Next time Ken and Patty Lindahl attend a theater performance at Brookwood HS, it will be in a performing arts center that now bears their name.
Circle these important dates…
Make sure you have these important dates circled on your calendar.
Students prepare to ‘learn well’ at new Health Science HS
When kids are connected to their learning, they come to school, achievement increases, behavior improves, and, most importantly, students graduate ready for college or the workplace.
The Promise of Innovation: See how you can support the 2019 Science Fair!
Create. Inspire. Explore. Innovate. That’s the goal for Gwinnett students who will participate in the 2019 Gwinnett Science, Engineering + Innovation Fair. And you can be a part of it! District leaders are looking for sponsors and judges for the Feb. 22 event, which also will include a college fair. Need more information? Contact the event’s planning team online.
Don’t miss out on STEM Teacher Career Fair on Dec. 15!
Are you certified to teach science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), working toward certification, or working in a STEM field and interested in teaching?
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) may be the place for you!
GCPS is hosting a STEM Teacher Career Fair on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon at Paul Duke STEM HS. The fair is by invitation only and consists of pre-scheduled interviews.
The deadline for applicants to request to attend the fair is Dec. 12.
If you’re a potential GCPS teacher with a STEM background, request to attend the fair at gcpsjobs.org. Your files will be reviewed and interviews will be extended based upon file completion. Those selected for an interview will receive an email confirmation. Note that registering to attend the fair does not guarantee an interview.
Interested? See how a previous STEM job can prepare you for a teaching career with this story about an award-winning teacher and former chemist. Review these frequently asked questions to learn more about teaching in Gwinnett. And check out these tips for preparing for a successful Job Fair.
For additional information or questions, email gcpsteach@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.
Community partner helps students start the day right
In this GCPS TV video, see how a community partnership with our School Nutrition Program is helping children at some Gwinnett elementary schools start their day right
GCPS grad enjoys ‘sweet’ success with cookie company
It all started with a chocolate chip cookie...
This holiday season, give the gift of literacy!
If you want to give a holiday gift that will keep on giving, consider a donation to GCPS’ “fleet” of Book Mobiles!
Charters and other GCPS programs announce registration plans for 2019–20 year
The school district’s charter schools and a number of other special school programs have scheduled information sessions and registration dates for students interested in attending one of the schools.
Dec. 2 is Special Education Day!
In its quest to provide “Quality learning through quality education for all students,” the Department of Special Education and Psychological Services provides a wide range of services, including assessment and interventions.
Teachers-to-be experience bilingual classroom with hands-on field trip
For 40 multilingual students from Meadowcreek HS, a recent field trip to Bethesda ES may encourage these future teachers to follow a career path that leads back to GCPS.
Apply for Foundation scholarships by Dec. 7!
Students graduating in May still have a few days to apply for applications administered by the GCPS Foundation Fund. Annually, the Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to GCPS seniors. Find the 2019 GCPS Foundation Scholarship Catalog online. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $2,000 and most are one-time awards. The deadline for scholarships managed by the Foundation is Dec. 7. The Foundation will announce scholarship recipients in May.
Fight flu! Get your family vaccinated!
When you or your children are sick with the flu, you risk missing work, missing school, and missing important life events. Fight flu this season by getting your flu vaccine, vaccinating your children, and encouraging others to protect themselves and their loved ones by doing the same. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are gearing up for the flu season. Most seasonal flu activity occurs between October and May, and peaks between December and February. Georgia is already seeing moderate flu activity, but it’s not too late to get protected against the flu!
Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu and its potentially serious complications. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated by the end of October. Flu vaccines, including the nasal spray flu vaccine, have been updated to better match circulating flu viruses. Ask your health care provider about what vaccine is right for you.
For more on seasonal flu, check out news and information from the CDC and find resources about infection prevention, flu preparedness, and more on the Health and Wellness page on the GCPS website.
Did you know?
Did you know that if your children are between the ages of 6 months and 8 years old, they may need two doses of flu vaccine?
The CDC recommends that children in that age range— whether getting a flu vaccine for the first time or who having gotten only one dose of flu vaccine previously— get two doses of the flu vaccine. If your child needs two doses, be sure to begin this process early to ensure your child is protected before flu activity begins in your community.
All children who have previously gotten two doses of flu vaccine (at any time) only need one dose of flu vaccine this season.
Talk to your child’s health care professional about this season’s flu vaccine, and learn more about which flu vaccine is right for your child on the CDC’s website.
STEM Teacher Career Fair set for Dec. 15
GCPS will host a STEM Teacher Career Fair on Saturday, Dec. 15.
$100K ‘surprise’ award honors Maxwell teacher, supports skilled trades
Most folks like surprises, at least the good ones, but how many surprises come with $100,000 attached?
Share, preserve family memories this holiday season with the Great Listen
When you sit down with your extended family during the holidays, help your child build those important skills and preserve some family history.
We’re thankful for family, friends, and Thanksgiving Break!
Students will return to class on Monday, Nov. 26.
School Psychologists: Helping children and youth thrive. In school. At home. In life.
During the week of Nov. 12–16, schools celebrate National School Psychology Awareness Week to highlight the important work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive.
Heidi Campbell of Parkview HS is Gwinnett’s 2019 Teacher of the Year.
At the Nov. 8 Gwinnett CountyTOTY banquet, Heidi Campbell was named GCPS’ top teacher as well as the High School Teacher of the Year.
Parent Mentors share advice for families of MS and HS students with special needs
Transition to Adult Healthcare