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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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Dr. Quinn's Remind 101 for Parents
Parents! Please take a few minutes and sign up now for Dr. Quinn's "REMIND 101" messaging alert system. This is the same system used by Ms. Ackerman, but in order to receive messages from Dr. Quinn, you must register with his information. This system will provide you with information you need on a timely basis.
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5th Grade Immigration Day
Thursday, December 5 was our 5th Immigration Day event. Congratulations to the 5th Grade team and all Chesney Staff Members who participated in this event. Students were able to experience life as an immigrant and all the work and diligence it took to not only come to America but BE an American.
Visit our SNAPFISH GROUP ROOM to view photos
of our Fantastic Fifth Grade Team and Students
celebrating Immigration Day!
Join our Group Room with the code: Sparky 2013
E Pluribus Unum = Out of Many, One
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NOTICE TO CAR RIDER PARENTS
The morning bell rings at 8:50 a.m. At that point, the side doors are closed, locked and the staff moves on to their respective jobs.
If you arrive after 8:50 a.m., you must bring your child inside the building to the front lobby and sign them in as tardy. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our children safe.
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SING FOR SANTA!
GWINNETT GLADIATORS
Join our Chesney Chiefs Chorus and the Gwinnett Gladiators as they welcome over 1,000 Metro Atlanta area school kids to participate in a special 1st Intermission Holiday Concert on Friday, December 13. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Be sure to wear your Chesney Spirit wear or favorite holiday attire!
Almost 20 school chorus groups will join forces in one End Zone of the arena bowl to form one massively festive choir as they set the holiday spirit with rousing renditions of everyone's favorite holiday standards.
For ticket information for yourself or your family, please print and submit this form directly to the Gwinnett Gladiators.
Chorus students do not require a ticket. We will not be collecting money at school.
Sing For Santa - Ticket Order Form
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CLASSROOM HOLIDAY PARTIES
Thursday, December 19
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KINDERGARTEN:
| 1:45 p.m. | | 1st GRADE: | 1:00 p.m. | | 2nd GRADE: | 1:30 p.m. | | 3rd GRADE: | 1:45 p.m. | | 4th GRADE: | 12:30 p.m. | | 5th GRADE: | 12:00 p.m. |
Please check with your child's teacher if you need more information. Remember to arrive early for check-in, bring your ID, park in a VISITOR or unmarked parking space only.
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WINTER BREAK!
Winter Break for Gwinnett County Schools will be Monday, December 23, 2013 - Monday, January 6, 2014. Students will return to class on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
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Parents of 4th & 5th Grade Enrichment Club Students
Meetings for the week of December 9 - 15:
CHECK THESE EVENTS!
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WEDNESDAY, December 11
7:30 a.m.:
- CHORUS
- INTRAMURALS **
- LADY-LIKE
- CHESS
- STUDENT COUNCIL
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- MATH
- TECHNOLOGY
- HELPING HANDS
**Intramural students arriving late must be driven to the gym.
7:40 a.m.: STUDENT COUNCIL
After school: SCIENCE CLUB
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ON-GOING CHESNEY FUND RAISING EVENTS!
Please continue to collect your BoxTops and Labels for Education! We will have another collection day in the 2nd semester. HELP YOUR CLASS WIN!
In addition, you can link your Kroger Shopping Card & Target Credit card to Chesney! Visit their websites:
Either create a NEW ACCOUNT or sign-in to your existing account - select Chesney Elementary.
Publix Commitment Cards will be coming to you in January, 2014. Please use these cards to help raise money for our school!
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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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WEEKLY AT CHESNEY!
Ms. Emma's School Store! Monday & Friday ONLY 8:20 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Selection of school supplies available for purchase cash only | 
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) | 
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) |
Parents: please note that these events may not be available certain weeks throughout the school year due to the Scholastic Book Fair
and other events.
During weeks of Testing, Ice Cream Money will be collected on Thursday,
served on Friday.
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CHARACTER TRAIT FOR DECEMBER: 
Generosity/ Kindness
Be selfless, a team player, charitable and serve your community, family, country, school, and peers.
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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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