Good evening GCES! Just a reminder that this week we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
Monday: Use Your Head, Don’t do Drugs - Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair
Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs - Favorite Team Shirt/Jersey
Wednesday: Don’t Be Caught Sleeping: Say No to Drugs - Pajama Day
Thursday: We Pledge to Be Drug Free - Wear Red
Friday: We have Character, We don’t need Drugs - Dress as your Favorite Book Character
Each year, our Christmas card cover is designed by the student that wins our Christmas card contest. Please encourage student participation in this year's Christmas card art contest! The application can be found at http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/Christmas_Card_Design_Contest.
Good Morning GCES!
GCES will be hosting Learning Beyond the Bell after school tutoring. Students will receive support for completing homework, remediation in Math and ELA, and enrichment.
Monday-Thursday from 3:15-5:15
Transportation (if needed) and Snack will be provided.
Application link: https://forms.gle/89j2ixaw2V7xnMUY6
Good Morning GCES. If you are interested in registering your student for the weekly Covid testing program, please use the link below. This link is only for GCES Students. Have a great day!
https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=ldh-gra-112-students
PARTICIPATE TO WIN!!!!
Halloween Challenge - Follow the link below to solve this riddle. Thanks @raisingcanes for donating the prize for today's riddle! The winner will be announced Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 3:00 PM.
https://forms.gle/UGgyoPrfQWShptv46
Good Afternoon GCES! Thanks for another amazing week. Please take a moment to review the October issue of the Blue Jay Bulletin. Also, be reminded that there is no school for students on Monday, October 11. Have a great weekend.
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SLPSB is pleased to announce Learning Beyond The Bell--Academic and Enrichment Program - a yearlong after school learning program designed to enrich the academic and extracurricular life of our kindergarten - 12th grade students.
The goal is to improve critical foundational skills in all core content areas. In addition, we will offer enrichment opportunities that will enable students to take virtual field trips, learn more about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more.
Dates: October 2021 - May 2022
Days: Monday - Thursday
Hours: immediately after school (3:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.)
Application deadline: October 19, 2021
Application link: https://forms.gle/89j2ixaw2V7xnMUY6
SUPERINTENDENT COUNCILS - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH.
Parents, educators, principals, and students, please consider applying to be a part of our Superintendent Leadership Councils.
http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/superintendents_leadership_councils
October is National Principal's Month! Help me give a shoutout to our SLPSD Principals to let them know we appreciate them! Drop a line in the comments and tag them. #ThankYourPrincipal
Good Afternoon GCES!
Tomorrow we will host the Grandparents Day Parade. Grandparents are encouraged to decorate their vehicles as our students cheer them on. All students in households with multiple students, will attend the parade with the youngest sibling. Please note the times below:
Pre-K and Kindergarten: 9:30
1st Grade: 10:00
2nd Grade: 10:30
3rd Grade: 11:00
4th Grade: 11:30
Good Afternoon GCES! We are informing you that 3 students have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified close contacts. Close contacts would be someone within 6ft for at least 15 minutes or more with the infected person. GCES will remain OPEN during this time. Parents should continue to monitor their child’s health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms.
Good afternoon GCES! We are excited to kickoff our Fall Cookie Dough Fundraiser. All orders are due to the school on October 8. Students are going home with order forms today. Thank you for your support.
We're having a photo contest at your school! Join in the fun!!!
Good Morning GCES! We are informing you that a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19. This person did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified close contacts. Close contacts would be someone within 6ft for at least 15 minutes or more with the infected person. GCES will remain OPEN during this time. Parents should continue to monitor their child’s health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms.
Good Afternoon GCES. Here are some updates.
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Good Afternoon GCES! We are informing you that a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19. This person did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified close contacts. Close contacts would be someone within 6ft for at least 15 minutes or more with the infected person. GCES will remain OPEN during this time. Parents should continue to monitor their child’s health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms.
MESSAGE FROM SLPSB:
All schools and facilities will be open Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The decision to reopen schools is based on information gathered from the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
Good afternoon GCES! Unfortunately the mechanical issues for Bus 608, Mr. Peter Smith, could not be resolved this afternoon. Parents of students who ride this bus will need to make arrangements to pick up these students. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Good afternoon GCES! We were notified that Mr. Peter Smith, Bus 608, is experiencing some mechanical issues. He is expected to run the route today, but expect some delays. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Good Morning GCES!
If you are interested in registering your student for the weekly Covid-19 Testing program, please use the link below. Testing will begin tomorrow morning and will occur every Thursday Morning at 8:00 AM. Only students who have been registered will be tested.
https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=ldh-gra-112-students