Community newsletter about bond mailed to all households
A special edition of the GAPS quarterly newsletter was mailed to all households in the District this week.
You can also read it online.
News
Thank you, Classified Employees!
This is Classified School Employees Appreciation Week. Thank you to all of our dedicated support staff, who make learning possible for students.
Classified employees work with students, educators, parents, volunteers, business partners and community members.
Classified employees support the smooth operation of offices, the safety and maintenance of buildings and property, and the safe transportation, healthy nutrition and direct instruction of students.
Classified employees are educational assistants, office support specialists, bus drivers, custodians, maintenance workers, food servers, translators and more.
Thank you, classified employees, for your work on behalf of GAPS students!
Transportation department reminds drivers about bus safety
Transportation Supervisor Russell Buttram posted the following reminder about bus safety rules.
Except for highways divided by paved median strips or barriers, drivers in all lanes of traffic must stop and remain stopped while red lights flash.
Bond projects are planned for every school. See the list for information
If Ballot Measure 22-165 is approved by voters, all schools will see facility improvements.
Projects are planned to meet the following priorities:
- Make critical facility upgrades
- Make energy improvements
- Address security, safety, seismic needs
- Rebuild/remodel schools to offer vocational technical classes
- Relieve school overcrowding
See the project list for information about projects planned for each school.
Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Week (March 6-10) Schedule
To help us celebrate Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Week we will be enjoying some fun activities at Waverly (including Dress-Up Days). As always keep in mind school appropriate attire!
Please help your child plan for the following…
Monday (3/6): Special Morning Assembly and Afternoon All-School Reading Time – Wear your Waverly shirts if you have them.
Tuesday (3/7): Super Hero Day – Students can dress up as their favorite super hero. NO MASKS OR FACE PAINT PLEASE. Not sure who to be? How about “Super Reader”? Teachers can also help students come up with a super hero name.
Wednesday (3/8): Who Hair and Wacky Wear – Your chance to have hair like one of Dr. Seuss’ Whos. Fix it up and wear it funky.
Thursday (3/9): Crazy Socks and Hat Day – Wear your Dr. Seuss hat (or any other hat) and crazy or mismatched socks.
Friday (3/10): Vote for Your Favorite Dr. Seuss Story – If you prefer The Cat in the Hat wear blue and red. If you prefer Green Eggs and Ham wear green and yellow.