Global Learning Charter School PTSA

09/24/2023

GLC Families - please join our 1st Trunk or Treat Celebration on October 20, from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Students may wear costumes. They must be school appropriate - No masks, face paint must be appropriate, and no play or real weapons.
Kids must be accompanied by adult

Are you interested in donating candy, small toys, or pencils? There will be a collection box at the drop off gate.

Do you know someone who would enjoy decorating their car and handing out candy? If so, please email [email protected].

09/24/2023

Celebrate Attendance Awareness Week with GLC. We've got some fun dress-up days this week!

09/15/2023

Global Learning Charter School (GLC) is a public charter school committed to offering relevant, personalized learning opportunities to prepare students to be global-ready in work and life. GLC opened in August of 2017. Currently, we serve approximately 440 students in grades K-8. About charter schoo...

09/15/2023

We need some help to plan our first ever Trunk or Treat. Please join our committee! 😀

04/13/2023

Padres y Pan is BACK! This Friday, April 14, our PTSA will be hosting breakfast for GLC families from 7:30-8:10 AM. This event is just one of the many ways that our PTSA aims to build community and provide opportunities for families to spend quality time together.

Here's what to expect:

Breakfast will include pan dulce, coffee, hot cocoa, and juices.

Students should attend with a parent, grandparent, or another adult family member.

The event will be held in the cafeteria and the entrance will be through the northwest door on Robin Dr.

This event is only possible with the help of parent volunteers. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up after the event. If you are able to assist, please complete our volunteer interest form.

NOTE: The times for Padres y Pan were incorrect in the Family Newsletter that went out on Sunday. The correct time is 7:30-8:10 AM. Sorry for any confusion!

03/24/2023

WORLD'S FAIR- FRIDAY!

The Worlds' Fair is just 5 days away and we still need volunteers! If you are able to help set-up before the event, staff a game or craft during the event, or take down at the end of the night, we would love the assistance! It is not necessary to have completed the volunteer process to help or even to speak English. We need Spanish-speakers too! Just call the office at 730-7768 to let us know, or complete our GLC World's Fair Volunteer Interest Form. Thank you!

Wristbands will be sold at the discounted pre-sale price of $5 at the following dates/times. At the same time, donations may be made to our Penny Pursuit fundraiser for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Tricky Tray tickets will be available 5 for $20 at these times.

Mon., 3/20 - 7:30-8:15 AM

Tues., 3/21 - 7:30-8:15 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM

Weds., 3/22 - 7:30-8:15 AM and 1:45-2:45 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM

Thurs., 3/23 - 7:30-8:15 AM

Fri., 3/24 - 7:30-8:15 AM

At the event, wristbands will be $7 and Trick Tray tickets will be $5 each.

02/09/2023

Track Sign-ups - Due by Friday (2/10)

Good evening GLC families -

Track sign-ups for 3rd-6th grade open this week! If your student is interested in signing up, permission slips are due by Friday, February 10.

There are two forms that need to be completed and signed. They include a parent letter/form and a clearance form. Students can get both from their teacher or from the front office.

Attached are the English forms. Spanish forms are available from the front office and teachers. These will also be sent out tomorrow.

Thank you!

11/10/2022

11/07/2022

THIS WEEK AT GLC

Monday, November 7
6:00-7:00 PM - Zumba with Kaweah Health, MPR

Tuesday, November 8
3:15 PM - Soccer game vs. Three Rivers @ GLC
5:30-6:00 PM - "Keeping Kids Safe, Happy, and Healthy in the Digital Age" presentation to GLC PTSA by Val Seita, VUSD District Librarian, Rm 20
6:00-6:30 PM - PTSA Association Meeting

Wednesday, November 9 - MINIMUM DAY
12:50 PM - Dismissal for ALL students (Gr TK-8)
1:45 PM - Parent-teacher conferences, MPR
6:00-7:00 PM - Zumba with Kaweah Health, MPR

Thursday, November 10 - MINIMUM DAY
12:50 PM - Dismissal for ALL students (Gr TK-8)
1:45 PM - Parent-teacher conferences, MPR
3:00 PM - Soccer game vs. George McCann @ GLC
5:30 PM - PTSA movie night, MPR (Movie begins at 6:00 PM)

Friday, November 11 - VETERAN'S DAY
No School

UPCOMING EVENTS

Scholastic Book Fair - Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18

Minimum Days/Parent-Teacher Conferences - Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18

"Raising a Rock-Star Reader" Parent Book Club (Session 2) - Tuesday, November 15 (4:30-5:30 English; 5:30-6:30 Spanish)

Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL) - Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25

Visalia Candy Cane Lane parade - Monday, November 28

WINTER BREAK ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES - REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY (11/7)

This year, we are thrilled to share that VUSD is offering Winter Intersession for all students in grades TK-6. These 1-week programs will run from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and are meant to provide academic and enrichment opportunities focusing on physical activity, the arts, and classroom enrichment.

This year, the program for GLC students will be held at Golden Oak Elementary. Students may be signed up for one or all three weeks. The dates of the program are:

Week 1 -Monday, December 19 through Thursday, December 22

Week 2 -Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30

Week 3 -Tuesday, January 3 through Friday, January 6

To register your child, go to the Golden Oak Elementary School 6cricket site and select Week 1, Week 2, and/or Week 3. Registration closes Monday, 11/6.

Note that the other programs featured on this site (Soccer, STEM, Book Club, and Makerspace) will also be offered at GLC. For these programs, please use the GLC 6crickets site.



PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE - PRESENTATION TUESDAY!

Raising children in the digital age can be overwhelming and even scary. How do we protect our children from inappropriate content? How do respond to the influences of social media? How do we help our children make positive choices online? Join us for a 30-minute presentation by Val Seita, VUSD District Librarian, to learn important first steps!

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 8 @ 5:30 PM

WHERE: Rm20

WHY: To keep your child safe, happy, and healthy in the digital age!



PTSA ASSOCIATION MEETING

Please join us for our second PTSA association meeting of the 2022-23 school year. We will meet on Tuesday (11/8) from 6:00-6:30 PM, right after the presentation on parenting in the digital age.

We will be discussing upcoming PTSA events such as Movie Night and Ornaments Around the World. We are in need of volunteers for both!



PTSA MOVE NIGHT - THURSDAY!

Our PTSA family movie night is Thursday, November 10th! Thursday (11/10) is a minimum day and there is no school on Friday (11/11) in recognition of Veterans' Day. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the movie will begin at 6:00 PM. See below for more information!



COMMUNITY EVENTS

Circle J Astronomy Night

Circle J Norris Ranch will be hosting our last Family Astronomy Night of the school year on Friday, November 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. RSVP via email or text message as space is limited: [email protected] or 559-359-8575.

GLC SPIRIT WEAR

Thanks to all our families who purchased this year's SHINE shirt! Stay tuned for our next sale.

In the meantime, GLC spirit wear is also available from the Visual Ink online store, a local vendor for spirit wear and merchandise. There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and hats available. Orders can be picked up or delivered.



IMPORTANT LINKS

Daily schedule

GLC website

GLC events calendar

PTSA page



COLLABORATIVE PLAY

In life, good things come when we make good decisions! This month we rewarded our students' great behavior with some new and collaborative games at recess. There were giant board games, this parachute, and more!



LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL)

As part of their PBL on creating a fire safety plan, Gr 1/2 students asked questions of VUSD's Coordinator of School Safety & Security this week. In this PBL, students learn not only about fire safety, but also important Math and ELA concepts.



EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS

Girls in grades 5-8 attended TCOE's Expanding Your Horizons girls' conference at the College of the Sequoias (COS). This conference exposes students to fields in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and women who have chosen careers in these fields.