The Jr Bulldog Pride
Grove Park Elementary- November Edition #GAMEON
Week 9 - Nov. 5th, 2023
Last week, we had a great time dressing up as our favorite Book Characters - which paired perfectly with our Book Fair! Our 5th graders had a great time on their field trip to Millstone Creek Orchard. They were complemented on their excellent behavior! They represented Grove Park Elementary well!
Moving into this week, we need your help! Last week we had more students tardy that any since the beginning of the school year. Students begin learning at 7:50 daily. Missing even 5 minutes instructions can be the difference between a student's day starting off well or not so well. Our students need every minute of their learning! Thank you for helping us make sure each student gets all they need to have a great day! We are going to have another phenomenal week!
📅Our Schedule This Week
Tuesday 11/7
- Student Government Election
Wednesday, 11/8
- Colgate Dental Van
Thursday 11/9
- Quarter 1 Awards (K-1, 8:15-8:45)
- Quarter 1 Awards (2-3, 9:00 - 9:30)
- Quarter 1 Awards (3-5, 9:45-10:15)
- GPE K - 2 Movie Night - Doors Open at 5:30
GPE K-2 Movie Night!
Please join us for a family movie night on Thursday, November 9th at 6:00! This movie is tailored for our Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade students but all are welcome! We will be showing Meet the Robinsons. Come relax and enjoy this fun night with our staff!
Friday, 11/10
- Veteran's Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
Looking Ahead:
Thursday, 11/16
- Fall Make-Up Pictures
Wednesday 11/22 - 24
- Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
We are always looking for volunteers to support our teachers and students in different ways. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to our front office!
Academically/Intellectually Gifted Program 23-24
Please see this link for details about referring a child to the Academically/Intellectually Gifted Program. All referrals must be made by November 21, 2023.
Important Reminders
- School begins at 7:50 a.m. for ALL students Pre-K-5. Students that arrive by car should be in the building at 7:50. To make sure our students have enough time to get in the building, get through the breakfast line and arrive in class to start their day, the car rider line cut off time is 7:49 (cell phone time) each day. If you are arriving on campus at 7:49 or later, you will need to park and walk your student in to the front office to sign them in.
- Changes in transportation - If you need to change your child's afternoon transportation, please call the front office at (336) 570-6115 before 2:00 p.m. Teachers cannot check and respond to messages and emails throughout the day when they are teaching. Please do not expect an immediate response from your child's teacher during instructional hours. Office hours for teachers begin after 3:00 p.m.
- Signing Students out early: If you are signing your students out early (before 2:20 p.m.), you must go inside the front office and check them out. No student early check outs will be allowed after 2:20 as students are beginning to transition for dismissal. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter!
- Lunch Visits- Families may come to eat lunch with your students. Please reach out to your child's teacher 24 hours in advance to let them know you are coming so they can plan for seating. Remember: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE BROUGHT IN. Upon arrival, please sign in at the front office and get a visitor's tag. This must be worn while on campus. All visitors will wait for their child’s class outside the office until their student's lunch time. At the end of lunch, all visitors will need to come back to the office to sign out. Visitors are not permitted to walk down to classrooms.
Lunch visits will end the Monday prior to Memorial Day in May. We look forward to opening this back up and thank you in advance for following the procedures.
🍕What's for Lunch?
For the full month's menu, please click here.
Our Specials Schedule For The Month
🎂Want To Celebrate Your Student's Birthday?🎂
Families that wish to send in a special treat to the classroom to honor their child’s birthday must pre-arrange this with the classroom teacher 24 hours in advance. Treats for celebrations must be dropped off in the office. Please check with your student’s teacher to determine if there are any classroom food allergies that should be considered when purchasing food for the class. The teacher will distribute the treats at a time and manner that does not disrupt instruction or the overall workings of the school. The school cannot provide serving utensils. Student birthday celebrations can only include snack items such as cupcakes, donuts, chips, juice boxes, etc. According to state law, any cupcakes or other snacks must be store-bought and labeled. Items such as treat bags, noise makers, balloons, party favors, etc are not allowed. Parents are not allowed in the classroom for this event. Treats for celebrations cannot be brought to the cafeteria during lunch per ABSS food service guidelines. No homemade food items are allowed. Special food from off campus (like pizza) cannot substitute food service offerings.
📰News From Student Support Services📰
We will be having our Thanksgiving Giveaway on Nov 18th. Boxes will include a turkey and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We will have a representative on hand who speaks Spanish.
Check out these Community Assistance Resources!
FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS
Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests?
Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
The U.S. government will continue to make COVID-19 tests available to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs. Please contact a HRSA health center, Test to Treat site, or ICATT location near you to learn how to access low- or no-cost COVID-19 tests provided by the federal government.
For more information, click the link.
New To Grove Park?
Welcome to Grove Park Checklist:
- Complete Forms in PowerSchool
- Review the GPE Student/Family Handbook: English; Spanish
- Meet our Awesome Staff - Take a moment to view video introductions from our staff. Simply click on this link http://bit.ly/3Z26amy, locate your student's grade level to view each grade levels' welcome back video
Stay Connected With Us!
Grove Park Elementary School
Find Us
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
Phone:336-570-6115
Fax:336-570-6205