In March, Gwinnett schools put the spotlight on the Fine Arts as we celebrated Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month.
CRUSH it!
Runners, do you think you have what it takes to descend more than 600 feet to the bottom of a rock quarry before you begin your climb out? If you think you can “dig deep” and challenge yourself to complete this feat, Quarry Crusher Run Atlanta is the race for you! One of six races in a national series sponsored by Vulcan Materials Company, the 3.7-mile route descends to the bottom of Vulcan’s Norcross quarry and offers a once-in-a-lifetime look inside a magnificent landscape. The best part? The May 5 race benefits our students! Vulcan will donate proceeds to the GCPS Foundation to support schools in the Meadowcreek Cluster and to Boys and Girls Clubs of Gwinnett County. The race is open to runners and walkers, ages 12 and older. Registration for the Quarry Crusher—from the top to the bottom of the quarry and back—costs $40, and a Double Crusher (7.4 miles) is twice the challenge for $50. Discounts are offered for teachers, students, active and retired military personnel, and first responders. Learn more about the race online and check out a video from the 2016 race.
#QCRGivesBack
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Suwanee ES’ Little Free Library supports the joy of reading
At Suwanee ES, literacy is a big deal. And the installation of a Little Free Library is making a big impact.
Brookwood HS student earns CTE honor
Peter Doro of Norcross HS, 1st runner up; Gabriela Yalitza Ruvalcaba of Phoenix HS, 2nd runner up; Aanjaney Pathak of Brookwood HS, 2018 CTE Student of the Year
23 students from the district’s high schools and special technical education programs were honored as the district’s top career and technical education (CTE) students.
Free family fun on tap this spring!
If you’re looking for family fun this spring, there are lots of great opportunities available! Here are just a few upcoming activities— here in Gwinnett, around the metro area, and further afield if you’re planning for a Spring Break getaway:
Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo— Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Piedmont Park in Atlanta (all ages)
Atlanta’s biggest interactive science event is free and open to adults, families, and children of all ages and interests. The Exploration Expo promotes science exploration, discovery and innovation with more than 100 interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, mind-blowing demos, and performances! Visit one of seven zones to explore different aspects of science, enjoy cool science shows on everything from dinosaurs to drones, and contribute to a mural or create a science haiku. #AtlSciFest
2018 Gwinnett Multicultural Festival— Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shorty Howell Park (all ages)
The 2018 Multicultural Festival celebrates the various cultures that make up Gwinnett County and offers a County Government Open House where residents can learn more about the services available to them. Families can meet emergency personnel, check out vehicles and equipment, and learn more about safety. Local groups will entertain the crowd with traditional dances and songs from many cultures, and food trucks will sell international treats. Kids can look forward to bounce houses, face painting, a dunk tank, and more.
Gwinnett Family Fest— Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Gwinnett Chamber (all ages)
The free event will feature kid-friendly games, activities, and performances by local talent. Also, look for exhibitor giveaways and vendors offering food, arts and crafts, and other merchandise for purchase.
Every Kid in a Park— National parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and more (4th graders)
From sea to shining sea, our country is home to inspiring landscapes, vibrant waterways, and historic treasures that all Americans can enjoy. And, with the “Every Kid in a Park” program, America’s 4th graders can visit our federal lands and waters for free! Every 4th grader in the U.S. is eligible to receive a free Interagency Annual Pass and can bring their families with them! A number of sites are in the metro Atlanta area, and dozens more are within a few hours by car. With the free pass (good for their 4th grade year), kids can see protected animals, visit the woods or water, explore a park or recreational area, learn about our heritage at historic sites, and take an American outdoor adventure. Just follow these three easy steps: 1.) Fill out a short Adventure Diary on the Every Kid in a Park website. 2) Download and print your personalized voucher. (You can exchange your paper pass for a plastic pass at some locations.) 3) Plan your trip and go!
Getting ready for kindergarten? Attend May 3 registration event!
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, then you have some important dates to circle on the calendar.
Our last make-up day is March 23!
Friday, March 23, is our last weather make-up day! School will be in session to make up one of the days that schools were closed for storms in September. http://bit.ly/GCPS-17-18Cal
A good book is music to our ears!
It’s Music in Our Schools Month! In this episode of “Love That Book!,” Carmen Finds Her Beat. Best-selling children's author Carmen Agra Deedy is ready to make some music!
GCPS celebrates the district’s top media specialist
Earlier this month, Peachtree Ridge HS Media Specialist Joni Gilman was surprised by administrators, teachers, staff, students and her family with the news that she is the 2018 GCPS Media Specialist of the Year.
Peachtree Ridge HS celebrates Vietnamese New Year
Almost 800 people recently gathered at Peachtree Ridge HS to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year.
District honors transportation professionals, honors top bus managers, monitors
Thomas Reinhardt, Ray Hushon, and Linda Ward
On March 13, district leaders and School Board members recognized the district’s transportation professionals at GCPS’ 20th Annual Awards Banquet.
District announces graduation schedule
The Class of 2018 is just a few short weeks away from graduation!
Mock pharmacy at Shiloh HS just what the doctor ordered
A Gwinnett school is providing just what the doctor ordered for future pharmacy technicians to learn about potential careers.
It takes a team to support student learning
In this GCPS TV video, learn about Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT) at Ferguson ES.
Black History Month 2018: A GCPS photo gallery
In February, GCPS schools celebrated Black History Month and the many contributions of African Americans to our great nation.
School in session on March 23
Friday, March 23, is a weather make-up day! School will be in session to make up one of the days that schools were closed for storms in September. http://bit.ly/GCPS-17-18Cal
Citizens invited to Area Board Meetings
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will go on the road this spring, meeting once in each Board member’s district.
Three GCPS seniors share in county STAR honor
Each STAR student is the senior in the top 10 percent of his or her class with the highest SAT score.
Catch up or get ahead with summer school classes!
Gwinnett high school students can catch up or get ahead with summer classes.
School Social Worker Week: United to make a better world!
This week is National School Social Worker Week!