Dear Global Village Academy Families,
With just a few short weeks left in the school year, things are in full swing here at Global Village Academy – Douglas County! Spring in Colorado brings sunshine, showers, and—yes—those classic late afternoon thunderstorms. Please take a moment to review our Lightning Dismissal Procedures so we’re all prepared in the event of severe weather.
Lightning Dismissal Procedures
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. During severe weather, GVA-DC follows Douglas County School District (DCSD) protocols and uses the same tools to monitor lightning and storms:
- WeatherBug app for radar and alerts from the National Weather Service
- Lightning detection devices when available
- Colorado High School Activities Association guidelines (CHSAA):
- Outdoor activities are suspended when lightning is detected within 8 miles
- Activities remain suspended until no lightning has been detected within 8 miles for 30 minutes
What to Expect During a Lightning Dismissal:
- A text alert will be sent to all families
- All students will be dismissed from the front doors only
- Parents walking up (Door A) will scan QR codes at the front entrance
- Car line pick-up will take place at the curb directly across from the front doors
- Once lightning is no longer within a 6-mile radius, regular dismissal resumes
Calendar Reminders
5th Grade End of Year Celebration
Monday, May 19th | 5:30–8:00 PM
Details will be sent directly to 5th-grade families—stay tuned!
Teacher Appreciation Week
This week, we’re celebrating the heart of our school—our amazing teachers! If your child has a moment to write a note or share a kind word, it goes a long way. Thank you for helping us recognize all they do!
Field Day is Coming – We Need You!
Volunteers Needed:
Help make Field Day 2025 a success by signing up here: Field Day Volunteer Signup
AM Group 1: Kinder–2nd Grade
- Field Events: 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
- Stations: 13 minutes with 2-minute transitions
PM Group 2: 3rd–6th Grade
- Field Events: 12:00 – 2:30 PM
- Lunch: 11:15 – 11:45 AM
- Stations: 15 minutes with 1-minute transitions
Student Reminders:
- Water bottle (labeled)
- Towel
- Tennis or water shoes (NO sandals)
- Color-coded shirt* (see below) and athletic bottoms
- Hat (labeled)
- FULL change of clothes in a labeled plastic bag (shirt, pants, socks, shoes, undergarments)
- Swimsuits must be covered with shirt & bottoms
- Apply sunscreen at home before school!
Class Colors:
- Kindergarten – Yellow
- 1st Grade – Purple
- 2nd Grade – Green
- 3rd Grade – Blue
- 4th Grade – Orange
- 5th Grade – Pink
- 6th Grade – Red
Uniform tops are not required for Field Day—let your class spirit shine!
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us finish the school year strong. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.
Stacy Bush,
Principal, GVA Douglas County
[email protected]