GSL eNewsMonday, August 24, 2020

August24ACE: Fall Enrichment begins

25Virtual Back-to-School Night6-7 p.m. JK, 3rd, 5th7-8 p.m. LL, 4th, 8th

26Virtual Back-to-School Night7-8 p.m. 4th (Roncal ONLY)

27All-School Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link

Virtual Back-to-School Night6-7 p.m. PK, SK, 7th7-8 p.m. 1st, 2nd, 6th

28Celebration Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link; hosted by Carrie Galphin

29Pop-Up Spirit Wear Sale, 3-5 p.m., Lower SchoolDrive

September3All-School Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link

4Celebration Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link; hosted by Ellen Hendry

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Back-to-School-Night GoesVirtualTuesday, August 25 &Thursday, August 27

Since gathering as a large group is not safe at thistime, we are taking Back-to-School-Night virtualthis year!

Parents will visit with their child's teacher and learnmore about the school year via Google Meet. Eachgrade level has been assigned a specific day andtime:

Tuesday, August 256-7 p.m. JK, 3rd, 5th7-8 p.m. LL, 4th*, 8th

Thursday, August 276-7 p.m. PK, SK, 7th7-8 p.m. 1st, 2nd, 6th

*Mr. Roncal's 4th grade class only has moved toWednesday, August 26 from 7-8 p.m.

More information, including a link to the GoogleMeet, will be shared by your child'steacher/advisor soon. We hope to virtually see allfamilies then!

No School - Labor Day

8Classes Resume

8-22P.A. Charleston Wrap Fall Fundraiser

10Red & White Dress Down Day

All-School Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link

11Celebration Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link; hosted by Morgan Slatery

Preschool 8:30-11 a.m.

17All-School Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link

School pictures for Preschool students

18Celebration Chapel, 8:05 a.m., GSL Church withvirtual link; hosted by Collin Buckner

ACE: After School Care &Enrichment Reminders

If your child needs to attend ACE: After School,please remember to register at least three days inadvance.

Also, be sure to view our Fall 2020 ACE Guide toview a full list of our offerings, policies, andprocedures!

Click here to sign up for all ACE offerings!

QUICK LINKSRefer a Friend to GSLACE: After School & EnrichmentLunch Service2020-21 Important Dates Calendar

Weekly eNews DistributionTo add an email address to the eNews distributionlist, please email Associate Director ofCommunications Marci Woodmansee.

Contacting ACE After School HoursTo connect with ACE after school hours, call Directorof Auxiliary Programs Amy Lee at 901.677.2245.

Division-Specific Arrival & DismissalReminders

As we begin the second week of school, please review thearrival and dismissal guidelines for each division. Pleasecontact the Division Heads with any questions.

Preschool Arrival Early care will be available starting at 7 a.m. Students willgather in the morning care room where social distancing will bemaintained. At 7:35 a.m., teachers will escort students to theirclassrooms. Morning carpool will start at 7:45 a.m. Uponarrival, students will undergo temperature checks to verify theyare not running a fever of 100.4°F or higher. In addition, afaculty member will verify that each student has a completed

screening form upon arrival.

Preschool families are asked to adhere to the following staggered arrival schedule:

7:45 a.m. JK8 a.m. PK8:15 a.m. LL

Preschool DismissalAfternoon carpool will start at 1:45 p.m. Teachers will use walkie-talkies when dismissing children.Teachers will individually walk out of the classroom to someone standing at the door, who will then helpguide children to their car.

Preschool families are asked to adhere to the following staggered pick-up schedule:

1:45 p.m. JK 2 p.m. PK 2:15 p.m. LL

Lower School Arrival Upon arrival, Lower School students will undergo temperature checks to verify they are not running afever of 100.4°F or higher. In addition, a faculty member will verify that each student has a completedscreening form upon arrival. Students arriving between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. will report to the AnchorCafeteria where they will undergo temperature checks and have screening forms verified. At 7:35 a.m.,an adult will escort the students to their classrooms. Beginning at 7:35 a.m., students may be dropped offin Circle Drive at one of three orange cones. Families are asked to adhere to the following staggeredarrival schedule: 7:35 a.m. SK & 1st grade 7:45 a.m. 2nd grade & 3rd grade 7:55 4th grade

Lower School Families are asked to adhere to the following staggered arrival schedule:

7:35 a.m. SK & 1st grade 7:45 a.m. 2nd grade & 3rd grade 7:55 4th grade

Lower School Dismissal Lower School dismissal will begin at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

On Wednesday, Lower School dismissal will begin at 2:15 p.m.

Middle School Arrival Upon arrival, Middle School students will undergo temperature checks to verify they are not running afever of 100.4°F or higher. In addition, a faculty member will verify that each student has a completedscreening form upon arrival. Students arriving between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. will report to the AnchorCafeteria where they will undergo temperature checks and have screening forms verified. At 7:35 a.m.,student will be released to go to their advisories. Beginning at 7:35 a.m., students may be dropped off onLemaster at one of three check-in stations as designated by orange cones: in front of the sloping rampentrance by the elevators, in front of the stairs at the main middle school entrance, and in front of the 5thgrade entrance.

Families are asked to adhere to the following staggered arrival schedule:

7:35-7:45 a.m. 5th grade & 6th grade 7:45-8 a.m. 7th grade & 8th grade

Middle School DismissalMiddle School dismissal will begin at 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday,dismissal will begin at 2:15 p.m.

Pop-Up Spirit Wear Sale:Saturday, August 29, 3-5 p.m.

The Parents' Association (P.A.) Spirit Wear Committeeis hosting an outdoor Pop-Up Spirit Wear Sale thisSaturday in the Lower School Circle Drive from 3-5p.m. Everyone who attends must wear a mask and observethe 6-feet physical distancing recommendations. Join us to find the perfect GSL gear for your Luker andyourself! "Spirit Wear" is sold to help parents,students and staff show their pride in our school,and is also a fundraiser for the P.A. The P.A. helps raisefunds to support many needed things for the entire GSLcommunity that are not in the budget. We will accept checks payable to GSL P.A. or credit cards for payment (Amex, Mastercard & Visa). We will have the approved outerwear uniform fleece and sweatshirts available. If you are unable toattend, you may purchase the outerwear uniform items online here. Outerwear items purchased onlinewill be delivered to your child’s classroom to bring home. Spirit Wear items come in a variety of sizes. We have merchandise for toddlers, little kids, big kids, andparents! Some styles and sizes might be limited, so be sure to load up on your gear before they aregone!

The Spirit Wear Committee

Rain Date: In the event of rain, the sale will be moved to Saturday, September 12.

Buy! Buy! Buy! Sell! Sell! Sell!P.A. Charleston Wrap Fall Fundraiser Online Only Sale, September 8 – 22

It’s that most wonderful time of the year when youcan knock out some Christmas/birthday shoppingAND raise money for GSL! The annual two-week giftwrap sale is one of the school’s most popular moneymakers, providing funds to the P.A. to support theschool in much needed ways! Be on the lookout for more information! Your salescatalogue will be coming home soon.

Please note: The sale this year will be 100%online, with orders shipping directly to thebuyer’s home.

Questions? Email Fundraiser Co-chair CareyPontius.