Greetings Genesee Early College Families,

As we bid farewell to the first marking period, we reflect on the bustling fall season that has unfolded here at Genesee Early College. We've been privileged to witness our students diving headfirst into various activities both at GEC and the University of Michigan - Flint, and we couldn't be more thrilled about their enthusiasm and engagement. With Friday, October 27th, marking the end of this period, we're excited to share the latest updates and highlights with you. It's been a pleasure getting to know your children, and we're equally eager to connect with you during the upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, November 2nd.

In this edition of The GEC Insider, we're excited to share a recap of the exciting events and activities that have unfolded throughout this fall season. You'll also find a handy calendar with important dates to mark on your calendar, as well as easy-to-follow instructions for scheduling your parent/teacher conferences. Plus, we're delighted to introduce you to our newest staff member, Shanae Dawson, who is ready to make a positive impact on our GEC community.

We firmly believe that the partnership between the school and our parents is essential for our students' success, and we encourage you to be an active participant in your child's educational journey. So, whether you're a seasoned high school parent or new to the experience, we invite you to join us, collaborate, and get involved in your GEC community. Many opportunities exist to get involved including attending parent/teacher conferences, joining our Parents Partnering for Success group, or volunteering to supervise clubs and events. Your partnership with us is invaluable, and together, we will continue to nurture the growth, development, and success of our high school students.

Your Genesee Early College Team

November 2

• 1/2 Day for Students - No tutoring after school
• Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00-4:00 pm & 5:00-8:00 pm)

November 3

• 1/2 Day for Students
• School Picture Makeup Day

November 21

• 1/2 Day for Students

November 22-24

• No School - Thanksgiving Recess

December 11-16

• UM-Flint Final Exams

December 19

• 1/2 Day for Students

December 20-January 2, 2024

• Winter Break

Parent teacher conferences are Thursday, November 2, from 1 pm - 4 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm. Conferences are by appointment only, so please click this link to sign up. If you can not physically make it and would like a phone conference please indicate in the comment section of the time slot you wish to be contacted and leave your phone number.

We would like to get more parents involved in our Parents Partnering for Success (PPFS) group. We've noticed that attendance at our meetings has been low, so we need to know if there is a better day and time for us to meet. Please take the time to fill out this brief survey to let us know what works for you!

PPFS helps support our GEC program and students by organizing fundraisers and bringing concerns and ideas to our GEC administrative team at our monthly PPFS meetings.

Just return the form below to the main office. Don't have a way to print it? Stop by the GEC office at anytime to pick up a form in person.

Each year, Genesee Early College organizes a trip for its students to visit various colleges and universities in Michigan, enabling them to experience different campus environments and discover educational opportunities. On October 17th, a group of students went to Michigan State University while another group went to Wayne State University. During these visits, students had the chance to gain insights into university life through interactions with current students. They strolled through the campuses, received a firsthand look at dorm living in a residence hall, and indulged in a delicious meal at a campus dining hall. Upon returning to their own campus, the students took time to reflect on their experiences and made updates to their college and career plans based on what they had learned.

Genesee Early College is excited to welcome Shanae Dawson to our staff. Ms. Dawson will be serving as the social worker for both Genesee Early College and Mott Middle College. Her BA is from UM-Flint and Masters degree is from MSU. She has worked in different departments across the UM-Flint campus for 9 years. After leaving UM-Flint she went on to do intensive outpatient and Homebased therapy. In her spare time she loves to travel, shop, try new restaurants or lounge around the house.

Ms. Dawson stated, "I am very excited to have finally joined the team and looking forward to getting to know everyone!" She is here to provide support to our GEC students and families. So if your student or your family is need or resources or support, please send her an email at sldwason@geneseeisd.org or call the GEC main office to get connected with her.

We know that you are super busy and that you may prefer to receive information from us in different ways. At GEC we have several ways that we send out information; phone calls, email, Google Classroom and text messaging with Remind.

We encourage you to sign up for Remind to get messages sent right to your cell phone through text or notification. To join Remind, text @gecparents to the number 81010.

If you aren't on our Google Classroom, go to classroom.google.com, click on Go to Classroom, and you can join by using this classroom code - wbcvzah.

Did you know that GEC can now accept credit card and debit card payments? Just visit our website and look of the eFunds Payment Center under Quick Links. You will choose "Pay for Genesee Early College" under the main menu. Just make sure to tell us who your student is and what the payment is for where you enter the payment information.