This Week's Events
Monday, April 4th
Lower School MAP Testing at 8:15 am
Lower School students will test Monday, April 4th through Thursday, April 7th. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.

Monday, April 4th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
3rd-5th Science

* CANCELED* Lower School Garden Club at 2:45 pm
LS Garden Club has been canceled for today.
For more information, contact Karen McDermott at kmcdermott@gladesdayschool.com or Pat Kujawski at pkujawski@gladesdayschool.com.

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.

Varsity Baseball vs. Lake Worth Christian (Home) at 4:00 pm

Varsity Softball vs. Glades Central (Away) at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, April 5th
Lower School MAP Testing at 8:15 am
Lower School students will test Monday, April 4th through Thursday, April 7th. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.

Tuesday, April 5th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
K-5th Reading

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.

Middle School Baseball vs. Benjamin (Home) at 4:00 pm
Location: Pioneer Park: 866 SW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
*Free Admission*

Track and Field Meet at South Fork High School at 4:00 pm

Varsity Softball vs. Cardinal Newman (Away) at 4:00 pm

Wednesday, April 6th
Prayer at the Pole at 7:30 am
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.

Lower School MAP Testing at 8:15 am
Lower School students will test Monday, April 4th through Thursday, April 7th. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.

Wednesday, April 6th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
K-5th Math

Upper School Student ACE Workshop at 9:00 am
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.

Lower School Math Club at 2:45 pm
The Lower School Math Club will not meet this week due to the Washington DC trip.
For more information, email Karen McDermott at kmcdermott@gladesdayschool.com or Pat Kujawski at pkujawski@gladesdayschool.com.

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.

Softball Team Dinner at 5:00 pm
The softball team will enjoy a team dinner at 5:00 pm in the Gator Cafe. For more information, email Jodi Benson at bensonj@pbso.org.

Thursday, April 7th
Lower School MAP Testing at 8:15 am
Lower School students will test Monday, April 4th through Thursday, April 7th. For more information, email Mrs. Baez at cbaez@gladesdayschool.com.

Thursday, April 7th, from 8:15 am - 10:00 am
2nd-5th Language

Varsity Softball vs. Moore Haven (Home) at 5:15 pm

*CANCELED* Middle School Baseball vs. Atlantic Christian (Away)

Friday, April 8th
4th/5th Grade Book Report Presentations at 8:30 am
The fourth and fifth-grade students will present their fairy tale or biography book report to the other Lower School students in the courtyard at 8:30 am. For more information, email Mrs. Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.

Varsity Baseball vs. Clewiston (Home) at 4:00 pm

Track and Field Meet at Seminole Ridge High School at 4:30 pm

5th-Grade Dance at 7:00 pm
All 5th-grade students are invited to join us for a class dance in the Lower School Resource Room on Friday, April 8th, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. For more information, email Mrs. Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.
Current and Upcoming Events
Lower School Otis Spunkmeyer - 3/30 to 4/14
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.

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 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
4th quarter midterm progress 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
The junior class will build prom in the Gym. For more information, email Mrs. Shutts at dshutts@gladesdayschool.com.

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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