Dear Gwinnett County Public Schools families,

Given recent news reports about cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading in other countries, we wanted to provide our families with an update. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, “For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus at this time, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low.”

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What is COVID-19? 

Estimadas familias de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Gwinnett,

Dadas las noticias recientes sobre casos de coronavirus (COVID-19) que se propagan en otros países, queríamos ofrecer información actualizada a nuestras familias.  Según el sitio web de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), “Para el público estadounidense en general, quienes tienen una baja probabilidad de estar expuestos al virus al momento, el riesgo inmediato a la salud por COVID-19 se considera bajo.” 

Lo que usted puede hacer para mantener a su familia saludable:

¿Qué es COVID-19? 

Additional Resources and Information:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Georgia Department of Public Health
• Gwinnett County Health Department
• February 28, 2020 Letter from GCPS 
• GCPS Flyer 
• Health Department Flyer 
• Advice for Parents for Talking to Children About the Flu
• CDC Handwashing Flyer
• Cover Cough Flyer 
• Germ-Free Zone Flyer 
• Germ-Stopper Flyer 

International Festival News

Come join the Baggett family as we celebrate cultures around the world at Baggett Elementary's International Festival.  We are looking for food dishes and family recipes from around the world to share joy through food.

If you would like to participate, please click on the link and sign up today.  Set up is Friday, February 28th from 5:00-5:30, and food tasting will be from 5:30-7:30 PM.  We will provide plates, forks, spoons, bowls, and napkins. Small servings are recommended to allow more tastes to share!  If you would like to share your recipe with others, we will be happy to make copies for you.

Click here to add your favorite recipe.  

 Principal Selection Survey for Baggett Elementary School.

Gwinnett County Public Schools would like to ask for your assistance in the crucial process of selecting a principal to replace Dr. Charlotte Sadler.  The Gwinnett County Board of Education and Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks would appreciate your response to a web-based Principal Selection Survey.  This survey will help school system leaders gather input regarding the selection of the new principal of Baggett Elementary School.

A link to the survey is contained within the letter from Dr. Davis, Associate Superintendent.

Click here to begin the survey.  

Gwinnett School of Mathematics,  Science, and Technology announces:

STEM FEST

Saturday, March 29 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | 3rd - 5th Grade Students

Zoo to You (petting zoo presentation) | Robotics | 3D Printing | Engineering Challenges | Binary Code | Scratch Code | Fun activities (slime and kinetic sand, scavenger hunt)

Cost: $10 - Register through MyPaymentsPlus

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Middle School Summer Adventures

Explore Careers at Maxwell High School of Technology

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Order your 2019-2020 Baggett Elementary Yearbook online through MyPaymentsPlus.

 Don't have a MyPayments Plus account? Click here to get started. Select Georgia and Gwinnett County Public Schools then fill in the rest of the information

Gwinnett Online Campus Registration Information

Students in grades 4-12 interested in attending GOC full time for 2020-21 must complete the registration process during the month of February. Interested families are encouraged to attend an open house and tour at the school’s campus at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28, Jan. 29, Jan. 30, Feb. 11, Feb. 12, or Feb. 13. An informational meeting is set for Feb. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., or check out informational videos online. Once a grade level is full, a waiting list will be established. GOC does not offer mid-year enrollment. 

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Play 2 Learn

Parents, Do you, or someone you know, have a child who is 0-5 years old and not in Daycare/Preschool? If so, we have a wonderful new program just for you and your child! Our parent and child program is called Play 2 Learn! Classes which are held at Baggett are 90 minutes, 1 day a week (Tuesday-English OR Thursday-English, with Spanish support). Interested parents and students must attend an Orientation and register before we can enroll you in a class. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us at 678-518-6682, stop by the Family Center during school hours, or email:
Anjela_Bowers@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Maria_Reyero@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Information Flyer English | Spanish

Registration English | Spanish

Ms. Discovery Pageant 

March 20 at 3:00pm
Discovery HS theater 

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Inclement Weather Policy 

The following are GCPS procedures for inclement weather and how the school system handles school cancellations.

GCPS schools and facilities may close in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies that present threats to the safety of students, staff, or school property.

If bad weather causes the school to be canceled or dismissed early, public announcements will be made on GCPS TV, on the school system’s website (www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us), on Twitter and Facebook, through SchoolMessenger calls and optional texts, and via metro-Atlanta radio and television stations. Full-day cancellations usually are announced by 6 a.m. 

GCPS TV can be found on the following Gwinnett County cable channels:

• AT&T - Listed under Local Government
• Charter - Channel 22
• Comcast - Channel 24 or 26