GVES Weekly Announcements
May 1, 2020
Principals' Message
Happy Friday GVES families!
We hosted our first-ever live webinar as we recognized some third-grade friends reaching their #jaguarmax in Leadership and Perseverance. We will continue to pop into class zooms to give shout outs for our fourth and fifth-grade Jaguarmax nominees. Next week we look forward to Teacher and Staff Appreciation week. We are thankful for their continuous hard work.
Thank you all for your continuous support and care at home for your children. We miss them and enjoy seeing their smiling faces via zoom and seesaw posts.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Conley
Field Trip $ REFUNDS
5th grade promotion
Dear 5th Grade Families,
Save the date! We would like to invite all 5th grade families to attend the 5th Grade Promotion Assembly via webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. as we recognize students for their accomplishments and wish them well as they officially become the class of 2027.
A link to access the assembly will be shared through alma a day prior to the event. All certificates will be emailed home after the assembly.
We look forward to sharing this event with our students, families, and staff.
5th Grade Play
Mrs. Bock and Mr. Murray have really enjoyed working with this group of students, and appreciate all of the support and commitment families have shown to the experience. We were hoping things might evolve and allow a live performance, alas we have come to the hard reality this is not possible. The students have worked so hard we would still like to provide a virtual opportunity for them. Mrs. Bock and Mr. Murray created a Seesaw activity for students to video themselves singing the two finale songs. Mr. Murray will create a video to highlight the singing from each student that participates and create a montage of the songs and photos from rehearsals throughout the year. Students will receive their T Shirts when they collect their belongings in June. We also plan to invite this year’s cast members to help kick off next year’s musical in the fall. We thank everyone for all the Frozen Jr. memories!
ELEMENTARY GRADES - MOVING FORWARD
GVES FRIDAY LOOM
SCHOOL NEWS
Message from Dr. Bertrando 5/1/20
CURRENT SCHEDULE FOR ON-LINE LEARNING
YEARBOOK ORDERING INFORMATION!
DEADLINE IS APRIL 30!
HSA Update
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK: DEADLINE EXTENDED
Our GVES staff has been ZOOMing into action to enrich our children's lives. Staff Appreciation Week 2020 begins on May 4. Here's how you and your child can let the staff know how much they are appreciated (See Attachments for more details):
- Have your child write the staff a note (feel free to use the attached template) letting them know how much your child appreciates them. Feel free to personalize it further by coloring it or drawing a picture.
- Take a picture of your child/family holding a sign expressing appreciation to the staff.
- Creativity is encouraged! Paint a picture, chalk on the driveway, make words out of playdough or legos. (Don’t forget to sign your masterpiece.)
- Family participation is encouraged!!! Parents-the teachers would love notes and pictures from us as well!
- Feel free to do any or all these ideas. Take a picture of anything you do and email it to Mrs. Smith at smithk@garnetvalley.org. She will be compiling everything into a video slide show for the staff of GVES. This includes homeroom teachers, special area teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, cafeteria staff, nurse, guidance, and administration.
- Everything must be sent to Mrs. Smith by Saturday, May 2 by email at smithk@garnetvalley.org!!
- During the week of May 4th send a staff member a virtual cupcake. Any staff member sent a virtual cupcake will receive a real cupcake once restrictions are lifted. Visit https://forms.gle/o9LCsMdTPhyxrP2F7
Please feel free to contact us with any questions at gveshsa@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of the staff and the school!!!
The GVES HSA Board
YEARBOOK:
Online yearbook ordering is open. Simply visit www.barksdalephoto.com. Use order code 08050YB. Since school grounds are closed all yearbooks must be shipped to home. See attached flyer for more information. ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 8!!!!
DISPLAY MY ART:
Get those creative juices flowing! Keep the kids busy and foster their creativity while supporting the school. The entire family can participate! This is a great time to create family collaboration art pieces.
It's easy.
1. Visit http://www.displaymyart.com and print the art paper template (located under "resources"
2. Create your masterpiece (FREE art projects are available on http://www.displaymyart.com)
3. Take a picture or scan your art
4. Email your masterpiece along with your order to info@displaymyart.com (they will contact you for payment once the image is processed). Provide them with our school name, teacher, and grade so the school gets the credit.
BOXTOPS:
Just a reminder that our school still collects Box Tops to earn cash for our school! Going forward, there is a new state of the art way to submit your Box Tops. Simply download the Box Tops for Education App on your smart phone, select Garnet Valley Elementary School, and scan your receipts! The GVE HSA thanks you for your support!
Garnet Valley CTC Quick Tip #33 – Vulnerability’s Upside
Did you know? According to the CDC the current pandemic and quarantine can create greater social and emotional vulnerability in children and teens. Over the past three years an average of 25% of Garnet Valley secondary students in 6th, 8th,10th, and 12th grade were already experiencing sadness most days, 27% felt they were no good at all, and 10% were using self-harm to cope. Is there an upside to greater vulnerability during the pandemic?
Call to action… If anyone can find the upside, it’s Brene¢ Brown, a social and emotional researcher. Brene¢ reports that checking in with each member of the family and asking for the word that describes how they are feeling is crucial during difficult times. Children and teen’s past social and emotional issues, immature behavior, and harmful habits can come back when they are stressed and vulnerable. Saying the word that names their feeling out loud helps them to “walk through the emotion” and not be “taken down by it,” states Brown. Brown sees times of vulnerability like the current pandemic, “to be the only path to courage.” Though Brown acknowledges how hard this pandemic is, she sees the potential to make positive changes in tough times. Click on the links below to learn more.
Brene¢ Brown on the Today show
https://www.today.com/parents/bren-brown-s-advice-peace-home-during-covid-19-t177083
Brene¢ Brown on 60 minutes.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/brene-brown-cope-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-60-minutes-2020-03-29/
CDC – Social and Emotional Effects of Covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
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ATTENDANCE DURING ONLINE LEARNING - UPDATE
Attendance will be reported on a weekly basis. A student in grades K-5 will be considered present when a completed parental verification of attendance is received. The form will be emailed on Mondays following the week of instruction.
If you do not complete the attendance form by Wednesday you will receive a reminder email from Mrs. Centone or Mrs. Smith with the form attached again. If you would like to verify your child's attendance it will be current/accurate on ALMA Thursday of each week.
Our secretary Mrs. Centone will keep track of attendance. If you have any questions, please email her for clarification. tcentone@garnetvalley.org
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Garnet Valley Elementary School
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