Eagle UpdateFebruary19, 2018
Early Dismissal 1:30 on WednesdayFeb. 28. All students who are not in Champions or School Readiness should be picked up in the car line between 1:30-1:50.
THREE URGENT TASKS TO COMPLETE THIS WEEK
- Online Reenrollment for returning students through Parent Portal. If you are not returning, log in and click on “Will Not Enroll.”
- Parent Survey for Accreditation
- Complete an Admissions Inquiry for any new child you want to enroll next year (typically PK3)
- Online Reenrollment for 2018-19
Online Reenrollment for all families—returning and not returning—is done through the Parent Portal.
* Log onto school website
* On left side of screen click on Parents Web icon.
* Log into your account OR… Click on Create New Parents Web Account
* After logging in, click on FAMILY INFORMATION.
* Select Enrollment/Reenrollment under Family Information
* Click on “Start Enrollment Packet.”OR… Click on “Will Not Enroll” if you are not returning.
* Complete an Enrollment Packet for each child who is returning next year.
Please note: returning parents DO NOT complete an Online Application. Returning families DO complete Online Reenrollment through the Parent Portal.
- Parent Survey for Renewal of School’s Accreditation
Every parent who has an active email account received an email with a survey linkto give us feedback about our school. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete the survey by Friday, February 23. To complete the survey go to the following link Parents who complete the survey will earn TWO volunteer service hours and your child will earn a Jeans’ Day on February 23 (jeans, tennis shoes, GCS shirt). Your responses will be anonymous. Don’t forget to return the form we sent telling us you did the survey.
- Are You Enrolling a New Child in 2018-2019?
If you are enrolling a child who does not attend Guardian Catholic this year but who will attend in 2018-2019, go to click onADMISSIONS complete an Admissions Inquiry.
Family Registration Fee for 2018-2019. Just 6 school days left to get $50 discount
We are offering discounts on the $250 Family Registration Fee:
- Payment in full for those paying from Feb. 5 - 28 is $200. (A $50 discount!)
- Payment in full for those paying from March 1 to April 30 is $250. (A minimum down payment of $50 is due in February to establish your intent to return. The $200 balance is due no later than April 30.)
Payment of the Family Registration Fee secures your spot for next year and must be paid in full no later than April 30. Beginning May 1, priority in enrollment will be given to families (new or returning) whose registration fees are paid in full.
Interfaith Prayer Service in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sun., Feb. 25 2:30 pm at Holy Rosary Church. Prelude concert with the Edward Waters College Concert Choir begins at 2:30 pm. Speakers include Guardian Catholic students Breeland Madison and Jesaily Rodriguez. First graders will perform. Join us in celebrating Black History Month.
Rising Stars Awards
Step Up for Students is hosting their annual Rising Stars Awards on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 pm at Guardian Catholic School. We are honored that six members of our school will be recognized with this prestigious award. Congratulations to Mrs. Ingrid Scott, first grade teacher, and students Zianna Curtis, Aniya Henry, Serena Richards, Resaily Rodriguez, and Ny’Reon Shuman.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2018-2019
Parents of Current PK3 students – Enroll in VPKNow and Renew Success By 6
It’s time to register for VPK for next school year! Go to Click on the VPK icon to get started! After you’ve completed the process, bring your VPK certificate to the school office. VPK is free to all students. It pays your school fees for PK4 from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
If you have Success By 6, contact the Early Learning Coalition to renew for next year.
Parents of current PK4 students and Families who currently have the AAA Scholarship – Put your name on the New Family Interest List for Step Up for Students They will notify you when applications for new families open in mid-March.
Current K-8 Students Renew Step Up for Students for 2018-2019. Parents of eighth graders should renew for high school.
New families will apply soon, narrowing your possibilities of a quick renewal. Renewal families who have a child currently in PK4, be sure to add that child to your renewal as an add-on sibling for kindergarten.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- Feb. 28Dismissal at 1:30 pm
Reminders
- Call the office by 8 a.m. when your child is sick.
- Payments for 2017-2018 registration, extended day and tuition are due in the office for Statements you received.
- Complete Online Reenrollment in the Parent Portal
- PK3 parents enroll your child in VPK and bring certificate to school office
- Review the Eagle Update each week; sign and return the envelope on Tuesday.
- Families who received an Award Letter from Step Up for Students for 2018-2019, bring in your award letter.
- Send in Box Tops for Education
Eagle Update is on our website under Latest News:
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