Happy Spring Break Week!

Some of you may be disappointed that you aren't able to go anywhere this year, but we still want you to have fun!  Go to eClass each day for a list of fun activities!  There will be a different theme every day.  We hope you enjoy this break from digital learning!

Open Food Pantries

There are several Food Pantries available in our area. Please make sure to call the food pantries first to confirm that they are still in operation and/or their hours have not changed.  Food pantries often change their hours without notification.  We do not want you to spend your time if the pantry is not available.

List of Food Pantries

Virtual School Counseling Instructions

The Counseling Team at Minor Elementary is committed to providing school counseling services and support during our digital learning days. 

Please contact your conselor for any of your academic and/or social emotional needs.

Rosy Gumbs
rosy.gumbs@gcpsk12.org
Google Office Phone: 678-310-7284

Brittany James
Brittany.James@gcpsk12.org
Google Office Phone: 678-734-6893

Virtual Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Counselors will respond to messages left after regular office hours on the next business day.

How to Contact Your Counselor

1. Email any counselor to receive services needed.

2. In your email include your full name, student ID, and your concern/question.

3. The counselor will respond via email or send you a link for a virtual meeting.

4. If virtual meeting is required, please click on the link in the email to join the meeting at the designated time.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Gwinnett County Public Schools is working closely with local and state health partners to monitor COVID-19 (Coronavirus).  Our partners include the Gwinnett Health Department, Georgia Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In the envent of cases being identified in our community, we would follow our public health partners' lead, implementing their recommendations.  The school district has a response plan to support the health and safety of our students, staff, and community.  In addition, we are following the guidance for schools issued by the CDC and Georgia Department of Health.

Please discuss the following with your child/children:

• Proper handwashing - The CDC indicates that both warm and cold water are effective.  For more on this go to the CDC Website on Handwashing
• Not touching your face
• Covering your cough and sneeze

Our custodial staff has inspected all soap and paper towel dispensers to ensure they are in proper working order.  They are also checking supplies frequently during the day.  In addition, the custodians have reviewed proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures, paying close attention to high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, faucet handles, etc.)

Please remember that you should keep your student at home if he/she is sick.  Students should not return to school until they have been fever-free for 24 hours.  

If you would like more information about our schools' response, please go to the GCPS website.  In addition, since this is a rapidly evolving situation, please refer to the Department of Public Health and the CDC for updates on COVID-19.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is May 7, 2020.  

WHO:  Rising kindergarteners - children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020 - and their parents or guardians.

WHAT:  Register for the 2020-21 school year.  (Parents may complete some paperwork online, starting March 31st.  Online Registration Paperwork)

WHERE:  Visit the school website to register online and complete the registration process here at the school on May 7.

WHEN:  Thursday, May 7, 2020, from 10 am until 2 pm (Please arrive by 1 pm)

WHY:  Your child will complete the Kindergarten Readiness Entry Profile, allowing your child's teacher to be ready to welcome your new kindergartener on the first day of school - Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  (Look online for other important calendar dates for the 2020-21 school year.)

PLEASE BRING:  Your child; an official document showing proof of birth date; evidence of vision, hearing, dental, and nutrition screenings obtained in the past year (a current Georgia Form #3300-Rev. 2013); a valid Certificate of Immunization (Georgia Form #3231); proof that you live in the attendance zone; proof of authorized person to enroll; the child's social security number (or you may sign a waiver at the school); and a photo ID for the adult registering the child.  

BRING YOUR RISING KINDERGARTENER WITH YOU ON MAY 7th!  Your child will complete a Kindergarten Readiness Entry Profile and take part in other activities.  It's very important that your child participates in this exciting day.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school!

Get Moving

Digital Learning Day

If bad weather causes school to be cancelled or dismissed early, public announcements will be made on GCPS TV, on the school system’s website, on GCPS Twitter and Facebook, through SchoolMessenger email, and via metro-Atlanta radio and television stations. Full-day cancellations usually are announced by 6 a.m.

In the event that Gwinnett County Public Schools decides to utilize a Digital Learning Day, students will log onto eCLASS to complete assignments.