Walnut Grove Media Center

Will you help us reach our goal of $3500 to purchase a class set of ClassVR Headsets? If every family donates just $10, we will meet our goal!
To get an idea of how we will use the headsets, click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyw-ePtDnRw

See the Possibilities: Bringing VR to Walnut Grove! | SuccessFund Join us for the "See the Possibilities: Bringing VR to Walnut Grove" fundraiser hosted by Walnut Grove Elementary School! Your donations will help us bring the world to our students by funding a class set of VR glasses for our Media Center. With your support to complete the funding of the project (P...

The Collins Hill Education Foundation is hosting the Denim and Diamonds Casino Night on Friday, March 4th. Their grants purchased our Tower Garden and Aquasprouts Setup. Your donation or ticket purchase supports the schools and teachers in the Collins Hill Cluster. Come out and enjoy a fun night out. Tickets can be purchased here: https://gcps-foundation.org/event/collins-hill-educatin-foundation-presents-denim-diamonds-casino-night/
Not able to attend? You can still show your support at the auction: https://qtego.net/qlink/collinshills

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Read Across America Week starts Monday 2/28---We are accepting canned/boxed food items for the North Gwinnett Co-Op to kick off the week. Students can earn a raffle ticket for each item they donate. We have 8 awesome baskets in the media center for students to try to win--raffle tickets can be earned each day by participating in the daily activities.

The Elf on a Shelf turned up in a media center window today...at least he's reading

If you have a mobile phone, ideas to help boost your child’s learning are just a text away!

Ready4KGA is a free text messaging program for parents of young children (ages birth to 5).
It’s easy to subscribe, just text GEORGIA to 70138, or sign up for Ready4KGA online.

Each week, you will receive three age-specific texts with fun facts and easy tips on how to use everyday family activities to boost your child’s learning. Ready4KGA activities build on the things that you already do with your child— like getting your child dressed, meal time, and bath time— to make boosting your child’s learning fast, fun, and easy. The service is available in both English and Spanish and the tips are customized for Georgia families.

Learn more here: https://words2reading.com/ready4kga/

Have you voted yet?
Mathnasium of North Lawrenceville is giving away 3 ($100) gift cards to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!
https://forms.gle/CcdksEpAaJpNhXad7
Don't miss out--Vote for a deserving Walnut Grove teacher that you know ! The deadline is midnight 5/7/21

Day 3 - Oh the Places You'll Go- Dress for Success or read a book about a career you would like to have when you grow up

Read Across America Day 2- Participate at home today- wear red, black or white for Cat in the Hat Day or read a book about a famous woman for Women's History Month.

Today is Grinchy Green day...wear green or read St. Patrick's Day/Ireland book!

Hey baseball fans! You can earn a free Gwinnett Stripers ticket by reading 4 books and completing the form on their website. Don't strike out---the deadline is December 31st.

Stripers Power of Reading Challenge Gwinnett Stripers Georgia Power Power of Reading Challenge

With GCPS' new AKS at Home initiative, families can learn ways to help their children practice key skills they are learning in language arts and math.

Live Zoom sessions for the second nine weeks are set for Oct. 27 through Nov. 5. Find the schedule and more information here: http://bit.ly/gcps_AKS1020.

Starting today, Wednesday, Oct. 28, families will be able to select their student’s learning option for 2nd semester—either in-person at the school or digital learning at home.

Families will indicate their choice in an online survey in the Parent Portal. Families can make changes to their selection up to 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 15, when the selection process closes. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/gcps_2SLO