#GGUSDPride E-Newsletter - October 23, 2017

October 23, 2017

#GGUSDPRIDE E-newsletter

The #GGUSDPride E-newsletter features many of the great things happening in GGUSD.

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October Employees of the Month: GGUSD launched its Employee of the Month recognition program in September and received more than 200 nominations from students, parents, and staff. The program recognizes employees who: put others first; go above and beyond to make a difference in their role; carry out each day with a positive attitude and strong work ethic; and demonstrate innovation, leadership, and passion for their job. At its October 17 meeting, the Board of Education recognized GGUSD's October Employees of the Month. Congratulations to our Classified Employee of the Month: Riverdale Elementary School Secretary Samantha Palmieri and our Certificated Employee of the Month: Bolsa Grande High School teacher Monica Luna! Click here to learn what makes these employees special!

Preparing Parents of Preschoolers

Clinton Corner Principal Sue McClellan and her team hosted a wonderful Resource and Health Fair and presentation for parents of preschool students. Parents gained access to wonderful community resources to keep their children healthy. Sue highlighted the importance of early learning and gave parents tips on how they can help their little ones at home. Superintendent Gabriela Mafi also presented about the growth mindset and grit.

Awesome Los Amigos Athletes

We continue to roll out our videos highlighting high school athletics. If you haven't seen it, check out this video with Los Amigos High School Athletic Director Chris Sandro and Lobos athletes sharing the accomplishments and goals of the school's athletes during the 2017 fall athletic season.

You can watch the other high school fall athletic preview videos on our district YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel. La Quinta, Garden Grove High, and Bolsa Grande videos will be coming soon.

Los Amigos High School 2017 Fall Sports Preview

21st Century Learning

Heritage Elementary School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its brand new Learning Commons which features flexible seating to support 21 ^st century learning. The event was held to unveil the newly-transformed library to students and thank Elite OC, a non-profit organization for young professionals, for providing a $10,000 donation which made the library renovation possible. For more, click here .

Administrators Advancing AVID

Last week, 16 of our intermediate and high school principals came together for the AVID Principal’s Network hosted at Westminster High School. They collaborated with colleagues on deepening schoolwide impact for college and career readiness.

Pacifica's 50th Reunion

Pacifica High School’s first graduating class, the Class of 1967, reunited Oct 6 - Oct 8 to celebrate their 50th high school reunion. The reunion was hosted for the Classes of 1967, 1968, and 1969, who all walked through the front gate on the very first day Pacifica High School opened. The alumni enjoyed a tour led by current Pacifica High School students, a reunion party, and a farewell picnic.