GUSD In Touch: February 2024 ❤️

Dr. Anisha Munshi

Superintendent

Gilroy Unified School District

February News from GUSD

Happy New Year!

This is our first official newsletter of 2024. We took the month of January off from our monthly newsletter as our staff and students returned from a well-deserved holiday break, and we settled back into a routine.

Our school communities recently participated in the Great Kindness Challenge, where staff and students practice kindness throughout the week.

And I must extend my gratitude to our School Counselors during National School Counseling Week (February 5-9). We are so grateful for the support and resources they provide our students throughout their time in our District. They are invaluable members of Team GUSD.

Lots of fun events are coming up in our District over the next few months, including: Read Across America, Run for Fitness, and our annual Future Chefs competition. There is always so much going on at our schools that provide fun memories for our students and families.

I hope to connect with you at upcoming school functions or events in our community.

My best,

Anisha Munshi, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Gilroy Unified School District

Congratulations Julian Rodriguez: !

Congratulations to Christopher High School senior, Julian Rodriguez, for being recognized by the NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation as a finalist for the NFL Latino Youth Honors award! Julian is one of eight finalists and represents the San Francisco 49ers organization!watch the video!):

Learn more about Julian's award

100 Days Smarter!

On January 31, we celebrated 100 days of school in the Gilroy Unified School District for the 2023-24 school year. Many elementary school students dressed up as "100 year old people" to commemorate the day. Other students brought in a special collection of 100 things to share with their classmates. We celebrated 100 different ways, but we all celebrated 100 days smarter!

Enrollment Open!

Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year in the Gilroy Unified School District opens February 1! GUSD offers comprehensive educational services to learners of all ages, in preschool, grades TK-12 and adult education.

Our district offers a number of specialized programs for students, including dual immersion instruction for grades TK-12, Ag Science, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science.

**New this year: GUSD will offer a dual immersion Transitional Kinder program beginning in 2024-25!**

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Natalie Martinez, 2024 ACSA Region VIII Confidential Employee of the Year

Congratulations to our own, Natalie Martinez, who was named the 2024 ACSA Region 8 Confidential Employee of the Year! Natalie's "home" is in the Business Services Department but her support across many departments and programs in GUSD is critical to the success of our organization. We are so proud of her!

She will be celebrated at the annual ACSA awards ceremony on April 26.

February 8: GUSD Board Meeting. Watch on YouTube.
February 19-23: No school for students: Winter break. GECA classes are in session February 20-23.
March 1-- Read Across America
March 7: GUSD Board Meeting. Watch on YouTube
March 21: GUSD Board Meeting. Watch on YouTube
April 8-12: Spring Break. GECA classes in session.
April 17: Future Chefs of America for fifth grade students.
April 27: GUSD Run for Fitness at Gilroy High School. Learn More.

What's Up in GUSD

We want you to join Team GUSD! The Gilroy Unified School District is currently hiring for a number of positions, including: school bus drivers and paraeducators. For more information, contact our Human Resources Department.

Available Jobs

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