The Weekly Raider
August 11, 2020
 
 
In the best interest of the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, and families, we will begin the 2020-21 school year on Thursday, August 20, in a fully remote learning model. Be sure to bookmark gulliver.life/backtoschool to stay informed on all things back to school. Here, you can view email communications from President Cliff Kling and division principals, remote learning schedules, and more. Please also take a moment to review our remote learning guidelines by clicking on the button below. We miss you and are looking forward to returning to our campuses soon!
 
 
GET BACK TO SCHOOL READY
 
 

Textbooks and Course Lists
Your child’s 2020-21 course list and schedule are now available are now available in the myGulliver portal by selecting “Classes/Reports" and clicking on "Current Class Schedules.”

In light of challenges with the timely delivery of digital and print books in past years as well as COVID-19 related supply chain concerns, Gulliver Prep has switched book distributors to TextbookHub, as well as increased our breadth of digital textbooks. The deadline to purchase books is August 12. Beginning August 17, each student’s digital books will be accessible and preloaded on TextbooksHub’s Student Bookshelf at gps.textbookhub.com or by clicking on the button. Please refer to the August 5 email communication from your child's principal for further details. 
 

Mandatory Health Forms
Even as we begin the school year with remote learning, it is critical that all health forms are submitted. If these requirements are not met, your child will not be permitted to return to campus when we resume in-person learning.  

Once you are logged on to myGulliver, click the "Health Forms" button. You should have started receiving reminder emails from Magnus Health notifying you that you must take action with your online Student Medical Record (SMR). This email will list any incomplete requirements or any existing requirements that will expire and need to be updated. Emails are sent on a weekly basis and if you have an incomplete or soon-to-expire existing requirement, you will receive reminder emails to ensure health information compliance. When you log in to your SMR, any action needed will be marked with a "To Do" flag.
 
 
 
 
Learn all about the opportunities the Gulliver Athletic Department has to offer students in grades 6-12 at our Virtual Sports Fair. Join us via Zoom with the meeting ID and password listed above, or click on the image to watch on YouTube. To view tentative athletic start dates, click on the button below. For any questions, please contact Ira Childress, Athletic Director, at ichildress@gulliverprep.org. 
 
 
After School Programs
Gulliver Prep aims to offer limited enrichment classes and youth sports upon returning to in-person learning. When an on-campus instruction return date is determined, information will be sent regarding these activities. In the meantime, to learn more about after school programs, log on to the myGulliver portal and click on the "Youth Sports, After School and Other Programs" button.
 
 
Uniforms: Online Ordering
Families can place their uniform orders online at www.DENNISuniform.com. Due to stores being closed to foot traffic, our uniform provider is offering contactless curbside pickup by appointment and free shipping. Please note that last year's uniforms are approved for wear during the 2020-21 academic year. Click on the button to view dress code requirements, and refer to the August 5 email communication from your child's principal regarding uniform requirements during remote learning.
 
 
RESOURCES & CALENDARS
 
 
Family-Student Handbooks
Our Family-Student Handbook can be accessed via the myGulliver portal, or by clicking on the button below. This general handbook provides an overview of school policies and community expectations, including family and student COVID-19 procedures. On page two, you will find links to division handbooks, which dive deeper into division-specific information. Division handbooks are also available on the myGulliver portal.
 
Updated Academic Calendars
We have updated our academic calendars to include a list of back to school activities, including student and parent orientations, materials pick-up times, and Back to School Nights, on page two. Click on the button to view the Academic Calendar for Families, Middle School A/B Day Rotation Calendar, and Upper School A/B Day Rotation Calendar. These calendars are also available on the myGulliver portal.
 
 
Stay Informed with Social Media and The Weekly Raider
Be sure to check your inbox for The Weekly Raider every Tuesday for the latest news and important upcoming dates. For a daily look at what's happening at Gulliver Prep, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To check out past issues of The Weekly Raider, click on the button.
 
 
IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
 
 
Monday, August 17
 
Grades PK-4,
New Family Orientation 
(Virtual), 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Grades 6-8,
New Students Orientation (Virtual), 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Grades 9-12,
Materials Pick-Up A-K
Student last name begins with A-K, 12:00-4:00 p.m., Upper School Campus

Grades 9-12,
New Students Orientation (Virtual), 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades 9-12,
New Parents Orientation (Virtual), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 
 
 
Tuesday, August 18
 
Grades PK-SK,
Meet and Greet
Scheduled in-person visits
to the Montgomery Campus

Grades 1-8,
Materials Pick-Up A-E
Student last name begins with A-E, 9:00-11:30 a.m., PK-8 Campus

Grades 1-8,
Materials Pick-Up F-M
Student last name begins with F-M, 1:30-3:30 p.m., PK-8 Campus

Grade 5,
All Students Orientation
(Virtual), 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Grades 5-8,
Parent Orientation
(Virtual), 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Grades 9-12,
Materials Pick-Up L-Z
Student last name begins with L-Z, 12:00-4:00 p.m., Upper School Campus
 
 
Wednesday, August 19
 
Grades PK-SK,
Meet and Greet
Scheduled in-person visits
to the Montgomery Campus

Grades 1-8,
Materials Pick-Up N-Z
Student last name begins with N-Z, 9:00-11:00 a.m., PK-8 Campus

Grade 9,
All Students Orientation
(Virtual), 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Grade 10,
All Students Orientation
(Virtual), 10:30-11:00 a.m. 

Grade 11,
All Students Orientation
(Virtual), 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Grade 12,
All Students Orientation
(Virtual), 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 
 
 
 
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