Gregory Gardens Weekly Bulletin

Updates from Katie

Dear Gators,

Happy Monday! I know we need the cool, wet weather this time of year but boy oh boy did I enjoy the 75* days this weekend! I logged 12 miles on Bay Area trails and I loved every inch of it. I hope you also enjoyed some sunshine with your families.

This week is a short week- remember that every minute of live instruction counts and we want to see our Gators at all of our classes! If you need anything please reach out to your teacher or me! We are here to help.

Remember to take time to fuel your soul everyday!

Have a great week

Katie

Valentine's Day

In an effort to keep as much normalcy as possible for our Gators we are going to continue our Valentine exchange opportunity for students. If your child wants to give out cards this year please bring them to school on FRIDAY JANUARY 29, Material pick up day.

Please do not put specific names on cards or packages but do ensure you have enough for every child in your class. Cards should be in a sealed bag and placed in the available box at pick up day.

Staff and volunteers will distribute cards in student bags and will be available to pick up on Thursday, February 11.

Cards not picked up on February 11, will be in the February 26 materials bag.

Student Attendance 2020/2021

This is a reminder on attendance for students during distance learning of the criteria set by the District:

A - not engaged, no zoom interaction participation, unexcused

P - participate on zoom any interaction during class time

4 - online activity, no zoom but worked on classwork and handed in day due

3 - parent/guardian made contact direct to teacher or office regarding internet or other issues

E - Doctor/Dentist appointment or other excused absence i.e. immediate family funeral

L - illness as called in by parent/guardian to office/teacher

Note: Student travel even if notifying office is considered "A" which translates to unexcused. This serves as a reminder that although school is distance learning, the District is counting attendance with the State. Student families have 72 hours to verify an absence and need to contact the office. Lisa's email staufferl@mdusd.org or call 925-827-3770.

ParentSquare - Check out the new District and School Communication Tool

Gregory Gardens Elementary has sent an invitation for Parents/Guardians to join our new communication service. See link for more details:

https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203414049--Getting-Started-

Homelink - Aeries Parent Portal

Homelink

It is important for all student families to have a HomeLink account set up especially with distance learning this year. This is how the district office distributes information regarding students. All families without existing accounts were sent their homelink login information via USPS in October. Your letter has instructions on how to create your account. You can also Click here to begin!

Looking Ahead

January

January 19- National Day of Racial Healing

January 20- Inauguration Day 2021

January 25- GGES SSC 2:50-3:50 pm (meeting ID 782 979 2149, PW 997890)

January 27- UN Holocaust Memorial Day

January 29- Materials Pick Up Day 7:30-3:30

February

February 11- Valentine Pick Up Day 7:30-3:30

February 12- No School

February 15- No School

March

March 19- End of 3rd Trimester

April

April 2- Ceasar Chavez Holiday- No School

April 5-9- Spring Break

May

May 31- Memorial Day- No School

June

June 2- Last Day of School

Donorschoose

Amazon Wishlists

Mrs. Miller is looking for new books to add to her 4th grade library

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/926AY5FTME3A?ref_=wl_share

Mrs. Hagstrom would like to add these titles to her classroom library

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/30B1B7EI0AZU1?ref_=wl_share

PTA CORNER

Hey Gators! The PTA is hard at work for our school! Check out our upcoming events. Like what you see? Follow us on Facebook for updates and info, and to join the fun. https://www.facebook.com/gregory.gardens.elementary