Results of the NTI Family Survey, the first of three for feedback in planning for the 2020-21 school year, plus an update on behind-the-scenes work to prepare for reopening. Details at https://bit.ly/GCS2020Update1
Families, please complete this brief survey designed to help us understand the technology needs of our school district during any time of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI). Survey Link: https://bit.ly/TechSurveyGCS
An important benefit is available to ALL GCS families. The federal COVID-19 Relief Bill provides eligibility for every student to receive a one-time benefit via EBT card of up to $313.50 per child. Applications are open June 1 – 30. Learn more at https://bit.ly/GCSPEBT
Camp Invention is back for 2020 and will be held virtually June 22 – 26. Limited registration is now open for only $15 to students entering grades K – 6 next school year. Space will fill quickly. Visit https://bit.ly/GCSCampInv2020 for complete details.
Need a paper copy of our NTI Parent Survey? Just call 270-259-4011 and we'll mail it to your home.
Families, please share your experience with Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) during the COVID-19 school closures. Your honest input on this brief, anonymous survey will help us improve our instruction, communication and delivery moving forward. We appreciate your time. Survey Link: https://bit.ly/NTISurveyGCS2020
Our Meals on the Bus summer schedule is out! All route stops remain the same, but there have been some time changes. Please be sure to check yours. Service will remain pickup, with social distancing guidelines followed. We’ll see you Monday, May 18!
The grandparent/grandchild bond is one of the most special. Congratulations go out to GC Retired Teachers Assoc. Grandparent Essay Contest county winner, Wilkey 5th grader Tionah Meredith. The contest is open to all 5th graders. Check out school and classroom winners at https://bit.ly/EssayGCRTA
Healthy children learn better, and school nurses make it happen! Hat’s off to our stellar nursing team for all they do for both body and mind to help keep students ready to learn and grow. Thank you Brenda Oller, GCHS; Dana Carman, GCMS; Chastity Thorpe, Caneyville; Lynn Ponder, Clarkson; Jennifer Smith, Lawler; DaLeisa Miller, Wilkey; Kim Cannon and Michele Vincent, District.
Shout out to District Technology Integration Specialist Dee Dee Webb, named as one of only 19 educators from across the country to the PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Class of 2020! Visit bit.ly/PBS2020AllStar to discover how Dee Dee is using technology both inside and outside the classroom to inspire students and teachers alike.
Is there a finer group to wish a Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week? Always, but especially this year. Sometimes above and beyond goes way beyond anything that can possibly be imagined! Thank you to our GCS teachers and staff for everything they do!
School may be soon be out, but we’ll still keep serving up mobile meals in these next few weeks. The current schedule and routes will remain the same through May 15. We’ll be sure to provide an update as soon as it’s available!
We couldn’t let National Principal Day go by without a shout out to the most amazing principals anywhere!! Always, but especially during these times. Thank you, thank you to this group of outstanding leaders: Josh Baldwin, GCHS; Gary Parker, GCMS; Josh Basham, Caneyville; Alicia Brooks, Lawler; Shannon Cates, Clarkson; Lisa Skaggs, Wilkey; and Tommy Hodges, AEC.
Students, we know you’re following good safety & hygiene practices every day, Make it official & take the COVID-19 Safety Pledge! Families, the community can join in, too. Healthy practices are for everyone! Help GC reach 1K pledges (or more). Visit https://kycss.org/sswpledge today!
Online registration for Preschool and Kindergarten is now available! Packets are still available as well, for those who need or prefer that option. Check out the important updates for both to get your child ready to join us on a learning adventure during during the 2020-21 school year. Learn more at bit.ly/GCSPSK2021
WOW! 72,186 meals served through today! Hats off to our Food Services & Transportation teams who keep on serving with a smile and so much care for all our kids countywide. Some minor revisions next week. Be sure to check your location, and we’ll see you soon!
The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, May 6. Schools have provided students with NTI materials through May 1, and the remaining days of May 4 - 6 will be a time for makeup, catch up and review. Please see Supt. Robinson’s message to families for more.
Preschool/Kindergarten parents, please complete this important pre-registration survey at bit.ly/PSKRegSurvey to help us plan for the upcoming school year. We will provide details on official registration soon. Thank you!
Gov. Beshear has recommended that KY schools not resume in-person classes for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. NTI days will continue as scheduled. We will provide additional information in the days ahead.
We’ll be back on our M – F mobile meals schedule as we return from Spring Break tomorrow.
