Happy Sunny Sunday, GIS Families!

As we approach the end of the school year, our school follows many of the same trends nationwide; we see an increase in minor behaviors. It's common for behavior to worsen during the final few weeks of the school year. Kids sense summer break approaching and begin to feel like they have outgrown their grade level. They grow restless and excitable. They become bolder, testing the boundaries to see if they're as firm as they once were. We navigate these behaviors by conferencing with the student, hearing their perspective, discussing impact, and then making a plan. When appropriate, there is a loss of privileges and communication at home.

What is essential for families to know is that we look into the whole event and talk with all the students involved before deciding to communicate at home. Sometimes, when students are worried about getting in trouble, they share information that isn't true with staff, and we do our best to figure out what happened.

Please remind kids to find an adult if something has happened.

Our first-ever bike bus was a huge success, and we're hosting another bike bus this Friday, May 24th. It will start at 7 AM and follow the same route. If you pick up the bike bus at the fire station, be ready to roll around 7:35-40. As before, kids in K-2 need an adult.

We have many events coming up, so please mark your calendars! The dates are below.

As always, my door and inbox are always open,

Mrs. H

The Town Clerks in Grand Isle, North Hero, and Isle La Motte have ballots available for early voting.

You can stop at the clerk's office of your town any time between now and June 4th to vote.

May 6- May 31- Universal Testing Window Opens

May 20- Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser Ends

May 22- Art and Music Night 5-7 PM

May 24- Bike Bus #2- 7am start, same route.

May 25- Flower pickup at GIS 10 AM- 12 PM

May 27- No School, Memorial Day

June 12- Math, Literacy, and Community Dinner Night *don't forget to sign up*- Don't want to stay for the learning activities? Come for dinner!

June 13- 6th Grade Celebration, time 5:30-7 PM at GIS

June 14- Last day of school

September 21- Second Annual GIS Golf Tournament at Alburgh Links

The sixth graders have just completed a golf unit in physical education. Our golf unit concluded with a field trip to the Alburgh Golf Links. Joined by a few parents and family members, the Sixth Grade refined their driving, chipping, and putting skills. The weather was beautiful, and the experience was exceptional. Thank you to the Alburgh Links for letting us enjoy this lifelong activity.

See how to order below!

• May 20th- Happiness Day- Share with your class things that make you happy.
• May 21st- Ice Pops Day- Mrs. H will get ice pops for everyone! *given at lunch, safe for everyone*
• May 22nd- June, July, and August Birthday Celebration Day
• May 23rd- Kindness Day- do a random act of kindness
• May 24th- Luau Day- dress in your best Hawaiian *plus a surprise when you walk in the door!

• May 28th- Mustache Day- Mrs. H is going to get everyone a fake mustache to wear, and probably say she mustache you a question far too many times 😆
• May 29th- Neon Day- wear the brightest colors you have!
• May 30th- Occupation Day- have a family member volunteer to come in and talk about their job!
• May 31st- PJ day

• June 3rd- Quilt Day, classrooms will make paper quilts to remember their year.
• June 4th- Relay Race Day
• June 5th- Silly Socks Day
• June 6th- Tie Dye Day
• June 7th- Uber Day- students will share about different places they want to visit

• June 10th- Value Day- share about someone you really value or look up to.
• June 11th- Wildcat Day, wear your school gear!
• June 12th- X-tra recess day!
• June 13th- Yelp Day- Rate the school year!
• June 14th- Zoo Day- dress like your favorite animal (maybe a Wildcat?!) or bring in a stuffie.

See the flyer below!

Island Excavating is parking a smaller dump truck in the school parking lot on May 28 and 29 for us to collect bottles and cans in! Please save your returnables in garbage bags to donate on those days. We are looking into installing a permanent bottle return at GIS. We will keep you updated on that.

Did you know? The state of Vermont helps cover child care costs. Starting on April 7, more families will qualify for tuition assistance based on family size and income. For example, a family of four making $124,800 a year can get help paying for programs. You can find out more about eligibility requirements online. To apply, contact your local Community Child Care Support Agency.

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

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