This Week in GCS
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Saturday, April 1

Kindergarten Registration Begins - The time to register for kindergarten has arrived! Children who will be five years old by August 31, 2023, are invited to join the next class of kindergartners in Guilford County Schools. Registration opens April 1 at gcsnc.schoolmint.net. Registering early helps the district ensure that schools have adequate staffing and allows teachers to prepare to welcome each student on the first day of school. Parents are encouraged to register early.  

Tuesday, April 4

Believe 2 Achieve – Montileu Academy of Technology will host a game night to educate families on End of Year testing. Families will play games, enjoy dinner, and participate in various activities and performances. The event is from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm.

Native Literacy Live- From 9:00 am to 10:15 am, the district’s American Indian Education department will host a virtual assembly to celebrate contemporary NC Native history and culture. 3^rd through 5th-grade students will hear from students and staff who are members of different tribes represented in North Carolina.

Transition Fair – Exceptional Children Services is holding an event for students with disabilities and their families/ caregivers. The transition fair will provide attendees with information on how to access community resources and agencies in the areas of education, employment, independent living, day programs and recreation. The transition fair is from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Greensboro Coliseum.

FAFSA Helpline – Families and students needing assistance filling out the all-important FAFSA form can get help. Guilford Parent Academy and GCS Counseling Services will have a hotline for Title One Families to assist them with filling out the application. Staff will be on hand Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to walk families through the process. The number is 336-370-3270.

Thursday, April 6

STEM Fair - Imagine being in a school buzzing with excitement and activity all centered around STEM.  Now picture that same school partnering with community members to expand their students’ experiences and knowledge about the world around them.  Throw in some animals, a STEM playground and a bunch of working parts and you have General Greene’s Annual STEM Fair! Students will be traveling in small, chaperoned groups to listen to exhibitors from across the state share about their jobs, hobbies and experiences with science and technology. The Fair is from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm.

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Teachers Save a Student’s Life – When a student at Allen Middle had a medical emergency, two teachers jumped in and saved their life. One prevented the student from falling and called for help while the other administered CPR until first responders arrived. We are grateful for these extraordinary educators.

Ramadan Makers Space – Ramadan is recognized by millions of people as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. At Jackson Middle, students observing the holy month have the opportunity to visit a maker’s space while their classmates eat lunch. There, they make crafts, catch up on work or take a moment to reflect.  

GCS Volunteer of the Month – April is National Volunteer Month and thousands of people are donating their time to GCS. Volunteer numbers have grown past pre-pandemic levels to help ensure that our students have all the support they need to be successful. April’s Volunteer of the Month is Addy Jeffrey who serves as a student advocate and liaison with the LatinX community at the Academy at Smith.

Student Achieves Highest Growth in the State – Southeast Middle student, Jack Camacho, has done what many students hope for. He is the student with the highest growth in McGraw-Hill’s Achieve 3000 in the state! Achieve 3000 is a digital learning tool designed to engage students and accelerate and deepen learning. His teacher has had three students win this award.