Dear GVA-DC Families,
Happy New Year! 🎉
We hope you enjoyed a restful and joyful break with family and loved ones. We are excited to welcome students back and look forward to a wonderful start to the second half of the school year together.
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Construction & Temporary Traffic Update
If you have passed by the school over the past few weeks, you may have noticed a lot of dirt and activity. Multiple trenches are currently being dug for water and sewer lines, both in front of and behind the school. At this time, the trench across the lane directly in front of the school will not be fully closed before tomorrow.
To ensure student and staff safety while maintaining school operations, we will be implementing a temporary revised traffic pattern.
Temporary Traffic Plan (Drop-Off & Pick-Up)
Traffic will be rerouted to avoid the trench area (see diagram below).
- The existing queuing lanes will remain, but they will merge and enter the parking lot from the opposite direction, temporarily reversing the one-way traffic flow (shown by green lines).
- Once inside the lot, traffic will operate with:
- One lane for student drop-off/pick-up
- One lane for passing and exiting
- This configuration mirrors our current front-of-school drop-off system and allows traffic to continue moving safely.
To support this plan:
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Cones will be placed (shown by the orange line on the diagram) to ensure all incoming traffic is directed into the drop-off lanes.
- If handicap-accessible parking is needed, families will be directed to:
- Use the east entrance by Door A
- Park along the east side of the building
- Loop around to exit safely (blue line)
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Parking Reminders
There continues to be no on-campus parking available for parents at this time.
Please continue to use the parking lots across the street and follow all posted signage and staff directions to help keep traffic flowing safely.
Looking Ahead
Once the work in front of the school is completed next week, we do not anticipate any additional construction in front of the building that would impact daily operations.
As we move through this phase, we kindly ask families to allow extra time for drop-off and pick-up, as traffic may move more slowly than usual.
Please note that this is a fluid situation, and we are working closely with our contractors to monitor progress daily. Continue to check your email for updates.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued partnership.
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Winter Reminders
As we navigate the winter months, please keep the following in mind:
Plan for Early Departures:
- Roads can be icy and traffic unpredictable. Please leave early to ensure an on-time arrival.
- Classroom instruction begins promptly at 8:00 am, and every minute late is lost learning time.
Pick-Up:
- Parents will not have access to campus until 3:20 p.m., as the drop-off lanes will be used as part of the temporary play area.
- To help control the volume of cars on campus and minimize delays, we will continue to follow a staggered pick-up schedule:
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A–L: 3:30–3:45 p.m.
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M–Z: 3:45–4:00 p.m.
- Students attending tutoring can be picked up at 4:00 p.m.
Dressing for the Cold:
- Please ensure students come prepared with coats, hats, gloves, and boots.
- Label all items with your child’s full name.
- On snowy days, please also send tennis shoes for indoor use.
- Weather permitting, we will continue outdoor recess.
Uniform & Dress Code Reminder:
- Students should wear navy blue, khaki, or black bottoms, a uniform top, and tennis shoes daily.
- Any sweatshirts/sweaters worn indoors must be solid color with a GVA logo.
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Updates from our SPED Department
In addition to strengthening our team with specialized service providers, we are pleased to welcome Claire Kelly, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, who will be working under the supervision of Tiffany Barker, Speech-Language Pathologist, to support students’ communication and language development.
We are also excited to welcome a student teacher who will be working closely with our Special Education Team:
Hello! My name is Mary Huber, and I am so excited to begin my student teaching this semester! My husband and I have two daughters in the French Village, and I have been in the building this year as both a guest teacher and a PIC representative. I love GVA and am so thankful for the opportunity to learn from our amazing teachers. Before taking time off to be home with my children, I taught middle school English and special education. I am thrilled to be back in the classroom as I pursue my graduate degree and licensure in Early Childhood Special Education. It is a privilege to work with your children, and I look forward to our time together.
Together, these additions allow us to continue providing high-quality, student-centered support and services to meet the diverse needs of our learners.
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We are excited about the second half of the school year and grateful for your continued partnership as we create a safe, supportive, and enriching learning environment for your children.
Warm regards,
Stacy Bush
Principal, GVA Douglas County
sbush@gvashools.org
| | Confirm Your Student's 2026-27 Spot at GVA Douglas County! | | |
We are preparing for the 2026–2027 enrollment season and value your partnership in planning ahead.
To ensure we can reserve your child’s spot for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask all families to confirm their plans for returning in the fall.
Complete the Form Here

Please complete the “Returning Student Form” by January 31, 2026.
Let's make the next school year great together!
Questions?
Email Erika Montgomery at emontgomery@gvaschools.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.
January Events
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January 1-5: Winter Break – No School
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Tuesday, January 6: Students Return to School
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January 8: PIC Meeting
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January 15: Spirit Night at SweetPlay
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January 19: MLK Jr Day – No School
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January 20 - February 6: Valentine Candy Grams Available for Purchase
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January 26-30: School Choice Week
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January 28: Spirit Night at Papa John's
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January 30: Jeans for Dreams Kickoff
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Middle School Science Olympiad Club
Do you love solving challenges, experimenting, or figuring out how things work? Help us launch our school’s first competitive Science Olympiad team!
- Fridays 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- January 9, 16, 23, 30
- February 6, 20, 27
- March 6
👉 Learn more and register here.
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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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Participate in a PIC Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 2026.
General Meeting (Open to all): 7:00 PM
GVA-DC Cafeteria
All families are encouraged to attend. Get involved, stay informed, and help make a difference at GVA.
Can't make it to campus? Join us online:
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Help Needed for January Chili & Cornbread Staff Appreciation Lunch
PIC is hosting a Chili & Cornbread Lunch for GVA-DC staff on Wednesday, January 21, and would love your help! Any contribution is appreciated as we treat our teachers to a warm, comforting meal.
Please deliver all items by 9:00 a.m. on January 21 so we can set up before the first lunch session.
👉 Learn more and sign up here.
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Upcoming Spirit Events:
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Spirit Nights! Enjoy a night out at our partner locations while earning funds to support GVA-DC.
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Sweet Play, January 15, 4 PM - 8 PM
- Papa John's, January 28, All day
10641 S. Park Glenn Way in Parker
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Skate City Aurora, February 7, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Lunch Room Assistance?
An 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.
NEW! We are excited to partner with School Store for additional effortless fundraising. Check out
these videos for more information:
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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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