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
On Wednesday, March 13, all GCPS 3rd grade students took a trip to TC Walker Education Center to attend the Virginia Repertory Theatre production of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The production was the final one in the series for the theatre troop, which they were very excited to perform at the TC Walker Education Center. The students were wonderfully engaged audience participants and were on the edges of their seats during the production. At the end of the production, students asked insightful questions about Harriet Tubman’s life and how this production impacted each member of the theatre troop. GCPS would like to thank Concerts by the Bay for providing the financial support to bring this production to our students by way of funding they received through the Gloucester Community Foundation.
Two Odyssey of the Mind teams, coached by Ashley Nemo and Erica Harvey from Achilles, competed on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the regional competition at Menchville High School. Achilles' 4th and 5th Grade Odyssey of the Mind students placed 1st at the Regional Competition. Best of luck at the State competition on April 6th at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg, VA. Well done!
🎨 Join us for the 19th Annual Student Art Show hosted by the GHS Fine Arts Department! 🌟 Explore the incredible talent of our high school artists at the Gloucester Point Branch Library, April 8th - May 31st. Don't miss this showcase of creativity and dedication! #GHSStudentArtShow
Celebrate Our Shining Young Authors at Abingdon Elementary!
We had a wonderful evening at "Little Authors, Big Dreams" at Abingdon Elementary!
Ms. Quigley's amazing 1st graders showcased their incredible creativity and talent as they shared their very own stories.
It was a night filled with imagination, excitement, and of course, a huge dose of pride! We are so proud of our young authors and all their hard work.
A big thank you to Ms. Quigley, Lauren Ginder (Abingdon’s Community Engagement Coordinator), Lindsey Mahnke, Lauren Elmore, and Michelle Davis for putting on such a special event!
Here's to many more chapters to come for our Abingdon Elementary authors!
#AbingdonElementary #LittleAuthorsBigDreams #MsQuigley #FirstGrade #ProudMoment #FutureAuthors
The Virginia School Boards Association recognizes Mr. Troy Andersen for serving the Gloucester County school community at tonight’s networking event. Thank you for the 12 years of service as a school board member and board chair!!!
Read Across America Week is off to a great start in GCPS!
On Monday, GHS welcomed students with a "Happy Read Across America" treat as they celebrate the love of reading!
Among many other celebrations of reading, our elementary schools are having guest readers this week! Thank you to Botetourt Elementary, Ms. Barbee's first grade class, and Petsworth Elementary, Ms. Seller's first grade class, for welcoming Dr. Stamm as a guest reader today!
Be sure to check all of our schools' social media as they continue to celebrate the joy of reading throughout the remainder of this week! #readacrossamericaweek
GCPS Preschool information for 2024-2025 is now available online--save this image to remember the steps! Visit our website to learn about the program. Then, complete the interest form to see if your child meets eligibility requirements for state funding and to receive the application form: https://gets.gc.k12.va.us/o/gcps/page/early-childhood-education
Stay organized with our Calendar at a Glance!
March is Youth Art Month, celebrating the boundless creativity and talent of young artists everywhere! 🎨✨ Let's honor and support the next generation of artistic visionaries as they explore, create, and inspire through their incredible artwork. #YouthArtMonth #CreativityUnleashed
The GCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at the TC Walker Education Center in room A111 on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will include a presentation of the “Annual Special Education Plan”. Families are welcome to join. This meeting will also be available for participation virtually if you are interested in attending virtually please contact the Special Education Office at 804-693-7994.
Today and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing school bus drivers who ensure our students arrive safely to school and back home. Thank you for your dedication and commitment! 🚌💫 #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #Gratitude #SafeJourneys
Today, as we celebrate School Resource Officer National Appreciation Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office deputies that serve in our schools. Thank you for your tireless efforts in keeping us safe and for your unwavering commitment to building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. Your presence not only ensures security but also fosters a sense of trust and support within our school communities. We deeply appreciate all that you do.
Join us in celebrating Virginia Kindness Week! Check out our school websites for heartwarming stories, inspiring acts of kindness, and ways to spread positivity throughout our community. Let's make kindness contagious! #VirginiaKindnessWeek #SpreadKindness
From the GCPS Special Education Department: PEATC will be presenting a virtual workshop on Virginia's Medicaid Waivers and eligibility for services. View the flyer for information and registration.
