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November 24, 2013
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This week is a
School Holiday for Students and Faculty.
No school Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th. See you Monday, December 2nd.
Happy Thanksgiving.
 
FAQ

What time should I drop off my student in the morning?

Car riders should be dropped off at 9:00 AM when the doors open.
  

What time is dismissal?

Dismissal begins at 4:00 PM with walkers, then car riders and then bus riders.

 

If my student checks in or out during the day is he/she considered absent for the day?

A student is considered present for a full day if they are present for half the day or any 3 periods. Attending less than 3 periods is considered absent for that day.

 

How late in the day may I check my child out of school?

Check out time ends at 3:30. Please bring your ID into the front office before 3:30 to check out your student.

 

If my student is absent, do I send a note?

Yes, send a note regarding the absence once the child returns to school. Refer to the list on page 6 of the agenda for state recognized excused absences.

   

Do the students wear uniforms?

Students do not wear uniforms but should follow the dress code as described in the student agenda on page 10.

 

Greetings!    
  
School Holiday This Week
This week is a School Holiday for Students and Faculty.
There is no school Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th. See you Monday, December 2nd. Enjoy your time with family.
 
19th Annual Turkey Trot
A classic returned for the 19th year "running" on Friday, November 22nd during Connections. Students prepared for the annual Turkey Trot run and  the fast feet won the big prize-a Thanksgiving turkey!!! It's was a fun day for all.
    
They really do win a turkey. Thanks PTSA for all of your help!
 
Our Amazing PTSA Donates to Update
Media Center
A true Thanksgiving as PTSA President Janis Kim presents Principal Marci Sledge with check to make major updates to our Media Center. Many thanks!
Parent Perception Survey~
Window Closes December 13th
  

The annual Parent Perception Survey is now available until December 13th. Please take an opportunity to log into your parent portal account to provide feedback to our school through this important survey. Upon logging in, you should be prompted to participate in the survey.

Parent Portal Log In Page

Mayor Mason is Principal for a Day
  
Mayor Mike Mason of Peachtree Corners greets students with Principal Marci Sledge on the morning school news broadcast. The Mayor spent the day shadowing Mrs. Sledge at her meetings and duties.
School Store
The PTSA sponsors and operates a school store several mornings a week from 9:00 until 9:20. On Wednesday mornings  during school wide tutoring you can find the store in the front foyer at 8:15 until 9:20.
 
Norcross High School Presents Peter Pan and Wendy

PETER PAN AND WENDY

The Non-Musical Version  

Performances are:                                    

Thursday, December 5th at 7:00 PM,

Saturday, December 7th  at 7:00 PM

and Sunday, December  8th at 2:00 PM

Tickets sold at the door are $7.00 for adults and

$5.00 for kids 10 & under.

 

GSMST Registration Begins

The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology is a unique high school that focuses on advanced and challenging studies in the fields of engineering, biosciences, and emerging technology. Enrollment for the 9th grade class is open to all students who are residents of the Gwinnett County school district attendance zone and who have completed the 8th grade. GSMST is now accepting registration applications for the 2014-2015 freshman class. The registration deadline is January 31, 2014. More information is available on the school's website: www.gsmst.org.

 

Informational Meetings for the Norcross cluster will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 PM at GSMST, 970 McElvaney Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 Phone: 678-518-6700.

Pinckneyville Middle School
5440 West Jones Bridge Road
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
phone 770-263-0860     FAX 770-447-2617

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