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The Pulse

August 2023 Edition

The PulseAugust 2023 Edition

"CONNECTING HOME TO SCHOOL MAKES US A GREAT COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS"

Parents we need your feedback. As we prepare for this school year we need input from you on what type of parent sessions would you like for the district to host this year. Please take a moment to complete this short survey to give us feedback on our parent topics for this year that we host monthly. You can click the link or use the QR code below.

https://forms.gle/mpTsUHZtVLkzjYxP6

Summer Updates

The summer has gone by and we are quickly approaching the start of a new school year. As we finish our summer programs and get ready for the year we are excited to get ready to welcome our returning and new students back into our buildings.


Just a reminder that the Reading Summer Challenge is due by August 3rd for all Early College students. August 28 all traditional students will need to turn in their Summer Reading Challenge.The forms must be turned into your child's classroom teacher. Over the next week all students should receive a book from Granville County Public Schools and this book can be added to your reading challenge list. We will be announcing winners at our upcoming board meeting.

GCPS BOOK BUS SERVED OVER 1,000 FAMILIES THIS SUMMER

Granville County Public Schools Important Dates to Remember

August 28, 2023 - First Day of School for Traditional Students & Summer Reading Challenge Log Due

September 4, 2023 - Holiday

Open House

Open House will be coming up on August 24, 2023.

The time is 4:00-7:00 pm.

This is an exciting time where your child will get to meet his/her teacher for the year.


Top 3 Reasons To Attend Open House:


1. Meet your child's administrators

2. Meet your child's teacher

3. Learn about the school and the curriculum


Check out your child's school website to see the 2023-2024 supply list that is needed for this year.

Pre-K Information

Families will be notified by August 11th of acceptance into the program.

PreK will stagger and not start on the first day.

Teachers will contact those accepted into the program for a parent meeting.


If you have questions please contact Latasha Hargrove (Early Childhood Coordinator) at hargrovel@gcs.k12.nc.us.

IMMUNIZATIONS & KINDERGARTEN HEALTH ASSESSMENT

IMMUNIZATIONS

Parent/guardian must provide verification of the child's immunizations. North Carolina state law requires the following minimum doses:

Kindergarten:

5 DPT doses (5th dose MUSTbe on or after the 4th birthday)

4 Polio doses (4th dose to be given on or after child’s fourth birthday)

3-4 HIB doses (at least 1 Hib on/after 1st birthday and before 5 years of age -Not required after age 5)

2 MMR doses -1st dose on/after 1st birthday and 2nd dose before enrolling in school for the first time

3 Hepatitis B doses (Series of 3 doses required for all children born on or after July 1, 1994)

2 Varicella doses (Vaccination is required unless documentation of disease history is provided by a healthcare provider)

4 Pneumococcal conjugate doses (Not required after age 5)


7th Grade or Age 12:

Tdap Booster

1 Meningococcal (1st dose)


12th Grade or Age 17:

1 Meningococcal (2nd dose)


Be sure your child's name/birthdate, doctor's stamp or signature, the month, day, and year of each immunization is on the record.



HEALTH ASSESSMENT

A kindergarten health assessment shall be presented to the principal of the school your child is enrolled in within 30 calendar days of the first day of attendance. The health assessment must be completed within one year (365 days) prior to the first day of attendance.


Medical and/or religious exemptions from North Carolina immunization law must meet requirements of the law and be on file at the child’s school. To avoid having your child excluded from school please remember to submit the Kindergarten Health Assessment and/or updated immunization records by the 30th day of school. Health assessment and updated immunizations shall be conducted by a health care provider and/or the local health department. For additional questions, please visit K-12 School Requirements or speak with your school nurse.

CELL PHONE POLICY

The district has a new cell phone policy. Please read the information below to be up to date on the new cell phone policies in the school.


High Schools: Students may not use cell phones during the instructional day, except during their assigned lunch period, and between classes. The instructional day is defined as the time from the first bell to begin school and the last bell to dismiss school.


** NEW** Middle Schools: Students may not use cell phones during the instructional day. The instructional day is defined as the time from the first bell to begin school and the last bell to dismiss school.


Elementary Schools: Students may not use cell phones during the instructional day. The instructional day is defined as the time from the first bell to begin school and the last bell to dismiss school.

AFTER SCHOOL

Check out information on our GCPS website if you are interested in having your child be in after school at any of our elementary schools. Registration is now open.

SUMMER RECIPE

Quick Summer Recipe - Mug Pizza

This recipe must be done with a parent.


Ingredients

  • 1 package gluten-free pizza dough or gluten-free English muffins or bagels
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • pepperoni, sausage, peppers, tomatoes, or toppings of choice

Instructions

  • Prep the crust. Flatten the pizza crust. Select a microwave safe wide bottomed coffee mug, ramekin, or small bowl and flip upside down on the corner of the pizza crust. Trace around the outside of the mug with a knife.

  • Make the pizza. Place the pizza crust or English muffin into the bottom of the mug. Place pizza sauce on top of raw dough. Sprinkle with cheese and toppings.

  • Cook. Microwave for 1 minute.