It's here... the 2020-21 GCPS school calendar! The calendar for next school year includes the same start date as this year (Aug. 5) as well as breaks for fall (Oct. 8-12), winter (Dec. 21-Jan. 5), and spring (April 5-9); a full week off for Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-27); and an ending date of May 26. Find a copy of the 2020-21 school calendar online.
Creative Leadership Institute generates ideas, excitement
Teachers and administrators from around the district gathered at Discovery HS for the district’s first-ever Creative Leadership Institute.
Those who serve honored at Mill Creek-Duluth gridiron match-up
Mill Creek hosted the school’s 3rd annual Service Appreciation Night before the football game against Duluth HS.
Six TOTY finalists surprised with classroom visits!
Oct. 15 was anything but “usual” as the six teachers learned— during surprise visits to their classrooms— that they were finalists for the honor of 2020 GCPS Teacher of the Year.
65+ Gwinnettians… We’ve got your ticket for some of the best shows and athletics events around
Are you 65 years of age or older and a resident of Gwinnett County? We’ve got your ticket to Gwinnett County Public Schools fine arts and athletic events. And, it’s free! You can use your Senior Pass to enter any GCPS-sponsored athletic or fine arts event— from football games and track meets to school plays, recitals, and concerts. (The passes are not valid for region or state competitions.) Find upcoming events on school websites. Call 678-301-7274 with questions. Learn more about the Senior Pass in this GCPS TV video.
Local SAT results continue to top state, national averages
Gwinnett’s average on the SAT topped state and national averages on both sections of the test— Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics.
Attend Oct. 22 session on OT and PT services for students with special needs
Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend a session on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., part of the Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Present” series. Staff members from GCPS’ Special Education Department— Dr. Ryan Mitchell, occupational therapist, and Dr. Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, physical therapist— will present “Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services in the School: What are They?” Spanish interpretation services will be available.
This monthly learning series is designed for families of children with disabilities, and presented by Gwinnett County Parent Mentors Dawn Albanese and Jackie McNair in collaboration with GCPS’ Special Education Department staff and community leaders and organizations. Typically, the sessions are held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Building 200 at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center (ISC), located at 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, in Suwanee.
Parent Mentors are parents who work within GCPS' special education department, providing information and support to other families who have children served in special education. The mentors have first-hand knowledge of raising a child with special needs as they both have a child who has been served or is being served in GCPS.
To RSVP for the meeting by 4 p.m. on Oct. 21, contact Ms. Albanese by phone at (678) 301-7212 or by email at dawn_albanese@gwinnett.k12.ga.us. For more information regarding the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership, go to www.parentmentors.org.
Plan to attend Oct. 16 Substitute teaching Job Fair
If you have an interest in becoming a substitute teacher for Gwinnett County Public Schools, make plans to attend this week’s Substitute Teaching Job Fair, set for Wed., Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Meadowcreek HS (4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd. in Norcross). At the event, learn more about being a Gwinnett substitute and complete an online application. All applicants are required to have at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited institution, but teacher certification is not required for substitutes. Compensation ranges from $93 a day up to $103 per day for long-term subs (10 or more consecutive days in the same classroom). Apply today at www.GCPSjobs.org. Follow us on Twitter @gcpshr.
Window open for Foundation Scholarship applications
College Fairs and campus visits, essays and applications… such is the life of a high school senior looking ahead to postsecondary plans. Remember to put scholarship applications on the to-do list. The GCPS Foundation Fund is now accepting applications from members of the GCPS Class of 2020. Annually, the Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to GCPS seniors, funded through the support of local businesses and organizations and contributions from generous staff and community members. Last year, more than 130 graduating seniors earned $142,000 in district and school-specific scholarships administered through the Foundation. Find the 2020 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. 6. (All scholarship deadlines are included in the scholarship information and clearly noted on each application.) The Foundation will announce scholarship recipients in May.
Shiloh HS partners with CVS for pharmacy work experience
Thanks to a partnership with CVS, Shiloh HS students in the school’s Wellness, Health, and Education Academy are gaining hands-on experience and exploring future careers through Shiloh’s “mock pharmacy.” Learn more about the Shiloh-CVS pharmacy partnership in this Focus Moment from GCPS TV.
Meet our TOTY semifinalists…
Let’s put the focus on our 25 Teacher of the Year semifinalists as we get to know this pool of awesome educators!
CTE programs earn industry certification
Five career and technical education programs housed at Maxwell HS of Technology and Berkmar HS are the latest Gwinnett programs to earn industry certification.
Enjoy your Fall Break!
We know it’s fall because it’s a little cooler, pumpkin spice is in everything from cereal to coffee creamer, and students have three days away from school for Fall Break. Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week, Oct. 10 and 11. Students also will have the day off on Monday, Oct. 14, which is a staff development day for teachers. Students and all staff will be back to school on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Have fun and be safe during your break!
GCPS News for Week of Oct. 7, 2019
Take a few minutes to catch up on your district news in In5ive for the week of Oct. 7. In this episode… find dedications for McClure Health Science HS and the vet surgical suite at Grayson HS Technical Education Program, a special community event at Mill Creek HS honoring those who serve, industry-certified programs at Berkmar HS and Maxwell HS of Technology, TOTY semifinalists, and special dates on the GCPS calendar. Watch these stories and more in this episode of In5ive.
Partners in cybercrime (fighting)
Cybersecurity is a growing field in information security, and dual enrollment students at Paul Duke STEM HS are getting a jump on future careers in this field.
Rockbridge ES celebrates National Diversity Day
In this photo gallery, see how students, staff, and families celebrated cultures and traditions from around the world!
Parent Mentors invite families to OneStop Centerville to learn about Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy for students with special needs
This special session will be held on Wednesday, October 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at OneStop Centerville.
New vet surgical suite at Grayson opens opportunities for students
The new facility will serve as a location for elective surgical procedures, such as spaying and neutering, for cats and dogs from the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter.
Share your career path at Career Connections event
To better prepare our students for a smooth transition from school to college and career, the district hosts the annual Career Connections event to promote career awareness. This year’s event is set for Oct. 22. At Career Connections, more than 5,000 9th grade students from the district’s seven College and Career Academy high schools will learn about career fields through “show and tell” interviews and activities with community members from across the career spectrum. Prospective exhibitors can learn more on about the event and find a sign-up form on the Academy web page. There’s no cost for exhibitors to participate in the event. To learn more, they can contact Dr. Kyle Jones in the Office of Academies and Career and Technical Education at 678-301-7050 or by email.
Mark your calendar for GCPS’ Oct. 16 job fair for substitutes
Interested in becoming a substitute teacher and gaining valuable teaching experience? GCPS’ Substitute Teaching Job Fair is set for Wed., Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Meadowcreek HS, located at 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd. in Norcross. At the event, learn more about being a Gwinnett substitute and complete an online application. All applicants are required to have at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited institution, but teacher certification is not required for substitutes. Compensation ranges from $93 a day up to $103 per day for long-term subs (10 or more consecutive days in the same classroom). Apply today at www.GCPSjobs.org. Follow us on Twitter @gcpshr.