CES Fundraiser

Today, March 26th is the last day to sell sell sell!

All  fundraising money and order form should be turned in on Monday, March 27, 2023.

It's not too late to participate!  Please help support Centerville Elementary School by participating in our special fundraiser.  Funds raised will be used for student and staff recognition.  Our fundraiser features a popular variety of exciting items including: Bags, Cookies, Candles, Chocolates, Cups, Kitchen Gadgets, Shirts, and much more.  Out-of-town family and friends can also participate by shopping at the online store with more than 1,000 items available for ship to home and ship to school.

Students may register for the fundraiser  at: https://store.prime.ai/fundshoppe/Account/RegisterForSchool/a44afff5-d0d8-42ac-9ce5-9e2d369eda7f 

AKS @ Home - Georgia Milestones Assessment - GMAS

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Virtual (click on the link in the flyer )

The next AKS @ Home will be specially designed to build the capacity of elementary families about the end of the year GMAS assessment. 

This one-night event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM via zoom.  The Family Engagement Office in partnership with the Office of Accountability and Assessment will provide information about the GMAS assessment for 3-5 grade families.  Sample questions and tips to help your student with the GMAS assessment will be shared with all attendees.

English flyer

Spanish flyer

Vietnamese flyer

Georgia Milestones Bootcamp

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: CES Media Center

Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents.......

Join us this Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM to learn about the Georgia Milestones Assessment and how to help your child prepare for testing.

Visit the GA DOE website for additional information about the GMAS: https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Order your yearbook before they're all gone.  Click on the link below to be redirected to Strawbridge.net, click order pictures and yearbook, then enter parent code: YB26638 and place your order. 

https://www.strawbridge.net/

Code: YB26638

Spring Break

April 03 - 07, 2023

Rest, relax, and enjoy your break.  All GCPS students will be out of school from April 03 - 07, 2023 for Spring Break.  All students will return to the classroom on April 10, 2023.

Parenting & SEL Tip of the Week

Model Creative Problem-Solving

There is usually more than one way to solve a problem.  And to solve some problems, you have to think outside the box.  When kids learn this, they become better problem solvers.

Children learn creative thinking by watching others.  When you have a problem to solve, think it through out loud.  Let your child see you tackle problems in different ways.  Regularly propose new solutions for old problems.

Don’t always go with the easy answer.  Show your child that fresh thinking can turn up new approaches to solving a problem.

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Social & Emotional Learning

SEL Tip: Use music to build togetherness

Shiloh High School Spring Festival

Date: Friday, April 14, 2023

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Shiloh High School

Shiloh High School will host their annual Spring Festival on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 5:00pm.  The festival is open to all students and families in the Shiloh Cluster.  Each game will cost $1.00 a piece to play and will be set up along the track on the athletic/football field.

Play 2 Learn

 Date: Wednesday Mornings

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Centerville Elementary School

Registration is OPEN to All Gwinnett County residents! Only a few spots available!

Looking for a FREE program for your younger child that encourages them and YOU to PLAY, LEARN and GROW?.... Play 2 Learn is that program.  Children ages birth to 5 years old and their parent, guardian, or caregiver can register to attend 90 minutes of weekly interactive instruction by contacting Ms. Jarrell at (678) 631-3721 / Fueneequa.Jarrell@gcpsk12.org.

Registration is required to attend.

Social Media

We have revamped our social media accounts.  Make sure you follow, tweet, message and like us.

Want to see what's going on in our school in real time?  Want to see pictures of events and activities that your students are participating in?  What better way to stay informed on all the school happenings than to join and follow our social media accounts.

Click on the links below and add each app/address as your favorite.

CES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Centerville-Elementary-School/100087595782509/

CES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centervillees/

CES Twitter: https://twitter.com/CESgenerals

SPED Parent Survey

Annual Parent Involvement Survey

Who: Families of students who are receiving special education services  

What: Each state is required to conduct a parent survey to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools.  

When: Available January 23, 2023 – May 31, 2023

Where: Parents can complete the survey via the survey link below. We ask that a copy of the attached letter be sent home with every SWD student. Additionally, we ask that the letter(s) and survey link be posted on your special education teachers e-class pages as well as your school website. Our goal is to ensure that all parents are aware of the survey and can participate. 

Please use the following link to access the survey:  https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey

Please use the following link to access the parent letters: 

English Parent Letter

Spanish Parent Letter

Important Reminders

Morning Arrivals

CES Families, in an effort to expedite morning arrivals and for the safety of all, please adhere to the following guidelines:

The car-rider lane will close promptly at 8:10 AM.

All students who arrive after 8:10 AM need to be physically escorted to the front desk through the front entrance.  Please do not allow your child(ren) to walk across the lawn or parking lot unaccompanied.  Please do not pull up to the front and let your child(ren) out of the car, as they should be escorted into the building.

Parents are permitted to use the bus lane in front of the school after 8:10 AM and after all buses have been dismissed (it is a safety hazard to pull into the bus lane prior to 8:10 AM).  Please do not pull into the bus lane if buses are still present.

All students should be in their class by 8:14 AM. The tardy bell rings at 8:15 AM.  The cafeteria will stop serving breakfast at 8:10 AM.

We appreciate all your support and understanding. These guidelines provide for safety but also keep the morning arrival routine flowing smoothly.

Thank you for ensuring the safety of ALL by being mindful of the above guidelines.

School Bell Schedule

Arrival Bell – 7:45 AM (School doors open)

Tardy Bell – 8:14 AM (Students must be in their class)

Early Check-Out Cut Off - 2:15 PM

Dismissal Bell – 2:45 PM

Checking a Student Out of School/Dismissal of Students

The cut-off time for checking a student out of school early is 2:15 PM.  Dismissal will only be allowed after 2:15 PM in serious emergency situations (must be approved by an administrator). 

A picture ID is required to check out a student.

ALL parents and other school visitors will be required to state the purpose of the visit before gaining access to the school building.  Entry to the building can be delayed if the person is exhibiting behavior that makes the receptionist reasonably concerned for the safety of the school.  As always, be prepared to show proper identification to visit and/or pick up students.

Lunchtime Visits

When you visit your child in the cafe, you will notice that we have cafe routines, procedures, and expectations which create an atmosphere of orderliness and safety for all who enter.  All lunchtime visitors must check in at the front with a proper ID and wear the printed visitors badge. 

As a reminder:

Fast food is not allowed.

  Adults can purchase cafeteria meals for $3.45 or meals from home can be brought in.

Students should go back to their classroom with their class and teacher.

Visitors are not allowed to walk students back to their classroom.

Visitors should exit the building through the front doors.

Thank you for adhering to the cafeteria lunchtime visitor guidelines and rules.

Transportation Changes

If there is a change in transportation, please make all changes in writing to the classroom teacher. There is a Transportation Change Form located on the school’s website.  We ask that you not call the main office or teacher for transportation changes.  It is important that we receive the written changes as soon as possible to ensure all paperwork has been completed for the change request.  An office staff member will contact the parent/guardian to verify any change request.