July 2024 Newsletter

Calendar Reminder

Mark your calendars! We’ve got less than 10 days until the first day of school!

School will begin for All Prek-12 students on August 1st, 2024!

We hope you’ve had a great summer and are ready for a fantastic school year ahead!

Registration Reminder

Have you registered your student(s) yet? It’s not too late, there’s still time to register for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Families of current students (Prek-11th grade) should have received a letter with the Snapcode needed to enroll.

Families interested in transferring their student to another school must request a School Transfer Form from their current school to initiate the transfer process.

For assistance with registration, please contact Carolyn Barton at Cbarton@gccschools.com for Elementary Registration and Wendy Gallagher at Wgallagher@gccschools.com for Middle and High School Registration.

Supply Lists

It’s back to school season – we hope you had a fantastic summer and can’t wait to see you soon!

For Elementary and Middle School supply lists, click the button below!

*Please note that High School supplies will be included in the syllabus provided by their teachers.

Back to School Nights!

Our 2024-2025 Back to School Nights are just around the corner!

Join us on the following dates and times to get to know your teachers and kick off an amazing new school year!

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: July 29th from 5-7 p.m.
𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: July 30th from 5-7 p.m.
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: July 30th from 5-7 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to meet your student’s teachers, see their schedules, set up lockers, drop off supplies, and take self-guided tours of the schools. These are all open house style at your student’s school.

You may be recieving more specific information from your Principal soon.

Camp Kindergarten

We are just a few days away from Camp Kindergarten!

Camp Kindergarten is an excellent opportunity for your child to learn routines, practice activities, and get familiar with their school building before the first day when all students are present. This special event is specifically for students already enrolled for the upcoming school year. Main offices will send detailed information directly to enrolled Kindergarten families. Please ensure your child is registered to receive these important updates.

Date: July 25th FOR ALL SCHOOLS (times vary by location)
Registration: Ensure your student is registered for the upcoming school year.

Camp Kindergarten Schedule:

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

6th and 9th Grade Orientation

For families with incoming 6th and 9th graders, we’ve got orientation coming up in a few days, too!

𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Thursday, July 25th from 12-3 p.m.
𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Tuesday, July 30th from 2-4 p.m.

Your student’s school will send more specific information as the date approaches.

Free/Reduced Meal Application

Reminder: Free and Reduced Meal applications are OPEN!

Apply NOW for your students’ free or reduced-priced meals for the upcoming 2024-2025 School Year! Remember, you must apply yearly to continue to qualify.

If you previously submitted an application for the upcoming school year prior to July 1st, you will need to reapply.

Click the link below to apply today!

Transportation Information

With the new school year approaching, please ensure your student’s information in PowerSchool is accurate after the upcoming update. Please also download our My Ride K-12 app to check your student’s bus assignment, view their route, and live track the school bus.

We recommend arriving early at the bus stop during the first few days of school to accommodate any potential delays as we settle into the routine.

For more information and how to sign your student up for transportation, please click the button below.

Power School Update Reminder will be back on July 24th.

In preparation for the 2024-2025 School Year, PowerSchool is down for its annual rollover period until July 24th.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Hiring Info

Be part of something Greater!

We’re looking for Para Educators, Bus Drivers, and more! Enjoy a flexible schedule with evenings, weekends, summers, and holidays OFF! We offer several benefits, including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, access to the Wellness Center, and more!

For more information on position openings and to apply, visit our website by clicking the button below!

Craft Fair Vendor Application

Attention all craft vendors! Reserve your spot now for the GCCS Holiday Craft Fair.

This year’s Holiday Craft Fair will be held September 21st at River Valley Middle School from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To register, click the button below.