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Please check your email for Chief Notes
and other important information regarding events at Chesney Elementary
Margaret Ackerman
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
STUDENT HOLIDAY!
NO SCHOOL!
Enjoy your long weekend! We will see you back in school on Tuesday, October 15!
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GOOD NEWS!
FUND RAISER EVENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED! DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16.
We will accept all completed student Fund Raiser packets until the end of the school day on Wednesday, October 16. Thank you for your support!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER ON-LINE WITH A CREDIT CARD!
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50's Day at Chesney - United Way Fund Raiser!
Thursday, October 17 is "50's Day!" at Chesney! Students may make a $1.00 contribution to the United Way and dress in "50's-themed" clothes for the day.
For more information about the United Way, visit:
United Way of Atlanta
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ITBS TESTING
3rd and 5th Grade students will have ITBS Testing Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25. All students must arrive early to school and be in their classrooms before the bell rings at 8:50 a.m. Students arriving late will not be allowed to join their class and will have to make up the test.
During the testing period, you can help your student's performance on the tests by the following:
- stress the importance of being present each day and on time during the testing;
- any student arriving after 9:00 a.m. will not be allowed to join his / her class during the testing session;
- encourage the best performance possible;
- remind your student that being rested and in a positive frame of mind each testing day will help relieve test anxiety.
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CHESNEY CHORUS PERFORMS
at DULUTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME
Our Chesney Chorus group performed at the Duluth High School Football game last Friday, October 4. Our students joined other choruses, orchestras and bands from the Duluth Cluster in performing the "National Anthem" for our community. Please enjoy this video!
 | Chesney Chorus
October 4, 2013
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BRANT CHESNEY NIGHT!
Friday, October 25 is our annual Brant Chesney Celebration Night. The event will run from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ALL children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire time of the event. No children are to be dropped off or left unattended.
Tickets will be 50 cents each (cash only), and must be
purchased for food, drinks, and specific activities for the
evening. Please check the weather before leaving home and dress accordingly!
MARK YOU CALENDARS AND JOIN US FOR
THE BEST EVENING OF THE YEAR!
SEE YOU THERE!
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PRINCIPAL SELECTION SURVEY
As a valued member in your local school community, you can provide information and feedback that helps school leaders make important decisions that affect students and schools. Therefore, Gwinnett County Public Schools would like to ask for your assistance in the crucial process of selecting a principal to replace Margaret Ackerman who is retiring. The Gwinnett County Board of Education and Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks would appreciate your response to a web-based Principal Selection Survey. This survey will help school system leaders gather input regarding the selection of the new principal of Chesney Elementary School.
You may access the on-line survey at the following web address:
Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience so that your input can be used in decision making. Your time and response to this survey is most appreciated.
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PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chesney PTA Executive Board is looking for volunteers and future Board Members and / or Committee Chairpersons. We welcome and encourage representatives from all our cultural communities to become more involved with PTA in order to help us support Chesney.
If you are interested in either a future Board Member position, Committee Chairperson position, or just serving on any committee, please email:
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Mary Greenway:
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mgreenway@comcast.net
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Mary Reavis:
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mbreavis@bellsouth.net
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Susan Lanford:
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Susan_Lanford@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
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If you have not joined PTA yet - it's not too late! Your membership counts!
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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!
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WEEKLY AT CHESNEY!
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Ms. Emma's
School Store!
Monday & Friday ONLY
8:20 a.m. - 8:45
Selection of
school supplies available
for purchase!
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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) |
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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!
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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. |
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CHARACTER TRAIT FOR OCTOBER: 
RESPECT
BULLYING PREVENTION
MONTH
Accept individual differences, be tolerant, fair, considerate, courteous and polite, do not mistreat others.
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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! |
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