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Margaret Ackerman
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.

CLASSROOM HOLIDAY PARTIES

Thursday, December 19

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.

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.
 
SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN POSITIONS

 

The Substitute Staffing department is currently seeking "Substitute Custodians" throughout the county. This is an excellent opportunity for those who need to supplement their income or are between jobs at the moment. Sub Custodians choose assignments based on their availability. Many of the assignments begin after 2:00 p.m. and many are 3 - 4 hours per night. The pay is $60.00 per day (for 5 thru 8 hours worked) or $30.00 per day (1 - 4 hours worked).

 

Interested applicants should contact Cindy Enoch directly at:

Phone: 678-301-6080 

Fax: 678-442-5241 

Email:  cindy_enoch@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

 

Cindy C. Enoch, MBA, SPHR
Division of Human Resources 
Substitute Staffing Office
437 Old Peachtree Road NW 
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
 

 

Complete on-line appliation: External Application 

BUS DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Gwinnet County has Bus Driver positions available.  For more information, call:  678-225-7670
 
Complete on-line application:  EXTERNAL JOB APPLICATION

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.
 
 

JOIN OUR SNAPFISH GROUP ROOM AND CHECK OUT CURRENT PHOTOS OF OUR EVENTS!!

To join our room, go to: 

 http://chesneyelementary2013-2014.snapfish.com/snapfish

Join our Group Room with the code:  Sparky 2013

Visit our different photo albums of our events!   

Snapfish

 

Parents of 4th & 5th Grade Enrichment Club Students
Meetings for the week of December 16 - 20:
CHECK THESE EVENTS!



WEDNESDAY, December 16
7:30 a.m.:
  • CHORUS
  • INTRAMURALS ** 

**Intramural students arriving late must be driven to the gym.

 
7:40 a.m.:  STUDENT COUNCIL
 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
3:15.:
  • READERS RALLY
 
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!

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: 

Mary Greenway: 
mgreenway@comcast.net 
Mary Reavis: 
mbreavis@bellsouth.net 
Susan Lanford: 
Susan_Lanford@gwinnett.k12.ga.us 

   

If you have not joined PTA yet - it's not too late!  Your membership counts!  

WEEKLY AT CHESNEY!
School Supplies
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
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)
 
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)
 
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.

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR DECEMBER:

Generosity/ Kindness 

Be selfless, a team player, charitable and serve your community, family, country, school, and peers.  

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.  
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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!
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


 

 

Helpful links 

 
 
 

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

@Chesneychiefpe       @Chesneychiefsci 

@Chesneychiefmath   @Chesneychief_art

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