It's Fall, Grizzly Families! 

November helps us remember what we're thankful for - We're thankful for YOU!  

Read on to stay informed about this month's events.

Coming in March 2025 — the Science Fair is back for Grades K-5.

Save the date: November 14 @ 8:30pm will be a parent zoom meeting as we share all the details about the Science Fair.   

You can find ALL information about the Science Fair ——> https://ghsc.net/SCIENCEFAIR/

Any questions? Contact Melissa & Joyce at — sciencefair.ghsc@gmail.com

Our Entrepreneur Marketplace/Science Camp Fundraiser Application is live!  

The Marketplace is this year's fundraising only opportunity where the proceeds apply directly toward each participating student's camp fee! If your student hasn't already been brainstorming ideas for student-made products to sell at this year's Winterfest (as a team of 1-3 peers), please encourage them to do so.  

This is a wonderful opportunity for our 5th graders to take on a self-propelled challenge to come up with a small business plan & help fund their science camp fees (with low stakes).  Teams are encouraged to participate in this family-funded endeavor and we ask that each team has at least one committed adult mentor to help facilitate this project.

Please note that the mandatory Zoom Training for all teams (including adult mentors) will be held on Tuesday, 11/12 between 7:30-8:30pm.  All applications will most likely be accepted so please mark your calendars.  

Application Deadline: Sunday 11/10 by 8PM

The direct link to our Google Form Application is HERE.

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IMPORTANT ITEMS FROM MRS. HAMCHUK

1. District Illness Absence Policy: If your student has vomited, had diarrhea, or run a fever of 100˚F or above in the last 24 hours, please keep your student 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 
2. NEW- Student Absent Calls/Notices are released @ 9am per USD's emergency procedure policy.  Regardless of whether you have already called or messaged about your child's tardy or absence, you will receive a notice through Parent Square.  Disregard if you have already contacted the school OR use the message as a reminder to update the Front Office.
3. District Independent Study: If your child will be absent for 3 consecutive school days (and no longer than 14 days), you must coordinate a short-term independent study option with your teacher.  Parents must contact their teacher or the office at least two weeks in advance for a link to the request form.
4. Forgotten something at home? Parents should leave lunches, water bottles, glasses, etc on the table outside the office to avoid interrupting class instruction.  Please LABEL their items!  Tell your students to check this table in case they forget something - this way we avoid calling into classes and interrupting instruction.
5. Label Bottle/Lunch Boxes/Clothing: Please label all the items your student carries or layers of clothing they can take off. 
6. Have a non-urgent question or comment for the office? Please avoid the office first thing in the morning- it's a busy time when Mrs. Hamchuk is helping tardy students get to class.  You are welcome to email or visit at a later time in the day.

All district guidelines are provided in the Union District Parents' Annual Rights Notification.

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

Guadalupe Elementary

6044 Vera Cruz Drive

San Jose, California 95120