Dear GVS Families,
As we look ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, I am excited to introduce our new featured value: Respect. At Green Vale, respect is the cornerstone of our community. It is our starting point for honoring both shared beliefs and differences, recognizing that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and identities are what make us stronger together. We aim to show respect by learning and leading with open minds and compassion. This year, we will place a special emphasis on respect, ensuring it guides our interactions, inspires our initiatives, and forms the foundation of our daily activities.
Below you will find some other important information regarding next year.
Ten-Year Accreditation
This fall, Green Vale will undergo its 10-year re-accreditation by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). Led by Associate Head of School Narinder Bhalla, and in collaboration with our faculty and staff through various committees, we have compiled an extensive accreditation report that evaluates every aspect of the School, from communications and admissions to operations and finance to facilities, and more.
The NYSAIS accreditation process allows us to demonstrate and validate our achievement in fulfilling our mission and educational objectives. We are looking forward to outstanding results.
New GVS Mobile App
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new GVS app, designed to enhance our communications with parents and streamline interactions across all academic divisions. This user-friendly platform aims to provide an easier and more timely way to send and receive important information, ensuring that you stay connected and informed. Over the coming weeks, we will share more in-depth communications about the app's features, benefits, and instructions for use. In the meantime, we invite you to watch this introductory video.
Campus Improvements
As always, our facilities team has been hard at work overseeing a variety of exciting renovations across our campus. Most notably:
- Iselin Center Windows: We've replaced the windows in the Iselin Center to enhance functionality, improve heating and cooling, and achieve a more cohesive look.
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New Security Booth: We're building a new and final security booth at Gate C. Positioned to facilitate conversations on the driver's side, this new booth will ensure easier and more seamless interactions as well as an added safety measure.
Countdown to Opening Day
School/Medical Forms
A friendly reminder that all important school and medical forms are due by August 30. The 2024-2025 health forms are now accessible through your Magnus Health portal. Additionally, all necessary school forms can be found on your Parent Portal. You can also find these forms, along with other essential information (dress code, summer work, and more) on the Green Vale Summer Hub.
2024-2025 Vacation Calendar
Please refer to the latest version of the 2024-2025 vacation calendar to plan accordingly.
Late Summer Mailings
Keep an eye out for our late summer mailings, which will include a printed wall calendar, the family directory, and a family vehicle ID cling with arrival and dismissal protocols.
Teacher Assignments
In early September, you will receive an email notification that homeroom lists are available on the Parent Portal.
After School Enrichment
Green Vale is pleased to offer a variety of high-quality instructional and recreational activities on campus immediately following the regular school day. Check out the latest offerings for fall.
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