🍂 Hello Fall! 🍂
Our GHSC newsletter is filled with exciting fall updates — from can’t-miss events to ways you can connect and get involved this season. ✨

And don’t forget — every Guadalupe parent and guardian is invited to join us for our 2nd GHSC All-Member Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, 10/7 at 8 PM (see calendar below). We’d love to see you there!

Walkathon Drive & Event

GHSC Meeting

Company Matching Impact

Starting Arts Performances

Family Picnic Photos

International Fair Sign Ups

Volunteers vs. Spectators

Yearbook

Calendar

Traffic Reminders

Front Office News

Walkathon 2026 is Here!!

The Walkathon Drive is GHSC's most impactful fundraiser, providing for ALL School-Wide Enrichment Programs, Community Events, Scholarships, and miscellaneous Guadalupe needs for the year! It is crucial to supplement the funding gaps that state and USD budgets do not provide for.

Your student brought home their Walkathon Info Packet yesterday! Please check their backpacks and review it with them. You are welcome to have your child(ren) create fundraising videos to send to family and friends! Each student has a fundraising page on Toolkit for you to customize and link!

TWO Parts to The Walkathon:

1) Fundraising Drivebetween 10/1/26 - 10/23/26.

The goal is for each student to raise $200 to help fully fund Guadalupe's dynamic enrichment programs & events.
The school-wide goal is to raise $82K. Together, Grizzlies are on helping to write their next chapter!

2) School-Wide Walkathon Event (Wednesday, 10/21 from 8:15am - 10am).

This celebratory event is held on the upper field, where the whole school walks/runs laps, dances to fun music, enjoys themed activity stations, and partakes in allergy-friendly sweet treats!

Please click the button below to take 2 minutes to activate your child's Donation Page and donate on GHSC Toolkit. Thank YOU!

WALKATHON - ACTIVATE DONATION PAGE HERE!

COMPANY MATCHING ACCOUNTED FOR MORE THAN 40%OF ALL DONATIONS LAST YEAR!

Thank you to all of the families who checked if their employer provides Company Matching Donations!! You made ALLLLL the difference in helping us reach our fundraising goals last year!

PLEASE VISIT GHSC.NET/MATCHING TO CHECK YOUR DONATION - YOUR EFFORTS AND SUPPORT ARE APPRECIATED!

Walkathon Donations Provide for SO MUCH!

Ceramics	International Fair	Starting Art Classes	Art Vistas
Project Cornerstone	Spring Carnival	Variety Show	Garden
Family Dance	Winterfest	Olympic Day	Hospitality
Appreciation Events	Admin/Operating	PBIS Rallies	Inclusion

2 WAYS TO VOLUNTEER:

Create Walkathon Promotion Posters & Help Advertise @ morning drop off:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E45ABA62CA1FC1-66155300-walkathon

Walkathon Day Volunteering - a great way to connect!:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E45ABA62CA1FC1-66155347-guadalupe

Coming to the Walkathon Event and Halloween Parade?

Please help the The Walkathon Team and Front Office plan ahead!

RSVP if you and/or your family members plan to spectate/cheer at either event and be sure that your Driver's License is registered in Guadalupe's RAPTOR SYSTEM.

Instructions and RSVP links are found below:

Volunteering:

Adults/Family Members who will spend time actively helping on campus with or without student interaction

(Examples: Walkathon lap markers, Halloween Party helpers, classroom helper, copy helper, field trip chaperone).

Make sure you complete the first 2 steps below BEFORE coming to volunteer:

Complete USD’s Online Volunteer Code of Conduct Form ahead of time (this is a yearly form you must fill out) HERE.
Register your Driver’s License in the school office’s Raptor Systemdays before the event (this is a one-time action and doesn't need to be repeated each year).
Completed the 2 steps above? When you arrive to school, scan your license and grab your Volunteer RAPTORSticker.
Fall Events:
- The Walkathon Team will reach out to you with details about your tasks as well as when/where/how to get your volunteer badge on Walkathon morning.
- Halloween Volunteers- Teachers + Room Parents will reach out to you with details to help with your class parties.
When your volunteer session is completed, scan your license to check out.

Spectators:

Family Members who want to cheer their students on during the Walkathon, HalloweenParade, or Starting Arts Class "Informances".

Make sure you complete the first 2 steps below BEFORE coming to spectate:

Days before the event, register your Driver’s License in the school office’s RAPTOR SYSTEM (this is a one-time registration and doesn't need to be repeated each year).
Register ALL SPECTATING GUESTS through Guadalupe's RSVP EVENT FORM at least 2 days before the event (please choose which event you're attending with the drop down menu).
Upon arrival:
- Walkathon or Halloween - check in at the RSVP Spectator Table (your name will be listed) and receive a visitor sticker to wear visibly.
- Informances - sign in on the Visitor Sheet and scan your Driver's License. Wear your sticker visibly.
The Office asks that visitors remain only in the event areas and sign out on the visitor sheet promptly after the event ends.

❤️ Thank you to all of our volunteers for your care and dedication! ❤️

TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 5!

Wednesday October 29 Performances

Desert cast - Showtime: 4:30pm

Savannah cast - Showtime: 7.30pm

Thursday October 30 Performances

Savannah cast - Showtime: 4:30pm

Desert cast - Showtime: 7.30pm

For Cast Lists & Tickets, visit:

https://ghsc.net/thelionking/

Don't miss out on the chance to host a booth with friends and make some wonderful memories while celebrating your culture with the community!

Booth & Volunteer sign up: Click here

Performances sign up: Click Here

COMING IN NOVEMBER:

NO SCHOOL (VETERAN'S DAY) : WEDNESDAY, 11/11/25

FALL CONFERENCES : 11/12-11/20 (EARLY DISMISSALS 1:15PM)

INTERNATIONAL FAIR : FRIDAY 11/13 (4:30-6:30PM)

FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL : 11/23-11/27

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Want to subscribe to GHSC's calendar?

1) Use Subscribe Option on your Calendar App

2) Copy/Paste URL below into the field provided

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/jp0bedtjgvoaj9m81pi00tolgg%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

GHSC ALL MEMBER BOARD MEETING — WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Join us for our next GHSC All Member Board Meeting! We’ll be sharing updates and discussing Walkathon, International Fair, and other upcoming school events and activities.

It’s a great way to hear what’s coming up, ask questions, and stay connected with what’s happening at Guadalupe.

Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00 PM
Zoom ID: 838 1243 6766

All members of the Guadalupe community are welcome!

TRAFFIC REMINDERS

Please help us keep students, families, and drivers safe during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up by following these important traffic reminders:

NO U-TURNS
Please do not make U-turns on the narrow streets surrounding the school during drop-off and pick-up. These maneuvers can create dangerous situations for pedestrians and other drivers.

SAFE DROP-OFFS
When dropping off in front of the school, children should always exit from the RIGHT-HAND SIDE of the vehicle directly onto the sidewalk. Cars may be passing on the left, making street-side exits extremely dangerous.

On Puerta Vallarta, please drop off at least 50 meters from the crosswalk and never at the stop sign. Vehicles may be turning right through this area, creating a serious safety hazard.

RED ZONES = NO STOPPING OR PARKING
Please do not stop, park, or drop off students along red-painted curbs or areas marked with NO PARKING / NO STOPPING signs. This includes TK and Kindergarten drop-off and pick-up.

WHITE ZONES = DROP-OFF ONLY
The white zones along Coleman Drive are for active drop-off only. Please do not leave your vehicle or park in these areas during drop-off or pick-up.

If you need to exit your vehicle, please park along an unmarked or green-painted curb. If those spaces are full, please find legal parking in the surrounding neighborhood.

PLEASE USE CROSSWALKS
For everyone's safety, please cross streets only at designated crosswalks. This also helps maintain a steady and predictable flow of traffic during busy drop-off times.

COLEMAN GATE IS LOCKED FROM 8:05 AM UNTIL DISMISSAL
After 8:05 AM, please use the Vera Cruz entrance. Please do not prop open the Coleman gate, as this creates an avoidable student safety concern.

EXITING THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT = RIGHT TURN ONLY
Please do not turn left when exiting the school parking lot. All vehicles should turn right toward Coleman.

Thank you for helping us be proactive and keeping our Guadalupe community safe. Please share these reminders with anyone who regularly drops off or picks up your student.

IMPORTANT ITEMS FROM MS. REYES:

Volunteering/Visiting Campus this Year?
1. If you haven't filled out USD's YEARLY mandatory Volunteer Code of Conduct, you can submit it HERE. (This is a yearly requirement)
2. Scan your Driver's License in the Raptor System in the office. (If you're already in the system, no need to re-scan)
3. RSVP to school-hour events for EACH GUEST here: https://forms.gle/T9HYpub2h4BqTGGx6
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
District Independent Study: If your child will be absent for 3 consecutive school days (and no longer than 14 days in total throughout the year), 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.
Arriving After 8:15 AM: All late students must visit the front office to check in and obtain a late slip.
YARD DUTY SHORTAGE: The front office is still short on Yard Duties for lunchtime. They are simply asking for a dedication of one weekly lunch shift. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ms. Reyes at reyessy@unionsd.org.
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.
Label Bottle/Lunch Boxes/Clothing: Please label all items your student carries or layers of clothing they can remove.
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 Ms. Reyes 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 Ms. Reyes <reyessy@unionsd.org>

Family Picnic Highlights

We loved seeing so many Guadalupe families come together for our Family Picnic in September! With beautiful weather, good food, and great company, it was such a fun evening spent connecting as a community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it so special. We’re looking forward to more moments like these throughout the school year!

DISCOUNT PRICING & FREE PERSONALIZATION!!

The Guadalupe Yearbook team works hard all year long to make sure that our yearbooks are extra special.

PRE-ORDERING is now open with discounted pricing. Pre-Order and Sibling prices are only available for a limited time. Go to GHSC Toolkit to place your yearbook order!

This year's Yearbook Cover Contest will launch in December! Students can start brainstorming now!

ORDER YEARBOOK HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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