Glendale Unified School District

In partnership with #CalFresh, we are hosting a free nutrition workshop every Thursday through the end of May! Learn ways how to reduce household food waste! It takes place today at 4:30 p.m.

Appointments are still available for our #COVID19 Pfizer Vaccination Clinic with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital on Wednesday, May 12! You can register here: www.gusd.net/StudentVaccinations1

Here is another #SeniorSpotlight! Congratulations to Senior Seena Brown! She has been accepted to the University of Central Oklahoma! We are so proud of you!

Thank you to the amazing Keppel PTA for showing their appreciation to our teachers today! You are wonderful partners and we are so lucky to have your support! #thankateacher Keppel Pta Glendale Unified School District

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Glendale Unified grab-and-go meal sites will be closed on Monday, January 18. Our Nutrition Services Department will resume distributing meals on Tuesday, January 19.

"As we welcome our students and teachers back to school in a distance learning environment, and following the devastating events at our nation’s capital yesterday, I want to reaffirm Glendale Unified School District's commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students." "No matter what challenges we are facing as a nation, in Glendale Unified we are resolute in our commitment to protect every child’s health and wellbeing and provide students with an educati...on that prepares them for success in college, career, and life." Click below for letter. You can also read the full letter here: www.gusd.net/statement

Applications are still being accepted for our Japanese Dual Immersion Program at gusdmagnetandflag.com. The application window deadline is January 31 and it's quickly approaching! You can register for virtual tours right now by emailing [email protected]. The next tour for Verdugo Woodlands Elementary is coming up on January 22 at 1:00 p.m. ... The next tour for Dunsmore Elementary is coming up on January 28 at 1:00 p.m. Head to www.gusd.net/Flag for more information!

You can help stop the surge by staying informed and taking the right steps to slow the spread. We've gathered the latest COVID-19 information from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learn more here: https://www.gusd.net/COVID-19Info ... #GUSDCares #SlowtheSpread

Our Glendale High aquatic center is nearing completion and it's looking great! Check out the latest time-lapse video from the construction site! Crews are currently working on irrigation at the softball field as well as installing trench drains in the restroom. We are so excited! #GUSDCares #glendaleunified #GlendaleHighNitros

Hoover High Senior Vache Sipanian shares the latest Glendale Unified School District news for the week! #GUSDCares

The deadline is fast approaching for you to enroll your children in Glendale Unified School District's award winning dual immersion program schools! Available in Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish beginning in Kindergarten! Apply TODAY at: gusdmagnetandflag.com... Application window closes on January 31, 2021 For more information head to - www.gusd.net/Flag

Happy Holidays! We wish you all a safe and healthy winter break! The Glendale Unified Board of Education, Dr. Armina Gharpetian, Shant Sahakian, Nayiri Nahabedian, Greg Krikorian, Jennifer Freemon, and Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian wish you and your family a joyous holiday season. Watch their special holiday greetings below! You can read Dr. Ekchian's holiday letter here: www.gusd.net/HappyHolidays... Watch holiday greetings here - https://youtu.be/fAPjr9oOasc

National #redribbonweek is underway! Glendale Unified School District is participating in the drug prevention awareness campaign in a unique way this year. Watch below to find out how! #GUSDCares #StayDrugFree

Indoor gatherings are high-risk for #COVID19 because of poor ventilation and lack of physical distancing. If you must gather, please do it outdoors, with no more than 3 households, 6ft apart, with face coverings & for less than 2 hrs. We can #SlowTheSpread, if we all do our part

We know #Halloween won't be quite the same this year, but there are still many ways to have fun at home! We would love to see your creative ideas! Share your photos with us below and we will make sure to repost! #HappyHalloween

Here is our school highlight of the week! Monte Vista Elementary School has a new ride that is making special deliveries to nearly 70 families in the neighborhood! This bookmobile idea was spearheaded by Crescenta Valley High School student Alden Marriott over the summer. He rallied support from the community and was able to get a van donated by Hi Star Auto Sales!... The next time you see the bookmobile, give school librarian Lisa Marriott a wave! She delivers Monte Vista books to 70 families. There are currently 1,500 circulating in the neighborhood! It wouldn’t be possible without the support from Crescenta Valley High School students who have been volunteering their time to deliver books and local community members who help sanitize and process books. If you want to highlight your school, send us a message, and share your story with us! #GUSDCares #ReadingMatters

#PressRelease Glendale Unified Resumes In-Person Athletic Conditioning GLENDALE, CA In-person athletic conditioning for fall sports resumed at Glendale Unified’s three comprehensive high schools, starting last week. Fall sports include football, cross country, water polo, volleyball, and cheer at Crescenta Valley, Glendale, and Hoover High Schools. Athletic conditioning takes place after school hours and participation is voluntary for athletes and coaches. ... Prior to resuming athletic conditioning, schools were required to submit a plan, developed in collaboration with coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, and district staff, to be approved by Glendale Unified district leadership. All plans had to meet the guidelines provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Glendale Unified School District Guidelines for Reopening Athletics. All coaches participated in a COVID-19 Protocol Training for Coaches held on October 8 and October 12, and all student athletes were required to complete an academic participation packet, which included a physical form from a doctor, prior to participating in athletic conditioning. Additionally, each school provided the district with a supervision schedule and bathroom protocol for each sport. Athletics play a vital role in promoting teamwork, improving physical and mental health, and connecting our students with their school community and with each other, said Glendale Unified Board President Dr. Armina Gharpetian. We are happy to provide our student athletes with the opportunity to resume in-person conditioning, following all health and safety protocols.

It's #DigitalCitizenshipWeek! Now more than ever engaging in the digital space safely is essential. This is a time to take ownership of our actions and use technology responsibly and respectfully. It's also a time to teach your kids how to learn, create, and participate responsibly in the digital world. Head to https://www.commonsense.org/educat/digital-citizenship-week for resources and activities! ... #DistanceLearning #DigCitWeek

Check out our Hoover High Senior Vache Sipanian with the latest Glendale Unified School District news! He highlights a special honor received by Mann Elementary and an R.D. White Elementary School student who donated money to the Armenian Fund. Watch below to hear the latest! #GUSDCares

Congratulations to #TollMiddleSchool teacher Lizette Hernandez! Ms. Hernandez is one of only 5,000 teachers nationwide selected to receive a grant from author James Patterson and Scholastic Book Clubs! She will receive $500 and book club bonus points to build libraries in her classroom and at-home for her students. Comment below to congratulate her! #GUSDProud #GUSDCares

Join us in thanking our school administrators for their hard work and dedication every single day! "As we celebrate Week of the School Administrator, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your relentless commitment to our students and families. Great schools are led by great administrators. Your exemplary leadership and the positive culture of learning you create on each of your campuses are what make Glendale Unified a destination school district," said Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian. #WeekoftheSchoolAdministrator #GUSDCares

Glendale Unified School District Student Voice Panel is coming up!! Join us via Zoom on October 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The panel includes a diverse group of student representatives from all five Glendale Unified High Schools. Our district Student Advisory Council created questions and are ready to discuss with the community!... Visit www.gusd.net/StudentVoice to see the list of panelists and other details.

#PressRelease Horace Mann Elementary has been selected as a 2020 America's Best Urban School by the NCUST - The National Center for Urban School Transformation. The award recognizes equity and excellence for all by honoring schools that serve predominantly low-income students and exceed several performance indicators, including excellent achievement scores, high attendance rates, low suspension rates, and high graduation rates for every demographic group of students. Mann Ele...mentary was one of only 16 schools nationwide and the only school in Los Angeles County to receive this honor. The school was recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on October 13. This March, representatives from each of the winning schools will have an opportunity to present essential practices critical to their success to an audience of public school educators and leaders from across the nation at a NCUST Symposium. Our Horace Mann Elementary administrators, teachers, and staff are transforming the lives of Glendale Unified students and benefiting our community for generations to come, said Glendale Unified Board President Dr. Armina Gharpetian. My fellow Board members and I are thrilled to celebrate this much-deserved honor with our entire Mann Elementary community. Principal Rosa Alonso and our amazing teachers and staff at Mann Elementary have fostered a culture of high achievement using a collaborative, data-driven approach to teaching and learning, said Glendale Unified Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian. They prove what is possible when you set high standards and maintain a relentless focus on ensuring every child has the tools they need to succeed. Horace Mann Elementary serves a diverse population of approximately 630 students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school was recognized as a California Distinguished School in both 2020 and 2018, and has previously been recognized as a Gold Ribbon School and a Title I Academic Achieving School by the California Department of Education. In 2019, Mann Elementary earned a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association for implementation of their PLC Plus professional development program. Ninety-one percent of Mann Elementary students are socioeconomically disadvantaged and 56 percent are English learners. The NCUST was founded as part of the QUALCOMM Institute for Innovation and Educational Success at San Diego State University. The mission of the NCUST is to help urban school districts and their partners transform schools into institutions where all students achieve academic proficiency, evidence a love of learning, and graduate well-prepared to succeed in postsecondary education, the workplace, and their community.