GLC Family Newsletter
September 4, 2022
This Week at GLC
- Monday, September 5
HOLIDAY, Labor Day - NO SCHOOL - Tuesday, September 6
8:30-9:15 AM - Volunteer orientation and training (English & Spanish), MPR
3:15 PM - Volleyball/football game CANCELLED
5:30-6:15 PM - Volunteer orientation and training (English), MPR - Wednesday, September 7
2:00-2:30 PM - SHINE shirt sales (Outside MPR)
2:15 PM - Dismissal for ALL students (Gr TK-8)
2:15-3:15 PM - Volleyball/football practice
6:00 PM - FREE Zumba, multipurpose room (MPR) - Thursday, September 8
3:15 PM - Volleyball/football game vs. Ivanhoe @ home - Friday, September 9
GLC Spirit Day - Students and staff are encouraged to wear GLC spirit wear
8:30 AM - Gr 5 field trip to SCICON
3:15-4:15 PM - Football practice
Upcoming Events
- PTSA Association Meeting - Tuesday, September 13, 5:30-6:30 PM
Presentation: "Keeping Kids Safe, Happy, and Healthy in the Digital Age" by Val Seita, VUSD District librarian - MINIMUM Day - Monday, September 19
All students dismiss at 12:50 PM - School Site Council (SSC) meeting - Tuesday, September 20, 4:00-5:00 PM
- Fall Picture Day - Wednesday, October 26
PTSA Membership, Facebook, and Association Meeting
The beginning-of-the-year membership drive has begun! By joining the PTSA, you are supporting PTSA activities such as Lunch on the Lawn, Padres y Pan, Ornaments Around the World, and the World's Fair, to name just a few. The membership cost is $7. Click HERE to join.
The PTSA Facebook page is active again! Click HERE to view. Follow us and keep up with upcoming activities and other information just for families.
At this year's PTSA association meetings, we will be hosting guest speakers to share valuable information with parents on a breadth of topics. Our first presentation will be "Keeping Kids Safe, Happy, and Healthy in the Digital Age." Our guest speaker will be Val Seita, VUSD District librarian. Join us for our next association meeting on Tuesday, September 13th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to learn more about the PTSA and how to support your child online.
SHINE Shirt Sales
Our next SHINE shirt sale will take place this Wednesday (9/7) from 2:00-2:30 PM on the lawn in front of the MPR/cafeteria. The t-shirts cost $7. Currently, we are accepting cash and check. Please park and walk up to the t-shirt booth to buy a shirt.
School-Home Communication App - ClassTag
When you receive your invitation to ClassTag, click on the link in the message, create an account, and select "Join Class."
If you want to change the language setting to Spanish (or another language), follow these steps:
- Click on the link in the email or SMS to join your child's class.
- Create an account.
- When filling out your profile, select the language in which you prefer to get messages.
- Click "Join Class".
If you already created your account and want to change your language preference, follow these steps:
- Click the three lines on the upper left side of your homepage.
- Go to "Account Settings."
- Click "Account Settings."
- Click "Language."
- Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu.
Volunteer Orientation and Training
- Tuesday, Sept. 6, 8:30-9:15 AM (Spanish and English)
- Tuesday, Sept. 6, 5:30-6:15 PM (English only)
Our homeroom classes are already planning field trips and other fun and educational events for the 2022-23 school year. We highly encourage parents to complete the volunteer process as early as possible. We have had the unfortunate experience where parents who completed the process just a couple of weeks before an event were not able to have their applications processed in time. Complete the volunteer process early and you won't have to worry!
Free Zumba Classes
School Site Council (SSC)
Parent representatives are elected for two-year terms. We currently have three parents returning for their second year and are seeking one additional parent to serve.
Meetings are held in person from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and are currently scheduled for the following dates: 9/20/22, 10/25/22, 12/6/22, 2/7/23, 3/21/23, and 5/16/23. If you are interested or would like to learn more about the position, please call our office at 730-7768.
Important Links
- Daily schedule
- GLC website
- GLC events calendar
(Please note that the Volunteer Orientation scheduled for Wednesday, 9/7, has been moved to Tuesday, 9/6, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The events calendar has been updated.)
Back-to-School Night
Information for Families
Thanks to our Families!
About GLC
Email: kaure@vusd.org
Website: https://www.vusd.org/glcs
Location: 1051 West Robin Drive, Visalia, CA, USA
Phone: (559)730-7768
Twitter: @GLC_VUSD