GLC Family Newsletter
December 4, 2022
This Week at GLC
- Monday, December 5
MINIMUM DAY
GLC Annual Sock Drive begins (more information below)
Open Enrollment for 2023-24 begins (more information below)
12:50 PM - All students dismissed
1:00 PM - Middle School Reading Club, Rm 72
5:00-6:30 PM - Ornaments Around the World, MPR (more information below)
Zumba CANCELLED due to Ornaments Around the World - Tuesday, December 6
8:30-9:30 AM - Picture Makeup and Retake Day
4:00-5:00 PM - School Site Council (SSC) meeting, Rm 20 - Wednesday, December 7
2:15 PM - Dismissal for ALL students (Gr TK-8)
2:15-3:00 PM - Slick Rock Film Festival meeting, Rm 52
6:00-7:00 PM - Zumba with Kaweah Health, MPR - Thursday, December 8
8:45-9:30 AM - English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting, Rm 72 - Friday, December 9
Grinch vs. Whoville Dress-up Day - Dress up as a character from either The Grinch or Whoville! - Saturday, December 10
Middle School Reading Club field trip to the Getty Center
Upcoming Events
12/13 - Volunteer Orientation & Training (8:30-9:15 AM), Zoom (English only)
12/14 - Final day of annual Sock Drive (all socks due!)
12/14 - Volunteer Orientation & Training (5:00-6:00 PM), Rm 20 (English & Spanish)
12/15 - Gr TK/K winter performance (5:30-6:30 PM), MPR
12/16 - Santa Hat Day
12/19-1/6 - Winter break
1/9 - School resumes
1/10 - Volunteer Orientation & Training (5:00-6:00 PM), Rm 20 (English & Spanish)
1/11 - Gr 5/6 field trip to see Grease (LJ Williams theater)
1/16 - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
1/17 - Gr 8 field trip to Link Learning Recruitment fair (LJ Williams theater)
1/17 - PTSA association meeting (5:30-6:30 PM)
Ornaments Around the World - TOMORROW!
We hope to see you at tomorrow's Ornaments Around the World event! Here's what you need to know:
- The event will be held in our multi-purpose room (MPR).
- Doors will open at 5:00 PM. The event will finish by 6:30 PM.
- All students will get a FREE hot chocolate and cookie.
- Students must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
- Tacos, lemonade, and more will be for sale by Sweet Provisions (3 tacos + drink = $10).
- Live music from 5:30-6:00 by our own Bluegrass band!
- Photo backdrop for pictures.
The Annual GLC Sock Drive is On!
This annual service project is just one way we hope to improve conditions for those less fortunate in our community. We will be donating the socks to the Visalia Rescue Mission. Thank you, in advance, for making our Sock Drive a success!
Picture Makeup & Retake Day - TUESDAY!
Open Enrollment for 2023-24 Begins Tomorrow
- Current GLC students in grades TK-7 are guaranteed a seat for the 2023-24 school year and do not need to submit an enrollment request form.
- Siblings of current GLC students who are entering school next year MUST submit an Enrollment Request Form for guaranteed admission. After February 10, we cannot guarantee GLC siblings a seat.
- Please note that students enrolled in VUSD's preschool program on the GLC campus are NOT automatically enrolled and MUST submit an enrollment request form.
Please call our office at 559-730-7768 for more information!
Upcoming Field Trips
Parents and other family members who would like to chaperone MUST have completed the volunteer application process. This can take several weeks! We recommend completing the process early so you're ready when field trips are announced.
Upcoming volunteer training dates include:
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 8:30-9:15 AM, Zoom (English only)
- Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5:00-6:00 PM, Rm 20 (English & Spanish)
- Tuesday, Jan. 10, 5:00-6:00 PM, Rm 20 (English & Spanish)
Students Study Georgia O'Keeffe
Ugly Sweater Day
Student-centered Instruction
GLC Spirit Wear
Thanks to all our families who purchased this year's SHINE shirt! Stay tuned for our next sale.
In the meantime, GLC spirit wear is also available from the Visual Ink online store, a local vendor for spirit wear and merchandise. There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and hats available. Orders can be picked up or delivered.
Important Links
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