Friday Finale

Dear GRDC families,

It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the end of another school year! As we head into summer break, I just want to take a moment to share how proud we are of everything our students have accomplished. From the first day of school to the very last, they’ve shown growth, resilience, curiosity, and heart.

This year has been full of great memories—school spirit days, field trips, classroom projects, performances, competitions, and so much more. Our students took on challenges, tried new things, and continued to show us just how amazing they are. They’ve made us all smile, laugh, and cheer—and we couldn’t be prouder.

To our 8th grade students—what a journey it’s been! We’ve loved watching you grow into strong, capable, and kind young people. High school is waiting for you, and we know you’ll take everything you’ve learned here and do great things. Don’t forget, you’ll always be part of the GRDC family!

To all our families—thank you. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and trust. We are lucky to have such a caring, connected community.

Wishing everyone a summer full of fun, rest, and time with loved ones. We hope you enjoy every minute—and we can’t wait to welcome you back in August for another great year together!

A huge shout-out to our incredible PTO board for everything they’ve done for our students, staff, and school community. This dedicated group of women has gone above and beyond, pouring time, energy, and heart into making our school a better place. Their impact is lasting, and their legacy will be felt for years to come. Thank you all for your hard work, persistence, and generous hearts.

Nadera Shoman-Ataya has served as our PTO President for the past two years and has been a dedicated member for many more. Her thoughtful, creative leadership has brought so much to our campus, and I’m truly proud to have worked alongside her. Fi Davis—our beloved garden magician—will be moving on as her daughter heads to high school. Her passion and presence will be deeply missed.

We also want to recognize Irina Mora, Heather Loehr, Shannon Culler, Vicki Norman, and Michelle Favro-Farruggia for their tireless dedication and countless contributions. Each of these women has played a vital role in supporting our students and staff in meaningful ways.

A special thank you as well to Tamara Bish and Niki Roman for their continued support and long-standing commitment to our school community. It’s people like this who make our school truly special.

Our last BSU fundraiser will be on Monday, June 9th after school. All items will be $1 or $2. Help us continue to support families in LA devastated by the fires. Goodies and bookmarks for summer reading will be sold. Thank you for your support!

Field Day is scheduled for Monday, June 9th, and we are excited for the fun and engaging activities planned for all students. Please ensure your child wears comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for physical activities. Students are encouraged to bring water bottles to stay hydrated, and popsicles will be provided. We look forward to a fantastic day filled with fun and teamwork!

CALLING ALL LIBRARY BOOKS!

Please check-in with your child about their library books. All outstanding books are due into the library NOW.

If you think a book is lost or there is a mistake with your child still having a missing book, please email Mrs. Child, julie.child@sanjuan.edu.

Thanks!

Our 8th grade promotion is on Tuesday, June 10th at 8:30 a.m. Doors will open at 8:15 and the promotion ceremony will begin at 8:30 sharp. We ask that families do NOT bring balloons or noise makers as they can interfere with the ceremony. There will be two lines, one for tickets and the other for standing. Both lines will be located at the north end of the MP room (near the front office). There is an early dismissal of 12:10, if you would like to take your student home after promotion you will need to sign them out at the office.

June 9th - Field Day

June 10th - 8th grade promotion

June 4th - Last day of school (early dismissal at 12:10 A.M)

Thank you for a great year filled with fun events. We couldn't have done it without amazing volunteers like you!

Upcoming Events:

6/6: 8th Grade Picnic and cap decorating

6/9: Field Day

6/10: Last day of school! 8th Grade Promotion

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