Friday Finale

Dear GRDC families,

We are thrilled to report that our Back-to-School Night for both Wed. and Thurs. was a huge success! We were delighted to see so many of you in attendance, and we hope you found the evening both informative and engaging.

Throughout the event, our teachers provided valuable insights into the curriculum, classroom routines, and expectations for the upcoming school year. It was wonderful to witness the strong partnership between our families and teachers, which we believe is essential for your child's academic success.

We encourage you to reach out to your child's teachers if you have any follow-up questions or if there's anything you'd like to discuss further. Your involvement and support are crucial to ensuring a productive and enriching school year for all students.

Important Information

***Our annual back to school picnic is Thursday, September 10th

***There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd due to Labor Day Holiday.

"The joy of life is becoming a person you are proud of." —Bill Orender

In Spanish class, students played Matamoscas (Flyswatter) a game to review the alphabet and numbers 0-20 en español.

Did you know September is Pedestrian Safety month? This week, 8th grade guests, Brooke Roman and Eleanor Varanini taught our second graders all about street safety and how to be street smart. The 8th graders did this as a part of their Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can earn. To prepare, the 8th graders worked with the second- grade teachers and Slow Down Sacramento, a local nonprofit organization. Learn more by visiting the 8th graders' website: https://goldriverdiscoverystreetsafety.my.canva.site

We were thrilled to welcome Sami Circuit to GRDC! Sami brought an incredible amount of enthusiasm, energy, and positivity to our campus, creating an engaging and memorable experience for our students. Our students had a fantastic time learning about the power of a positive mindset, setting meaningful goals, believing in themselves, and the importance of staying active and healthy.

Through interactive activities, movement, and an inspiring message, Sami encouraged our students to challenge themselves, step outside of their comfort zones, and recognize that their mindset can make a difference in how they approach challenges and achieve their goals. It was wonderful to see our students engaged, excited, and motivated throughout the experience!

A huge thank you to Sami Circuit for bringing such positive energy to GRDC and inspiring our Miners to dream big, set goals, stay active, and believe in themselves!

We have a dedicated attendance line to report an absence 916-979-8975.

Parents can email to report an absence and also upload any doctors notes to GoldRiverAbsence@sanjuan.edu.

The Parent Portal has an option on the top right when logged in to report an absence:

https://sis.sanjuan.edu/parentportal

Parents can always call the office directly to speak to office staff.

Mon. Sept. 7th - Labor Day Holiday - No school

Thurs. Sept. 10th - PTO Back To School Picnic

Bring your family, lawn chairs and appetite to our yearly back to school picnic. There will be games, food trucks, music and an opportunity to interact with our amazing community.

Happy Friday GRDC Families!

We hope you will join the PTO, stay connected and help us build a great community. Just take a look at what’s coming up!

• 9/10 Back to School Night Picnic: 5:30-7pm -Bring your chairs/blankets and join us.
• 9/17 First PTO Meeting: 5:30pm – Pod B
• 9/18 Coffee Hour 7:15-8:00am – We are always looking for volunteers, come join us and celebrate the school year. Sponsored by your GRDC PTO
• GRDC Spirit wear is here and ready for you to purchase!

PTO Zoom Meeting

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Our annual GRDC PTO Membership Drive is underway! Help us reach our $20,000 goal to support field trips, assemblies, classroom supplies, teacher and staff support, garden projects and family events.

Membership levels start at just $15, and every membership counts toward our Classroom Challenge. The class with the highest participation in each grade band (TK–2, 3–5, and 6–8) will win a pizza or popsicle party!

Join the PTO today: https://grdc.ptboard.com/formvw?store=8567&form=1