Dear GVA-DC Families,
🏫 Welcome Back from Thanksgiving Break!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with rest, family time, and moments of gratitude. It’s hard to believe we have just 17.5 days left in Quarter 2. Let’s finish strong by ensuring students are at school on time, every day!
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🚧 Important Construction & Traffic Updates: Beginning Monday, December 1
Construction is officially underway! We’re thrilled to see progress on our new building project, but it will bring some temporary changes to parking, drop-off, and pick-up routines.
Please review the information below carefully:
🚗 Parking:
- There will be no on-campus parking for parents during construction.
- The current parking lot will be reserved for staff, as the staff lot will be used for construction equipment.
- Parents and families are asked to park in the empty lot across Ponderosa Drive (see attached map).
- The area near Auto Mart will be clearly marked for parent parking.
- A crossing guard will be in place to help families cross safely.
- Families who normally walk up may wish to try drive-up drop-off during this period for added convenience.
☀️ Morning Drop-Off
- Please take advantage of the additional drop-off lane (AM ONLY) through the parking lot.
- Students will be dropped off near the crosswalk. Please do not allow students to exit vehicles until your car reaches that area.
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Staff will be in place to assist with unloading.
- The regular drop-off lanes will remain open.
🌙 Afternoon Pick-Up
- Parents will not have access to campus until 3:20 p.m., as the drop-off lanes will be part of a temporary play area.
- To help minimize congestion, we’ll follow a staggered pick-up schedule:
- A–L: 3:30–3:45 p.m.
- M–Z: 3:45–4:00 p.m.
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Students attending tutoring may be picked up at 4:00 p.m.
- Families may park across Ponderosa and walk up to Door A, or use the drive-up lanes to pick up from Door B as usual.
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Handicap parking will remain available for cars displaying a valid permit.
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Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate these changes and continue to make progress on our exciting construction project. Your understanding and support make all the difference in keeping our school community safe and running smoothly!
With appreciation,
Stacy Bush
Principal, GVA Douglas County
sbush@gvashools.org
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GVA-DC Event Calendar
We encourage all families to review the 2025–2026 event calendar for the most up-to-date information regarding upcoming events.
December Events
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Tuesday, December 9: Colorado Gives Day & Spirit Night at Cencalli Taqueria
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Wednesday, December 10: Board of Directors Meeting
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Thursday, December 11: ENCORE Winter Recital & PIC Meeting
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Friday, December 12: Middle-of-Year Growth Party
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Thursday, December 18: International Day, Poland (12 PM Dismissal) & Bake Sale & Spirit Wear Sale
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Friday, December 19: Professional Development Day – No School
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December 22–31: Winter Break – No School
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It's Time to Order a 2025-26 Yearbook!
Important: Please note your student's PM teacher at checkout.
👉 Order Your Yearbook Here
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Join the PIC Leadership Team!
Are you looking for ways to become more involved in the school community? We could use your help!
PIC is currently looking to fill two roles for the 2026-2027 school year:
- Treasurer
- Volunteer Coordinator
Please email pic@gvaschool.org for more information about these opportunities.
Learn more about the roles and join us!
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Join Us for a PIC Meeting!
Thursday, December 11
General Meeting (Open to all): 7:00 PM VIRTUAL
All families are encouraged to attend. Get involved, stay informed, and help make a difference at GVA-DC.
This meeting will only be offered virtually:
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Volunteer Opportunity: Middle of the Year Growth Party
On Friday, December 12, GVA-DC will be hosting a Middle of the Year Growth Party, celebrating
200 students. Volunteers will help with set-up, serving cookies, and cleaning up.
Sign up to help with this event.
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Volunteer Opportunity: December Staff Birthday Treats
Help us celebrate our wonderful staff birthdays during their birthday month!
Please bring donations to the front office by 8am on the morning of Wednesday, December 17th.
Sign up to bring treats here.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Celebrations Around the World Bake Sale
PIC is excited to spread holiday cheer to finish out 2025! Please join fellow GVA families at our
6th annual Holiday Bake Sale on Thursday, December 18th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This year's theme is Celebrating Around the World.
Sign up to spread holiday cheer with us!
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Lunch Room Assistance?
An extremely important way you can help support your children and the GVA community is by volunteering during lunch and recess. Volunteers are requested to assist with our lunchroom and recess periods, during the hours of 10:00 AM - 1:20 PM while school is in session.
Sign up for a lunch session today!
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Earn Cash Back for GVA-DC
Effortless fundraising is a way we raise money for GVA and for PIC without having to sell anything! We do this by asking our school families to save items that they already have in their homes, use cards at stores where they already shop, or shop through our online links. It’s a small act that can make a huge difference!
Learn more about our partner organizations.
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Need Food Assistance?
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:
GVA Douglas County
Colorado 211
Feeding Colorado
Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline
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Free Therapy for Colorado Youth
I Matter provides up to six free therapy sessions for any Colorado youth 18 and younger. This Mental Health Awareness Month, support mental health wellness for youth, and visit IMatterColorado.org to sign up for in-person or telehealth services in English, or YoImportoColorado.org for services in Spanish.
- Youth 12 and older can sign up for services without parent or guardian consent.
- Youth 11 and younger can have their parent or guardian sign them up.
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