Monday, October 25th
Homecoming Day One
Dress-Down Theme: Disney Day
Daily Game: Disney Ships and Sailors
LS starting at 1:40 pm | US starting at 2:00 pm
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.
Tuesday, October 26th
Homecoming Day Two
Dress-Down Theme: Twin Day / Dynamic Duo
Daily Game: Three-Legged Race
LS starting at 1:40 pm | US starting at 2:00 pm
Gatorettes Practice at 2:45 pm
Gatorettes will practice every Tuesday from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
Varsity Volleyball vs. Sheridan Hills at 7:00 pm (Away)
2021 FHSAA DISTRICT 13 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS
Address: 3751 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
Tickets are available at the gate for $7 cash.
Wednesday, October 27th
Homecoming Day Three
Dress-Down Theme: Color War
Daily Game: Teacher vs. Students Volleyball
LS starting at 1:40 pm | US starting at 2:00 pm
Lower School 4-H Wednesday
Daniel Gonzalez will visit our Lower School students for 4-H Wednesday.
Lower School Math Club at 2:45 pm
Math Club will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
Lower School Art Club at 2:45 pm
Art Club will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
Girls Basketball Practice Begins at 2:45 pm
Chili Cook-Off at 5:30 pm
The Chili Cook-Off will begin at 5:30 pm before the Powderpuff Game at 6:30 pm.
The Chili Cook-Off will take place behind the school in the parking lot in front of the practice field. After the chili has been judged, it will be on sale for $5 for a sampler or a bowl. Drinks and desserts will also be available for $2 each. Cash only.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Powderpuff Game at 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 28th
Homecoming Day Four
Dress-Down Theme: Throwback Thursday
Daily Game: Dance Battle
LS starting at 1:40 pm | US starting at 2:00 pm
Lower School Read for the Record
Jumpstart's 16th annual Read for the Record is a high-visibility annual fall campaign engaging over
2 million participants. 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.
HoCo Family Dinner Social at 5:00 pm
All GDS families are invited to join us from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the Gator Chomp Cafe for a family dinner social prior to Gator Growl. Hamburger, cheeseburger, and hotdog dinners will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
Gator Growl at 7:00 pm
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! For more information, contact Kerry DesRochers at kdesrochers@gladesdayschool.com.
Friday, October 29th
Homecoming Day Five
Dress-Down Theme: Spirit Day
Daily Game: GDS Trivia
LS starting at 1:40 pm | US starting at 2:00 pm
Lower School Trunk or Treat at 11:30 am
Lower School students will enjoy Trunk or Treat beginning at 11:30 am. The line-up of vehicles will begin setting up at 10:30 am. Lower School students are invited to wear a costume, but it is not mandatory. All costumes must be school-appropriate and allow the student to safely walk, see clearly, and use the bathroom comfortably. Students may also choose to wear their Homecoming Week school spirit attire, a Halloween shirt, or their school uniform.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Palm Beach Prep at 6:30 pm
6:00 pm - The Introduction of the 2021 Homecoming Court
6:15 pm - Gatorettes Performance
6:30 pm - Glades Day vs. Palm Beach Prep
Halftime - The Crowning of the 2021 Homecoming Queen
9th-12th Grade Homecoming Dance at 9:30 pm
Homecoming Dance tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in the Main Office through Wednesday, October 27th. Payment may be made via check payable to Glades Day School or credit card by calling Mrs. Threlkeld at (561) 996-6769 ext. 26.
Students may invite a non-GDS student to attend Homecoming with them. Non-GDS guests must be in 9th-12th grade or not over 20 years old. Guest registration in the Main Office is required. All non-GDS guests must be approved by Glades Day School and will be required to submit a School ID or Driver's License.
Students who would like to receive professional photographs by Greg Baltazar Photography need to complete a photography form and get in the photo line between 9:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Photography forms will be available in the Main Office and at the dance. Photo packages will be available for purchase. A link will be sent to those photographed with instructions to purchase.
All dance attendees and parent/guardian(s) must read and sign the Homecoming Dance Permission Form before they are allowed to attend the dance. Permission forms are available in the Main Office or by clicking here. Failure to obey the rules will lead to disciplinary action.
Saturday, October 30th
Drama Club Practice at 9:00 am
Alice in Wonderland practice will be held each Saturday in October from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Practices will be held in the Drama Room. For more information, email April Maria at amaria@gladesdayschool.com.
