Parent Group

GVPG meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the Glacier Valley library, following the Site Council meeting. Your Support Matters!

The Glacier Valley Parent Group has a big impact on the school in many ways including supporting the“Art is Elementary” program, funding fieldtrips, events and special purchases for the teachers’ classrooms. We are parents of Glacier Valley students, striving to enhance and support the Glacier Valley community and helping to provide a caring environment for our children. It’s great to be involved and fulfilling to know that you help at your child’s school.

Come help us grow! We invite new ideas and inspiration.

Membership
You belong! Every adult member of the GVPG Community – parents, teachers, administrators, and staff - is a member of the GVPG with the privilege of participating in GVPG activities, attending meetings, voting on GVPG business.

Governance
The GVPG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization led by five elected officers. Funding for the organization comes from fundraising, charitable contributions and grants. Our federal Tax ID number is 20-5510018.

Board (SY 10-11)

President - Jacqueline Tupou
Vice-President - Anna Keeman
Treasurer - Lecia Kahklen, Alcia Dunning
Art is Elementary - Katrina Laneville
Secretary - Tanya Howard
Parent Involvement Coordinator-Lecia Kahklen
Site Council Rep - Ann Ferlauto
Principal - Ted Wilson

To view the Parent Group By-Laws, click here

11-12 Meeting Schedule

September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 9

GVPG Address is:
PO Box 32126
Juneau, AK 99803

What Does GVPG Support?

Artists-in-Schools
The “Art is Elementary” Program
After School Clubs
Discovery Nature Programs
Harvest Carnival
Ballroom Dancing
Open House
Teacher Appreciation
The GVPG also donates funds to every classroom every year
Great American Fall Fundraiser
Purchasing Art Supplies for Glacier Valley School

Parents Make A Difference
Too busy to attend GVPG meetings? There are many other ways that parents help GVS.

Volunteer:
Parents are welcome in the lunchroom, in the classroom, and at special events. Give some of your time to support the school. Ask how you can help participate.

To view the Volunteer form, click here

Email GV Parent Involvement Coordinator Lecia Kahklen for any questions or comments at:
lecia_kahklen@jsd.k12.ak.us

Sign up with eScrip and every time you shop on-line or at Safeway a portion of the money you spend will be automatically donated to GVS to support school programs. There are no costs to you and it takes just a few minutes to sign up. All you need is the school's number - 6654301, and access to http://www.escrip.com/

Box Tops & Campbell’s Soup Labels Collection:
Drop your box tops off with your child's teacher and he or she may be eligible to win prizes. Box Tops & Campbell's Soup Labels help raise money & products for our school. Visit www.labelsforeducation.com or boxtops4education.com for more information.

Scholastic Books:
Order books for your children when they bring a scholastic order form home. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to your child’s classroom to help with books and supplies. Or shop at one of the two scholastic book fairs and help to support the library.

Committees

Family Community Nights: Throughout the school year

Raffle Fundraiser: Throughout the school year

GVPG has its own gaming permit to help raise funds for the Art is Elementary program, Discovery Southeast, Artist in the Schools, and other funding requests throughout the year. Everyone is encouraged to help sell raffle tickets.

Fall Fundraiser
This year we will have a new vendor: Great American. We are excited about the new products this company has to offer. Each child is encouraged to sell products to raise money for our school.

1st Day of School
Provide juice and muffins for the staff.

Open House: September
Provide snacks for each teacher in their classroom.

Picture Day
Help assist the photographer with the students and taking the money.

Harvest Carnival: October
The Harvest Carnival is an annual event that features games, prizes, and refreshments for GVS families. Many volunteers are needed to run the carnival each year.

Treasure Store: December
Kids can buy new or slightly used items for a small price to give as gifts during the holiday season.

Jinglefest/Winter Carnival: December
Many fun activities through out the school to celebrate the Winter season.

Spelling Bee, Battle of the Books, Geography Bee: January
Winners from Glacier Valley School move on to compete with other area schools.

Kindergarten Registration Welcome Committee - April
Help with new student registration and provide information about committees and Parent Group.

Annual Garage Sale: April
Proceeds are put into the Parent Group fund which helps support “Art is Elementary” and other programs throughout the year.

Teacher Appreciation Day: April

GVPG provides snacks & lunch to the teachers and staff.

5th Grade Promotion: May
Help with promotion & money used for 5th grade yearbooks.

Talent Show: May
Students show their many different talents

Last Day of School BBQ: May
A time to thank our teachers & enjoy some last moments together before the summer vacation.