Parent’s Page – Edition 12

Tina Romberger   -   February 27, 2023

SCHOOL CLOSED:  TEACHER-IN-SERVICE

Please note school will close at 11:30 am on Thursday, March 2nd and there will be no aftercare.  School will be closed Friday, March 3rd for Teacher-In-Service.

 

ENROLLMENT FOR 2023-2024

Enrollment information for the 2023-2024 school year has been mailed to all current Granite families.  Registration for current families should be completed by Tuesday, February 28th to ensure your child has a spot in their class for next school year.  Some classes may fill quickly, so we encourage you to register early.  We will open enrollment for new families beginning March 1st.  Reminder: Your enrollment packet is not complete until the registration fee has been paid ($150 for K3 & K4 / $200 for K5-12th).

 

ABCS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Again this year we will be hosting the Association of Baptist Church Schools regional basketball tournament on Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th.  Come out and support our girls and boys varsity basketball teams during the tournament. Student spectators must wear their Dennis School Uniform.  Let’s go Braves!

 

GBS OPEN HOUSE – FRIDAY, March 3rd & THURSDAY, March 16th

GBS have will be having Open House on Friday, March 3rd and again on Thursday, March 16th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.  We encourage you to come at these times to check out your child’s class for next school year.

 

STUDENT DRESS FOR ATHLETIC GAMES

Student Spectators (Including Elementary):  With the exception of special events, school uniform must be worn for all school activities including after school games, Saturday tournaments and evening events.

 

LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PORTRAITS:  DRESS REQUIREMENTS

Lifetouch will be with us on Monday, March 20th for Spring Portraits. Students may wear “Sunday Dress” provided they follow our dress guidelines:

Girls:

  1. Modest blouse; no lower than 3 fingers from the collarbone and must have sleeves.
  2. Skirt/dress must come below the knee while sitting and standing; a slit must not come above the knee.
  3. See-through fabric, clingy fabric or excessively tight clothing will not be permitted.
  4. No Tennis shoes; must have stockings or socks on with dress shoes.

Boys:

  1. Shirt must have a collar and should not have any words or pictures.
  2. Pants must be slacks (no jeans), with a belt.
  3. No tennis shoes (secondary only).

 

Students who do not have a “Sunday Dress” outfit should wear their regular school uniform.  Students whose dress does not meet our guidelines will be sent to the Office and their parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing.

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

If GBS is closed or has a delayed opening, you can be notified the following ways:  ParentAlert text messaging; our website www.granitebaptistschool.org; our phone messaging 410-761-1118 option 2 and option 2 again.

 

VISITOR POLICY

Parents, if for any reason you need to come to school during the day, please remember to check in at the School Office in the gymnasium.  No parent or family member should attempt to approach a classroom before first checking in with the School Office.  You must sign your name on our register and receive a visitor pass before proceeding to your child’s classroom.  This is part of our school security policy and ensures that we have a record of everyone on our campus at all times.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

 

SICK POLICY

Please remember that students who are ill or have a fever are not permitted to attend class and should not be brought to school.  A child who wakes up with a fever and is given Tylenol is still a sick child.  Please do not send your child to school within a 24 hour period of fever, vomiting or diarrhea.  No student with a temperature of 100 degrees or above will be allowed to remain in school. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

24                    Friday                          3rd grade field trip to the Aquarium

24-25               Fri. & Sat.                    ABCS Varsity Basketball Tournament @ GBS

 

MARCH CALENDAR

2                      Thursday                     HALF-DAY OF SCHOOL: 11:30 am dismissal-No Aftercare

3                      Friday                          NO SCHOOL: Teacher In-Service

16                    Thursday                     GBS Open House (9:00 am – 12:00 noon)

20                    Monday                       Spring Picture Day

24                    Friday                          End of 3rd Marking Period

31                    Friday                          Report Cards Distributed