Board Seeks Public Comment on Modifications to 2020-21 Traditional Academic Calendar
Public school students across North Carolina will return to school on August 17, 2020, as directed in  Senate Bill 704  earlier this month. The Guilford County Board of Education submitted for public comment a modified traditional academic calendar to fulfill the mandate.

Public comments will be accepted through close of business on Monday, June 8, and the board will vote on it during the meeting on Tuesday, June 9. To share feedback, email  gcscomments@gcsnc.com . Feedback may also be sent by U.S. mail to Calendar Comments, Guilford County Schools, 712 N. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401.  
GCS Rolls Out "Smart Buses"
GCS is rolling out its new “smart buses” into communities in Greensboro and High Point.

Twice a week, Monday through Thursday, these buses will go into communities that are historically underserved and allow students to use the vehicles’ hotspot capabilities to access the internet for free. This will allow students to fully utilize the online learning options the district is currently providing.

The locations and days are:
  • Smith Homes, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m. – Noon & 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Ray Warren Homes, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m. – Noon
  • Hampton Homes, Tuesday/Thursday, 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Claremont Home, Monday/Wednesday, 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Partnership Village, Monday/Wednesday, 9 a.m. – Noon
  • Glen Haven Center, Monday/Wednesday, 9 a.m. – Noon
  • JC Morgan, Monday/Wednesday, 9 a.m. – Noon
  • Carson Stout, Monday/Wednesday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Families Invited to "Virtual Village" Sessions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, GPA is partnering with GCS’ Health Services and Kellin Foundation to offer parents and caregivers a safe place to discuss anxiety, depression and trauma exposure.

The GCS Virtual Village webinars will take place at the following days and times:
  • Tuesday, June 2, 5 – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 4, 10 – 11 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 9, 5 – 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 11, 10 – 11 a.m

During the sessions, attendees will participate in discussions and learn strategies to nurture an environment for positive mental health and wellness. 

“Building on family engagement with purpose, the webinars will be a safe place for all who attend to share and participate in discussions,” said Kimberly Funderburk, director of GPA. “We want to meet parents and caregivers where they are and help them navigate difficult topics. The sessions will not be recorded for privacy of the participants and to facilitate discussion without hesitation.”
Tell GCS About Your Online Learning Experience!
As we approach the end of the school year, GCS wants to know more about your family’s experiences with remote learning and how schools have communicated with families during this time.

Please take a few minutes to fill out an online survey. There are separate surveys for parents and students. You may complete the survey using any computing device including a computer, laptop, iPad, or smartphone.

Your responses will help us make improvements to communication with families and the learning process for next school year and beyond. 

The deadline to complete these surveys is Friday, June 5, 2020.
Join the GPA Family Engagement Alliance!
Guilford Parent Academy seeks parents, family members, and community representatives to serve on our district Family Engagement Alliance for the 2020-21 academic school year.

Join us to provide input and feedback on GPA resources, events, programming and other activities throughout the year.

Find out more below!

June 1 is Deadline for Say Yes Scholarships
GCS seniors, Say Yes Scholarship registration closes in less than a week!

If you haven't already, be sure to complete your application & indicate your school enrollment by June 1st.

Students served by Say Yes Guilford have the opportunity to receive tuition scholarships to a range of public and private institutions – including the 86 private colleges and universities that are members of the Say Yes Higher Education Compact.
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