School of the Arts (SOTA) Welcome Event

Kendall Youth Orchestra/Gwinnett County Youth Symphony 2021

This artStage program shows that the fine arts are as strong as ever in our district despite the past year's challenges. We are proud to present the 2021 Gwinnett County Kendall Youth Orchestra and Gwinnett County Youth Symphony spring concert.

Deadline approaches to share feedback on state standards for K-12 math

Last chance… The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is asking for feedback on the Georgia K-12 Mathematics Standards. The GaDOE hopes to receive feedback from all stakeholders, including educators, parents, students, and representatives from business and industry and higher education. The survey is available through Friday, April 30, until 5 p.m. Online, find a brief survey on the proposed K-12 Mathematics standards. Upon adoption by the state board, these standards would be implemented in the 2022-23 school year.

A big ‘thank you’ to support staff and volunteers!

During Administrative Professionals Week (April 19-23), we salute the administrative assistants, clerks, bookkeepers, receptionists, and other office personnel and support staff who keep our schools on track and working for staff and students each day!

It’s also Public School Volunteer Week. GCPS schools benefit from the giving spirit of the volunteers who share their time with our students. Thanks for being there for our schools and for our students!

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Check out the latest episode of In5ive

In this episode we introduce you to the Bell Choir at Mason ES, The Money Tree Team at GSMST, and the STAR Student and Teacher at Brookwood HS. We also remind parents that registration is now open for your rising kindergartners. Learn about the easy, two-step registration process in this latest edition of in5ive.

Tuesday, April 20, is at-home learning day for GCPS students, planning day for teachers

A reminder for GCPS families… Tuesday, April 20, is a scheduled Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. This is the fourth and final at-home asynchronous learning day this school year, providing additional planning time for teachers. On scheduled DLDs, students access lessons in eCLASS but do not have virtual class time with their teachers.

On scheduled DLDs, meals are available for curbside pick-up at schools, and, the district will deliver meals along all bus routes countywide. Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route.

For 2021-22, juniors need proof of meningitis booster shot on or after 16th birthday

Meningococcal disease—more commonly known as meningitis—is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can cause shock, coma, and death within hours of the first symptoms. To help protect young people from meningitis, Georgia law requires students to be vaccinated against this disease unless they have a documented exemption.

Before starting the 2021-22 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need proof that they received a meningococcal booster vaccine (MCV4) on or after their 16th birthday. MCV4 vaccines must be documented on Georgia Form 3231 Certificate of Immunization. Note that rising juniors who are not 16 years old should wait to get the vaccine until their 16th birthday.

This booster vaccine is in addition to the MCV4 vaccine that was required for students prior to beginning 7th grade.

Students can get vaccinations and certificates of immunization from their private physician or at one of the local health department offices—located in Buford, Lawrenceville, and Norcross. Check for health department locations and hours of operations online.

Students who meet eligibility requirements may receive vaccines at no charge through the Vaccines for Children program, but must pay an administration fee. Families that are unable to pay for the administration fee can request financial assistance.

GCPS hiring bilingual teachers for 2021-22

Do you have what it takes to SHINE in Georgia’s largest and best school system?

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will host several Virtual Interview Days for Bilingual Teachers during April:

• Tue., April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 

• Wed., April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 

• Sat., April 24, from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Administrators will be hiring in multiple subject fields for the 2021-22 school year for candidates who are fluent in both English and another language. Bilingual applicants must be able to speak, read, and write the second language with intermediate to high proficiency. Primary needs are in Mathematics, Science, Special Education (all areas), Elementary (K-5), Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Science, Health Occupations, and Foreign Language (Spanish).

The district will pay a $4,000 signing supplement to bilingual teachers—with proficiency in English and Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, or Vietnamese—who make a three-year teaching commitment.

Interviews are by invitation only for those who currently hold certification and for college seniors who will graduate and hold certification by July of 2021. If you think you could shine as a classroom teacher in Gwinnett, the first step is to apply for teaching opportunities, then use your application ID to register to attend a virtual interview. Registration for interviews will close on April 18, or when all interview times have been filled. Please note that a request to participate does not guarantee an interview.

Check out frequently asked questions for Career Fair attendees, and learn more about teaching in Gwinnett.

For additional information or questions, email us at gcpsteach@gcpsk12.org.