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Margaret Ackerman
Principal

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If you have not already signed up for Ms. Ackerman's Parent Text Messages, please do so today!  This text-messaging tool allows         Ms. Ackerman to send you Bus Information, weather / no school information, special events, reminders, and other information you might  need in a timely manner.  We encourage all parents with texting capabilities on their phone to sign up. 

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TITLE 1 FAMILY EVENT!
Please join us for an evening 
of sharing resources that will help you 
as a parent 
and also help your child!
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 Also, please join us:

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 30

10:00 a.m.

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GIVE WITH TARGET!! VOTE NOW!!

 

Help us give up to $5 million to schools all over the country through Give With Target.

Simply click on CHARLES BRANT CHESNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL from our list of eligible schools and vote for it weekly until September 21 or until $5 million has been awarded, whichever occurs first. It takes just 25 votes to start. After that, Target will donate $25 to your selected school. Upon receiving 25 votes, each additional vote equals $1 more for up to $10,000 per school.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Voting ends on 9/21/13 at 11:59:59 p.m. CT or when $5 million has been awarded, whichever comes first. Max of $10,000 awarded per school. Voting is limited to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 13 years of age and older. Limit one vote per person per week. 

Target Update   
OK PARENTS!  
Here's the latest update as of 
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 
at 4:20 p.m.!  
PLEASE forward 
this Constant Contact to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers!  
HELP US BEAT BERKELEY LAKE!!
YOU CAN VOTE ONCE A WEEK!
HELP US WIN!

 

 

BOY SCOUTS & GIRL SCOUTS
PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS
Boy Scouts  
Boy Scouts 
Parent Meeting 
Tuesday, August 27 
6:30 p.m.
  Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts
Parent Meeting
Thursday, September 12
6:00 p.m.
 
WEEKLY AT CHESNEY!
School Supplies 
Ms. Emma's 
School Store!
Monday & Friday ONLY
8:20 a.m. - 8:45
Selection of 
school supplies available
for purchase!
(cash only)
  Ice Cream Group
Coolest Ladies Ever!
ICE CREAM SHOP!
FRIDAY ONLY
All ice cream is only $1.00!
Great idea for a classroom celebration or birthday treat! 
(cash only)
 
Wise Owl Reader 
Ms. Debbie's Book Cart! 
All books are just $1.00!
WEDNESDAY ONLY!
 Parents invited to come early and shop.  
Also a great idea for gifts, or classroom  
birthday celebration!
(cash only)
 


Parents:  please note that these events may not be available certain weeks throughout the school year due to the Scholastic Book Fair, Testing and other events.
ON-GOING CHESNEY FUND RAISING EVENTS!
Every year, our Chesney classroom and staff members have collected Box Tops and Labels for Education.  Last year, we held numerous contests and raised over $700.00!!    Please click on the links below the logos shown above to see how you can help Chesney!  Please send your clipped labels (please follow website guidelines) in a sealed ziplock bag with your child's name and their teacher's name.  The teacher will submit the bag to the PTA collection area.  Please invite your family, friends, neighbors and  co-workers to help your child in this effort.   Thank you for your support!
SCHOOL and FAMILY ACTIVITY DATES TO REMEMBER!
AUG 23 2013 FINAL  
Parents:  Please do not schedule any appointments on the mornings that scheduled Tests (CogAT, ITBS, CRCT, etc.) are being held.  Please assure that your child arrives to school early and is in their classroom before the bell rings. 
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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! 
 
Click on "Register a FREE account" to begin enjoying the convenience of MyPaymentsPlus!  Note:  You must have your student's Gwinnett CountyID / Perm number to register.  If you need this number, please contact your student's teacher.  
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HELP YOUR STUDENT DRESS FOR SUCCESS!
CHESNEY ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE
Parents:  please take a few minutes and review our dress code and help us keep our kids focused on learning!

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR AUGUST:Responsibility

Responsibility

Being dependable and making

good choices.

A responsible  person does not make excuses

or blames others when he/she makes a mistake.

Scholastic Book Club!Scholastic Book Club

 

Parents!  Please visit:

Scholastic Books!

 

Help your child's classroom earn more books!

 

 Scholastic Books are also excellent gifts for every occasion!

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. 

Nutrition Links

 

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Forms / Documents

   

Business Partners

    

Day Care Centers

Learn Like a Champion     

School Closings /

Weather Information

 

Helpful links 

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE!  www.chesneyelementary.org