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  • Share Your Feedback About Our Student Cell Phone Policy

    Dear Students, Employees, and Families: We are seeking feedback from students, educators, and parents/ guardians on our current mobile communication device policy.  Please review the current policy below and take our quick survey to share your input by this Sunday, September 8. Your perspectives will help us make informed decisions about our future policies.  Current GUSD Mobile Device Policy Students may use cell phones, smartwatches, and other mobile communication devices on campus during non-instructional time, including before and after school, during lunch, snack, and passing periods (note that some schools may implement stricter policies). Mobile communication devices must be turned off during instructional time, except in the following circumstances: In the case of an emergency or in response to a perceived threat of danger. When a teacher or administrator grants permission to the student to use their device (for instance, to complete an assignment) When a licensed physician determines that possession or use of a device is necessary for the student's health and well-being. When the possession or use is required by the student's individualized education program. Mobile communication devices must be used in accordance with the law and school rules, such as not using them to cheat on tests or to bully others. Mobile communication devices cannot be used in a manner that infringes on the privacy rights of others. View the full policy: GUSD Board Policy 5131.8: Mobile Communication Devices Click here to take our quick survey by September 8

    Wednesday, Sep 04 2024

  • Board Schedules Vote to Confirm Dr. Darneika Watson ...

    Glendale Unified News & Events ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Open this email in a browser   The GUSD Board of Education has scheduled a vote to confirm Dr. Darneika Watson as the next GUSD Superintendent of Schools. The Board is expected to take action on affirming Dr. Watson as Superintendent at their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, October 10. Dr. Watson has served as the district’s interim superintendent since the previous superintendent, Dr. Vivian Ekchian, retired at the end of June. She has been the district’s Chief Human Resources and Operations Officer since 2020. As a dedicated academic and operational leader, Dr. Watson has served students, educators, and families across Los Angeles for more than 30 years. She spent 26 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District as a bilingual teacher and coordinator, school administrator, and executive director of district operations. Prior to coming to GUSD, Dr. Watson worked at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, providing operational support to the Inglewood Unified School District. We continue to work closely with the Glendale Police Department and the City of Glendale to investigate and address the allegations of misconduct by a GUSD and city employee who served as a coach in the One Glendale After School Sports program at John Muir Elementary. Most important right now is that any child impacted by this situation feels safe to come forward. I know this can be traumatic for our students and families, but it is imperative that GPD conduct a thorough investigation. If you have any information to share, I urge you to contact the GPD Assaults Bureau Detectives at 818-548-4840. Mental health professionals from our Student Wellness Services department have been providing resources and support for students, employees, and families this week. Counseling will continue to be available for anyone who needs it. Please contact your school office if you would like to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Our Student Wellness Services Department has also compiled resources to help you talk to your children at home: Video: Protect Yourself Rules   How to Talk with Kids About Personal Safety and Sexual Abuse Talking to Your Kids About Sexual Assault The safety of our students is our highest priority. We will continue to provide as much information as we can and take every precaution to protect our students and employees. If you ever have questions or concerns, please contact your school or our district office. Our annual College and Career Fair is TOMORROW! Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glendale High School.   Meet with college, university and industry professionals from around the nation to learn about topics from financial aid, out-of-state options and various career pathways!  Don’t miss out - register today! Click here to register! GUSD is proud to celebrate Filipino American History Month every October and recognize the  achievements  of our Filipino community! Each month, the GUSD Teaching & Learning department compiles resources to share in our classrooms.  Click here to check out the Filipino American History Month resources. Thousands of Glendale Unified elementary students joined students from around the world for International Walk to School Day this week!  Students walked along with their parents, teachers, district administrators and community leaders to demonstrate health and wellness and the benefits of walking to and from school. We continue to be devastated by the atrocities taking place in Artsakh. On Tuesday, the GUSD Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution, Standing in Solidarity with the People of Artsakh and Condemning Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Campaign .  We know that many of our students, employees, and families are personally impacted by these traumatic events, and we are here to support you. In the coming weeks, GUSD is offering a webinar led by mental health experts, focused on processing trauma: Presented in English with Armenian and Russian translation Monday, October 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Register at www.gusd.net/Oct9 Join our Equity, Access, and Family Engagement and Child Development & Child Care departments for a Family Academy webinar on Tuesday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. Topic | Everything I needed to learn I learned in Preschool. Preschool starts at 3! Come learn about the benefits of Early Learning. Click here to register . Join us for our upcoming Family Curriculum Nights to hear more about what your child learns at school. Parents will have an opportunity to hear from GUSD curriculum experts in English language arts, mathematics, science, and history/social studies and look through the curriculum and materials for each subject. Presentations will be in the Glendale Performing Arts Center auditorium and   curriculum   will be on display in the auditorium lobby.  Presentation Details Each hour-long program will include the following presentations from Teaching and Learning content experts (10 minutes per topic): English Language Arts Mathematics Science History/ Social Science How parents can access their child’s curriculum using Clever Moderated Q&A This year, GUSD is hosting a series of Parent and Community Conversations to share important information with our families and get your feedback on how we can continuously improve. These conversations are part of our " Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)," which is our district's strategic plan. All presentations will be recorded and shared with families along with a survey link to provide your feedback. Tuesday, October 17 - School Safety Click here to register Join Glendale Unified ¡Adelante, Latinos! for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series! Events will be held via Zoom every week during Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme is   Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America. Watch last week's speaker series presentation Watch next week's speaker series presentation Click here to view our 2023-24 attendance calendars! Glendale Unified School District  

    Saturday, Oct 07 2023

  • Incident Involving an Employee

    Dear Glendale Unified Employees, Families, and Community, Today, the Glendale Police Department arrested a GUSD employee who is also employed by the City of Glendale for lewd acts on a minor.  You can find more information in the GPD statement here . The allegations relate to the individual’s employment as a coach at John Muir Elementary School in the One Glendale After-School Youth Sports Program. GUSD takes every reported act of misconduct seriously. We are working closely with GPD and the City of Glendale to investigate and address these allegations. Although the allegations relate to the individual’s employment with the City of Glendale, GUSD immediately placed the employee on administrative leave for the alleged misconduct.  Our school and district administration will continue to cooperate fully with the GPD’s investigation. As this is an ongoing investigation involving minors, the details cannot be disclosed publicly. When the charges are filed, this case will be determined in a court of law. If you or your child have additional information regarding this case, please contact the GPD Assaults Bureau Detectives at 818-548-4840.  The safety of our students is our highest priority. We will continue to take every precaution to protect our students and employees. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your school, our district office, or GPD. Sincerely, Darneika Watson, Ph.D. Interim Superintendent

    Wednesday, Oct 04 2023

  • College & Career Fair October 7!

    Glendale Unified News & Events ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Open this email in a browser   Our annual College and Career Fair is just one week away! Join us NEXT SATURDAY, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glendale High School.   Meet with college, university and industry professionals from around the nation to learn about topics from financial aid, out-of-state options and various career pathways!  Don’t miss out - register today! Click here to register! GUSD uses a tool called ThoughtExchange to gather open-ended feedback from our students, families, employees, and community. Join the latest Exchange to tell us how can we help parents in aiding their student's academic success, and what support is needed to further improve academic achievement. This year, GUSD is hosting a series of Parent and Community Conversations followed by short ThoughtExchange surveys to share important information with our families and get your feedback on how we can continuously improve.  Review our latest presentation focused on academic achievement. Video Recording   |   Presentation Slides We continue to be devastated by the atrocities taking place in Artsakh. On Tuesday, the GUSD Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution, Standing in Solidarity with the People of Artsakh and Condemning Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Campaign . We know that many of our students, employees, and families are personally impacted by these traumatic events, and we are here to support you. In the coming weeks, GUSD is offering two webinars, led by mental health experts, focused on processing trauma: Webinar 1 - Presented in Armenian only Thursday, October 5, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register at www.gusd.net/Oct5 Webinar 2 - Presented in English with Armenian and Russian translation Monday, October 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Register at www.gusd.net/Oct9 Join us for our upcoming Family Curriculum Nights to hear more about what your child learns at school. Parents will have an opportunity to hear from GUSD curriculum experts in English language arts, mathematics, science, and history/social studies and look through the curriculum and materials for each subject. Presentations will be in the Glendale Performing Arts Center auditorium and   curriculum   will be on display in the auditorium lobby.  Presentation Details Each hour-long program will include the following presentations from Teaching and Learning content experts (10 minutes per topic): English Language Arts Mathematics Science History/ Social Science How parents can access their child’s curriculum using Clever Moderated Q&A Our 2023-24 Student Board Member Vahag Matevosian, senior at Clark Magnet High School, was sworn in at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting! Vahag will be an advocate for all GUSD students, representing student voice from the dais at ever meeting. Congratulations, Vahag!  Click here to watch his full swearing-in. Lena Kortoshian, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning and staff advisor to the Student Advisory Council, introduced the high school students who will serve on the Student Advisory Council during the 2023-24 school year! Balboa Elementary teacher and GUSD Teacher of the Year Narine Yapundjian was recognized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education last week. Congratulations, Mrs. Yapundjian! Join Glendale Unified ¡Adelante, Latinos! for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series! Events will be held via Zoom every week during Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme is   Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America. Watch last week's speaker series presentation Watch next week's speaker series presentation Click here to view our 2023-24 attendance calendars! Glendale Unified School District  

    Saturday, Sep 30 2023

  • TEST - Elementary Library Guidelines & Opt Out Form

    Dear Parents/Guardians of GUSD Elementary Students, Glendale Unified school libraries provide students with access to a wide range of resources, including story books, reference and research materials. Students can explore literature and access additional texts to enhance their understanding of subjects they are studying in class. Checking out books from the school library helps students academically, intellectually, and personally. It contributes to their overall development, improves learning skills, and nurtures a lifelong love of reading.   Library Guidelines Students have an opportunity to check out library books during their class library time. If your student brings a library book(s) home, please help them find a safe place to keep the book. Make sure to keep library books away from young siblings, pets, and any food or drinks. The best place for library books is in your student’s backpack. Borrowed books are expected to be returned at the next library visit. If a student forgets their book, they should tell their teacher. Students must return books before checking out a new book. We do not charge for late books. However, there is a replacement fee if a library book gets lost or damaged. Library Opt-Out If you do not want your child to check books out from the school library, please complete the attached form. You only need to complete the form if you do NOT want your child to check out books from the library. If you have multiple children attending GUSD elementary schools, please complete a separate form for each child you would like to opt out. If you have any questions about your school’s library, please contact the school principal.  Thank you and happy reading! Brook Reynolds Executive Director, Elementary Educational Services

    Thursday, Aug 17 2023

  • Latest GUSD News & Events - January 12

    Five GUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools Five Glendale Unified elementary schools have been recognized as 2023 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education: Dunsmore, Fremont, Monte Vista, Mountain Avenue, and Valley View. The California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes California elementary schools that have made exceptional gains in implementing academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years. Read the full media release .   Hoover High School Celebrates Grand Opening of New Collaboratory! Today, Hoover High School celebrated the grand opening of their new collaboratory! The beautifully renovated communal learning space was developed with student input to inspire creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning. Students may use the collaboratory to study, access technology, and receive academic support.   ¡Adelante Latinos! Café Girasol January 18 Students, employees, families, and community members are encouraged to join Glendale Unified ¡Adelante Latinos! for Café Girasol next Wednesday, January 18! Join via Zoom at 7 p.m for an evening of mingling and community building!   Fentanyl Awareness Presentation Hosted by Glendale Council PTA Join us for an important presentation about the dangers of fentanyl Tuesday, January 24 at Wilson Middle School. Students will receive service hours for attending this Glendale Council PTA event.   CalKIDS College Savings Accounts This year, the State of California launched the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS). CalKIDS gives children in California a jumpstart on saving for college or career training. To be eligible for CalKIDS, participants must be born in California on or after July 1, 2022 or an eligible low-income public school student in grades 1-12 in California. All qualifying participants receive a seed deposit in a CalKIDS account to help pay for future education after high school! How to find out if your child qualifies: Visit the CalKIDS website at calkids.org/the-basics/who-is-eligible Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “Low-income Public School Students, 1st–12th Grade” Enter your child’s 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) number in the box where it says “check to see if your child is eligible to participate.” You can find your child's 10-digit SSID by visiting our parent portal at parent.gusd.net   Update on Negotiations with Glendale Teachers Association In December, members of the Glendale Unified and GTA bargaining teams met in-person with a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the first step in the impasse process. No proposals were exchanged at this mediation session. Each bargaining team spent the day introducing their proposals and sharing information with the mediator separately in preparation for future sessions. A second mediation session is scheduled for January 18. Glendale Unified strongly believes there is a good faith contract offer on the table, we look forward to the transparent review of the outstanding items by the mediator and are hopeful that this process will bring this nearly year-long negotiation to a swift close . Find specific details about Glendale Unified’s wage and contract proposals here .   Deadline Approaching to Apply for Glendale Unified's Award Winning Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs! We are proud to offer award-winning dual language immersion and magnet programs to students living in and outside Glendale Unified School District. Glendale Unified offers dual language immersion programs in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, beginning in kindergarten. Our magnet schools focus on STEAM, coding and computer science, visual and performing arts, and world languages. Please s hare this information with anyone who may be interested in applying!     Apply by January 31! Sign Up for a Tour   Transitional Kindergarten Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program that uses a modified Kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. TK serves a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old on or between September 2 and April 2. TK is currently offered at 15 Glendale Unified elementary schools. Visit www.gusd.net/TK to learn more !   Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program! Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families! Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll (818) 247-0775 cdcc@gusd.net   Glendale Community College Dual Enrollment Opportunities GUSD high school students can enroll in Glendale Community College classes for FREE while still in high school! Registration is now open. Attend an Information Session Have questions about GCC's dual enrollment program? Attend an information session next month to receive assistance with the application process and learn tips for success! Click here to learn more and register today!   Click here to check out all the ways we communicate! Follow GUSD on:  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  YouTube  |  LinkedIn Glendale Unified School District 223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206 818-241-3111 | www.gusd.net | @GlendaleUSD

    Friday, Jan 13 2023

  • Opportunities to Enroll in Glendale Unified Schools!

    Dear Families, Glendale Unified School District is proud to offer award-winning educational programs to students living in- and outside our district boundaries. As you consider your educational options for next year, we encourage you to check out our amazing programs! Learn more at  www.gusd.net/Enroll . Important Dates January 31  - Deadline to apply for dual language immersion and magnet programs February 8 - TK-8 dual language immersion and magnet lottery February 21  - TK/ kindergarten registration begins March 1 - Application opens for Glendale Unified enrollment permits   Apply for Glendale Unified Dual Language Immersion Programs by January 31! Open to all students living in- and outside Glendale Unified boundaries! Available in seven languages beginning in kindergarten (Spanish available for preschool and transitional kindergarten). Language taught through content, not as a separate course of study. Students become fully bilingual and biliterate in target language. Option to continue world language study in high school. Students who join the program in upper grades must demonstrate language fluency. Click Here to Apply Now! Sign Up for a Tour CLICK A LANGUAGE BELOW TO LEARN MORE   Apply for Glendale Unified Magnet Schools by January 31! Magnet Schools offer students unique, theme-based educational experiences in academically rich, culturally diverse environments. Glendale Unified offers magnet programs for students in grades TK-12 focused on STEAM, world languages, and visual and performing arts.   Learn more at www.gusd.net/Magnet . Click Here to Apply Now! CLICK A SCHOOL BELOW TO LEARN MORE!   Transitional Kindergarten Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program that uses a modified Kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. TK serves a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old on or between September 2 and April 2. TK is currently offered at 15 Glendale Unified elementary schools. Visit www.gusd.net/TK to learn more !   TK and Kindergarten Registration Begins February 21! Get ready for the 2023-24 school year! Enrollment registration for students living in Glendale Unified boundaries is just around the corner! How to Enroll Visit our School Finder to find your school of residence. Contact your school to make a registration appointment. Registration appointments for the 2023-24 school year will open on February 21. Download and complete a registration packet . Registration packets for the 2023-24 school year will be available in early February.   Visit preenroll.gusd.net to upload your enrollment packet and supporting documents prior to your registration appointment. 2023-24 Age Requirements To enter transitional kindergarten (TK) during the 2023-24 school year, a child must be five (5) years old on or between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024 . To enter kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year, a child must be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2023. To enter 1st grade during the 2023-24 school year, a child must be six (6) years old on or before September 1, 2023. To enter all other grade levels, a child will be placed in the appropriate grade level based on date of birth, prior school attendance, and district guidelines. Inter- and Intra-District Permits If you do not reside within Glendale Unified School District boundaries, or if you live in the District and would like to attend a school other than your school of residence, you may submit a permit application at gusdpermits.com . The permit application for the 2023-24 school year opens on March 1.   Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program! Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families! Learn more at  www.gusd.net/Preschool . Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll (818) 247-0775 cdcc@gusd.net Follow @GlendaleUSD on:  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  YouTube  |  LinkedIn Glendale Unified School District 223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206 818-241-3111 | www.gusd.net | @GlendaleUSD

    Friday, Jan 06 2023

  • Latest GUSD News & Events - December 21

    Message from Superintendent Vivian Ekchian Dear Glendale Unified students, employees, families and community, Happy and healthy holidays to you and your loved ones! I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your constant dedication to Glendale Unified School District. Let us take an opportunity this holiday season to demonstrate kindness and empathy, and promote peace in our community and beyond. The new year brings an opportunity to set goals for success and find innovative ways to continuously improve. As we enter the second half of the school year, I am filled with optimism and hope. I remain focused on elevating student voices, supporting our educators and staff, and partnering with our families and community to offer dynamic learning opportunities for every child. We are excelling together to help our students achieve their aspirational goals. Wishing you the simple beauty of the season and a new year of peace and promise. Sincerely, Vivian Ekchian, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools   Holiday COVID-19 Testing Glendale Unified continues to provide free, rapid COVID-19 testing for all students and employees. We encourage everyone to take a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are exposed to anyone with COVID-19, or if you travel or attend large gatherings this holiday season. Holiday Testing Schedule At-home, rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at every school site and the district office. Don't forget to pick up a test kit if you need one for the holiday break! All Glendale Unified in-person testing sites will be closed from December 23 - January 2. Following winter break, we will offer in-person rapid COVID-19 testing at two district locations - Crescenta Valley High School and the district office. The district office testing site will reopen on Tuesday, January 3. The Crescenta Valley High School testing site will reopen on Monday, January 9. Thank you for your support in helping our Glendale Unified community stay healthy this holiday season!   Update on Negotiations with Glendale Teachers Association Today, members of the Glendale Unified and GTA bargaining teams met in-person with a mediator from the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the first step in the impasse process. No proposals were exchanged at this mediation session. Each bargaining team spent the day introducing their proposals and sharing information with the mediator separately in preparation for future sessions. A second mediation date will be tentatively scheduled for mid-January. During the past year of negotiations, Glendale Unified has negotiated in good faith the issues raised by GTA leadership and agreed to many of their requests. Glendale Unified offered a wage proposal that includes three separate compensation increases for GTA members and revised contract language that improves safety and ensures equitable access to educational opportunities for every student. You can find specific details about Glendale Unified’s wage and contract proposals here . As Glendale Unified strongly believes there is a good faith contract offer on the table, we look forward to the transparent review of the outstanding items by the mediator and are hopeful that this process will bring this nearly year-long negotiation to a swift close.   CalFresh Share Tables We are excited to share the latest CalFresh Healthy Living video featuring Hoover High School drama students walking us through the Share Table experience. A Share Table allows students to give away their unwanted, unopened, and uneaten food items, so that other students can select those items at no cost during breakfast and lunch. Anything that's left over will be donated to local non-profit partners. The goal is to reduce food waste and increase access to nutritious foods. This video will be shared with school sites to coincide with the launch of more Share Tables this school year. Let the sharing begin!   Expedited CalFresh Food Benefits Glendale Unified partners with CalFresh to provide healthy meals and nutrition education for our students and families. You may be eligible to receive expedited CalFresh benefits within three days, or even as early as the same day after your application is received! Click here for more details!   Now Accepting Applications for GUSD Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs! We are proud to offer award-winning dual language immersion and magnet programs to students living in and outside Glendale Unified School District. Glendale Unified offers dual language immersion programs in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, beginning in kindergarten. Our magnet schools focus on STEAM, coding and computer science, visual and performing arts, and world languages. Please s hare this information with anyone who may be interested in applying!     Learn More and Apply Sign Up for a Tour   Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program! Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families! Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll (818) 247-0775 cdcc@gusd.net     Click here to check out all the ways we communicate! Follow GUSD on:  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  YouTube  |  LinkedIn Glendale Unified School District 223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206 818-241-3111 | www.gusd.net | @GlendaleUSD

    Thursday, Dec 22 2022

  • Latest GUSD News & Events - December 15

    Celebrating The Launch of Clark Magnet High School's UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind Fitness Center Today, we celebrated the grand opening of our new UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind fitness center at Clark Magnet High School! Glendale Unified is the first school district to partner with UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind on a districtwide scale. Since last spring, we have opened eight new fitness centers at every GUSD middle and high school. UCLA Health also provides curriculum and professional development for GUSD physical education teachers. We are incredibly grateful to UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind and all of our GUSD administrators, educators, and staff who made this special opportunity for our students possible!   Tune in NOW to Learn More about Glendale Unified Enrollment Opportunities! Join us for our next Family Academy information session TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m.! Our Student Support Services team will share information about our growing Transitional Kindergarten program, dual language immersion and magnet programs, and how to apply for in- and out-of-district permits. Click here to register Please share this information with any families who may be interested in enrolling in Glendale Unified schools!   Holiday COVID-19 Testing Glendale Unified continues to provide free, rapid COVID-19 testing for all students and employees. We encourage everyone to take a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are exposed to anyone with COVID-19, or if you travel or attend large gatherings this holiday season. Holiday Testing Schedule At-home, rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at every school site and the district office. Don't forget to pick up a test kit if you need one for the holiday break! All Glendale Unified in-person testing sites will be closed from December 23 - January 2. Following winter break, we will offer in-person rapid COVID-19 testing at two district locations - Crescenta Valley High School and the district office. The district office testing site will reopen on Tuesday, January 3. The Crescenta Valley High School testing site will reopen on Monday, January 9. Thank you for your support in helping our Glendale Unified community stay healthy this holiday season!   On Tuesday, the Glendale Unified Board of Education unanimously re-adopted their resolution Protecting our Children from Preventable Gun Violence . This resolution supports our district's commitment to protecting the health and safety of GUSD students, families, employees, and community. Since initially passing this resolution in 2019, our GUSD Board of Education and district leaders have taken proactive measures to protect our students, families, employees, and community from acts of gun violence. GUSD Safe School Plans and Parent/Student Handbooks include information and resources about every parents’/guardians’ legal duty to safely store their firearms. Additionally, the district added a signature form to our registration packet requiring each parent/guardian to acknowledge awareness of their safe gun storage responsibilities. In June 2022, the Board of Education unanimously adopted a second resolution proclaiming the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Learn more about how GUSD keeps our schools and communities safe.   Now Accepting Applications for GUSD Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs! We are proud to offer award-winning dual language immersion and magnet programs to students living in and outside Glendale Unified School District. Glendale Unified offers dual language immersion programs in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, beginning in kindergarten. Our magnet schools focus on STEAM, coding and computer science, visual and performing arts, and world languages. Please s hare this information with anyone who may be interested in applying!     Learn More and Apply Sign Up for a Tour   Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program! Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families! Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll (818) 247-0775 cdcc@gusd.net     Expedited CalFresh Food Benefits Glendale Unified partners with CalFresh to provide healthy meals and nutrition education for our students and families. You may be eligible to receive expedited CalFresh benefits within three days, or even as early as the same day after your application is received! Click here for more details!   Update on Negotiations with Glendale Teachers Association Over the past year, members of the Glendale Unified and Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) bargaining teams have been meeting to negotiate wages and the terms of a new contract. On November 10, after 13 bargaining sessions, GTA leadership informed their members and Glendale Unified that they declared an impasse in the negotiations. “Impasse” is a mechanism in the negotiations process by which a state-appointed mediator becomes involved in helping all parties reach an agreement. As a next step, Glendale Unified and GTA bargaining teams will meet in-person with a mediator assigned by the Public Employment Relations Board to assist in the mediation process. This meeting is expected to occur in mid-December. As Glendale Unified strongly believes there is a good faith contract offer on the table, we look forward to the transparent review of the outstanding items by a mediator and are hopeful that this process will bring this nearly year-long negotiation to a swift close. Over the past 13 bargaining sessions, Glendale Unified has negotiated in good faith the issues raised by GTA leadership and agreed to many of their requests. Reg arding wages, Glendale Unified offered a wage proposal that includes three separate compensation increases for GTA members: a 4.5% one-time compensation increase for the 2020-21 school year, a 3.5% ongoing raise retroactive to the 2021-22 school year, and a 5% ongoing raise in the current 2022-23 school year. You can find specific details about Glendale Unified's wage and contract proposals here . The district remains committed to continuing to work in good faith throughout the next steps of this process.     Click here to check out all the ways we communicate! 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    Friday, Dec 16 2022

  • Latest GUSD News & Events - December 8

    California Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Expand Mental Health Services at Glenoaks Elementary California Credit Union has provided $10,000 to help Glendale Unified School District expand mental health support for students by opening a new student “wellness room” at Glenoaks Elementary School. Wellness rooms provide a safe, welcoming space where students can relax, reduce stress, and access wellness resources. The Glenoaks wellness room, scheduled to open this spring, will be staffed by a full-time counselor and available for students to drop in during lunch, recess, or before and after school.  Read the full media release .   Family Academy December 15 Join us for our next Family Academy information session coming up on December 15! Our Student Support Services team will share information about our growing Transitional Kindergarten program, dual language immersion and magnet programs, and how to apply for in- and out-of-district permits. Click here to register Please share this information with any families who may be interested in enrolling in Glendale Unified schools!   Watch the Latest Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Town Hall The Local Control Accountability Plan is our District's strategic plan. If you missed our meeting this week focused on student achievement, you can watch the recording here ! Watch to learn more about our District budget, goal setting process, and progress toward achieving our LCAP goals. Watch the meeting recording Submit questions or feedback   Financial Aid 101: How to Pay for College Glendale Unified College and Career Division and Glendale Community College held a webinar December 1 to share information about how students and families can pay for college, including information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act . If you missed this webinar, you can find the presentation here.   Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Fentanyl Town Hall The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is hosting a town hall on Monday, December 12, to educate families on the dangers of fentanyl and how to protect your loved ones against drug abuse. Click here to join the webinar   Expedited CalFresh Food Benefits Glendale Unified partners with CalFresh to provide healthy meals and nutrition education for our students and families. You may be eligible to receive expedited CalFresh benefits within three days, or even as early as the same day after your application is received! Click here for more details!   Now Accepting Applications for GUSD Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs! We are proud to offer award-winning dual language immersion and magnet programs to students living in and outside Glendale Unified School District. Glendale Unified offers dual language immersion programs in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, beginning in kindergarten. Our magnet schools focus on STEAM, coding and computer science, visual and performing arts, and world languages. Please s hare this information with anyone who may be interested in applying!     Learn More and Apply Sign Up for a Tour   Space Available in Glendale Unified Afternoon Half-Day Preschool Program! Our Glendale Unified Child Development and Child Care (CDCC) department provides half-day, tuition-free preschool for income-eligible families. Space is currently available in our afternoon programs at Cerritos, Columbus, and Jefferson Elementary Schools. Program hours: Monday - Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuition-free for income-eligible families! Contact Glendale Unified CDCC to Enroll (818) 247-0775 cdcc@gusd.net   Update on Negotiations with Glendale Teachers Association Over the past year, members of the Glendale Unified and Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) bargaining teams have been meeting to negotiate wages and the terms of a new contract. On November 10, after 13 bargaining sessions, GTA leadership informed their members and Glendale Unified that they declared an impasse in the negotiations. “Impasse” is a mechanism in the negotiations process by which a state-appointed mediator becomes involved in helping all parties reach an agreement. As a next step, Glendale Unified and GTA bargaining teams will meet in-person with a mediator assigned by the Public Employment Relations Board to assist in the mediation process. This meeting is expected to occur in mid-December. As Glendale Unified strongly believes there is a good faith contract offer on the table, we look forward to the transparent review of the outstanding items by a mediator and are hopeful that this process will bring this nearly year-long negotiation to a swift close. Over the past 13 bargaining sessions, Glendale Unified has negotiated in good faith the issues raised by GTA leadership and agreed to many of their requests. Reg arding wages, Glendale Unified offered a wage proposal that includes three separate compensation increases for GTA members: a 4.5% one-time compensation increase for the 2020-21 school year, a 3.5% ongoing raise retroactive to the 2021-22 school year, and a 5% ongoing raise in the current 2022-23 school year. You can find specific details about Glendale Unified's wage and contract proposals here . The district remains committed to continuing to work in good faith throughout the next steps of this process.     Click here to check out all the ways we communicate! Follow GUSD on:  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  YouTube  |  LinkedIn Glendale Unified School District 223 N. Jackson Street, Glendale, CA 91206 818-241-3111 | www.gusd.net | @GlendaleUSD

    Friday, Dec 09 2022