GLC Weekly Newsletter
January 16, 2022
What's Happening This Week
Monday, January 17
- HOLIDAY (No school) - Martin Luther King
Tuesday, January 18
- COVID test distribution, 7:00-8:30 a.m.
(See below for more information) - Basketball try-outs (Gr 5-8), 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday, January 19
- Basketball try-outs (Gr 5-8), 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 20
- COVID vaccine clinic, MPR, 1:30-7:00 p.m.
(See below for more information) - Basketball try-outs (Gr 5-8), 3:15 p.m.
- COVID test distribution, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 21
- SHINE spirit day
Basketball Try-outs
Final basketball try-outs for Gr 5-8 are this week! Students may only participate if they have turned in their Parent Permission slip and the COVID-19 Waiver form. Try-outs will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:30 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2:15-3:30.
COVID Vaccine Clinic at GLC
GLC will be partnering with VUSD and the CA Department of Public Health to offer a vaccine clinic for interested families on Thursday, Jan. 20th. Interested GLC students and family members will receive the Pfizer vaccine free of charge. The event will be held in our multipurpose room (MPR) from 1:30-7:00 p.m. More information and details to come.
Free COVID-19 rapid tests for GLC students
GLC families who have not already picked up a free COVID-19 self-test for their GLC student may do so at the following dates and times: Tuesday (1/18), 7:00-8:30 a.m. and Thursday (1/20), 5:30-7:00 p.m. Distribution will take place outside the multi-purpose room. We are only able to provide one test kit per student. Please be prepared to provide your child’s full name, grade, and either his/her birthday or student ID. Thank you!
Daily Health Checks
Please continue to monitor your child's health each day before school. If your child exhibits any of the following signs or symptoms, please stay home. Symptoms may include cough, shortness of breath, headache, sore throat, chills, loss of taste or smell. You can contact your healthcare provider or call our nurse for additional direction. Thank you!
Open Enrollment for New Students
Open enrollment for the 2022-23 school year closes Friday, February 11th. Current families with incoming kindergartners must complete an Enrollment Request Form for their child. After Open Enrollment, new applicants will be placed on a waiting list if no seats are available.
If you know of other families interested in attending GLC, please encourage them to complete their Enrollment Request forms during the Open Enrollment period for the best chance of admission.
Making Learning Memorable
Grade 3/4 students experience what it's like to grind acorns like local native Americans did.
Basketball Season Begins
Girls' and boys' basketball conditioning began this week! We're looking forward to a season of both hard work and fun.
Recess Actvities
Ever wonder what students do during recess? They do a lot! Activities include jump rope, foursquare, soccer, basketball, and climbing the play structure.
Global Learning Charter School
Global Learning Charter School (GLC) is a public charter school committed to offering relevant, personalized learning opportunities to prepare students to be global-ready in work and life. GLC opened in August of 2017. Currently, we serve approximately 440 students in grades K-8.
Email: kaure@vusd.org
Website: https://www.vusd.org/glcs
Location: 1051 W Robin Dr, Visalia, CA 93291, USA
Phone: 5597307768
Twitter: @GLC_VUSD