This message informs you that the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office has directed Peasley, Bethel, and Petsworth into SECURE mode. During this time, the exterior of the buildings remains secured with no outside movement in or out of the buildings. Students and staff will now resume indoor activities, including class changes and lunch in the cafeteria.
We will continue to bring updates.
Bethel Elementary had a wonderful turnout at their All Pro Dad breakfast! Thank you to Bethel's community engagement coordinator, teachers, staff, administrators, food services team, Mr. Washington and all of the students and families for making this such a special event for our Bethel Bears! #community #BethelBears
Don't forget about Math on Main! We are going to share some highlights with you as we get closer to the main event. See you there!
Today, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to all the dedicated administrative professionals who keep our schools running smoothly every day. Your hard work and support are truly appreciated! 💼🌟 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou
Happy National School Volunteer Week! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing volunteers who generously give their time and support to our schools. Your dedication makes a significant difference in the lives of our students and community. Thank you for all that you do! 🌟 #NationalSchoolVolunteerWeek #VolunteerAppreciation #ThankYou
Last Call for Summer School-A-Palooza Registration! Don’t miss out on the summer adventure of a lifetime! Check out our graphic for more details, or give your school a call today for all the information you need to join in the fun! From exciting activities to enriching educational opportunities, Summer School-A-Palooza promises an unforgettable experience for all learners.
At the Gloucester County School Board Meeting on April 9th, 2024, Delaney Layton, a 5th-grade honor roll student from Bethel Elementary, led the Pledge of Allegiance. We also honored Ms. Heather King as the Volunteer of the Month. Additionally, Bethel Elementary proudly presented its SCA, Bear Club, Bears for Bravery, and Anchored 4 Life programs during the Accent on Academics segment. Huge applause to Ms. Tiffany Busch and Ms. Tara Lord for their outstanding leadership! 🌟 #BethelBears #CommunityEngagement #BethelElementary
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is
creating information pages about early childhood programs that will be posted on
VDOE’s website starting Fall 2024. VDOE wants input from families on the design and your voice counts! For more information email VQB5@Firstsparkva.org.
Use this link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfumpqjIoGtbUZqadN13RQLhZtCknqkDj
You're cordially invited to join us for an engaging and informal coffee/tea session with Dr. Vladu, Superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Dr. Vladu in person, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members of our school community. This event will be held in the TC Walker Education Center Cafe.
You're cordially invited to join us for an engaging and informal coffee/tea session with Dr. Vladu, Superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Dr. Vladu in person, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members of our school community. This event will be held in the TC Walker Education Center Cafe.
You're cordially invited to join us for an engaging and informal coffee/tea session with Dr. Vladu, Superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Dr. Vladu in person, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members of our school community. This event will be held in the TC Walker Education Center Cafe.
Happy National School Librarian's Day to our incredible librarians who ignite curiosity and cultivate a love for reading and learning among students! Your unwavering dedication to education is truly appreciated. 📚 #NationalSchoolLibrariansDay #ThankYou #GCPSLibrariansRock
Today, we recognize and appreciate the dedication and hard work of our invaluable paraprofessionals. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to student success! 🌟 #NationalParaprofessionalsDay #ThankYou
April honors our resilient Military Children! 🎖️ Let's celebrate their bravery, strength, and sacrifices throughout the month. Don't forget to wear purple on April 17th to show your support! 💜 #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp #MOMC
April is Autism Awareness Month! Let's join hands to spread understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with autism. Together, we can create a more compassionate and supportive community. 💙 #AutismAwareness #Acceptance
April's Calendar at a Glance: Celebrating differences for Autism Awareness Month and honoring the Month of the Military Child
🎉GCPS finished the last school day before spring break engaging students in great learning experiences! 🎉
Here are just a few highlights from our day:
Achilles Warriors were so excited to call their families after they found out from principal Ms. Andrews that they earned a positive office referral.
Abingdon Elementary love Building Thinking Classrooms! It makes math so much fun!
At Bethel Elementary, students were engaged and having fun with STEM activities as they collaborated with their friends.
Botetourt Bulldogs were excited to hear their classmates in Ms. Roadys 3rd grade class presenting their autobiographies they’ve written using Google docs
Petsworth Elementary's 2nd grade students in Mrs. Slater's and Ms. Walton's classes listening to a presentation from the Virginia Living Museum. They saw a box turtle named Forest.
At Page Middle School, even though all are excited about the break, Mrs. Scalf is ensuring that students are working to learn a new Latin arrangement.
Peasley 6th graders did a fantastic job of preparing for and presenting at their Cultural Awareness Fair.
GHS students learned about different cultures today at the World Language Fair. Ms. Ballew taught students about lederhausen and the Schuhplattler dance. Ms. Pelfry helped students learn some salsa dance moves.
Thank you to everyone for making GCPS a great place for students!
☀️Have a wonderful Spring Break!☀️
The GCPS German Textbook Adoption Committee is recommending one of two potential textbook series for adoption. The public is invited to view the recommended options at GHS and provide input to the selection process by completing a survey to indicate his or her choice for potential adoption.
🧹 Today, our superintendent, Dr. Vladu, is rolling up his sleeves and stepping into the role of custodian to support Petsworth Elementary! From sweeping floors to tidying up, he is showing our dedication to our school community in a whole new way. Thank you for leading by example and always going above and beyond for our students and staff!
We want to say a big "thank you" to Craig Smith, GCPS Operations Coordinator, for stepping into work alongside Dr. Vladu!
#TeamGCPS #CommunitySupport #LeadingByExample 🧹
Wow! What a wonderful evening of learning with our teachers!
A huge thank you to the "Building Thinking Classrooms" book study group for your passion, dedication and excitement for growing professionally and collaboratively learning from one another.
Also, thank you to Kristen Heaney, Division Secondary Math Specialist, Melanie Jenkins, Division Elementary Math Specialist, and Brittany Feryus, 6th grade teacher at Page Middle School for facilitating such a wonderful event! Thank you for making learning come to life!
#buildingthinkingclassrooms #loveforlearning #GCPS
