Parents, we need your help completing the Georgia School Health Survey. You may complete the survey using your personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. If you do not have access to a device or internet at home, you are welcome to come take the survey in our Parent Center. We would like as many parents as possible to take the survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of our School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous, self-reported, and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. This survey is also available in Spanish. Click this link to access the survey. Thank you in advance for taking the time to do this.

Many of us are facing economic hardships and may need help during holidays. A local church has a program that is a fun family event and provides help for Thanksgiving.

At the event you will receive a grocery bag of food for your family, a delicious sit-down lunch, and warming items like gloves, hats, or blankets for the children! You can also have a family portrait taken by a professional photographer! All Free!!!!!!! The whole family is invited and encouraged to attend, but you must register ahead of time for the event.

The Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway Will Take Place on Saturday, November 23, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

To Register:
Please complete the form that came home in your student's Friday folder and return to Laura Marantz, or call her at 770-582-7522, or Sara Penland, or call her at 770-582-7523 for registration. To register in Spanish call Sandra Orci at 678-291-4232. Spots are limited. Respond ASAP!

School will be closed the week of November 25th for Thanksgiving Holidays.

Click here to view information on the Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Native American Festival

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The annual Candlelight luncheon is a time when we invite parents or other special guests of students to join them during their lunchtime to feast on a special holiday meal provided by our cafeteria. The lunchroom is decorated for the holidays and students love having a special someone join them for lunch. The schedule will be as follows:

• Students in grades 3rd and 5th will be on Wednesday, December 11
• Students in grades Kindergarten and 2nd will be on Thursday, December 12
• Students in grades 1st and 4th will be on Friday, December 13

Winter break will be from Monday, December 23 - Monday, January 6

If School is Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) 2019-2020 school calendar includes two make-up days to address school days missed due to inclement weather. In addition to these days, GCPS also has the option of making up days missed due to inclement weather using Digital Learning Days. Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified via SchoolMessenger of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day.

How does a Digital Learning Day work for students?

On the day that school has been canceled, teachers will post assignments on their eCLASS C&I course pages. Elementary school assignments will be posted by 9 a.m.

Students will use the My eCLASS student portal to log in to their teacher's course pages where they will access assignments, resources, and other materials. If the power is out, a student may access the teacher’s course page when power returns. If a student does not have access to a computer or device (tablet, smartphone, etc.), the student can get the assignment once school resumes.

Student work will be expected to be turned in to the teacher (either digitally or in person), using a school’s process for turning in work following an absence. For example, if your school allows students to turn in work two days after a missed day the Digital Learning Day assignments would be due two days after classes resume.

During the school year, teachers will share additional information with students about Digital Learning Days, including how they will support student learning during the day. Parents and students who need a refresher course on how to access eCLASS C&I can go to district website for helpful resources and information.

(Here at BLES, students should look for the image below on each teacher's course page)

The newest edition of Gwinnett LIFE is now available. Gwinnett L.I.F.E. is a complete guide to exciting classes and recreational activities offered by Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation. Visit www.gwinnettparks.com and click Online Registration for our online activity search and registration!