Gridley Gazette, 6th Edition
January 2025
Welcome back Gridley families after a wonderful holiday break! I hope you all enjoyed quality time with family and friends over the holiday break, and you are ready to step into the new year 2025 with renewed energy.
As we start the new year, I want to first reflect on last year and thank all of the Gridley families and staff for your tremendous dedication to our Gridley students. I continue to be impressed by our teachers passion and hard work to educate our students. I’m also proud of the work we’ve done at Gridley, the thought and planning that goes on behind the scenes as we transition to the new year, and how we teach is no small feat!
Our students are benefitting significantly from your efforts to stretch their learning in new and challenging ways. The knowledge and skills that are required and the class instruction you provide will prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow. I have high hopes for what our students will be learning and accomplishing this year, but their success depends on our guidance and expertise.
As we continue to focus on teaching our students, it is important that we communicate often with parents about our teaching methods in the classroom and the success we are seeing with their children. Our community of parents need to know about the challenges our students have in learning, the building of critical skills, and the deepening of knowledge that you dedicate to teaching in your classrooms every day. This helps parents understand that students need to know and be able to be ready for the next step, the next grade, and ultimately, college or career. Your involvement and continued dedication are critical to our success and important to helping our students succeed.
Sincerely,
Rosanna Ortiz-Montoya, Principal
Classes & Workshops for Adults
KITH & KIN- PRESENTED BY CANDELEN
Candelen offers one of the most extensive support programs for family (kin), friend, and neighbor (kith) childcare, which is one of the country’s most common forms of caregiving. It usually includes relatives, friends, neighbors, and other adults caring for children in their home. Whatever role you play in the life of a child, our groups empower you to give kids the brightest start possible. Receive resources, materials and information on topics like:
Child Development
Health & Safety
Positive Guidance
Behavior Challenges
Nutrition
Language & Literacy
Home Safety
In this 8-week series you will get to practice new skills in each session to bring home proven strategies and confidently incorporate them into your daily routine with the kids in your care. You will have the opportunity to earn a certificate of completion and CPR/First Aid training. Please call Hermelinda @908-3980 to sign up.
Southwest FRC | Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Start: 1/14/25 | End: 4/1/2025
Catalina FRC | Thursdays | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Start: 1/30/25 | End: 5/8/25
520-232-8684
A FINANCIAL JOURNEY - PRESENTED BY CHASE
Every journey presents challenges, but setting clear financial goals will help you navigate the path to your desired destination. Embrace the power of saving and budgeting to transform your financial future. Join us in shaping a secure tomorrow by crafting your New Year's resolutions and goals today!
Please call 520-232-8684 to sign up. Participants will be entered into a free drawing to win prizes🎉!
Catalina FRC | Wednesday | 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Start: 1/22/25 | End: 1/22/25
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH - PRESENTED BY ETTY COLLINS
Join our fun and welcoming group where you can practice your English skills through engaging conversations. Our bilingual instructor, fluent in Spanish, is here to support learners of all levels. Don’t miss this chance to boost your confidence and deepen your understanding of the English language. Please call 520-225-2172 or email Becky Jo at becky.baker@tusd1.org to sign up.
Menlo FRC | Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Start: 1/15/25 | End: 5/28/25
Guiding Good Choices- Presented by the Children's Advocacy Center
STEP is a five-week program for parents and caregivers with children aged 9-14. You will learn to promote healthy habits, set guidelines, manage conflicts, and strengthen family bonds. Attendance is important, as each week builds on the lessons from the previous week. Program materials and incentives valued at over $75 will be offered. Please call the FRC below that you are interested in attending. Please call 520-908-3980 to sign up.
Southwest FRC | Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Start: 1/14/25 | End: 2/11/25
Healthy for Life- Presented by The University of Arizona/Pima County Cooperative Extension
Join us for our Healthy for Life Series and learn how to add more color to your meals. Our 8-session program is designed to assist families in their efforts to learn how to eat healthier meals on a budget, make improvements in food safety, physical activity, and connect with their community resources to improve food access. All while tasting our delicious food demos! Our program aims to help families make small, sustainable changes for long-term success. Please call 520-908-3980 to sign up.
Southwest FRC | Mondays | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Start: 1/13/25 | End: 3/3/25