No School - October 11th
Teacher Work Day / Parent/Guardian Conference Day. No school for students.
Homecoming Shirt Orders Due - October 13th
Order Your 2021 Homecoming Shirt Today!
ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH.
How to Order a Homecoming Shirt:
2. Turn in the order form along with a check payable to Glades Day School by Wednesday, October 13th.
3. Shirts will go home with students on or before Monday, October 25th.
***Please note: All orders placed through October 13th are a Student Council fundraiser; AFTER October 13th, orders will not be a part of the fundraiser, and orders must then be placed directly to StitchWorks. After the deadline, shirts will also increase in pricing to $16 for sizes YS-YXL and AS- AXL, $18 for 2XL, and $20 3XL. Limited quantities will be available.
Neon Pep Rally - October 14th
The varsity cheerleaders will host a neon-themed pep rally in the gym for
all students and faculty.
Varsity Volleyball Luncheon - October 14th
The varsity volleyball team will enjoy a team luncheon in the Gator Room from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm. For more information, contact Erin Bahruth at erin@jemfarmsinc.com.
Volleyball Senior Night - October 14th
Join us in recognizing our senior volleyball players at 6:30 pm in the gym prior to the varsity volleyball game. All senior parents and volleyball players need to meet at 6:15 pm to be prepared for the ceremony beginning promptly at 6:30 pm.
Football and Cheerleader Senior Night - October 14th
Join us in recognizing our senior football players and cheerleaders at 6:00 pm on the football field prior to the varsity football game. Senior parents and students need to meet at the football field at 5:45 pm.
Junior Parent Class Meeting - October 18th
There will be a junior class meeting from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the cafeteria to discuss prom information and selling poinsettias.
Junior Class Poinsettia Fundraiser - Begins on October 18th
October 18th - November 15th, the junior class will be selling poinsettias to raise funds for prom. Poinsettias will arrive at GDS on Thursday, December 2nd, and will be personally delivered on Friday, December 3rd.
Wear Orange for Unity Day - October 20th
WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.
Fall Festival - October 23rd
We will hold our annual fall festival in person at Glades Day School on Saturday, October 23rd.
Homecoming Spirit Week - October 25th to October 29th
Students will show their #GDSHOCO2021 school spirit with daily themed dress-down days.
Monday: Disney Day
Tuesday: Twin Day / Dynamic Duo
Wednesday: Color War Wednesday
Thursday: Throwback
Friday: Spirit Day
Lower School 4-H Wednesday - October 27th
Daniel Gonzalez will visit our Lower School students for 4-H Wednesday.
Lower School Read for the Record - October 28th
Jumpstart's 16th annual Read for the Record is a high-visibility annual fall campaign engaging over
2 million participants who aim to:
1. Increase awareness about the critical importance and impact of early literacy
2. Make high-quality children's books accessible for all children
3. Provide support for Jumpstart for Young Children's work with early learners in underserved communities across the country
This year's book choice is "Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon" by Kat Zhang. It is a book about the celebration of cultural symbols, family, and self-affirmation.
Each Lower School teacher will be provided with a copy of this book to read aloud with their class on this date.
Gator Growl - October 28th
It's the biggest pep rally of the season! Join us at 7:00 pm in the gym for our traditional Gator Growl pep rally!
Lower School Trunk or Treat - October 29th
Lower School students will enjoy Trunk or Treat beginning at 11:15 am. Lower School students are invited to wear their costumes. (Participating parents may arrive at 10:15 am to begin set up.)
Homecoming Football Game - October 29th
Glades Day School vs. Palm Beach Prep @ 6:30 pm
The 2021 Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime!
Homecoming Dance - October 29th
The 9th-12th HOCO dance will be held in Tripp Hall from 9:30 pm to 1:00 am.
