GLC Family Newsletter
July 31, 2022
Welcome and Introduction
A strong home-school partnership greatly supports your child's educational experience. One way we aim to strengthen that partnership is by providing our families with a weekly update in the form of this newsletter. The newsletter is shared via email and text on Sunday afternoons. Please plan to take a few minutes each week to learn what is happening at GLC.
Other communication tools include our website (www.vusd.org/glcs) and social media (@GLC_VUSD).
In the coming weeks, you will receive additional information to help you know what to expect this year, and how you can support your child's learning. Stay tuned for more!
Coming Up
- August 9 (Tuesday) - Meet and Greet
8:30 AM - New student orientation and school tour
9:00 AM - New and returning student annual Meet and Greet - August 11 (Thursday) - First Day of School
7:30-8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:15 AM - School starts
2:15 PM - Gr K-3 pick-up
3:10 PM - Gr 4-8 pick-up - September 1 (Thursday) - Back-to-School Night
4:45-5:15 PM - Title I informational meeting (optional)
5:30-7:00 PM - Back-to-School Night
Meet and Greet
8:30 AM - Students new to GLC
We welcome all students who will be attending GLC for the first time this school year to come at 8:30 AM for a school tour. GLC staff will lead students and parents in small groups on a tour of the campus, sharing important information and familiarizing them with the school site.
9:00-10:00 AM - All GLC students
We welcome new and returning students to visit the campus, locate their new classrooms, and say hello to staff and teachers.
First Day of School
We are excited to share that parents are permitted to walk their children on campus and to their classrooms this year. After the restrictions of the past couple of years, we are excited to launch the school year off in such a joyful and collaborative way! Kindergarten parents may escort their children to class on the second day of school as well.
Beginning on Day 2 (Friday, 8/12), parents of grade 1-8 students are expected to say goodbye to their child at the drop-off gate. Beginning on Day 3 (Monday, 8/22), parents of kindergarten students are also expected to say goodbye at the gate. This policy is consistent with previous years and is part of our school safety guidelines.
Class Assignments
While the vast majority of our staff remains the same from last year, we are welcoming a few new teachers this year! Some of these teachers are still awaiting final clearance. This is the case if, when you receive your classroom placement letter, a teacher's name is not provided. Please know that we are fully staffed with an incredible group of teachers, and as soon as we are able, we'll share names with these families.
Youth Literacy Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that GLC was selected by the non-profit organization First Book to benefit from their annual Youth Literacy Fundraiser with dd's Discounts. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase books for students!
Are you getting ready to purchase new supplies for the school year? If so, consider checking out dd's Discounts (1925 N Dinuba Blvd) and making a donation to GLC when you check out! The store has backpacks, lunch boxes, clothes, and classroom supplies. You can also make a donation without a purchase.
The fundraiser began on Saturday, July 30th, and will continue through Sunday, August 21st. Thank you for supporting our GLC students!
Teaching and Learning
Teacher Staff Development
School Garden
More School Garden
About GLC
Email: kaure@vusd.org
Website: https://www.vusd.org/glcs
Location: 1051 West Robin Drive, Visalia, CA, USA
Phone: (559)730-7768
Twitter: @GLC_VUSD