students and parents will be able to challenge each other's math expertise as they play games that explore math concepts and fine tune math skills. Hope to see you there!!!

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is already full of hoodies, jackets, coats, and lunchboxes. Please check for your missing items. Some are leftover from last spring. All items will be donated on November 18th.
Craig Yearbooks
Order Now!!

Preserve those school memories with a yearbook!
Order by calling 866.287.3096 or online at www.YearbookOrderCenter.com.  The Craig Elementary Code is #762.  No orders will be taken at school.  See the attached yearbook flyer from your PTA! 

Attention Parents of 5th graders

If you would like to order a 5th grade tribute for your child in the Craig yearbook, a flyer was sent home in your child's Friday folder this week or view the flyer here: 5th grade tributes.  It gives you step by step directions for ordering a tribute on line from our yearbook company.

JDRF benefits from Craig's Fundraiser!

Craig Colts reached their goal of $1200 and then some!  The money benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and shows our support for three of our own Craig students with Type 1 Diabetes.  We celebrated reaching our goal with our 2nd annual storybook character dress up day.  We had some fabulous costumes from students and staff!

Community Flyers and Programs

Check the fall activities at the 

Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center - Holiday on the Homefront 1861 - 1865 at McDaniel Farm

Art on the Chattahoochee - Graphic Art Logo Design Contest for 2016. See attached flyer.

The Brookwood Bronco Wrestling Club has opened Online Registration. Registration is open to all students grades K-8. Practices begin November 9th.  Visit http://www.brookwoodwrestling.com for more info.

During the 2015-2016 school year, every fourth grader can get into a national park for free!  Find the link here -  Every Kid in a Park program. 
    


Nov 7
25th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Brookwood High School 9:00am
Medieval Times Cluster Night 7:45pm

Nov 10
Zaxby's Night

Nov 12
Math Night at Craig 6:30pm

Nov 19
Kindergarten Thanksgiving program/feast 8:45am

Nov 23 - 27
Thanksgiving Break

Dec 1
Dogwood Pizza Night

Dec 10
PTA General Meeting and Choral Program 6:45pm


Buddy's Pumpkin Storybook Character Contest


We had some amazing pumpkins in our Media Center! Craig's students and families have creative talent!!
Science Fair Update


It is already November!! Science Fair will be here before you know it!!  November and December are great months to collect data, and complete your projects!!  All projects are due Wednesday,  Jan. 6th, 2016. Science Fair Night is Thursday, Jan. 14th, 2016 @6:30 PM. Please remember to refer to your science fair packets for all the information regarding project guidelines. Our Craig website has a link to all important documents for Science Fair as well. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at: karen_greenblat@gwinnett.k12.ga.us 
Thank you!!

Zaxby's Night is Tuesday, November 10th. Visit the Zaxby's on Sugarloaf for dinner and let them know you're from Craig and your teacher's name.  The class with the most participation wins a Zaxby's party tray for their class to enjoy!
Box Tops
for Education

Box Tops
Hey shoppers...It's time to send in your box tops! Clip box tops and earn cash for your school!
 
Send in box tops to your child's teacher. Classrooms collecting the most box tops will receive money for a party and classroom supplies!  Thanks for your support!
 
 Brookwood Schools Foundation

Online Auction Open! Let the Bidding Begin!

The 2015-2016 Brookwood Schools Foundation auction is now open. The auction will run from October 5, 2015 to April 15, 2016, with proceeds going to Brookwood Schools Foundation in order to support our schools in the Brookwood cluster. Tell your friends, family, community. Let the bidding begin! 


For general information about the Brookwood Schools Foundation, click here.

 
Parent Survey

 Parents, we need your help! Please visit the Parent Portal and take a brief, confidential survey that will help us improve our school.  The survey should pop up on log-in at
https://go2.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/parents/PPS/login