CHESNEY ELEMENTARY

CHIEF NOTES

March 15, 2013

 
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Margaret Ackerman
Principal
Yoda 001 SCIENCE NIGHT!!! 
SCIENCE FAIR!!

   

Thursday, March 21: 6:30 p.m.

Come and participate in experiments

and become a master of force. Each grade level will have their own

experiment to complete and help them prepare for CRCT!

 

Scope out Chesney's Fourth Annual

Science Fair! Each grade has

participants who are displaying science projects and results for you to see.

Georgia PTA 
PTA  
 

March 21 is PTA / Science Fair Night. PTA will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will be presenting the following slate of officers: 

 

President:

Mary Greenway

Co Vice-President:

Talatha Vaughters

Co Vice-President:

Sheila Beauchamp

Secretary:

Susan Lanford

Treasurer:

Mary Reavis

  
Visit:  Georgia PTA  
MyPaymentsPlus
MY PAYMENTS PLUS
 
Parents - if you have not already established an account through "MY PAYMENTS PLUS" - please take a few minutes and register!  By registering with "MY PAYMENTS PLUS" you will be able to pay for various fees, yearbooks, items with your debit or credit card! 
Please visit "MY PAYMENTS PLUS" and register now! 
  
Free registration gives you 24/7 access to: 
  • Student cafeteria balances and purchase history
  • Prepayments for breakfast/lunch, with auto-pay capability
  • Low balance e-mail reminders
  • AP exam registration and payment
  • Online open house and orientation
  • Summer school registration and payment
  • Other fees and activities such as yearbooks, uniforms, field trips and more!

 

Click on "Register a FREE account" to begin enjoying the convenience of MyPaymentsPlus!

Note:  You must have your student's Gwinnett County ID / Perm number to register.  If you need this number, please contact your student's teacher. 

 

Yearbooks!

PTA member discount ends April 15th.  PTA members may purchase their yearbooks for $25.00 on or before April 15.  If you are not a PTA member yet, you can still join and take advantage of the savings! 

Starting April 16th, all yearbooks are $30.00 and will be on first-come,  first-serve status.  We have ordered a limited supply.

Join PTA now and support Chesney!

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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!
SCHOOL and FAMILY ACTIVITY DATES TO REMEMBER!
MAR APR 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.
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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 MARCH:

COMPASSION / CARING 

Be empathetic, patient, kind, thoughtful and helpful to others.

. . .did you know?Question Mark

 

If you have any changes to your home, work or cell phone numbers, please inform the front office and your child's teacher immediately.  In the event that you move, you need to provide the new address to the front office.

 

If you child needs to go home differently from usual, you need to send a note, dated and signed, with the information.  You may also fax the information to 

 678-542-2304.

 

Anyone picking up your child must be in SASI and bring a picture ID when arriving at school.

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!

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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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