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Originally delivered on 1/8/2022 9:54 am

SUBJECT: GHSC Newsletter: January Edition

Happy New Year, Family!

As we usher in 2022, there is no better feeling than starting the new year with gratitude. Thank you all for your generous donations during our holiday giving drive and Second Harvest Food Drive. We exceeded our giving goals which is a true testament to our community. As we look towards the second half of our school year, we hope for more opportunities to build friendships together and continue making memories among our community. We wish you more moments of laughter, joy, and safety in celebrating the start to 2022!


Cheers,

Joyce Wong

GHSC President

(On behalf of GHSC Board) 

GHSC is excited to see the return of BOOKFEST for 2022. A month-long reading event for students, parents, siblings, and even the extended family. We encourage readers to read all kinds of books, even in their native language. Last year the Guadalupe Community read 2,414 books, and we need your help breaking that record.


Visit GHSC.NET for more information on Bookfest and we hope to have more information on the Bookfest School-wide Party scheduled for January 26th. 

Log Every Book You Read HERE
VARIETY SHOW DEADLINE 1/27

The Variety Show is gearing up for another great year. We are still looking for performers of any kind to share their talent with all of Guadalupe. The application deadline for the performer is January 27th. Space is limited, so secure your spots early. The show is open to all grades (Kinder to 5th Grade.) and all talents. If you have any questions about the show, please contact Jill Binkley .

SIGN UP HERE for VARIETY SHOW

IMPORTANT ITEMS FROM MRS. HAMCHUK


  1. FORGOTTEN ITEMS PROTOCOL: Parents who deliver lunches or other items for their students. Please communicate with your student beforehand about going to the office. You and check the table outside the office for their items. -Students will NOT receive a reminder call to the classroom.
  2. Emergency Updates: Parents are asked to ensure their student's emergency information is accurate every year. If this information is not current, it impacts updates they receive from the school and the district. We still have over 40 families who have not confirmed their info is current or provided edits. 47 missing forms. Please check your email or call Jeannie directly to help complete this process.
  3. Travel Reminder: As the year moves towards Ski Week (Feb.) and Spring Break (Apr.), your family is planning to travel. Please keep an eye on any changes that come down to travel guidelines for the county. If guidelines change, please watch for an email from the district to update recommended protocols. If you haven't received these updates, or you didn't receive the recent Superintendent Dr. Andrews email about the New Year, Grapefruit testing on January 6th. Please refer to number two above about updating Emergency Info.
  4. Attendance: When your student is out ill, please call each day they are out and please leave specific information on the attendance line (symptoms like a fever, cough, runny nose, stomachache, headache, etc. - this info is essential and tracked. If you are late due to a doctor or dentist appointment, please ask for an excuse slip from the doctor's office to ensure your tardy is excused.)
  5. Volunteers: We have a new sign-in system for volunteers. All volunteers and visitors entering campus during school hours must check in with their Driver's License. You will be required to complete health screening questions when signing in. Please be sure to sign out when you leave campus.
  6. Parents on Campus: Parents may pick students up on campus, but we ask that you not wait outside your student's classroom door. Doors have to be left open, and students don't need the added distraction.


If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hamchuk <hamchukj@unionsd.org>

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

Next Monday, 1/10 is the final date to turn your students' design for the 21/22 Yearbook Cover. Students can drop off their artwork in the rainbow collection box in the front office. 

Artwork Guidelines are available at GHSC.NET

We have some important dates coming up in the month of January. Below is this month's dates, a complete list of dates can be found on GHSC.NET/CALENDAR


Click here to Subscribe to GHSC Calendar

YEARBOOK TRAINING

The Yearbook Team will start production of the Yearbook at the end of January. We still have many sets of pages unassigned. The design process is all done through a website design tool. No experience is necessary. If you have ever used Shutterfly or Minted to design cards or books then you are already over qualified. We can use your help - please reach out to support your child’s yearbook.

Designers get to signup for the pages they would like to work on and we are offering two training session to help get you started. Both training sessions will be hosted via ZOOM. Dates and times below. If you have any questions, contact yearbook.ghsc@gmail.com


Tuesday, 1/18 @ 9AM ~ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81604097006

Thursday, 1/20 @ 7;30PM ~ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81604097006

Guadalupe Parent Info Nights: Social Emotional Learning

SAVE-THE-DATE


Rachael Ostrowski is organizing a series of Parent Education Nights on SEL and open discussions on related topics. We will be sending out a formal invite about Education Night. Below are the dates slated for each evening event.

Feb 9th @ 7:30PM

March 9th @ 7:30PM

 and April 27th @ 7:30PM

If you would like more information on this special evening or would like to help, please contact parent group.ghsc@gmail.com.

Vera Cruz - NO PARKING ZONE

With the return to campus after the holiday break, we are seeing an increasing number of parents parking their cars along the Guadalupe Track curbside along Vera Cruz. If you need to walk your student onto campus during the hours listed below, please find another parking spot (that is not painted red). Otherwise, please remain in your car until either your student exits or enters your car.

DROP-OFF
(Every Week Day)
8;00AM to 8:30AM

PICK-UP 
(Weds. Only)
1:00PM to 1:30PM

PICK-UP
(Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri)
2:25PM to 2:55PM

SPIRIT DAY: STUFFED ANIMAL DAY

STUFFED ANIMAL DAY is coming to Guadalupe 

on Friday, January 21st

Students are welcome to bring a SMALL STUFFED ANIMAL to school.

SPIRIT DAY: OLYMPIC DAY

OLYMPIC DAY is coming to Guadalupe 

on Friday, February 4th

Students are welcome to wear something celebrating their family country in the Olympics.

We invite parents to take photos of their students dressed up at home or on campus. Please share your photos on your SHUTTERFLY GRADE SITES or email it to yearbook.ghsc@gmail.com.

Classroom Ceramics

Ceramics is BACK! Every classroom will do one molding session and one glazing session this year. We would like to thank all of the volunteers that have signed up so far! 

The classrooms listed below still do not have volunteers to help with the two sessions:


Baza / Hull

Landis / Grewal


HERE IS A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A BIG IMPACT AND STAY SOCIALLY DISTANCED! 

We need a few volunteers to become kiln apprentices and work with our kiln operator to load and unload the kiln (clay oven) over the next few months. 

If you have questions or would like to help one of the classes below, contact guadalupe.ceramics@gmail.com.

22/23 GHSC Board

The GHSC Board is looking for new or seasoned parents to join the GHSC Board in the coming 2022/2023 school year.


The GHSC Board helps Guadalupe with events, fundraising for in-class programs, and much more. We are looking for help with board positions and Committee & Event Chair positions.


Here are few key areas we need help with in 2022/23 school year.


Vice President

Communications

Database/Web

Treasurer

Secretary


If you are interested or have questions before expressing interest, please reach out to Carmen O’Hehir vice-president.ghsc@gmail.com.

Shutterfly Grade Sites

Stay connected with your classroom by joining the NEW Guadalupe Shutterfly Grade Sites. Parents just join once and they are connected for the rest of your student's career at Guadalupe. The group carries on through Middle School and even High School. Just think of all the photos you will have access to through the archives that are banked at the end of each year. CLICK TO FIND YOUR GRADE SITE

GRIZZLY REVIEWS

Good Morning Guadalupe goes out every Monday morning to all the students in class. Grizzly Reviews is an opportunity for your student to share a book they have read with the whole school. Parents can find more information on how to film and submit your students BOOK REVIEW, at GHSC.NET.

Have A Riddle to Share?

The Good Morning Guadalupe anchors need more riddles for riddle time. 


They need RIDDLES

 and NOT JOKES.


A riddle is more like a puzzle or brain teaser and isn't always funny. In contrast, a joke's soul purpose is to make you laugh.


SUBMIT A RIDDLE at GHSC.NET

Discounts That Donate

The holidays might be over! But many of us still use sites like Shutterfly & Minted to order cards, books, or even personalized gifts, like the photo mouse pad shown above from Shutterfly.


ShutterflyDonates 8% to GUADALUPE

when you shop at 

ghsc.shutterflystorefront.com

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Minted Gives 20% Off Your Order

and Donates 15% to GUADALUPE

using promo code: FUNDRAISEGUADALUPE

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find more info at GHSC.NET

Good Morning Guadalupe

Have you heard about the Guadalupe Morning Announcements from your student? Don't miss out on the new info sent to students and even particular weekly messages from Principal Jones.

Be sure to join the GHSC Facebook Group and there you will find a weekly link to the latest episode of Good Morning Guadalupe

DO YOU HAVE GREAT PHOTOS?

The Guadalupe Yearbook Team needs photos to bring the Yearbook to life. Did you take photos on a SPIRIT DAY, WALKATHON, HALLOWEEN, or on campus during a class activity or playing with friends? 

We will take all of those photos, even if it's one student or a large group of students. Parents have two ways to share their photos; your photos will help us build the 140+ page yearbook. 

Any photo taken on campus is a great photo or even a school-related photo taken at home. Families can even submit photos for the Yearbook Contest that have already ended (Celebrating Generations, Playing with Friends Outside or this month's Share Fun December Traditions)

Email your photos to the Yearbook Team

yearbook.ghsc@gmail.com

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Share Photos on your Guadalupe Grade Site

and share it with the whole grade for years to come.

VISIT GHSC.NET/SHUTTERFLY

COACHES NEEDED: Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run needs a few parent volunteers to coach this excellent running program. This after-school program is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade girls, designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength. Lessons emphasize the vital connection between physical and emotional health. The girls build up their core running skills and participate in the annual 5K race at Lake Vasona in Los Gatos. Runner signups is available at https://www.girlsontherun.org/what-we-do/

If you are interested in being a coach or have questions, please contact Ashwini Deo .

The GHSC would like to welcome back Broberg Physical Therapy as a sponsor. If you know a local business that might be interested in becoming a sponsor, please email sponsor.ghsc@gmail.com.

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