Friday Finale

Another great week at GRDC! I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful progress and achievements our students have made.

This week, I saw many moments of teamwork, learning, and growth both in and out of the classroom. It was great to watch our students take on academic assessments with focus, show positive character traits, and start exploring college and career options with excitement.

Here are some highlights from the past week:

1. Awards Assembly
   We're thrilled to announce that we had our first awards assembly of the school year. We are dedicated to honoring the achievements of our students. As part of our ongoing commitment to create a positive and nurturing learning environment, we believe it is crucial to recognize and celebrate the character traits exhibited by our students.

2. College and Career Week
   This week, our school took part in College and Career Week, where students learned about different colleges and started thinking about their future paths. Our 6th-8th grade students began using the Naviance program, which explores options that will help guide them through high school and beyond. It was great to see them getting excited about their future goals.

3. UC Davis AVID Trip

These moments and events serve as a testament to the incredible dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. It's through their hard work and commitment that we continue to create a positive learning environment.

As we head into the weekend, I encourage you to take some time to celebrate your child's achievements, no matter how big or small. Your recognition of their efforts is a powerful motivator and a source of great pride for them.

Wishing you a restful and enjoyable weekend.

**Please remember that school is not in session on 10/4/24.

Please be aware of the following times:

• 7:35-Students may arrive at campus if they are getting breakfast.
• Students on campus at this time should be reminded that they are to go to the Cafeteria where there is student supervision.
• 7:45-Students may arrive at school if they are not getting breakfast. This is also the time that students are dismissed to the play area.
• Supervision at the play area begins at 7:45 which is why it is so important that students do not arrive prior to this time.

Please take care as you are dropping your student(s) off each day. Please only drop students off in the proper areas to maintain your student(s) safety.

Arrival-Thank you for staying on the outside of the fenced play area and leaving promptly when the bell rings.

Dismissal-We are asking parents to refrain from sitting on the cement bench outside of the TK/K play area on Thursdays. A couple of our kinder classes have specialists at the end of the day and the students have a hard time focusing on school staff as they return to class with all of the parents sitting right there. Thank you for your support.

GRDC Girls' Volleyball Teams Are Off to a Great Start!

The GRDC Girls' Volleyball teams have launched their season with excitement and determination. In their first matches, the players demonstrated impressive skills and teamwork on the court. The teams are practicing hard, focusing on their strategies and communication.

Please come out and support our GRDC Girls' Volleyball teams!

Cross Country Season Update

The Cross Country season has officially begun, and our student-athletes are off to a fantastic start! This past Thursday, many of our talented runners competed at Will Rogers Middle School, showcasing their hard work and dedication during the preseason training.

As the season progresses, we look forward to more competitions and opportunities for our student-athletes to excel and represent our school with pride. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming meets and individual achievements! Come out and support our runners!

September 26, 20243:00 to 5:00Rogers Middle School

October 3, 20243:00 to 5:00GRDC

October 10, 20243:00 to 5:00Sylvan Middle School

October 17, 20243:00 to 5:30GRDC - Semi-Finals/Qualifiers

October 24, 20243:00 to 6:00TBD - Championships!

September 15th is the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month- a month-long celebration that honors the rich traditions and important contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people whose families are descendants from Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Spain. While it is not possible to share all of the incredible contributions and traditions of these beautiful regions, we will highlight them in our morning messages to students over the course of the month. If you have more to share about National Hispanic Heritage Month, we would love to hear your stories. Please reach out to me or Mrs. Allan. You can learn more about this monthly focus by visiting this website, which is one among many. Don't forget to complete our survey to share your family's heritage and traditions using this link, so we can be sure to include them in our school messages.

• No School - 10/04
• School Site Council - 10/8
• Thurs. 10/10 - PTO Meeting
• Fri. 10/11 - Coffee Hour
• Tue. 10/15 - Picture Make -up day

Membership

Today is the last day of our Membership Drive! We're 84% to our goal of $20,000! Can we get all the way by tonight??

If you haven't signed up, there's still time! Can't find the link? Sign up today!

https://grdc.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4930&form=1

FINAL Class standings will be posted on GRDC PTO Facebook page!

A HUGE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

Spirit Wear

Brand new designs are in! Fall sales are for a limited time and forms will be going home with your student. Send in your form ASAP or click HERE to buy online! Sales will close on October 10th.

Next PTO Meeting

Our next meeting date has been changed to October 10th. We will be meeting in the library or online: Meeting ID: 835 7088 8549 Passcode: 057336In

Trunk or Treat

October 25th! Mark your calendars! More info to follow.

Parent's Night Out!

Parent's Night Out-Casino Night! will be November 9th, 6:30-9:30 at Drink EEZY Craft Winery. Tickets will be available soon on PTBoard!

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