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Margaret Ackerman
Principal

 FALL FUND RAISER BEGINS TODAY!

Our annual Fall Fund Raiser continues! All completed packets with exact cash only / check payments are due no later than Friday, October 11. All checks must be made payable to 

"Chesney Elementary PTA"

 

Also note that only orders placed on-line may be paid for with a credit card.  To order on-line, visit:

http://gaschoolstore.com/Login

Enter your student's information so they will receive credit for the

purchase.  You may also send emails to your family, friends, and neighbors about ordering on-line to support your student. You may also share this information with those who wish to use a credit card.

 

FALL PICTURE DAY!

 

Tuesday, October 8 is Chesney's 

Fall Picture Day.  This is the day that students and staff will have their pictures taken for the Yearbook and for individual purchase.  Each student will receive a "Proof" packet which will contain pricing information when the photos are returned.  

 

Please make sure your student is ready for this big day! 

 

Our school photographer is:  

KELLAM PHOTOGRAPHY

 

STEVI B's FAMILY PIZZA NIGHT!
Tuesday, October 8 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.!  Bring the entire family and be sure to sign in under your child's classroom to help them be the winner!  
REFLECTIONS 2013
Reflections Clip 2013
DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013
All entries must be completed according to rules and regulations and turned in to the Family Center no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 9.

Parents:  for more information, rules, guidelines and deadlines, please visit:
  

PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Our next PTA Executive Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 pm. on Thursday, October 10.  If you are interested in assisting PTA in any way, we invite you to join us for this meeting.  We have many opportunities available!

  

"HELP A CHILD SMILE" Mobile Dental Service

Thursday, October 10, the "Help A Child Smile" Mobile Dental Clinic will visit Chesney.  All students must have completed forms submitted for this service no later than October 7.

For more information, visit:  

 

ON-GOING CHESNEY FUND RAISING EVENTS!
All Box Tops and Labels for Education must be turned in to your child's teacher no later than October 25, 2013.  There will be one classroom winner from Kindergarten - 2nd Grade and one classroom winner from 3rd - 5th grade. These two classes will receive ICE CREAM from PTA as a reward for turning in the most labels!
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!
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.

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR OCTOBER:

RESPECT

BULLYING PREVENTION

MONTH

Accept individual differences, be tolerant, fair, considerate, courteous and polite, do not mistreat others.

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 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.  
Dress Code Logo
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!
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

 

Typing   

Forms / Documents

   

Business Partners

    

Day Care Centers

Learn Like a Champion     

School Closings /

Weather Information

Ms. Ackerman's "Remind 101" for Parents:
 

 

Helpful links 

INSTAGRAM INFO
Parents: follow your student 
and their Specials Teachers:

@Chesneychiefpe       @Chesneychiefsci 

@Chesneychiefmath   @Chesneychief_art

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