CHESNEY ELEMENTARY

CHIEF NOTES

February 22, 2013

 
    

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and other important information regarding events at Chesney Elementary

Principal

Margaret Ackerman
EARLY RELEASE /
PARENT CONFERENCES
Monday, February 25 & Tuesday, February 26 are early release days for parent conferences.  ALL STUDENTS will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m.  If your student is a car rider, please make sure you pick them up promptly at 12:50 in the car rider lane.  For students riding buses, please make sure afternoon arrangements have been made for early release.  Make sure that you arrive at Chesney early enough to allow for parking (please park in a Visitor or unmarked parking space) and check-in at the front lobby.  Conferences are scheduled closely, so arriving early will help keep things on schedule.  We look forward to seeing you!  Enjoy your conference time!
TITLE ONE PARENT SURVEY

The Annual Chesney Title I Parent Involvement Survey is available!  You may complete the survey in the following ways:

The deadline for the Parent Survey is March 15, 2013. Contact the Family Center at 678-542-2309 for more information or if you have any questions. 

Children Writing
Young Authors - Grade-Level Winners
  
We are very happy to announce the
Grade-Level Winners of our Young Authors Writing Contest!  Great job!
  

Kindergarten:

Sherly Aguilar-Vega

Mrs. Staib

1st Grade:

Elizabeth Lee

Ms. Watson

2nd Grade:

Hiteshri Chudasama

Mrs. Sachs

3rd Grade:

Neena Broussard

Mrs. Ridgeway

4th Grade:

Oluwaferanmi Adu

Ms. Faloni / Mrs. Manoj

5th Grade:

Darshan Chudasama

Mrs. Bright / Mrs. Manoj

Just Dance JUST DANCE! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

 

Check your student's back-pack for permission slips and information regarding ticket purchases, student drop-off and

pick-up.  

 

Wednesday, March 6

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

 

Thursday, March 7

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

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CHESNEY ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE
Parents:  please take a few minutes and review our dress code and help us keep our kids focused on learning!
Think First Stay Safe ...from our Counselors
  
 
Child safety is something that concerns all of us.  For more information and helpfull parent tools in regards to this topic - please visit: Think First and Stay Safe! 
  
For a copy of the parent letter that was sent home, please open:  Student Safety Letter  
School Dates Feb-May 2013   
Spring 2013 Testing - Dates 
Please make sure that your student arrives at school early on testing days.  Being present for a test will allow the student to test with their class.
CHESNEY FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Feb-Mar 2013     
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Want to see photos of Chesney events?  Click on Snapfish.com, enter "Sparky2012" if a password is required.  You will need to create an account if you do not already have one.  After that, you can view, download and print pictures or photo books / products as you wish!  Please enjoy!  

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR FEBRUARY: HOPE

  • Believe in yourself
  • Be optimistic - think positive
  • Do not be discouraged
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CRCT Testing is in April for all 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students!  Want to help your child be ready for this exam?  Ask your teacher!  They will provide you with information that will help your student prepare for this important exam!

CHESNEY PTA CORNER

It's never too late to join Chesney PTA! 

Print your PTA MEMBERSHIP FORM and turn in to your child's teacher with your payment.

 

CHESNEY YEARBOOK!

Parents!  Please remember to place your order for our Chesney Yearbook.  You may submit you order one of two ways:

Enjoy a VERY brief look and Chesney activities this year AND a sneak-peak at some of the photos you will see in your yearbook!    SNEAK PEAK!

. . .Chesney Morning OpportunitiesIce Cream
Chesney staff members offer the following opportunities during the mornings of most weeks (all are cash only).  The Book Cart and Ice Cream are both excellent ideas for a classroom birthday treat!
  • Monday & Friday:  SCHOOL STORE!  Most items are either $1.00 or fifty-cents
  • Wednesday:  Ms. Debbie's Book Cart!   All books are only $1.00!  Parents are welcome to drop by and purchase books as well.
  • Friday:  ICE CREAM!  All ice cream is NUT-FREE and only $1.00!  Ice Cream selections are:
    • Creamsicle
    • Fudgesicle
    • Scribblers
    • Vanilla Sandwich
    • Cookie & Cream Cone
    • Rich's Chocolate bar (vanilla inside/chocolate coating)
    • Creamy Krunch
    • (substitutions may be made in the event an item is sold-out)

If you would like to see previous is sues of Chief Notes, visit:

Chief Notes Archives 

  

Parents: Gwinnett County Public Schools publishes "Communique'"  - a monthly digital magazine.  In addition to a safety message, the issue includes stories about the STEP Academy, Special Olympics, and a U.S. Olympian in the classroom; facts about GCPS' athletics and tips and resources on health and fitness; a profile from Gwinnett's community-based mentoring program; and photos and videos highlighting our top teachers and "GCPS Moments" in our schools. 

Please visit:  COMMUNIQUE'

For archived editions, visit: Communique' Archive Page  

Community News & LinksGwinnett County
Visit these websites for community information, news and events.  The City of Duluth and Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation has many planned for both children and adults. 

SPRING BREAK CAMPS!!!

Gwinnett Parks & Rec is offering amzaing Spring Break Camps for students!  

Pre-registration is required - so check out this special opportunity early!

Nutrition Links

 

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Forms / Documents

   

Business Partners

    

Day Care Centers

Learn Like a Champion     

School Closings /

Weather Information

 

Helpful links 

Chesney Elementary

3878 Old Norcross Road

Duluth, Georgia 30096

Main:  678-542-2300

Fax:  678-542-2304

www.chesneyelementary.org

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