This weekend is the perfect time for setting up your student's Scholastic eWallet. The eWallet allows your student to go into the fair and purchase items on their own; this means no waiting in line while they socialize. No more standing in a long line for the Book Fair for parents. Let the kids wait while you stand outside or wait in the car. CLICK HERE for detailed information on setting up your eWallet, or watch the video for a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up an eWallet.

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

STARTS NOW!

The Guadalupe Yearbook Team is kicking off their annual Yearbook Cover Contest, today! Students have already started turning in cover designs to the front office. Earlier this week, your student received a flyer for the Yearbook Contest. The contest flyer is printed on heavier paper, with instructions for your student to do their cover art design on the back of the flyer. This is optional. The flyer details all the required elements for your student's submission(s).

The contest is open to all grades, including TK! The kids love seeing their artwork showcased during the voting, and last year, we had one kinder runner-up who ended up on the back cover of the yearbook. You can find out more detailed information on GHSC.NET/COVER.

Check below for important dates coming up this month. A complete list can be found on GHSC.NET/CALENDAR

12/5 - 12/7 ~ Holiday Book Fair: Library after school
12/6 ~ Winterfest 5:30 - 8 pm
12/8 ~ Principal Coffee & GHSC Holiday Social
12/13 ~ GHSC All Member Meeting @ 8pm
12/18 ~ Spirit Day: Hat & Scarf Day
12/19 ~ Spirit Day: Festive Holiday Day
12/20 ~ Spirit Day: PJ & Stuffy Day
12/21 - 1/3 ~ NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
1/4 ~ RETURN TO SCHOOL

IMPORTANT ITEMS FROM MRS. HAMCHUK

HOLIDAY CLASSROOM PARTY VOLUNTEERING: The Event RSVP Form will be available again next week! Please note that this form will be taken down 2-3 days before any event, so you won't be able to register at the last minute. Holiday celebrations are coming, RSVP NOW for all the remaining events of the school year. When you RSVP, a badge will be preprinted, and you won't have to stand in line to check-in. Click the button below for the form.
District Illness Absence Policy: The cold and flu season is upon us. Please do not send your child to school sick! If your student has vomited, had diarrhea, or ran a fever of 100.0˚F+ in the last 24 hours, please keep them home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours. Please report your student's illness and absence daily by calling the Guadalupe Attendance Line - Please call ‭(408) 927-9452‬
District Independent Study Change: Holidays are coming, and families like to travel. Reminder: The district has changed the Independent Study Contract Guidelines. The guideline now states, "The minimum period for any short-term independent study option shall be three consecutive school days and no longer than 14 days." Parents are still required to contact their student's teacher at least two weeks in advance to request a contract to be set up.

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

EVENT RSVP Form CLICK HERE

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Coleman Gate & More

With the closure of the Coleman Gate, the Traffic Safety Team is still committed to ensuring Guadalupe is a safe campus. The Traffic Safety Team would like to keep improving traffic around campus.

Several volunteer spots need filling, especially at the drop-off zone along Vera Cruz in the mornings. Please click the volunteer button below to sign up for one morning or afternoon shift.

Please reduce your speed during drop-off. When using the drop-off zone along Vera Cruz, please do the following:

Pull forward to the front parking lot entrance to drop off your student(s).
Students MUST exit along the curbside of the car.
Backpacks should be easily accessible by students: please do not put them in the trunk of your car.
No U-turns on Vera Cruz.

For further details, please see Mrs. Barocio's email sent on November 28 or email her at barociod@unionsd.org.

SIGNUP TO VOLUNTEER

MATCHING DEADLINE REMINDER

Many company matching programs have a 12/31 deadline for all donations. Not sure, or want to find the link to your matching portal? Please use our Double Your Donation search tool on GHSC.NET/MATCHING.

Why should you match your donations? A simple, $20 donation becomes $40. On average, Guadalupe Parents and extended family members donate $75 a year. With matching, that donation becomes $150 to help Guadalupe support students and fund projects that benefit the students and staff.

If you have made a donation to:

Classroom Giving Drive

Guadalupe Walkathon

General Donation on GHSC Toolkit

5th Grade Class Gift

Your donation is eligable to be doubled by your employer.

Doubling your donation ensures that all of these things are funded fully this year:

• FIELD TRIPS

• CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

• MAKERSPACE

• OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAM

• MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER with Starting Arts

• CERAMICS PROGRAM

•ART WITH ART VISTAS

• DEVELOPMENTAL READING with PROJECT CORNERSTONE

and much more.

CLICK HERE TO MATCH A DONATION

YEARBOOK DISCOUNT PRICING & FREE PERSONALIZATION!

The Guadalupe Yearbook team is making sure that they capture our fabulous Grizzly Spirit all year long!

Yearbook Discount Pricing will end in the new year. Take advantage of the pre-order price or the sibling discount before it's gone. Go to GHSC Toolkit to place your yearbook order NOW!

ORDER YEARBOOK HERE

LOST & FOUND WILL BE DONATED 12/20

The rack is BEYOND FULL!!

The teachers have tried taking their whole class to look at the rack, and still it sits full. On Mon. 12/18 - the rack will start to be cleared off before the holiday break. All of collected jackets that are practically new (and there are many) will be donated to the One Coat program at the San Jose Migrant Education Center and another batch to the St. Andrew's Residential Programs for Youth. All of the remaining clothing, water bottles will be donated to SAVERS on 12/20 and all of the food containers recycled.

START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!!!

GRAB A SHARPIE and put your student's last name on all the items listed below.

JACKETS
COATS
SWEATSHIRT
CLOTHING THAT IS TYPICALLY LAYERED
WATER BOTTLES
LUNCH BOXES
LUNCH BOX CONTAINERS

After 12/20, please do not contact teachers or GHSC Board Members trying to find your students lost clothing. If you have any questions about lost & found, please email lostnfound.ghsc@gmail.com.

HAPPY WINTER, GRIZZLY FAMILIES!

Thank you for staying involved in the life of our wonderful school and for being an important part of our community!

❄️ Guadalupe Home and School Club ❄️

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR BOOKS!

Don't forget to use the BookFest submission form so we can reach our goal together! Students can send in photos of the books they loved to read. Older siblings, grandparents, parents, and family are welcome to join this reading challenge, too.

The last day of submission is Monday, December 4th

Click Here To Log in Your Books!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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