CHESNEY ELEMENTARY

CHIEF NOTES

March 28, 2013

 
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Margaret Ackerman
Principal
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Friday, March 29:
Student Holiday -
NO SCHOOL
Students return to class on Monday, April 1, 2013
  
Thursday, April 4:
Spring Picture Day
SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS!
  
Congratulations to our 2013 Science Fair Winners! 
  Science Winners 2013    
  
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PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

 

April Meetings:   

Thursday, April 18

9:00 a.m.:   Shiloh High School

OR

6:30 p.m.:   Lilburn Middle School

 

Meetings are open to all interested parents.

 

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Chesney Elementary 

Friday, April 19

9:00 a.m.:  Family Center Annex

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CRCT
3rd, 4th & 5th
Grade Students

 

CRCT Testing is Monday - Friday, April 22 - 26.   Please do not schedule any appointments for your students during the mornings of this week.  Students must arrive at school early, be in their classrooms and be ready to test at 9:00 a.m.  Students arriving late will not be allowed to test with their class and will have to make up the exam.

 

You can help your student prepare for CRCT by making sure they:

· get a good night's rest each night

· have a healthy breakfast

· arrive at school early

For useful information you can use at home, please visit:  

Georgia Department of Education - CRCT Resources

 

You may also visit your with your child's teacher for other information.

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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 associated with Chesney Elementary 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
  • Online open house and orientation
  • Other items as specified by the school 
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.  
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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!
CURRENT MAR 22 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 APRIL:

COMPASSION / CARING 

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

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  • Smoking is not allowed on any Georgia School grounds at any time.  This includes smoking in vehicles when dropping students off or waiting for dismissal.
  • Students arriving after the bell rings at 8:50 are counted as tardy.  Please help your student arrive early to school so they can be in their classrooms and ready to learn! 
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Parents!  Please visit:

Scholastic Books!

 

Help your child's classroom earn more books!

 

 Scholastic Books are also excellent gifts for every occasion!

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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!

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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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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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