Tuesday, August 22, 2017
At Sims, RIGOR is taking us to new heights! This Year’s Theme: #unstoppableivygreatness
Theme for August: Perseverance [pur-suh-veer-ns] Noun - steadfastness in doing something Despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Nurse Durr and our school clinic is in need of boys and girls underwear. Requested sizes are XS, S and M. Please donate if you can!
Are You Connected?
Alert Homeroom Teacher and Front Office of any phone number changes so we can change them in Infinite Campus. Updated email addresses are needed as well.
WE are a REMIND 101 School! Sign up with your scholar’s teacher.
Please join the Sims PTO! Dues are $10 per family.
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Twitter: @sims_ivyleague Website: http://ses.rockdaleschools.org/
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE PTO’S
BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE!
Positive Quote of the Week
Please be reminded of our Parent Essential Agreements:
Instructional time is prioritized! If you would like to schedule observations in your scholar’s class, they must be done in advance via Annie Reed in the Front Office at [email protected] or 770-922-0666. Teachers will respond to emails and phone calls within 48 hrs. In an effort to protect your scholar’s safety, please follow all pick up and drop off procedures. Scholars may enter the building at 7:05 am and may not be checked out after 1:45pm. All scholars must be picked up by 2:30 pm or a $10 drop off fee will apply Transportation changes must be in writing. In emergency situations, emails are permitted. Email the front office and confirm receipt via phone no later than 1:45 pm.
August Theme: Perseverance
Aug 22: Early Release Day (11:30am)
Aug 23-24: Boy Scouts of America - Visitation and Registration Meeting
Aug 25: Progress Reports and Deficiencies Sent Home
Aug 29: Scholar Night: Parent Teacher Conferences (2:30p.m.-6:30p.m.)
· AVID Binder/WICOR Check (Parents, make sure to review your scholar’s binder prior to this date.)
· Parent Workshops (4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. & 5:30p.m- 6:30p.m.)
Aug 29: PTO Meeting 6:30p.m. (Media Center)
September Theme: Responsibility
Sept 1-30: Library Card Sign-Up Month
Sept 1: Sims Scholar of the Month Recognitions (7:30a.m.)
Sept 1: First Friday @ SES
Sept 4: Labor Day Holiday
Sept 7: Grandparents’ Day & Lunch Invitation (Pre-K-2nd)
Sept 8: Grandparents’ Day & Lunch Invitation (3rd-5th)
Sept 8: Genius Hour
·Fall Picture Day-Lifetouch
· International Literacy Day
· Last Day of Fall Book Fair
Sept 10-16: National Suicide Prevention Week
Sept 12-13: Boy Scouts of America - Visitation and Registration Meeting
Sept 15-Oct 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept 15: PTO Board Meeting (7:30a.m-8:15a.m.)
Sept 19: Early Release (11:30a.m.)
Sept 22: Genius Hour
Sept 26: AVID Binder/WICOR Check: (Parents, make sure to review
your scholar’s binder prior to this date.)
Sept 26: Scholar Night
· Parent Workshops (4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. & 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.)
· PTO Meeting 6:30p.m. (Media Center)
Sept 29: Fall Fundraiser
· Sims Scholar of the Month Recognitions (7:30a.m.)
Oct 2-6: Fall Break
We encourage all parents to be actively involved and engaged at Sims! See your scholar’s teacher regarding volunteer opportunities! Please join the PTO! The Parent Resource Center is open for your use! If you are interested in being a Room Parent, please sign up! See Ms. Ferrell, School Counselor