Friday, September 1, 2017

COUNT DOWN TO DIGGER DASH
We kicked off one of our favorite school traditions today - the Digger Dash!  GRE's annual fun run is enjoyed by students and staff alike because it is fun and it supports our school.  This year we are continuing to raise money for our S.T.E.A.M. lab.  Students began working collaboratively on integrated science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics projects in this lab when it opened last year. Some of the students' favorite projects included creating and coding robots and exploring science concepts, such as force and motion, using Legos.    

This year we are looking forward to expanding the resources we use in the lab and supporting our commitment to providing each student with his/her own device.  This year we will be purchasing more kits that so that students can build and create in even smaller groups.  We are also looking forward to adding a new robot to our collection - the EV3.  Click here for a video demonstration of one of the many things he can do.




NO WASTE
This week students began collecting unopened, prepackaged food from their lunch that they would have otherwise thrown in the trash.  Gold Rush is partnering with the Parker Task Force to reuse what would have otherwise been waste.  We assured students that their first priority is to take care of themselves by eating their lunch and saving their uneaten food.  We know that the simple acts of reflecting and repurposing unwanted food will make a big difference in our community.




SWIFT FOX LANE DURING ARRIVAL
District Security and our Parker Police Liaison Officer have observed unsafe traffic behavior on Swift Fox Way during arrival and provided recommendations.  We were advised that all cars must wait to turn into the parking lot, including those only wanting to park in the parking lot.  District Security and our Parker Police Liaison Officer stated that cars should not move into oncoming traffic at any time.  We were advised to place cones at the entrance of the parking lot to ensure compliance.  We also ask that cars pull all the way around the loop to accommodate more vehicles.  We will move supervision further down to ensure the safety of all students.  We ask for your patience and compliance.


STUDENTS USE ART TO TELL ABOUT THEMSELVES
In art students expressed their personality and interests in their drawings.  Students communicates their hobbies and style to their classmates and teacher through their self portraits.  We are proud of their creativity and willingness to share.





STUDENT DIRECTORY
The 2017-2018 Student Directory is now available.  The directory can be found on the Gold Rush website under Parent Resources.  Contact the office if you need the password.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
* September 4: No School - Labor Day
* September 6: Legend High School Homecoming Parade @ 4:45 (See Electronic Thursday Folder)
* September 12:  PTO Mtg @ 8:45-10:00
* September 15: Western Night
* September 21: SAC Mtg @ 4:30-5:30
* September 22: No School - Teacher Training
* September 28: Parent Teacher Conferences
* September 29:  Digger Dash