GLC Weekly Newsletter
May 1, 2022
What's Happening This Week
Monday, May 2
- State testing for Gr 3-8
- National Teacher Appreciation Week
Draw a picture/write a letter for your teacher! - Zumba, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
- State testing for Gr 3-8
- National Teacher Appreciation Week
Make something for your teacher! - Chess Club, 3:15-4:00 p.m. (Rm 31)
- Speedcubing Club, 3:15-4:00 p.m. (Rm 51)
- State testing for Gr 3-8
- National Teacher Appreciation Week
Wear your teacher's favorite color!
- Cinco de Mayo!
- State testing for Gr 3-8
- National Teacher Appreciation Week
Catch your teacher SHINING with a SHINE ticket! - Speedcubing Club, 3:15-4:00 p.m. (Rm 51)
- State testing for Gr 3-8
- National Teacher Appreciation Week
Show your teacher your school spirit! - SHINE spirit wear day
Planning Ahead!
- PTSA association meeting and officer elections will be on Tuesday, May 10, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Mark your calendars for GLC's World's Fair on Friday, May 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thanks for coming to our Open House!
IMPORTANT Preparations for State Testing (Gr 3-8)
There are important preparations that students and families need to take in advance. All students should do the following:
- Bring their Chromebook FULLY CHARGED to school
- Get a good night's rest
- Eat a good breakfast
- Arrive at school on time
Here are some resources for parents:
Parent Guide to Understanding the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment (English)
Parent Guide to Understanding the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment (Spanish)
Parent Guide to Understanding the CA Science Test (English)
Parent Guide to Understanding the CA Science Test (Spanish)
You can also go through some practice questions with your child by going to the state's Online Practice and Training Tests Portal HERE.
State assessments will be administered most days for the next two weeks. Science and make-up tests will continue to be administered throughout May. Thank you for your support in ensuring your child does his/her best on the state assessments!
Annual GLC Family Survey
- Positive school culture
- Student learning
- Student support and equity
- Family involvement
- Communication
If you did NOT get a chance to complete the survey, we would appreciate your input. Please complete the survey by Friday, May 6. Click on the links below to access the survey:
Seeking Volunteers for our World's Fair!
HEART Offering UTK for 2022-23
Enrollment for 2022-23
We are continuing to accept applications for the 2022-23 school year. If space is not available in your child’s grade, she/he will be placed on a waiting list by grade level. Seats will be offered on a first-come, first-serve, basis. If you have friends or family who may be interested in attending GLC, please share this information with them. While we have waitlists at some grade levels, we currently have a few openings for grades 3-4. Applications are available on our website and in our front office.
Open House
Track & Field Team Celebration
Sequoia Kings Canyon Park Rangers
Expanding access to Transitional Kindergarten
Homework Help!
Global Learning Charter School
Email: kaure@vusd.org
Website: https://www.vusd.org/glcs
Location: 1051 W Robin Dr, Visalia, CA 93291, USA
Phone: 5597307768
Twitter: @GLC_VUSD