It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of the first semester for the 2023 – 2024 school year. I feel we have accomplished a lot and our students are making good progress as we continue to move forward. The first semester was full of many exciting events and we look forward to the upcoming second semester.

The month of December will be very exciting and will move by very quickly with Friday, December 15 being the last day for students before Winter Break begins. Holiday Class Parties will take place on Friday, December 15. You can get more information about this from your child’s teacher. If you plan on being here for your child’s class party, please help us out by coming and leaving at the appropriate time so that we have room for everyone.

I want to take this opportunity to wish each one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. However, you celebrate this season, I hope that it’s a great time of relaxation and excitement and a time where you are with those that you care about the most. I look forward to the second half of the school year and the many exciting things that are in store for our students at Walnut Grove.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dale Pugh

Parents, During the week of December 11 – 15, visitors will not be allowed during student lunch time. The last week of school for 2023 is a very busy time! We have several events planned next week including staff activities, district testing, and the class Winter Parties on Friday, December 15th. Let’s finish the year strong! Thank you for your support! We will start back having lunch visitors on Monday, January 8th, 2024.

International Night will be Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Walnut Grove.

We would love for you to share your cultural heritage at our 2nd Annual International Night by hosting a booth or workshop, spotlighting a business, preparing a student performance, or by giving a student interview prior to the event for the morning news. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below.

If you have any questions, please email Christy.tate@gcpsk12.org

• Ready by Five is a free, nine-week program for families with children birth-age 5 that takes place on Saturday mornings from 1/27-3/23.
• The Ready by Five program will be held at Ferguson Elementary each Saturday morning from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• The program will include read alouds, music and movement, play-based activities, creative expression (art), and special guests from Gwinnett County parks, libraries, and more.
• There will also be giveaways for families at each session

The Walnut Grove Elementary School yearbook order is open. There is no guarantee that there will be extra yearbooks to purchase later. Secure your yearbook by ordering one today!

Want to help keep our vending machine stocked with books for the students? You can make on donation on Mypaymentsplus ---look under Activities---WGES Books for Book Vending Machine

December

• December 1-8: Holiday Shop Open
• December 6th: Fall Picture Retakes
• December 6th: Little Learner's Academy at 10 AM
• December 18th - January 4th: Winter Break

January

• January 11: Spirit Night at Jason's Deli starting at 5 PM
• January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day | No School
• January 19: Spirit Night at Jim n Nick's starting at 4 PM
• January 19: 100th Day of School

• Authorized visitors are welcome to sign in at the front office and join their child for lunch. However, outside food and packages are not permitted.
• Checkouts are not permitted past 2:45 PM
• Taking photos and videos are strictly prohibited.
• Outside birthday treats are not permitted, but we would love to celebrate your child's birthday through our Hooray, Hooray Birthday program. 🥳