GVES Weekly Update
May 3, 2019
Upcoming Events
5/6: 4th Grade BSES/GVES Band Concert 7pm
5/7: 4th Grade BSES/GVES Orchestra Concert 7pm
5/8: 5th Grade BSES/GVES Band Concert 7pm
5/9: 5th Grade BSES/GVES Orchestra Concert 7pm
5/10: GVES Spirit Day
Raptor Reminder
Beginning April 23, all visitors will need an ID to go into the school and/or main office even if you are a regular visitor and/or volunteer. Please bring your ID if you will be visiting the school.
The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor visitor management system allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.
LEA Parent Survey
Dear Parents,
Please participate in the district’s annual LEA Parent Survey by Clicking Here. The survey will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Last year over 2,000 parents provided feedback on various aspects of the district, and we hope to have the same fantastic participation this year!
From communication to educational programming, we value your perceptions and insights, and like last year, we will use the information gleaned from the survey to target strengths and areas of growth from a building and district perspective.
As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to receiving your critical feedback. Please participate today!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Marc Bertrando, Superintendent
Muffins in May
HSA Weekly Update
Staff Appreciation Week – May 6th – 10th
Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-May 10. Please help show the GVES staff how much we “REEL”y appreciate all that they do for our children. Use the link below to sign up to volunteer to help or to donate items for the week.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4bafa72da7fa7-2019
Muffins in May! May 15th (Gr 3), May 16th (Gr 4) and May 17th (Gr 5)
Our annual Muffins in May celebration is coming up soon! See flyer attached for details!
5th Grade Sendoff
It's time to register for the 5th Grade Send Off! Please see the attached flyer for all the details. Anyone interested should use the registration link below and then payment can be made on myschoolbucks or by sending it in. Registration closes on May 13th and there is not any walk up registration on the day of the event. We look forward to a bright, sunny, warm day for the Send Off! Volunteers are needed as well and can sign up below. Thank you.
Registration Link - http://bit.ly/5thgradesendoff2019
Volunteer Link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4BA4A82DA3FE3-5thgrade
5th to 6th Tour Opportunity
Parent Registration Links:
5/10/2019: https://forms.gle/gajUUH7uZBCfrMbR9 - SESSION IS FULL
5/31/2019: https://forms.gle/mgtW1TDNEPC6X7fM9 - SESSION IS FULL
Waitlist: https://forms.gle/GZTfKgBnxsYAgfNk8
SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Music Academy
https://www.eschoolgarnetvalley.com/2019-summer-courses/2019-summer-music-academy
Grade 3 Math Screening
Save-the-Dates
Elementary Open House - Wednesday, August 28, 12:30-2:30PM (one session open to all families)
Display My Art
School News
COTA--Celebration of the Arts
Garnet Valley School District Celebrates the Arts!
The Garnet Valley School District will host the 2019 “Celebration of the Arts” at Garnet Valley High School with the opening exhibition on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the High School gymnasium.
This free event highlights the outstanding works of art and projects completed by the students in the Visual Arts, Technology Education, and Family and Consumer Science Programs.
All viewing times are listed below:
Tuesday, May 7 8 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, May 8 8:00 am-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, May 10 8 am–3 pm
Military Families
If your child's parent or guardian is an active duty member of a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, please access the link below to submit your information. The district appreciates your cooperation, and for those of you who are active or retired military, thank you for your service!!
http://gvsd.ss18.sharpschool.com/news/what_s_new/military_families
GV CTC Quick Tip # 36 Vaping Info for Parents
The results are back from the 2017 Pennsylvania Youth Survey for Garnet Valley’s 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. We also have results from 2013 and 2015.
The results of this anonymous survey are self-reported and represent 83.9% of our students.
Did you know? To address the problem of teen vaping, our GVSD Board of Directors has created a policy that combines necessary discipline with help for students who have violated school district policy by vaping on school grounds. Child and Family Focus can provide Teen Intervene to any of our students with parent/guardian permission. This includes students who have violated the school policy and students who have not but would benefit from information. They can also provide presentations on Vaping for parent/guardians. The information presented is invaluable for families since the promotions and packaging of these products is deliberately incorrect and misleading.
Call to action…Join us on May 8th at 6 pm in the GVHS library for up to the minute information about Vaping.
Click on the link below for more information.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vaping-health-effects-rising-use-among-teens/
Jaguarmax Radio Podcast
Want a chance to be on the podcast? Students can submit a book review here and you might get to read it and be on iTunes!
Jaguarmax Radio Podcast on iTunes
Important Links
After School Activity Dismissal Procedures - Dismissal Locations
VEFLS - Foreign Language Contact Person, kgardler@yahoo.com or 610-717-2755
Cafeteria Information - Menus and Payments
GVES Yearly Calendar - Important Dates
Safe Arrival - Attendance Reporting App
GVSD App - Download app here
MySchoolBucks - Online Payments
District Text Messaging Opt-In - Registration Info
Parent Right to Know Information
Connect with GVES! Now Podcasting!
Garnet Valley Elementary School
"A Caring Community of Learners"
Est. 1997
The mission of our learning community is to maximize the potential of all students by empowering them to do their personal best.
Website: gves.garnetvalleyschools.com
Location: 599 Smithbridge Rd
Phone: (610) 579-4150
Facebook: facebook.com/GarnetValleyES
Twitter: @GarnetValleyES