The Jenkins Elementary School campus is humming with creative energy this summer as the school conducts the intensive Spotlight Fine Arts Camp! Throughout June, local kids are building major confidence by working directly with industry pros across theater, music, dance, and visual arts classes. In tandem with these arts projects, families are helping their kids log pages for the summer reading challenge at the Gwinnett County Public Library, while the front office keeps the online dashboard wide open for new student registration.

Q1. What is the rule if my child wants to bring a smartphone or smart watch to school?

Ans. Kids can have them in their backpacks, but they must be turned completely off during the day. They aren't allowed to wear smart watches or use phones in class or on the bus.

Q2. How can I buy a school spirit shirt for my child to wear on Fridays?

Ans. The PTO sells them at the start of the year and during special school events. You can also hop online and order them through the school's square payment site when the shop opens up.

Q3. What should I do if my child needs an inhaler kept at school?

Ans. You have to walk the inhaler into the clinic yourself and fill out a medical form with the nurse. Kids cannot carry medicine around in their pockets or bags.

Q4. Can I send cupcakes to class for my child's birthday?

Ans. No, the school doesn't allow birthday food drops in the classroom due to severe food allergies. You can buy ice cream for the whole class through the cafeteria instead if you talk to the teacher ahead of time.

Q5. How do I find out what my child is eating for lunch each day?

Ans. You can view the breakfast and lunch menus online through the district website or download the school meal app on your phone to see what is cooking every week.