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Originally delivered on 1/9/2023 4:40 pm

SUBJECT: GHSC Newsletter: January Edition

Happy New Year, Family!

Reflecting on the first half of our school year, the GHSC Board would like to thank you for your generosity. Heading into 2023, we can’t wait to create more memories together! Get ready for the Family Dance ( a 4 year hiatus), Spring Parent Social ( dinner & auction night), our Spring Carnival, and so much more! Here is a quick glance of items you will find in our edition of GHSC News!

VARIETY SHOW APPLICATIONS

GIRLS ON THE RUN

SPIRIT DAYS

BOOK FAIR & BOOKFEST


YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

FAMILY DANCE

PHOTO SHARING CHANGE

TRAFFIC UPDATE

23/24 GHSC BOARD

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

THE ARTWORK IS IN!

Voting will commence this Friday, 1/13.


The Winner will be announced in the 1/16 Morning Announcement.

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!!

Parent photos make up the Guadalupe Yearbook, and we need your photos. We are aware Shutterfly is talking about ending the life of Shutterfly Share Sites, and GHSC is working to find an alternative solution for the future.


We are still asking parents to share their photos via email. If you have a few photos, please send them (1-5 photos) to yearbook.ghsc@gmail.com. 


Do you have more than five photos? Please head to http://ghsc.net/photos/ and find the perfect GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER for your photos. 

PLEASE NOTE, EACH PHOTO SHOULD ONLY UPLOADED ONCE.

Fall Reading, Book Walk, Volunteers Galore - students and parents alike! What a celebration of synergy. 


Everyone made the BookFest and Winterfest a fantastic experience!


Also kudos to our volunteers for their precious time, the teachers and staff for helping out. Finally a Big Shout out to Brian HK and Sarah Mettler for guiding and helping through the book fest and book fair. Thank You!


Komal Bhargava, Book Fair & Bookfest Chair

BOOK FAIR SUCCESS

Our sales were great and exceeded expectations. Thank you for stopping by and making a purchase at the book fair. We want to thank our generous community for coming together and making this happen.

VARIETY SHOW DEADLINE 2/2

The Variety Show is gearing up for another great year. We are still looking for performers to perform onstage and off. The application deadline for the performer is February 2nd. Please note, space is limited, so secure your spots early. The show is open to grades Kinder to 5th Grade. We welcome all kinds of talents. Performance, Sports, whatever your performer loves to do and share with your family. If you have any questions about the show, please contact Jill Binkley varietyshow.ghsc@gmail.com.

SIGN UP HERE for VARIETY SHOW

IMPORTANT ITEMS FROM MRS. HAMCHUK


  1. 23/24 Kinder & TK Presentation: There are still two more Kinder/TK Presentation dates available for the coming 23/24 school year. Please CLICK HERE to attend one of the presentation dates.
  2. REGISTRATION for 23/24 Kinder/TK: Registration will open on 2/1 for 2023/24 the Kinder & TK classes. CLICK HERE to head over to UnionSD.org for more information. 
  3. 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.)
  4. 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>

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

TRAFFIC UPDATE - NO PARKING ZONES

With the return to campus after the holiday break, we are seeing an increasing number of parents parking along the listed drop-off and pick-up zones:

  • VERA CRUZ TRACK CURB: Signs are posted about the drop-off and pick-up zone along the Guadalupe track fence area on Vera Cruz Drive. No parking between drop-off (7:55 AM-8:20 AM) and pick-up (1-3 PM).
  • COLEMAN WHITE CURB: The white curb on Coleman, by law, is a loading zone, and the driver needs to remain in the car. If you need to walk onto campus during drop-off or pick-up, please find another parking spot (that is not painted white or red). Otherwise, please remain in your car until either your student exits or enters your car.
  • RED CURBS, DRIVEWAYS, and CROSSWALKS: Reminder parking in these areas are dangerous and against the law. Please do not block crosswalks or driveways. Many red zones around Guadalupe are blind spots; please do not stop or park along red curbs.
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

NEW SPIRIT DATES for 2023
SPIRIT DAY: 80's DAY

80'S DAY is coming to Guadalupe 

on Friday, January 20th


Please NO PROPS on campus.

SPIRIT DAY: MUSICAL DAY

MUSICAL DAY is coming to Guadalupe 

on Friday, February 10th

Students are invited to dress up as their favorite character from Musical, this includes Musical Movies! 

Please NO PROPS on campus.

Below are more SPIRIT DAY's at Guadalupe. All of these dates are available on GHSC Calendar.

We invite parents to take photos of their students dressed up at home or on campus. Shots with friends, make for better photos for the Guadalupe Yearbook. 

Please share your photos by emailing them to yearbook.ghsc@gmail.com.

FAMILY DANCE HELP!

The Guadalupe Family Dance Party is returning Friday, March 10, 2023. 


 Welcome to the Jungle! 


It's going to be a wild night of fun dancing together! Parents, students, and siblings are invited. There'll be snacks, drinks, and fun prizes. 


We're looking for parent volunteers. The event chairs, Michelle Guaraldi and Komal Bhargava, needs parents or teen volunteers to bring this special event to life. Do you like to make decorations, use your two hands, or take photos?


If you are interested in helping, please get in touch with volunteer.ghsc@gmail.com

23/24 GHSC Board

The GHSC Board is looking for new or seasoned parents to join the GHSC Board in the coming 2023/2024 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 a few key areas we need help with in the 2023/24 school year.


Co-Vice President's

Co-Treasurer

Secretary


If you are interested or have questions before expressing interest, please reach out to Brooke Libeman covp.ghsc@gmail.com.

Shutterfly Sites Future

Parents received an email from Shutterfly announcing significant changes to their products. GHSC was expecting these changes, and we are currently working on a solution. First, we've been aware of the "End of Life" talk about the Shutterfly Share Site product used for Guadalupes SHARE SITES. 


GHSC is exploring alternatives to Share Sites, and we hope to have news on this issue in the GHSC March Newsletter! The Yearbook team shared the above information and worked on a temporary solution to share photos on the Google Drive network to share photos. More information can be found on GHSC.NET/YEARBOOK.

GRIZZLY REVIEWS

Good Morning Guadalupe goes out every Monday morning to all the students in their classrooms. 


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.

Submit A Dad Joke

The Good Morning Guadalupe Team is need of great DAD JOKES. Your student can submit their favorite Dad Joke at ghsc.net/joke. Be sure to include your students name and teacher. 

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 Barocio.


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

GIRL RUNNERS NEEDED

Girls on the Run is a 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. 


Click Image to see the full size flyer. Runner signups is available at https://www.gotrsv.org/

If you are interested in being a coach or have questions, please contact Rachna Pant <rachna.pant@gmail.com>.

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