Mckendree

McKendree Elementary School
Expecting Excellence, Making a Difference
#GCPS

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McKendree ES has its very own student-led podcast, McKendree's Eagle Talk. Students choose the topics, write, and record the episodes! We are so proud of our students and we hope you will listen and support them! We can be found on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, Google, and iHeartRadio.

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Our annual Holiday Gift Shop is back!!! It will take place this week, December 4th-7th from 8am-3pm. This is an opportunity for students to shop for holiday gifts for friends and family members. Gifts range in price from $0.25 to $17.50.

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Today, we are thankful for our students, families, staff, and supportive community. Happy Thanksgiving, #TeamGCPS!

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We hope our students and school staff have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Break. We look forward to welcoming students and staff members back to learning when classes resume on Monday, November 27.

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International night was AMAZING!! It was incredible to see so many countries represented and there were so many wonderful things to do, eat, and see! #TeamMcKendree #TeamGCPS #InternationalFestival #InternationalNight #EachAndEvery

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It’s American Education Week, and we’re celebrating every member of #TeamGCPS for their commitment to excellence, empathy, effectiveness, and equity in education. Thank you to our staff members, families, and community for your support and contributions to our schools!

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Today, we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Learn about the Veterans History Project here: https://t.co/7fykN0WfCk

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This week, we are celebrating National School Psychology Week and the ways in which school psychologists help #EachAndEvery student thrive. They cultivate a culture of well-being and promote school communities where all feel welcome, safe, valued, and prepared for the future.

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It has become a tradition in Georgia for the first Sunday in November to be designated as Retired Educators Day! Thank you to our #TeamGCPS retirees and our rehire retirees for your support of #EachAndEvery student and contributions in the classroom.

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It's Native American Heritage Month. We celebrate #EachAndEvery individual as we cultivate a culture of belonging while leading with empathy, equity, and excellence to ensure that #TeamGCPS students, families and staff feel welcome, safe, accepted, and prepared for the future.

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Did you know that our school is hosting a STEM Fair? Winners of the McKendree ES fair will move on to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Regional Science & Engineering + Innovation Fair on February 23, 2024! To find out more, visit https://t.co/oFQj6RR8QB #YouBelonginGCPSSTEM

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Friday, November 3, is a scheduled Digital Learning Day (DLD) for all students. Students will access lessons online but will not have virtual class time with their teachers. Meals will be delivered along bus routes countywide from 10:45 a.m. to noon.

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Students and Staff are invited to wear their Appropriate (AND NOT SO SCARY) Book Character Costumes to support United Way and Literacy on October 31st, 2023. We encourage you all to donate $1, however, it is not required to participate. We Can't Wait to See you in your costumes!

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Please join us for a parent workshop specifically designed to support parents of English learners. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. School Cafeteria and live stream via Zoom. Follow this link to RSVP: https://t.co/CNaaGdWAIN

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All dads and caring adults are invited to bring their students for an All Pro Dads meeting in the McKendree Elementary School Cafeteria on Friday, October 27, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.

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The Community-Based Mentoring and Community Schools Family Night will occur virtually on October 24th at 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

Registration Link
https://t.co/TNsCeCMoEV

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Wear Orange to take a Stand against Bullying. We are United for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion! #EndBullying October 18, 2023

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Today, we celebrate our drivers, monitors, and transportation staff who safely transport students to and from school each day! They drive student success! During School Bus Safety Week, we recognize how their caring and commitment make a difference for #EachAndEvery GCPS student.

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Attention all Gifted and Advanced Content Students!
Attached is a flyer for the Saturday Exploration Program, which will be held at Simonton Elementary School. Classes will be 10/21, 10,28, 11/4, and 11/11. Cost and registration information are available on the flyer.

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Book Fair is COMING SOON! Save the date! When: October 16-20 Where: McKendree Media Center