Hello GIS Families!

The countdown to the holidays is on! In just a few weeks, we’ll be wrapping up our winter celebrations and diving into the events of the new year. This week marks our final school days before we return on January 2, 2025, and when we return, our next testing window opens up. Remember, we have universal testing three times a year.

January is packed with events, too: we’ll have an early release day, a break for MLK Day, and, of course, our first 5th/6th grade school dance! I’ve updated the family calendar with all the important details so you won’t miss a thing. Also, mark your calendars for a special CIUUSD Board meeting on January 7, 2025, at 6 PM, where we’ll discuss the restructuring for CIUUSD. I’ll send out the link, just like I did for the regular board meeting.

Now, let’s talk about Spirit Week! It’s starts tomorrow, December 16. You can find all the fun details on the family calendar or right here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1thvn3h3_niGmQD-SXQLAZrCutSwxW9XK_Bp5e5sv3B4/edit?usp=sharing

And don’t forget about our cookie swap! There’s still time to join in on the sweet fun! It’s happening after school on the 19th, starting at 3:15 PM. Sign up here: Cookie Swap Sign-Up.

As always, my door and inbox are open if you need anything.

Let’s make this last stretch before the holidays a great one!

Mrs. H

Our family calendar has more events than what is listed below. Be sure to click the Link to the Family Calendar.

Dec 16- Dec 20

• Spirit Week
• Mon- Ugly Sweater Day
• Tues- Students dress as a teacher/staff member and teachers/staff dress like students Day
• Wednesday - Twin/Triplet Day
• Thursday - Tropical Holiday Day
• Friday - PJ Day

Dec 19 @ 315

• Cookie Swap

Dec 23- Jan 1

• No school, Winter Break

Jan 7

• CIUUSD Special Board Meeting on Restructuring 6 PM

Jan 9

• Early Release
• No Enrichment

Jan 14

• CIUUSD regular Board Meeting 6 PM

Our official ski and ride dates are:

• February 12
• March 5
• March 12
• March 19

I am waiting on more information and will send it out as soon as I have it. Bolton has some new faces this year and coordinating this has taken some time. If you see Lindsay Lundquist or any other member on the GI Rec committee, give them a huge thank you for all of their hard work on this project!

Fill out the request for tuition linked below!

Hey 6th Grade Families,

Ms. Marlowe and I have been working with South Burlington and Colchester to get some February visits set up. While you wait for an update from us, please make sure you fill out the form linked above (Fill This Out ASAP) and bring in a proof of residency.

1. Grand Isle Residents use this form
2. North Hero Residents use this form
3. Isle La Motte Residents use this form

If you need us to print a form, please visit Ms. Paula in the main office.

Use the picture below and bring in the appropriate documentation to the main office. We can make copies for you.

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

Attendance Form: https://forms.gle/ABSvVURCxvqbMfXw7