Dear Garden Road Families,
This week, students began specials rotations. The library opened and students were excited to participate in lessons during library time and to check out books! We started off the week with VAPA Vision, learning about music, rhythm and beats. We rounded out the week with our second fire drill. Students exited the building efficiently, and all staff and students were accounted for quickly.
3rd Annual Dads Club Walk to School Day, October 4
The Dads Club will be hosting the 3rd annual Walk to School Day on Friday, October 4. Dads will be meeting at 7:10 am on the north side of Garden Road Park where the jungle gym is located. Everyone will start walking through the park at 7:25. There will be donuts and OJ for the kids. Please contact Tory Wightman at (858)449-6039 with questions or to learn more about the Garden Road Dads Club.
School Site Council (SSC) Elections
Our parent members of the School Site Council are: Colin Hebeler, Chantal Anderson, Anastasia Osbrink, Allison Smith and Christie Castro. Congratulations to our School Site Council members!
SSC is a committee of teachers, staff, principal and parents whole are responsible for developing, monitoring and revising the schoolwide program through the Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Our SSC also serves to enhance two-way communication between our school, families and the district. The SSC is made up of 5 parents, 1 classified staff member, 3 teachers and the principal.
SSC members are voted in by their peers and serve a two year term. There are five 1-1 ½ hour SSC meetings scheduled for the school year on the following dates: 9/23/24, 12/10/24, 3/11/2025, 4/8/24 and 5/14/24.
TK/Kinder Parent Workshops Survey and Final Workshop on September 26
Parents, please take a moment to fill out this survey to let us know what times work best for you to attend a parent workshop.
Our counselor, Katie MacLeod, in partnership with Terri Gosen, retired TK teacher, is hosting another parent workshop this coming Thursday, September 26. Although these workshops will be somewhat tailored to TK and kindergarten students, all parents are encouraged to attend. Parents are welcome to come to the workshop and there is no need to RSVP. Classes begin at 8:00am but doors open at 7:45. Please come in, have a cup of coffee and relax!
Crossing Guard Position Open
Garden Road Elementary School needs a crossing guard! The position is now open for hiring! If you know of a community member who would like to ensure the safety of our students and be a part of Garden Road Elementary School, please share the flier below with them! Any interested candidates can contact our office for more information.
Sue Melnick
Principal
