April 20-24, Iowa Assessments

Dear Parents:                 Next week, April 20-24, Iowa Assessments will be administered to students in grades 1-12.  Your son/daughter should not be anxious, but preparation and special considerations are needed.                 1. Eat healthy meals and get a good night’s sleep each night.                 2. Arrive at school on time.  Testing will begin at:                                

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Parent Conferences

Dear Parents:                 Parent conferences at GCA are quite unique and we look forward to spending 30 minutes with you, twice a year, focused entirely on your son/daughter and working together to continue his/her progress.  Parents schedule a 30 minute appointment and spend those minutes with teachers.  In order to create time for these appointments,

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After Holiday CDC Proposals

Dear Parents:                 Perhaps you watched local news over the vacation and were surprised at the large numbers of people visiting tourist spots.  We were.  We watched for any announcements from the CDC and became aware this morning of certain businesses which told their employees to stay home if they have visited any of the

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