This Week's Events
Monday, October 11th

No School - Teacher Workday

Tuesday, October 12th

Upper School Class Meetings
Each class 6th-12th grade will meet to plan and sign up for Fall Festival and Homecoming activities. Students will go to their second period for attendance then be released to their assigned rooms for the remainder of the period.

6th grade - Room 13 (Redish, Pitts, Primmer, Rodriguez)

7th grade – Room 20 (Z.Landing, Schoenfeld, Ocanas)

8th grade – Room 4 (Bedsole, T. Ruiz, Paez)

9th grade – Room 18 (Burch, Suttle, Wilkins)

10th grade – Room 19 (A. Landing, Sanford, Seider)

11th grade – Room 6 (Shutts, Bair, Holman, Lohmann)

12 grade – Room 3 (Maria, McReynolds, Stein)

JV Volleyball Luncheon at 12:15 pm
The JV volleyball team will enjoy a team luncheon in the Gator Room on Tuesday, October 12th, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm.

FFA Guest Speaker at 1:00 pm
Guest speaker, Cory Cofer, from Florida Crystals will be on campus to present to our Agriscience/FFA students on October 12th. The presentation will be held in the gym from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm. For more information, contact Ms. Redish at jredish@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 Media Center. For more information, contact Mandy Bedsole at mbedsole@gladesdayschool.com.

Gatorettes Practice at 2:45 pm
Gatorettes will practice every Tuesday from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
For more information, contact Kristen Rimes at krimes@gladesdayschool.com.

JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. LaBelle High School 5:00/6:30 pm (Away)
JV @ 5:00 pm | Varsity @ 6:30 pm
Address: 4050 E Cowboy Way LaBelle, FL 33935

Wednesday, October 13th

Homecoming Shirt Orders Due

How to Order a Homecoming Shirt:

1. Print an order form by clicking here or pick one up from the Main Office.

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.

10th-Grade PSAT Testing
All 10th-grade students will take the PSAT test on Wednesday, October 13th. Students will report to their 1st-period class for attendance, and an announcement will be made to dismiss students to their testing rooms immediately following morning devotions. Testing will be held in rooms 11, 15, and 16. Students will need two each #2 pencils and their calculator. Testing will last through the end of the 3rd-period. For more information, contact Mrs. Shoenfeld at rschoenfeld@gladesdayschool.com.

Lower School Math Club at 2:45 pm
Math Club will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
For more information, contact Karen McDermott at kmcdermott@gladesdayschool.com or Pat Kujawski at pkujawski@gladesdayschool.com.

Lower School Art Club at 2:45 pm
Art Club will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
For more information, contact Keli Marin at kmarin@gladesdayschool.com.

Middle School Football Game vs. Jupiter Christian at 4:00 pm (Home)
Watch live via the NFHS Network by clicking here.
*A subscription is required for this event.*
Tickets are available via www.GoFan.co

JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Seminole Ridge High School 6:00/7:00 pm (Away)
JV @ 6:00 pm | Varsity @ 7:00 pm
Address: 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Thursday, October 14th

Varsity Volleyball Luncheon at 12:15 pm
The varsity volleyball team will enjoy a team luncheon in the Gator Room on Thursday, October 14th, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm. For more information, contact Erin Bahruth at erin@jemfarmsinc.com.

Neon Pep Rally at 2:00 pm
The varsity cheerleaders will host a neon-themed pep rally in the gym for all students and faculty at 2:00 pm. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Clewiston High School 5:30/7:00 pm (Home)
JV @ 5:30 pm | Varsity @ 7:00 pm
Gator fans wear pink to show your unified GDS spirit in support of
Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Watch live via the NFHS Network by clicking here.
*A subscription is required for this event.*
Tickets are available via www.GoFan.co

Football and Cheerleader Senior Night at 6:00 pm
Join us in recognizing our senior football players and cheerleaders at 6:00 pm on the football field prior to the varsity football game at 6:30 pm.

All senior parents, senior football players, and senior cheerleaders need to meet at 5:45 pm to be prepared for the ceremony beginning promptly at 6:00 pm.

For more information, contact Mrs. Wilkins at awilkins@gladesdayschool.com.

Volleyball Senior Night at 6:30 pm
Join us in recognizing our senior volleyball players at 6:30 pm in the gym prior to the varsity volleyball game at 7:00 pm.

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.

For more information, contact Erin Bahruth at erin@jemfarmsinc.com.

Varsity Football Game vs. Olympic Heights at 6:30 pm (Home)
Watch live via the NFHS Network by clicking here.
*A subscription is required for this event.*
Tickets are available via www.GoFan.co

Friday, October 15th

No special events are scheduled.

Saturday, October 16th

Drama Club Practice
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 Ms. Maria at amaria@gladesdayschool.com.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Drama Club Practice - October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
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 Ms. Maria at amaria@gladesdayschool.com.

Junior Parent Class Meeting - October 18th
There will be a junior parent/guardian class meeting on Monday, October 18th, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the cafeteria to discuss prom information and the poinsettia fundraiser. For more information, contact Mrs. Bair at sbair@gladesdayschool.com.

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. For more information, contact Mrs. Bair at sbair@gladesdayschool.com.

FFA Dress-Down Day Fundraiser - October 19th
Help raise money for FFA Week! All Lower and Upper School students, as well as faculty, are invited to wear an FFA or GDS t-shirt and jeans for $2 on Tuesday, October 19th.

Money will be collected during 1st-period. Students dressing down who do not pay their dues will be issued a demerit.

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.

Students may wear an orange shirt with uniform bottoms.

Lower School Morning Devotions - October 20th
Students in PK3 through 5th grade will meet in the gym for devotions.

Middle School Football and Cheerleader Dinner - October 20th
Middle School football parents will host a dinner for the MS football players and cheerleaders on October 20th at 4:30 pm in Tripp Hall.

Fall Festival - October 23rd
We will hold our annual fall festival in person at Glades Day School on Saturday, October 23rd, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.


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.

Chili Cook-Off - October 27th
The Chili Cook-Off will begin at 5:30 pm before the Powderpuff Game kicking off at 6:30 pm.

The Chili Cook-Off will take place behind the school in the parking lot in front of the practice field. Everyone is welcome to enter! The entry fee is $25.00. Registration can be completed online by clicking here. In order to enter, you MUST be there by 5:00 pm and bring your own cooking utensils. The chili will be judged by a panel of adult judges. If you would like to be a judge, reach out to Ms. Maria via email at amaria@gladesdayschool.com. 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.


Powderpuff Game - October 27th
The Powderpuff Game will kick off at 6:30 pm. Details and signup information for Upper School students interested in participating in Powderpuff will be discussed in the class meetings taking place on Tuesday, October 12th. For more information, contact Ms. Maria at amaria@gladesdayschool.com.

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! For more information, contact Mrs. DesRochers at kdesrochers@gladesdayschool.com.

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!

9th-12th Grade Homecoming Dance - October 29th
Homecoming Dance tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in the Main Office beginning October 18, 2021. 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.


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