FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hi Agritopia Parents,
With the school year winding down next week and summer quickly approaching, students’ reading is on my mind. Research consistently shows that children who do not engage in reading over the summer can experience a decline in reading ability. This is often referred to as the “summer slide.” In fact, a recent study by the NWEA found that students in grades 3-5 can lose an average of 20% of their school-year reading gains over the summer months. Helping kids maintain strong reading habits during this time is critical to ensuring they return to school confident and ready to learn.
Mrs. Ehlers and I are both passionate about reading, and we’re excited to invite you to our second annual “Meet the Principals at the Library,” Monday, June 9th from 10am–12pm at the Southeast Regional Library. We’d love to spend time with your children as they browse for books, engage in conversations about their interests and help them discover stories they’ll love.
We hope to see you at the library and hear all about what your child is reading this summer!
Educating with eternity in mind,
25/26 STAFF UPDATE
We’d like to inform you of a staffing change for the upcoming school year. Mrs. Izaguirre (formerly Ms. Snowball) who was going to be on our 3rd grade team will be moving to the Greenfield campus to teach 2nd grade. Returning to our campus to teach 3rd grade is Mrs. Cox, who previously taught here and is excited to rejoin our team.
To learn more about Mrs. Cox, please read the document HERE.
LOST & FOUND
Please come to the elementary courtyard to collect your child’s item(s) from lost and found! All items not claimed by the end of the last day of school will be donated.
WATER DAY
Water Day is Wednesday, May 21st. Parents, if you would like to volunteer for this event, sign up HERE.
There is no hot lunch on Water Day. Please bring a sack lunch, there will be no microwaves. Please refer to the email from your child’s elementary teacher, or from Mrs. Gerber for MS, for more details.
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION – MAY 20th
For information regarding the ceremony, click here!
8TH GRADE PROMOTION – MAY 21ST
The 8th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 21st at 8:15am in the Agritopia gym. For more information, click here.
25-26 NEW FAMILY AMBASSADORS
If you are interested in helping welcome new families to our campus, please reach out to Sarah Echelbarger at sarahech32@gmail.com.
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Please remember to pick up any medication from the nurse’s office. If your child requires medication on a daily basis at school, please make a note to pick up before or on the last day of school Thursday, May 22. Please keep in mind the last day of school is a half-day.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade Lady Knights! Middle school cheer auditions for the upcoming season will be held on May 15, 16, & 17th. We’re looking for athletes with positive attitudes and a passion for cheerleading!
Are you interested in playing soccer in high school at GCS? Get a head start by joining team activities over the summer at the high school! It’s a great way to meet the coaches, build skills, and connect with future teammates. Reach out to the high school soccer coaches for more info and to get involved—we’d love to see you out there!
Coach Dickinson at Devon@devondickinson.com
Darcey Barnett at Canddbarnett@cox.net or 489-773-1621
DIAMONDBACKS FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT
Come out and enjoy an evening of baseball and community with other GCS families at Faith and Family Night on Thursday, August 8. After the game, stick around for a special post-game concert by Tauren Wells!
HIRING SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
GCS is looking for Speech and Language Pathologists to service students on campus during the school day! If you are interested, or know someone who is, please reach out to our Student Services Coordinator at: amy.milchman@gcsaz.org
IMPORTANT DATES
5/20: Kindergarten Graduation
5/21: 8th Grade Promotion
5/21: PK-8th Water Day
5/22: Last Day of School / Half Day
