WELCOME BACK, Family!

We hope you had many summer adventures and have been enjoying the first few weeks of the 2022/2023 school year.

, in this year's first edition of the GHSC Newsletter, we want to highlight that Giving Drive donations are low and happy to bring you updates and other news for the school year.

The Guadalupe Giving Drive is coming to a close next Friday, 9/9. The Giving Drive is vital to ensuring all students' needs are met in the classroom. Each grade has a suggested amount, and parents can find detailed information about their donation amount on GHSC.NET. It is customary that we always meet the Giving Drive goals to support our teachers. Right now, all seven grades are dangerously close to not meeting the goal set by the teacher, and at risk are class field trips and much more.

HELP SECURE FIELD TRIPS BY GETTING US CLOSER TO OUR GRADE GOALS!!

TK : 58%

KINDER: 14%

FIRST GRADE: 28%

SECOND GRADE: 41%

THIRD GRADE: 31%

FOURTH GRADE: 39%

FIFTH GRADE: 37%

Donate on GHSC Toolkit

LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT DESIGN REVEAL

GHSC is excited to reveal our design for the 2022LIMITED EDITION Guadalupe T-shirt Drawing. This t-shirt design is a part of the 4th Annual Toolkit Relaunch, which began in early August. When you log onto GHSC TOOLKIT, your family is automatically entered to win the limited edition t-shirt. Not sure if you logged in, log on now and make your giving drive donation or signup to volunteer.

30 Families will be drawn as winners.

(Each winning family will receive one t-shirt for each currently enrolled student at Guadalupe. The winners will be notified after the drawing.)

The last day to enter and win a GHSC Toolkit LIMITED EDITION T-shirt is Monday, 9/12.

District Event Guidance

Stay home if you are sick.
If you have been exposed, it is recommended to test prior to attending an event. You may use a home/rapid test. If your student is positive, please report it to the school immediately.
You may visit the site below for more details. https://covid19.sccgov.org/covid19-guidelines

IMPORTANT ITEMS FROM MRS. HAMCHUK & MS. MANTLE

EMERGENCY DATA UPDATE: The Union School District will send an email with a link to verify your student's emergency contact info; it is a secure and green process that gives the school quick access to information on your child. Please check your email from Union School District for instructions to complete the emergency data update for your student. Updates are required for all students.

VOLUNTEERING: Classroom volunteering will begin after volunteers have been cleared through the office. Volunteer names will be filtered through the office by the teachers only. Any questions you have should go through your teacher first.
REPORTING ABSENCE: If your student will be absent (not attending school for the day), please call the absence line at 408-927-9452 and provide your child's name, with spelling, teacher, and the reason for the absence.
FORGOTTEN ITEM DROP OFFS: The office will not be calling classrooms for delivery of items forgotten at home. Please let your child know to check the table outside the office for forgotten items. Remember if your student forgets their lunch, they can get hot lunch for free.
TARDIES: If your student arrives after the 8:15 AM TARDY BELL, please have your student get a late slip at the front office before heading to the classroom.
DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS: The front office requests all medical appointments be scheduled after school if possible. If your student is going to be late to school because of an appointment, let your teacher know via email and be sure to ask the doctor for a doctor's note. The doctor's note will excuse your student's tardy, don't forget it. Your student will be considered absent until they arrive.
NAMES ON WATER BOTTLES: Students who bring a water bottle to school every day. Please make sure their names are written on them in permanent marker.
LOST & FOUND: The Lost & Found racks are already filling up. The racks can either be found in the cafeteria, outside in the lunch area or by the flag pole.
LABEL IT: Be sure to label your student's water bottles, lunch boxes, and jackets before sending them to school. Lost & Found is already filling up.

Check in with your teachers for question first, and If you still have questions, please email Mrs. Hamchuk <hamchukj@unionsd.org>

Below are some of September's key calendar dates at Guadalupe; additional dates can be found on GHSC.NET/CALENDAR

Fri. 9/2 ~ Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL
Mon. 9/5 ~ Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Wed. 9/7 6:00PM ~ ICE CREAM SOCIAL @ Guad
Fri. 9/9 ~ Classroom Giving Drive Ending
Fri. 9/9 8:15AM ~ Principal Coffee on Campus
Mon. 9/12 6:00PM ~ Union District Meeting
Wed. 9/14 8:00PM ~ GHSC All Member Meeting
Wed. 9/21 ~ Walkathon Kick-Off Assembly
Fri. 9/23 6:00PM ~ Family Picnic @ Guadalupe

Click here to Subscribe to the GHSC Calendar.

DROP OFF EARLY & GET SOME EXERCICE

Do you need to drop off your student before 8:05 AM? Joining Mileage Club provides exercise for your student, and parent supervision while on campus early. Students have already started reporting to Mileage Club on the track at 7:40 AM, and are completing a few laps before heading to their classrooms.

Students keep track of their laps and earn rewards for every milestone. Click on the Permission Form button below to signup and try to get to school before 7:55 AM to get a few laps done. The permission form must be completed before checking in at the track.

(Reminder: students are not allowed to come on campus before 8:05 AM due to no supervision, Mileage Club is the perfect solution.)

Mileage Club PERMISSION FORM

Calling All NEW FAMILIES!

On behalf of the Guadalupe Home & School Club NEW FAMILY team, we would like to welcome all new Guadalupe families and a few returning families after a short absence.

Check out the NEW FAMILY FLYER and contact our New Family Chair, Vanessa Fiske, and she will connect you with a mentor to answer all your questions throughout the year.

Portrait Day @ Guadalupe

Guadalupe is excited to bring back on-campus portraits. Mark your calendar for Friday, 10/7. Order forms will be sent home with your student later in September. The GHSC newsletter will feature ordering info in the October Edition.

A make-up portrait day will be scheduled after 10/7. The makeup date will be announced in the November Edition of the GHSC Newsletter. If you have any questions about portrait day, please contact Mrs. Hamchuk

Shutterfly Grade Sites

Parents should have received an invite to join their Grade Shutterfly Site. If you have not received your email invitation, simply visit our list of the GRADE SITES on GHSC.NET.

SPIRIT DAY: BEACH DAY

Our FIRST SPIRIT DAY of the school year is coming up QUICK! Get ready for the beach at Guadalupe, on Friday 9/9. Students are welcome to dress up for BEACH DAY at Guadalupe.

We invite parents to take photos of their students dressed up at home or on campus on Friday, 9/9. Please share your photos on your SHUTTERFLY GRADE SITES

Crossing Guards

The traffic safety team has worked hard these past few weeks to keep traffic moving during drop-off and pick-up. Our volunteer schedule still has some empty spots. All shifts are less than 30 minutes long. The afternoon shift is the faster of the two shifts.

Signup HERE on the Traffic Safety Signup Sheet

If you have any questions about crossing guard duties, please contact trafficsafety.ghsc@gmail.com

Room Parents Needed

We have a few classes that are missing ROOM PARENTS. If you have a student in one of the classes listed below, you can find more information on the position at GHSC.NET

GATES / TSE / HARMON

Interested or have questions; please email volunteer.ghsc@gmail.com.

NEW YEAR, NEW YEARBOOK

The Yearbook Team is ready for a new year. This year we will get things kicked off earlier to ensure our yearbook finally arrives before the end of the school year. We need all Guadalupe's parents' help by uploading all the great photos you take throughout the school year on your Shutterfly Grade Site.

The yearbook saw a price increase from the vendor, but we are keeping the DISCOUNTED SIBLING PRICE OPTION. We are offering FREE PERSONALIZATION again for every book that is pre-ordered. For more detailed information about personalization and this year's pricing, please head to GHSC TOOLKIT and place your order to secure discount pricing. Discount pricing will only be available for a limited time.

DID I ALREADY ORDER A YEARBOOK?

Good question! Head over to your Previous Order page on your GHSC Toolkit My Account; there, you will find a list of the orders you have placed on GHSC Toolkit. If you have any questions on yearbook orders, please send an email to yearbook.ghsc@gmail.com

For more information on the GHSC Yearbook, visit GHSC.NET/YEARBOOK.

PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

LUNCHTIME in the LIBRARY

One of the best parts of student life on the Guadalupe Campus is Lunchtime in the Library. Mrs. Mettler opens the library at lunchtime to allow kids to explore or find a new place to hang out with friends.

On Monday of this week, Mrs. Mettler opened the door, and the kids showed up with smiles. Books are already being checked out, and the reading has commenced. Thanks to a few parent volunteers, the library is opened at lunch and allows Mrs. Mettler to eat her lunch daily.

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

Have you joined the Guadalupe Birthday Book Club?

In joining the Birthday Book Club, you are not only celebrating your student's birthday but also benefitting the Guadalupe Library by bringing new and exciting books to the library. A new book will be purchased in your student's honor and added to the library collection. Parents can find more info at GHSC.NET

Sponsors NEEDED!

GHSC is looking for additional sponsors to support our programs this academic year. Have your company lend their support through corporate sponsorship and take advantage of all of the benefits such as a banner on Coleman Avenue, your logo on the walkathon t-shirts, and much more! There are various tiers of support and one that will fit your interests. Contact Nancy Millward at sponsor.ghsc@gmail.com to get started!

STUDENT BOOK REVIEWS

Each Monday, students start their week by watching Good Morning Guadalupe. These announcements are also shared with parents on the GHSC Facebook Group. Returning this year are the GRIZZLY REVIEWS, an excellent opportunity for your Guadalupe Grizzly to show up on the morning announcement, sharing a review of a book they read.

Every student is welcome to film a review, and the whole family is welcome to join in on the fun. Submit a review by sending a short video. Details are available at GHSC.NET/READS.

WALKATHON '22 IS "TAKING OFF"

Grizzlies! We are so excited to "take off" into this new school year with Guadalupe's annual Walkathon fundraiser drive that leads into our school-wide celebration event... it's always a huge blast!

First, join your school community to raise money and fund our amazing extracurricular programs such as Ceramics, Dance, Music, and Outdoor Learning Areas. These programs ensure that our kiddos thrive and meet their fullest potential. Parents will be able to share their student's personalized fundraising page with family, friends, neighbors, and even on social media. Fundraiser drive window: 9/21-10/14

Then, come and cheer on the students as they walk/run laps on the track on Walkathon Day, Wed. 10/12. A detailed grade schedule will be provided in the GHSC October Newsletter and within the Walkathon Info Packet we will send home.

Please be on the lookout for more updates (and this year's theme) in the coming weeks. For more preliminary information about the Walkathon donations, please visit GHSC.NET/WALKATHON

Welcome back to school, everyone!

Becky Fan & Robin Membreno GHSC Walkathon Chairs

Meetings at Guadalupe ARE BACK!!!

GHSC All Member Meeting ~ Wed. 9/14 @ 8PM - VIA ZOOM

For more detailed information on these meetings or future dates, please visit GHSC.NET. You can also reply to this email with any questions.

Reminders are posted on GHSC Facebook Group

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