Hey GIS Families,

I hope everyone is safe and dry after the rain and flooding. Should you need anything, please see the link below. This newsletter is just a quick update on the building, registration forms, volunteer information, school board information, bus routes, and get-togethers before the start of school.

School is in the process of getting its deep clean, so if you see Mr. Toby, Miss Shannon, or Mr. Eric, give them a big thank you for their hard work!

One of the most complex parts of school is the start-up of a new year. As a Supervisory Union, we're looking for ways to utilize our technology to make your life easier, and often there are hiccups along the way. You're always so patient with the processes, and I very much appreciate that! Our first round of forms went out in Alma, and many of you have filled out the forms so quickly- thank you so much!

Email me if you need your username or password; I'm happy to help.

For anything else, my inbox and door are always open!

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Mrs. H

Our current registration forms are available on Alma. Please log in, go to Alma Start, and click on this year's current forms.

You can also grab a paper copy of forms Tuesday-Friday from 8-2 from Ms. Leonard.

You'll go to this link if you are new to Grand Isle School. Once you create a username, you'll finish your forms at the first link provided in this section.

• If you need username or password help, email me or click the forget password button in Alma.

• Please email wildcats@gisu.org for all attendance needs. This email goes to multiple people in the building and will ensure your kiddo's plans or attendance is accurately reflected.
• You can use this link to send us attendance information as well.

The doors open at 7 am with free before-school care, and the day ends at 3 PM.

They are not yet finalized.

Are free to all families.

AND

We ask that you still fill out the Free and Reduced form at the start of the year. It will help support free meals in the future. This will go home once school starts.

Please send your student(s) to school with a snack. While we can provide snacks at various times throughout the year because of generous donations from the PTA, families, and staff, this is not a consistent source of snacks for all students.

Please email our Human Capital Coordinator, Erin Dye (she's amazing), to schedule an appointment to do the paperwork.

Erin Dye

No need to get any school supplies for your kiddos other than a waterbottle. We will provide all of the materials they need.

• Pokemon is always a hot topic, and we will start the year by leaving all Pokemon cards at home. There is a lot to navigate with new routines, and adding prized cards can cause unnecessary stress.
• Comfort items from home offer a strong sense of safety for many students, primarily in Kindergarten. Teachers will set these expectations for all students and communicate them to you. As a general rule of thumb, we do not allow toys that convey danger, unease, or are scary. I understand that families have different definitions and thresholds of danger, unease, and scariness; however, we work together as a school community to keep things consistent for all students, and I appreciate your support.
• Please label students' gear with their names; our lost and found is well-loved.

We primarily use email and Thrillshare, which will send text messages. Please communicate with your kiddo's teacher if you prefer paper copies of things sent home.

If you have a student who will use the urinals, explaining to them that the green strip in the urinal is not to be touched or removed is helpful. We go over this expectation several times a year, and the number of times we find these fun-looking things on the ground in the bathroom is surprising.

Email: ahanlon@gisu.org
Website: https://www.grandisleschool.org/
Location: 224 U.S. Rte 2, Grand Isle, VT, USA
Phone: 802-372-6913
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandisleschool.org