Friday Finale Newsletter
Friday, October 30, 2026
Principal's Pick
Dear GRDC Families,
We wrapped up October with a great Red Ribbon Spirit Week! It was wonderful seeing so many students and staff participate, show their school spirit, and have fun together. We also held our first-ever Book Character Parade and Dress-Up Day, and it was such a fun day! The creativity was amazing, and it was a great reminder of how much joy reading can bring to our lives. Thank you to everyone who helped make these events such a success. Every day is a great day to be a Miner!
“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” — Joe Girard
Reminder
- Please remember that there will be no school November 11th–13th in observance of Veterans Day.
- Conference week - Oct. 16th - 20th (early dismissal at 11:10)
Book Fair Coming To GRDC!
Mark your calendars! The Book Fair is coming to GRDC November 16th through November 20th during conference week. Be sure to stop by, browse the great selection of books, and find something new to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there!
Character Traits Assembly
TK Recipients 🎉
Kindergarten Recipients 🎉
1st Grade Recipients 🎉
2nd Grade Recipients 🎉
3rd Grade Recipients 🎉
4th Grade Recipients 🎉
5th Grade Recipients 🎉
Parent Information Night
To all 5th Grade parents and prospective new families
Purpose: To share important information about academic programs, expectations, and school policies
When: November 4th, 6:00 - 7:00p.m.(In Pod B)
Who attends: Parents or guardians of students who want to learn more about GRDC and the possibility of enrolling at GRDC.
What happens: Teachers and administrators present information about curriculum, schedules, extracurricular opportunities, and ways families can support student success.
Crazy Hair Day
Anything But A Backpack Day
Book Character Dress-Up and Parade Day
Congratuations GRDC Girls' Volleyball Teams
Congratulations to all of our GRDC volleyball teams for making it to the playoffs! We had five teams compete in the championship games, and three came away with championship wins! A special congratulations to our 6th/7th and 7/8 grade teams for bringing home the championship and finishing the entire season undefeated!
We are incredibly proud of all our athletes and the effort, skill, sportsmanship, and dedication they demonstrated throughout the season. What a great accomplishment for our Miners! Way to go, GRDC!
PTO Announcements
Happy Thanksgiving Month from your PTO!
11/5: PTO Meeting (5:30 PM)
Come out and support your PTO! Located in Pod B at GRDC.
You can join us via Zoom using the details below:
Time: Nov 5, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83758919137?pwd=J6zWBN67ok9gbrOGKeWrewnrmMtisg.1
Join and take notes
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83758919137?pwd=J6zWBN67ok9gbrOGKeWrewnrmMtisg.1&mynotes=on
Meeting chat link
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83758919137
Meeting ID: 837 5891 9137
Passcode: 984961
11/20: Coffee Hour (7:15am-8:00am)🍩☕
Please join us for our coffee hour sponsored by our 6th grade class.
A Holiday Home Tour is coming your way!🎄🎁🎁🎄
Gold River Holiday Home Tour – Get Your Tickets!
Get into the holiday spirit while supporting GRDC! Join us for the annual Gold River Holiday Home Tour and enjoy beautifully decorated homes filled with festive inspiration.
Help us spread the holiday cheer beyond GRDC! Share this event with your family, friends, and neighbors, and invite our Gold River community to be part of this wonderful holiday tradition. The more, the merrier!
Every ticket purchased helps support programs and opportunities for our GRDC students and teachers.
Get your tickets today!
Thank you,
Gold River Discovery Center PTO
2200 Roaring Camp Road
Gold River, CA 95670