Monday, March 28th
Lower School Garden Club at 2:45 pm
The LS Garden Club will meet weekly on Mondays from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
Volleyball Club at 2:45 pm
4th-6th grade girls who joined the volleyball club will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm through May 4th to learn introductory instruction and drills on the fundamentals of volleyball. For more information, contact Jamie Redish at jredish@gladesdayschool.com.
Junior Class Meeting at 6:00 pm
The parents/guardians of students in the junior class will meet to discuss prom on Monday, March 28th at 6:00 pm in Tripp Hall. For more information, email Mrs. Shutts at dshutts@gladesdayschool.com.
Tuesday, March 29th
Moya Photography Spring Portraits Picture Day
Moya Photography will be on campus on March 29th for spring portraits! Spring portraits are optional, and students will only be photographed if they return the indication form to confirm that they will be taking a photo. For more information, click here or email Mrs. Sanford at csanford@gladesdayschool.com.
Lower School Robotics Club at 2:45 pm
The Lower School Robotics Club will meet every Tuesday from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm in the Art Room. For more information, email Mandy Bedsole at mbedsole@gladesdayschool.com.
Gatorettes Practice at 2:45 pm
The Gatorettes will practice for the Black Gold Jubilee on March 8th, 22nd, and 29th after school from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm. The Black Gold Jubilee is a festival held at the Tory Island Campground to celebrate the harvesting of our local crops. The Gatorettes perform annually at this event. This year's Black Gold Jubilee is on Saturday, April 2nd. The Gatorettes will perform at 12:30 pm on the main stage. All Gatorettes need to arrive by 12:00 pm. For more information, email Mrs. Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.
Chick-fil-A Food Truck at 3:00 pm
The Chick-fil-A food truck will be on campus from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Purchases help to fundraise for the yearbook staff. For more information, email Mrs. Burch at sburch@gladesdayschool.com.
Varsity Baseball vs. John I. Leonard (Home) at 4:00 pm
Varsity Softball vs. American Heritage (Home) at 4:00 pm
Middle School Baseball vs. King's Academy (Home) at 4:00 pm
*Free Admission*
Wednesday, March 30th
Lower School Morning Devotions at 8:10 am
Students in PK3 through 5th grade will meet in the gym on select Wednesday mornings for devotions. For more information, email Cindy Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.
Lower School Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser Begins
Students in PK3 through 5th-grade will sell Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and treats to raise money for Lower School programs and activities. The fundraiser will be held from March 30, 2022, to April 14, 2022. Catalogs are available for viewing and purchasing from any Lower School student. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.
Softball Team Luncheon at 12:15 pm
The softball team will enjoy a team luncheon at 12:15 pm in the Gator Room. For more information, email Jodi Benson at bensonj@pbso.org.
Lower School Math Club at 2:45 pm
The Lower School Math Club will not meet this week due to the Washington DC trip.
Volleyball Club at 2:45 pm
4th-6th grade girls who joined the volleyball club will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm through May 4th to learn introductory instruction and drills on the fundamentals of volleyball. For more information, email Jamie Redish at jredish@gladesdayschool.com.
(K-2) Lower School Art Club at 2:45 pm
Students in kindergarten through 2nd-grade in Art Club will meet each Wednesday from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm in the LS Art Room. For more information, email Mrs. Marin at kmarin@gladesdayschool.com.
Varsity Softball vs. Glades Central (Home) at 4:00 pm
Thursday, March 31st
FFA Raising Cane Tour
9th-12th grade FFA students will take a field trip through the cane fields for a "Raising Cane Tour" hosted by US Sugar. For more information, email Ms. Gabriela Hernandez at ghernandez@gladesdayschool.com.
Varsity Baseball vs. Katz Yeshiva (Home) at 4:00 pm
Varsity Softball vs. Boca Christian (Home) at 4:00 pm
Friday, April 1st
Varsity Baseball vs. Boynton Beach (Away) at 4:30 pm
Class of 2022 Grad Bash
Saturday, April 2nd
Black Gold Jubilee
The Black Gold Jubilee is a festival held at the Tory Island Campground to celebrate the harvesting of our local crops. This year's Black Gold Jubilee is on Saturday, April 2nd. The Glades Day School Gatorettes perform annually at this event. For more information, visit https://blackgoldjubilee.org/.
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5th-Grade Dance - 4/8
All 5th-grade students are invited to join us for a class dance in the Lower School Resource Room on Friday, April 1st, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. For more information, email Mrs. Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.
Lower School MAP Testing - 4/4 to 4/7
Lower School students will test Monday, April 4th through Thursday, April 7th, according to the following schedule. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.
Monday, April 4th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
3rd-5th Science
Tuesday, April 5th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
K-5th Reading
Wednesday, April 6th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
K-5th Math
Thursday, April 7th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
2nd-5th Language
Prayer at the Pole - 4/6
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us around the flag pole at 7:30 am for Prayer at the Pole on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.
Student ACE Workshop - 4/6
Students in the Student ACES program will travel to the Student ACE Center in Belle Glade for their monthly leadership workshop from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Students with food allergies should bring a packed lunch. All students are required to take Glades Day School transportation. Students may wear school-appropriate athletic clothes. For more information, email Mrs. Stein at sstein@gladesdayschool.com.
4th/5th Grade Book Report Presentations - 4/8
The fourth and fifth-grade students will present their fairy tale or biography book report to the other Lower School students in the courtyard. For more information, email Mrs. Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.
Upper School Map Testing - 4/11 to 4/12
Upper School students will test on Monday, April 11th, and Tuesday, April 12th, according to the following schedule. For more information, email Mrs. Schoenfeld at rschoenfeld@gladesdayschool.com.
*Please discuss the importance of this test with your student. One of the many benefits of the MAP Growth testing for Upper School students is that it can be used as an indicator to project scores on the ACT and SAT assessments.*
Monday, April 11th, from 8:15 am - 10:55 am
6th-9th Reading and Language
Tuesday, April 12th, from 8:15 am - 10:55 am
6th-9th Math and 6th-8th Science
Lower School Social Studies Fair - 4/11
Students in kindergarten through 5th-grade will visit the Social Studies Fair in Tripp Hall from 8:15 am to 9:30 am. The fair will display the Social Studies projects from the students in each grade level. For more information, email Karen McDermott at kmcdermott@gladesdayschool.com.
Annual Parent/Guardian Trustee Meeting - 4/12
Glades Day School parents/guardians and trustees are invited to join us for our annual meeting in the Gym on 4/12/22 at 6:30 pm. This important meeting will recap our current school year, highlight student experiences, and present pertinent information. For more information, email Mrs. Sanford at csanford@gladesdayschool.com.
No School - 4/15 and 4/18
There is no school for students and faculty on Friday, April 15th, and Monday, April 18th, in observance of Easter.
4th-5th Grade St. Augustine Field Trip - 4/19 to 4/21
Students in 4th and 5th-grade will explore St. Augustine from Tuesday, April 19th to Thursday, April 21st. For more information, email Mrs. Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.
4th Quarter Midterm Reports - 4/22
Upper School 4th quarter midterm reports will be sent via email. For more information, email the Main Office at office@gladesdayschool.com.
Byron Walker Dedication Ceremony - 4/23
Coaches, athletes, GDS faculty, and a guest are invited to attend an Honorary Ceremony recognizing the years of dedication and service of Coach Byron Walker on April 23, 2022, at 6:00 pm. RSVP by April 9, 2022. For more information or to RSVP, email Zach Threlkeld via athletics@gladesdayschool.com
High School Prom Build Week - 4/24 to 4/29
High School Prom - 4/30
Glades Day School's High School Prom is Saturday, April 30th, from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am in Dora B. McWhorter Hall. After prom is from 12:00 am to 2:00 am and is for seniors, juniors, and sophomores attending with a junior or senior. Juniors and seniors may invite an approved non-GDS guest. Non-GDS guests must be classified as freshmen or older but must not be over 20 years old. Freshmen and sophomores may not invite non-GDS guests. Freshman and sophomore tickets are $75 via GoFan. Guest registration in the Main Office is required. ALL GUESTS MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 13, 2022. For more information, email Mrs. Shutts at dshutts@gladesdayschool.com.
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