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April School Newsletter

Check out what is happening at our school.  Read the April newsletter.

Field Day 2021

We are excited to announce that we will be having Field Day this year! However, Field Day will be split into two different days and will be quite different this year. Please see the information below:

K, 1st, & 2nd Grades: Monday, May 24th, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

3rd, 4th, &5th Grades: Tuesday, May 25th, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Both Field Days will be the same, with only minor changes. This year there WILL NOT be water involved at all. Student will not be getting wet. Students will only need to make sure they dress appropriately for the weather and have on tennis shoes! ALL safety guidelines will be followed. Finally, unfortunately we cannot allow any visitors to be a part of or observe field day. We thank you for your understanding and we look forward to a safe and fun time celebrating our school year!

eLearning Date for Second Covid Vaccine Clinic

Greenville County Schools is planning for all students to participate in eLearning on Friday, April 16. Confirmation of this date will be made by Tuesday, April 13. This date is tentative because it hinges on our ability to secure enough vaccine for our employees.  As soon as it’s confirmed, we will let parents know.  In the meantime, please make childcare arrangements for Friday, April 16.  Visit GCS for more details.

Testing Dates for Virtual Students

NOTE: All testing will be conducted at the schools’ physical locations. Remote testing is not available. Students will be required to follow all established safety measures, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SCREADY) program is a statewide assessment in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for students in grades 3-8. The South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (SCPASS) is a statewide assessment in science that must be administered to students in grades 4 and 6.  All students are required to participate in SC READY and SCPASS at the applicable grades with exception of students who qualify to participate in Alternate Assessments.  

Virtual Program students in grades 3-8 will attend school IN PERSON to take the SCREADY test for English Language Arts on Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30, and SCREADY math test on Friday, May 7. Virtual Program students in grades 4 and 6 will attend IN PERSON on Thursday, May 6 to take the SCPASS science test.    For more information, please visit the GCS website.

eLearning Dates for Grades 3-5

While Virtual Program students are in school facilities for SC READY testing, third through eighth grade students currently attending brick-and-mortar school will participate in eLearning on April 29, April 30, and May 7.  It is important that parents prepare now for childcare on these eLearning days.  Visit the GCS website for more details.

Kindergarten and First Grade Registration

It’s not too late to register for five-year-old kindergarten and first grade for 2021-22!   PLEASE REGISTER NOW so schools have correct number of teachers and all preparations are made to welcome your child!  Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in public or private kindergarten unless the parent or legal guardian signs a waiver.   Any child who will be six years old on or before September 1 of the current year must enroll in first grade. Students who are currently enrolled in a GCS 4K or 5K program do not need to register.  Please see the GCS Website for more information.  | GCS Website.

GCS Free Student Meals

Due to a recent USDA waiver, GCS is providing free school meals to all students for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. No application is needed. Breakfasts and lunches are available daily at all schools. This extension allows all students in our district to receive free meals regardless of their meal status. It applies to meals served to students when they are attending school in person, on days they are participating in eLearning and not in attendance, and meals served to students attending the Virtual Program.   For more information, click the following link.  GCS Free Student Meals Info