Friday Finale Newsletter
Friday, October 16, 2026
Principal's Pick
Dear GRDC Families,
It’s finally starting to feel like October, and we’re enjoying the crisp, cool fall weather! We have lots of exciting activities planned for our students and families, and it’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the month. October is flying by!
Our second Coffee Hour of the year was a great success! It was wonderful to see so many families come together to enjoy some treats, connect, and spend time with our GRDC community. If you weren’t able to join us this month, we hope to see you at our next Coffee Hour.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy all that fall has to offer!
“October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.” — John Sinor
Gold River Parents and Guardians,
You are invited to attend our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting next week. The meeting is Tuesday, October 20th, at 8 a.m. in pod A office which is near the kindergarten rooms. Please check in at the office before coming to the meeting.
We will discuss our multilingual learner testing ( ELPAC) and conferences.
For more information, please contact Kim Tank at Kimberly.Tank@sanjuan.edu
Get ready, GRDC! Our annual Fun Run is coming up on October 21st, and we can’t wait to get moving! 🎉Our APEX program kicked off this week with fun prizes, exciting activities, and SEL lessons for all of our students! Students are getting excited for our highly anticipated Fun Run on Wednesday, October 21. Come out and cheer on our GRDC Miners as they run, have fun, and celebrate their hard work. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this event a success!
Question of the week
What is your favorite candy?
Mrs Elder - Kindergarten Teacher
“I like See’s Candy”
Question of the week
What is your favorite candy?
Emma
“I like lollipops”
Haoling
“Gummy worms are my favorite candy”
Logan
“I like the milk chocolate Kit Kat”
Charlotte
“Twix is my favorite candy”
Next week kicks off the month-long KCRA Kid’s Can Food Drive at GRDC. If you are able, we are asking for non-perishable foods to be placed in the bag and returned to your child’s teacher. All donations will be kept here in the local area for the food insecure. Please do not send glass or outdated food. Thank you for your support!
Thank you for sending in your canned goods and nonperishable food items!
What food should I donate?
Healthy, low-sodium, low-sugar, nonperishable food items
Items in intact, unopened commercial packaging
Items in non-breakable packaging (no glass, please)
Food that is within the expiration date listed on the packaging
What are the most requested food items?
Canned meats, such as tuna, chicken, turkey, ham, stew, and chili
Canned vegetables
Pasta and pasta sauce
Beans
Rice
Healthy cereals
Peanut butter
Food Drive Tips
Please collect nonperishable food items only.
Avoid glass containers. Plastic containers, tin cans, and boxed items are best.
Donations help support local families, so please consider donating items in sizes you would use at home. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Coaches Needed!
This year, we will be participating in a new basketball league through Sunrise Park and Recreation. The dates for this year’s league are listed below.
We will have three girls’ teams and three boys’ teams, and we are looking for coaches to help make this season a success! We have one opening for a boys’ basketball coach and three openings for girls’ basketball coaches.
If you are interested in coaching, please email Mrs. Z at kzeltvay@sanjuan.edu. Thank you for supporting our student-athletes!
PTO Announcements
PTO Reminders and Upcoming Events :
10/16 Trunk or Treat (5:00-7:00 PM)
$10 dollar for a wristband
$5 dollar for sibling
Come out and enjoy the fun!
10/21 APEX Fun Run
Apex will be on campus beginning 10/12-10/23
Get ready to support your children as they raise money and run!
Apex Fun Run 10/21, Rally 10/23
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:
New Zoom link forthcoming
Thank you,
Gold River Discovery Center PTO
2200 Roaring Camp Road
Gold River, CA 95670
http://www.sanjuan.edu/GoldRiver
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