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Latest GUSD News & Events - January 12

Posted Date: 1/12/23 (7:37 PM)
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Five GUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools

Five Glendale Unified elementary schools have been recognized as 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education: Dunsmore, Fremont, Monte Vista, Mountain Avenue, and Valley View. The California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes California elementary schools that have made exceptional gains in implementing academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years. Read the full media release.
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Hoover High School Celebrates Grand Opening of New Collaboratory!
Today, Hoover High School celebrated the grand opening of their new collaboratory! The beautifully renovated communal learning space was developed with student input to inspire creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning. Students may use the collaboratory to study, access technology, and receive academic support.

 

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¡Adelante Latinos! Café Girasol January 18
Students, employees, families, and community members are encouraged to join Glendale Unified ¡Adelante Latinos! for Café Girasol next Wednesday, January 18! Join via Zoom at 7 p.m for an evening of mingling and community building!

 

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Fentanyl Awareness Presentation Hosted by Glendale Council PTA
Join us for an important presentation about the dangers of fentanyl Tuesday, January 24 at Wilson Middle School. Students will receive service hours for attending this Glendale Council PTA event.

 

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CalKIDS College Savings Accounts
This year, the State of California launched the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS). CalKIDS gives children in California a jumpstart on saving for college or career training.
To be eligible for CalKIDS, participants must be born in California on or after July 1, 2022 or an eligible low-income public school student in grades 1-12 in California. All qualifying participants receive a seed deposit in a CalKIDS account to help pay for future education after high school!

How to find out if your child qualifies:
  1. Visit the CalKIDS website at calkids.org/the-basics/who-is-eligible
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “Low-income Public School Students, 1st–12th Grade”
  3. Enter your child’s 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) number in the box where it says “check to see if your child is eligible to participate.”
  4. You can find your child's 10-digit SSID by visiting our parent portal at parent.gusd.net

 

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Update on Negotiations with Glendale Teachers Association
In December, members of the Glendale Unified and GTA bargaining teams met in-person with a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the first step in the impasse process. No proposals were exchanged at this mediation session. Each bargaining team spent the day introducing their proposals and sharing information with the mediator separately in preparation for future sessions. A second mediation session is scheduled for January 18.

Glendale Unified strongly believes there is a good faith contract offer on the table, we look forward to the transparent review of the outstanding items by the mediator and are hopeful that this process will bring this nearly year-long negotiation to a swift close. Find specific details about Glendale Unified’s wage and contract proposals here.

 

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Deadline Approaching to Apply for Glendale Unified's Award Winning Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs!
We are proud to offer award-winning dual language immersion and magnet programs to students living in and outside Glendale Unified School District. Glendale Unified offers dual language immersion programs in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, beginning in kindergarten. Our magnet schools focus on STEAM, coding and computer science, visual and performing arts, and world languages. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested in applying! 
 

 

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Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program that uses a modified Kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. TK serves a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old on or between September 2 and April 2.

TK is currently offered at 15 Glendale Unified elementary schools. Visit www.gusd.net/TK to learn more!

 

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Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program!
Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families!

Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll
(818) 247-0775
cdcc@gusd.net

 

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Glendale Community College Dual Enrollment Opportunities
GUSD high school students can enroll in Glendale Community College classes for FREE while still in high school! Registration is now open.

Attend an Information Session
Have questions about GCC's dual enrollment program? Attend an information session next month to receive assistance with the application process and learn tips for success!


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