Gilbert Public Schools

Registration opens on Monday, March 25th. OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, May 30th at Finley Farms Elementary School from 5:30 - 7:00 pm 2024 Elementary Summer School - Pre-K through 8th Grades Dates: June 3 - June 27, 2024 - Monday-Thursday (4 weeks) Hours: Pre-K through 6th grades: 8:30 am, 9:30 am & 10:30 am (55 minute classes) Junior High Math Prep: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Finley Farms Elementary, 375 S. Columbus Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296 Junior High Prep Classes will be held at the same location as Elementary Summer School and include Math 7 Prep, Honors Math 7 Prep, Math 8 Prep and Honors Math 8 Prep. Tuition is on a per-class basis, $90 per class for 4 weeks. Students can take a minimum of one class or a maximum of three classes. All Math Prep Classes run from 8:30-11:30 for a cost of $170. During registration, please select the grade that your child will be going into for the 24-25 School Year. 2024 Elementary Summer School Catalog You will need to select 1 class at a time for your child during the registration process before Checkout! Also, if you are wanting to use Tax Credit to pay for these Elementary Summer School Classes, please call the Community Education Business Office at 480-892-9089 x0 BEFORE submitting your registration. For questions regarding summer school classes or a full class, please email gpselementarysummerschool@gilbertschools.net. For registration questions please call 480-892-9089 x0

Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. It is our belief that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs. Athletes have access to some of the best coaches in the state of Arizona who are committed to the development of young athletes, while also spending significant time emphasizing character and sportsmanship. Our slogan of Two Steps Ahead comes from the promise to our community that we provide an unparalleled program in terms of coaching, facilities and competition. Student-athletes will be two steps ahead as they move through their playing career as a result of coaches and program leaders who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence. With player development being the focus we are able to identify the playing ability of all athletes and begin a structured approach of facilitating growth. This individualized approach is only possible as the result of employing excellent coaches who are committed to the player development process. Programs will receive championship banners to hang in multipurpose rooms at the conclusion of each season. We will also recognize the team with the best spirit and who exemplifies the greatest sportsmanship. Building pride in the campus and celebrating the success of our student-athletes is important.

Registration for Holiday Camps will open on August 28, 2023. This school year we are handling Holiday Camp registrations in individual blocks. Each Holiday Camp will have a separate registration for each of the Breaks & One Day camps. Registration will open for ALL dates at the same time, however, each holiday camp will have a different CLOSE date depending on the date the Holiday Camp runs. NO late registrations/schedules will be accepted after the close date, NO EXCEPTION. Holiday Camp is offered to provide a child care option on certain non-school days throughout the school year. Locations: Ashland Ranch Elementary Playa del Rey Elementary Superstition Springs Elementary One Day Holiday Camps: Available at Playa del Rey and Superstition Springs Elementary ONLY. Registration Open/Close Dates and Payment Due Date Schedules: Fall Break Holiday Camps (October 2-13, 2023) - Ashland Ranch, Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/23 at 6am, closes 9/26/2023 at 6pm, Invoice date 9/27/2023, Payment Due Date 9/29/2023. Winter Break Holiday Camp (December 20, 2023 - January 2, 2024, excludes Christmas & New Year Day) - Ashland Ranch, Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/2023 at 6am, closes 12/12/2023 at 6pm, Invoice date 12/13/2023, Payment Due Date 12/15/2023 Spring Break Holiday Camp (March 11-22) - Ashland Ranch, Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/2023 at 6am, closes 3/5/2024 at 6pm, Invoice date 3/6/2024, Payment Due Date 3/8/2024. One Day Holiday Camps Veteran's 1 Day Holiday Camp (November 10, 2023) - Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/2023 at 6am, closes 11/6/2023 at 6pm, Invoice date 11/7/2023, Payment Due Date 11/9/2023. Day Before Thanksgiving 1 Day Holiday Camp (November 22, 2023) - Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/2023 at 6am, closes 11/16/2023 at 6pm, Invoice date 11/17/2023, Payment Due Date 11/21/2023. Martin Luther King 1 Day Holiday Camp (January 15, 2024) - Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/23 at 6am, closes 1/9/2024 at 6pm, Invoice date 1/10/2024, Payment Due Date 1/12/2024. President's Day 1 Day Holiday Camp (February 19, 2024) - Playa del Rey & Superstition Springs: Registration opens 8/28/2023 at 6am, closes 2/13/2024 at 6pm, Invoice date 2/14/2024, Payment Due Date 2/16/2024 Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuition & Fees Preschool Camp: $46.00 per day VIK Camp: $46.00 per day Ashland Ranch - Site Phone: 480-818-0154, Field Trip Phone: 480-818-8316 Playa del Rey - Site Phone: 480-818-2359, Field Trip Phone: 480-818-1752 Superstition Springs - Site Phone: 480-818-2690, Field Trip Phone: 480-818-2896 FIELD TRIP CALENDARS Ashland Ranch Spring Break Field Trip Calendar Playa del Rey Spring Break Field Trip Calendar Superstition Springs Spring Break Field Trip Calendar Information: Breakfast and Snack provided - each student must bring their own lunch Dates Available Fall Break: October 2-13, 2023 Veteran's Day: November 10, 2023 Pre Thanksgiving: November 22, 2023 Winter Break: December 20-22, 2023 / December 26-29, 2023 Winter Break: January 2, 2024 Martin Luther King Day: January 15, 2024 President's Day: February 19, 2024 Spring Break: March 11-22, 2024 GPS School District Employees receive a 20% discount on tuition. Employment verification required. Cost of holiday camp schedule selected, as well as registration fee, if applicable, will be charged at time contract is approved. Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Fee for late pick will be charged.

Registration will open on April 8th and close on June 30th for the 2024-2025 School Year. Testing to determine eligibility for the Gifted K-Prep cluster programming at Gilbert Public Schools for 4-year-olds is offered by appointment only. One-on-one testing is scheduled through the Preschool Office. A non-refundable fee of $175 is required for testing. Once registered for gifted testing, a member of the Preschool Gifted Testing Team will reach out to you. Testing takes approximately one to two hours. A parent or guardian is required to stay on the premises during testing. Testing provided is determined by the age of the child. For questions regarding the testing, please call Nancy Parker at 480-545-2159. For registration questions, please call the Community Education Business Office at 480-892-9089 x0.

Registration opens on March 25th and will close on June 6th for the 2024-2025 School Year. Dates of Screenings are June 11th, June 12th, and June 13th. For admission to kindergarten, a child must be five years of age prior to September 1 of the current school year. A child who turns five between September 1 and December 31 of the current school year will be assessed to determine readiness in order to qualify for early entrance into kindergarten. Kindergarten screenings will be held in June ONLY. Screenings for early entrance will not take place after these sessions. Registrations for screening must be completed online; a non-refundable $90 assessment fee will be collected at that time. Once registration is completed, confirmation will be sent via email indicating the date, appointment time, and location for the child’s screening. Results will be given after the completion of the screening. Early entrance screenings measure a child’s social and academic ability, predicting their success in kindergarten. The social screening takes place in a group setting, while the academic readiness assessment is individually administered in a computer lab with support and guidance from a certified teacher. The social screening and the academic readiness assessment will be analyzed, and a decision will be made regarding the child’s readiness. This decision regarding initial placement is final with no appeal process, and children will not be rescreened. If within the first 30 school days, there is a concern regarding whether an early placement is appropriate for your child, a campus team may be convened to reconsider this decision.

Advantage Preschool Dates 2024-2025 School Year - Registration is Open Advantage Preschool follows the GPS school calendar for holidays and breaks. There is no Advantage Preschool on any district half days. Complete information and the Preschool Parent Handbook can be found on the district website: www.gilbertschools.net/advantage Age Range *3-5 (*3 by August 31st) -- Children may not attend until their 3rd birthday. Class Times AM 8:00-10:30 PM 11:15-1:45 The AM session typically has more younger students and the PM session has more of the older students. Class Size Typically limited to 15 students Taught by an HQT Certified Teacher and a paraprofessional assistant About the Program GPS Advantage Preschool is a play-based program, aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, with a focus on critical thinking skills and social/emotional development. Thematic units are explored by students using a variety of learning styles and modalities, which in turn, ignites curiosity and encourages sustained attention! Program is supplemented using Creative Curriculum intentional learning materials, We Thinkers! social emotional curriculum, and Learning Without Tears. Typically developing peers and those with developmental delays work together and grow in one inclusive environment. Integrated SPICE Integrated SPICE is a blended program with all students learning and growing in one inclusive environment. Every child can feel valued for their unique contributions and have a sense of belonging. This program will have a maximum of 12 children and will consist of 50% of the students receiving special education support for their individual needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and 50% typically developing peer role models. This model is designed to promote social interactions and to develop communication skills using peer modeling and intentional, systematic, and individualized intervention. *Special Education enrollment for this program is district initiated and will be based on district boundaries and capacities Standards based instruction with supplemental curriculum: Handwriting Without Tears Creative Curriculum Max of 12 student, 6 tuition, per session, registration fee waived for Integrated SPICE class This program is located at Canyon Rim Elementary and Finley Farms Elementary. For the Integrated SPICE program, the tuition is $100.00 per month for four days per week. Monthly Tuition and Fees: $50 Registration Fee 3-day (M, T, Th) is $240 per month 4-day (M, T, Th, F) is $285 per month All days are 2 ½ hour class times GPS Employee Rates - please call the preschool office - employment verification required Program locations, days, & times are subject to change. 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 will be charged during registration. The $100 deposit will be applied to the August Tuition. As of July 1, 2023, the security deposit will not be charged, however, the 1st months tuition will be required during registration. Registration fee and security deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year 2024-2025 School Year* - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 will be charged during registration. The $100 deposit will be applied to the August Tuition. As of July 1, 2024, the security deposit will not be charged, however, the 1st months tuition will be required during registration. Registration fee and security deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Preschool Parent Handbook 2024-2025 School Year *Both the Eleyo and Infinite Campus registrations must be completed by July 16, 2024 in order to ensure the ability to start on the first day of school. Registration must also be finalized on the campus prior to the child’s start date. Requirements Toilet Trained - All students must be completely independent in toileting; to be considered completely independent in toileting, a child must be able to do ALL of the following: Are able to communicate the need to go to the toilet; including but not limited to, demonstrating control over going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if away from the bathroom Can independently pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done. This includes clothing with belts, buttons, zippers etc., if worn to school Can independently clean their bottoms after using the toilet Get on and off the toilet by themselves Wash and dry their hands by themselves *Disposable training pants (i.e. Pull-ups) are not permitted per AZDHS Licensing Fluent English (typically developing role-model) Locations (Open Boundaries) Ashland Ranch Augusta Ranch Boulder Creek++ Burk++ Canyon Rim Carol Rae Finley Farms (Integrated SPICE) Gilbert Elem++ Greenfield Elem Harris++ Highland Park Meridian Mesquite Elem Oak Tree++ Patterson Playa del Rey Quartz Hill Settler's Point Sonoma Ranch Spectrum Superstition Springs Towne Meadows Val Vista Lakes ++Title I Supplement available at this locations, contact the Preschool Office for verification Child Find Screenings Gilbert Public School’s Advantage Preschool provides early intervention/special education services to 3 to 5 year old children with qualifying developmental delays in the following areas: motor, social, speech/language, cognitive or adaptive behavior development. Eligibility is determined through formal assessment procedures. If you live within the Gilbert Public School district boundaries, and have concerns regarding your child’s development, please go to www.gilbertschools.net/amanecer and follow the Preschool Screening instructions to begin the testing process. GPS Preschool Office 480-497-3461 x7

Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open Regular Hours of Operation School Day - 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Extended Day - 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. About us Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks Preschool, a full day preschool program that allows your 3, 4, or young 5-year-old firsthand experiences of what it means to be a student. Our uniquely designed curriculum, based on the AZ Early Childhood Standards, helps create a foundation for your young student to build upon as they move towards their school career. Within the 3’s program, students will engage with specially designed, curriculum-based material. By utilizing circle time students are introduced to letters, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and weather. While using a small group setting, our 3-year-old's complete six learning centers a day. In between learning centers are lunch, rest time, and exploration play. The day begins and concludes with a structured based play which focusses on socialization. Children must be 3 years old by August 31st and must be completely independent in toileting; to be considered completely independent in toileting, a child must be able to do ALL of the following: Are able to communicate the need to go to the toilet; including but not limited to, demonstrating control over going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if away from the bathroom. Can independently pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done. This includes clothing with belts, buttons, zippers etc., if worn to school Can independently clean their bottoms after using the toilet Get on and off the toilet by themselves Wash and dry their hands by themselves Disposable training pants (i.e. Pull-ups) are not permitted per AZDHS Licensing Building Blocks will provide a full healthy breakfast for those families choosing the extended day option. Family style snacks will be provided to all students. Building Blocks’ students will be eating in the school cafeteria. Although lunch will not be provided, the student will be enrolled in the school lunch program so they may purchase a hot lunch. All programs are licensed by Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff will participate in a minimum of 18 hours of professional development each school year. The Building Blocks Program is a Monthly Tuition Program. The cost is based on the days selected for the entire school year, then broken down into 10 equal monthly payments. Three Schedules are available for parents to select during the registration process - Full Time Monday - Friday, Part Time 3 Days per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Part Time 2 Days per week - Tuesday & Thursday. Parents must commit to a schedule and maintain it throughout the entire school year. Building Blocks Curriculum We believe academics and social development are intertwined, and that curriculum is a living, growing aspect of preschool. We have a commitment to each school’s design and firmly believe that this commitment is crucial to our students’ success. We begin by understanding that every student is different. We focus on using each student’s strengths to build upon those areas that need developing. Learning is applied through academics and exploratory play. These activities can be child-directed or teacher directed. With a fluid schedule, teachers are then able to assess transitions and begin to build a foundation tailored to each individual student. AZ Early Learning Standards is the framework to our curriculum, and it is annually accessed to ensure best practices. The Building Blocks’ module is influenced by kindergarten standards and is collaborative with kindergarten teachers. Fundations and sight words are introduced through 4 small-sided learning centers and 3 large group centers based on weekly themes with built-in “Brain Breaks” between learning centers. “Brain Breaks” are equally important both inside and outside of the classroom with opportunities for PE, Library, Music, Art, etc. Building Blocks passionately encourages school involvement through fun runs, assemblies, school pictures, spirit weeks, and other fun site-specific activities. Dates Building Blocks 3's is closed Holiday/Closure ‘23-‘24 School Year ‘24-‘25 School Year Labor Day September 4, 2023 September 2, 2024 Fall Break October 2-13, 2023 Sept. 30-Oct. 11, 2024 Veteran's Day November 10, 2023 November 11, 2024 Thanksgiving Holidays November 22-24, 2023 November 27-29, 2024 Winter Break December 20-29, 2023 & January 1-2, 2024 December 23-31, 2024 & January 1-3, 2025 Martin Luther King Day January 15, 2024 January 20, 2025 President's Day February 19, 2024 February 17, 2025 Spring Break March 11-22, 2024 March 10-21, 2025 Spring Holiday March 29, 2024 April 18, 2025 Last Day of School May 22, 2024 May 21, 2025 Monthly Tuition & Fees: $50.00 Registration Fee School Day (8:00am–3:15pm) M-F: $750.00/month M,W,F: $540.00/month Tue, Thurs: $430.00/month Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm) M-F: $920.00/month M,W,F: $645.00/month Tue, Thurs: $510.00/month GPS Employee Rates - please call the preschool office - employment verification required 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 24, 2023. Registrations received on July 1, 2023 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year 2024-2025 School Year** - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 22, 2024. Registrations received on July 1, 2024 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. **Both the Eleyo and Infinite Campus registrations must be completed by July 16, 2024 in order to ensure the ability to start on the first day of school. Registration must also be finalized on the campus prior to the child’s start date. Preschool Parent Handbook 2024-2025 School Year

Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open Regular Hours of Operation School Day - 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Extended Day - 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. About us Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks Preschool, a full day preschool program that allows your 3, 4, or young 5-year-old firsthand experiences of what it means to be a student. Our uniquely designed curriculum, based on the AZ Early Childhood Standards, helps create a foundation for your young student to build upon as they move towards their school career. By constructing curriculum containing a more challenging approach to the same subjects included in our 3’s program, our 4 and young 5-year-olds continue to master letters, numbers, colors, the calendar, writing their names, addresses, phone numbers, and begin preparation for reading readiness. Socialization and opportunities to build friendships are encouraged throughout our before and after-school day schedule. Upon completion of the Building Blocks program, our students have the foundation in place to enter kindergarten with the tools, experiences, and passion for learning, that helps to ensure academic success now and well into the future. Children must be 4 years old by August 31st and independently toilet trained. To be considered completely independent in toileting, a child must be able to do ALL of the following: Are able to communicate the need to go to the toilet; including but not limited to, demonstrating control over going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if away from the bathroom Can independently pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done. This includes clothing with belts, buttons, zippers etc., if worn to school Can independently clean their bottoms after using the toilet Get on and off the toilet by themselves Wash and dry their hands by themselves Disposable training pants (i.e. Pull-ups) are not permitted per AZDHS Licensing Building Blocks will provide a full healthy breakfast for those families choosing the extended day option. Family style snacks will be provided to all students. Building Blocks’ students will be eating in the school cafeteria. Although lunch will not be provided, the student will be enrolled in the school lunch program so they may purchase a hot lunch. All programs are licensed by Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff will participate in a minimum of 18 hours of professional development each school year. The Building Blocks Program is a Monthly Tuition Program. The cost is based on the days selected for the entire school year, then broken down into 10 equal monthly payments. Three Schedules are available for parents to select during the registration process - Full Time Monday - Friday, Part Time 3 Days per week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Part Time 2 Days per week - Tuesday & Thursday. Parents must commit to a schedule and maintain it throughout the entire school year. Building Blocks Curriculum We believe academics and social development are intertwined, and that curriculum is a living, growing aspect of preschool. We have a commitment to each school’s design and firmly believe that this commitment is crucial to our students’ success. We begin by understanding that every student is different. We focus on using each student’s strengths to build upon those areas that need developing. Learning is applied through academics and exploratory play. These activities can be child-directed or teacher directed. With a fluid schedule, teachers are then able to assess transitions and begin to build a foundation tailored to each individual student. AZ Early Learning Standards is the framework to our curriculum, and it is annually accessed to ensure best practices. The Building Blocks’ module is influenced by kindergarten standards and is collaborative with kindergarten teachers. Fundations and sight words are introduced through 4 small-sided learning centers and 3 large group centers based on weekly themes with built-in “Brain Breaks” between learning centers. “Brain Breaks” are equally important both inside and outside of the classroom with opportunities for PE, Library, Music, Art, etc. Building Blocks passionately encourages school involvement through fun runs, assemblies, school pictures, spirit weeks, and other fun site-specific activities. Dates Building Blocks 4's is closed Holiday/Closure ‘23-‘24 School Year ‘24-‘25 School Year Labor Day September 4, 2023 September 2, 2024 Fall Break October 2-13, 2023 Sept. 30-Oct. 11, 2024 Veteran's Day November 10, 2023 November 11, 2024 Thanksgiving Holidays November 22-24, 2023 November 27-29, 2024 Winter Break December 20-29, 2023 & January 1-2, 2024 December 23-31, 2024 & January 1-3, 2025 Martin Luther King Day January 15, 2024 January 20, 2025 President's Day February 19, 2024 February 17, 2025 Spring Break March 11-22, 2024 March 10-21, 2025 Spring Holiday March 29, 2024 April 18, 2025 Last Day of School May 22, 2024 May 21, 2025 Monthly Tuition & Fees: $50.00 Registration Fee School Day (8:00am–3:15pm) M-F: $750.00/month M,W,F: $540.00/month T, TH: $430.00/month Extended Day (6:30am–6:00pm) M-F: $920.00/month M,W,F: $645.00/month T-TH: $510.00/month GPS Employee Rates - please call the preschool office - employment verification required 2023-2024 School Year - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 24, 2023. Registrations received on July 1, 2023 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Preschool Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year 2024-2025 School Year** - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 22, 2024. Registrations received on July 1, 2024 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. **Both the Eleyo and Infinite Campus registrations must be completed by July 16, 2024 in order to ensure the ability to start on the first day of school. Registration must also be finalized on the campus prior to the child’s start date. Preschool Parent Handbook 2024-2025 School Year

Traditional, Gifted Cluster, S.T.E.A.M and Conventional Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Open Kindergarten Prep follows the GPS school calendar for holidays and breaks. Complete information and the Kindergarten Prep Parent Handbook can be found on the district website: www.gilbertschools.net/kprep 2024-2025 Locations and Class Times Class Times: AM Session: 8:15 - 11:15, Monday-Friday PM Session: 12:15 - 3:15 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Full Day Session 8:15-3:15 Mon - Fri (2:15 release on Wednesdays) Traditional Kindergarten Prep: Spectrum Elementary Full Day Canyon Rim Elementary (Hybrid Schedules Offered) Full Day Session AM Session PM Session Neely Traditional Academy AM Session PM Session S.T.E.A.M. Kindergarten Prep Quartz Hill Elementary School Full Day Gifted Cluster Kindergarten Prep: Ashland Ranch AM Session PM Session Conventional Kindergarten Prep: Ashland Ranch Highland Park Meridian Val Vista Lakes AM Session PM Session Superstition Springs (Hybrid Schedule Offered) AM Session PM Session Full Day Session Class Size Up to 20 Students per class Taught by an HQT Certified Teacher with an assistant About the Program Kindergarten Prep transforms learning into a walk of discovery, offering safe and exciting opportunities for experimentation, challenge, and fun at every turn! This program is designed to give your child a jump-start on becoming a prepared and eager student ready for the rigors of Kindergarten and being a valued member of Gilbert Public Schools! Kindergarten Prep curriculum focuses on literacy and academic content in an intentionally developed preschool environment. Fundations, which provides a strong foundation for reading and writing, is introduced and focused on daily. Traditional Kindergarten Prep is designed to give students that will be attending a Traditional Kindergarten a jump-start on their educational pathway. Traditional Kindergarten Prep children will participate in primary language arts (Spalding), math (Math in Focus), science, music, art, and physical education through hands-on discovery and other age-appropriate activities. S.T.E.A.M. Kindergarten Prep (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) students at Quartz Hill will be a part of an A School of Excellence where they will have the opportunity for real-world hands-on/minds-on learning. Quartz Hill K-Prep students will be involved in a full-day of project-based learning and introduced to coding. Through these experiences, children will use their imagination, be innovators and be inspired as emerging Trailblazers! Gifted Cluster Kindergarten Prep is offered at Ashland Ranch Elementary. Student can be placed in the Gifted Cluster after qualifying through testing with a certified school psychologist. There is a $175 fee for the testing. Registration for gifted testing opens April 8, 2024. Link to Gifted Cluster Testing Registration All programs are aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards, and are supplemented with: Handwriting Without Tears STEM Activities Unplugged Coding Monthly Tuition & Fees: $50 Registration Fee AM Session: $385 per month, Monday-Friday PM Session: $340 per month, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Full Day: $790 per month, Monday-Friday (Wednesday 1 hour early release) GPS Employee Rates - please call the preschool office - employment verification required 2024-2025 School Year** - Registration fee and a security deposit of $100 from November 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 will be due at time of registration. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition is due by July 22, 2024. Registrations received on July 1, 2024 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and 1st month tuition paid during registration are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. The security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. Preschool Parent Handbook 2024-2025 School Year **Both the Eleyo and Infinite Campus registrations must be completed by July 16, 2024 in order to ensure the ability to start on the first day of school. Registration must also be finalized on the campus prior to the child’s start date. Requirements Age 4-5 Must be 4 by August 31, for the school year registering for. Toilet Trained - All students must be completely independent in toileting; to be considered completely independent in toileting, a child must be able to do ALL of the following: Are able to communicate the need to go to the toilet; including but not limited to, demonstrating control over going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if away from the bathroom Can independently pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done. This includes clothing with belts, buttons, zippers etc., if worn to school Can independently clean their bottoms after using the toilet Get on and off the toilet by themselves Wash and dry their hands by themselves Disposable training pants (i.e. Pull-ups) are not permitted per AZDHS Licensing All dates, times and locations are subject to change If you have concerns about your child's development, and live within the GPS boundaries, please go to www.gilbertschools.net/advantage and follow the instructions for Preschool Screening. Preschool Office 480-497-3461

Registration for the 2024 - 2025 school year is open at limited locations. Several location are full for the 2024-2025 school year. For further information or to add your child's name to one of our locations wait lists, please contact the Preschool Office at 480-497-3461. About us TOYBOX Early Learning Center is a program established as a laboratory setting on high school campuses incorporating a full teaching curriculum. All lessons are objective driven, play-based, and designed using the Arizona Early Learning Standards. TOYBOX Preschool offers a full curriculum teaching all subjects daily including language and literacy, STEM (science, tools, engineering and math), social studies, art, music, and PE. The goal of TOYBOX Preschool is to prepare children for success in Kindergarten as well as their entire educational careers. TOYBOX strives to build a positive foundation for school success and a love for learning. The TOYBOX Early Learning Center provides the opportunity for children to develop social relationships with peers, gain a positive self-concept and foster an attitude of enthusiasm about school at an early age. Children learn to think critically, solve problems creatively, and interact in group situations. Having the support of the high school students helps to maintain a low child to adult ratio, resulting in more one-on-one attention and learning. Being on a high school campus allows TOYBOX unique opportunities to participate in many activities such as trying out the instruments in orchestra, creating pottery with clay, participating in simple science experiments, making a creative snack with culinary, or visiting the animals in the agriculture lab. For additional program details including policies and procedures please refer to the Preschool Parent Handbook. TOYBOX Highlights: Directed by a highly qualified teacher with a background in early childhood education Two paraprofessional specialists trained in early childhood education Multiple high school student teachers working toward early childhood related careers Average staff to student ratio is 1:5 TOYBOX uses the Wilson's Fundations Language and Literacy Program Children must be three years old by August 31st and be able to use the restroom independently. To be considered completely independent in toileting, a child must be able to do ALL of the following: Are able to communicate the need to go to the toilet; including but not limited to, demonstrating control over going if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if away from the bathroom Can independently pull down their underwear and pants and pull them back up when done. This includes clothing with belts, buttons, zippers etc., if worn to school Can independently clean their bottoms after using the toilet Get on and off the toilet by themselves Wash and dry their hands by themselves Disposable training pants (i.e. Pull-ups) are not permitted per AZDHS Licensing TOYBOX will close at 3:30PM at the end of each grading quarter. TOYBOX Daily Hours of Operation First Day of School, July 23, 2024 -- Last Day of School, May 22, 2025 Hours: 7:00AM - 4:30PM (TOYBOX will close at 3:30PM the day before Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Breaks) TOYBOX Closure Dates Holiday/Closure ‘23-‘24 School Year ‘24-‘25 School Year Labor Day September 4, 2023 September 2, 2024 Fall Break October 2-13, 2023 Sept. 30-Oct. 11, 2024 Veteran's Day November 10, 2023 November 11, 2024 Thanksgiving Holidays November 22-24, 2023 November 27-29, 2024 Winter Break December 20-29, 2023 & January 1-2, 2024 December 23-31, 2024 & January 1-3, 2025 Martin Luther King Day January 15, 2024 January 20, 2025 President's Day February 19, 2024 February 17, 2025 Spring Break March 11-22, 2024 March 10-21, 2025 Spring Holiday March 29, 2024 April 18, 2025 TOYBOX will close at 3:30PM the day before Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Breaks. TOYBOX students are eligible to enroll in the Holidays Camps through Community Education for an additional cost. Monthly Tuition & Fees: $50.00 Non-refundable registration fee and $100.00 non-refundable security deposit due at the time of registration. Full Time - Monday through Friday: $665.00/month Part Time - Three days per week: $515.00/month GPS Employee Rates - please call the preschool office - employment verification required 2024-2025 School Year**: July/August tuition will be invoiced and then due on July 22nd, 2024 for the start of school. Going forward, the monthly tuition will be invoiced on the 20th of the month prior and due on the 25th of the month. A $25.00 late fee will be assessed if payment is not submitted by due date. A non-refundable $50.00 registration fee and non-refundable $100.00 security deposit are both due at the time of registration from November 1st, 2023 - June 30th, 2024. The remaining balance for the first scheduled tuition payment is due by July 22nd, 2024. Registrations received on July 1, 2024 and after are required to pay the registration fee and the first scheduled tuition payment at the time of registration. The registration fee, security deposit and first month tuition paid during registration are non-refundable (No exceptions please). The $100.00 security deposit will be applied to the first scheduled tuition payment. For more detailed information about the TOYBOX Preschool policies and procedures, including program closure dates please refer to the Preschool Parent Handbook. **Both the Eleyo and Infinite Campus registrations must be completed by July 16, 2024 in order to ensure the ability to start on the first day of school. Registration must also be finalized on the campus prior to the child’s start date. TOYBOX Locations and Addresses Campo Verde High - 3870 S. Quartz St., Gilbert, AZ Desert Ridge High - 10045 E. Madero Ave., Mesa, AZ Gilbert High - 1101 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, AZ Highland High - 4301 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert, AZ Mesquite High - 500 S. McQueen, Gilbert, AZ

GPS Summer Camp 2024 Programs Registration opens on March 1st Dates: May 30th through July 16th, Monday-Friday (excluding July 4th in observance of the July 4th Holiday) Boulder Creek: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A and VIK Camp B Oak Tree: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A, and VIK Camp B Sonoma Ranch: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A and VIK Camp B Spectrum: Kindercamp, VIK Camp A, and VIK Camp B Mesquite Jr. High School: The Zone Hours of Operation: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Program Descriptions Kindercamp Summer: (for students 3 to 6-years-old) is the perfect place to make new friends, learn new things, have fun and be safe. Our summer program has a low staff to student ratio with specialized instructors for the many age-appropriate activities that will be offered to keep your child’s body active and their minds stimulated throughout the summer. Activities include music & finger play, counting, measuring, fine motor skills, scientific wonders, arts & crafts, sports/active games, computers, toy & construction areas, cooking, and water days. Every week each campus will have a special theme, water day, and an in-house field trip. Students must be independently toilet trained. VIK Summer Camp: (for students entering 1st grade to 6th grade) is a great opportunity for campers to experience new adventures in a fun and safe environment. Camp A summer campers will not swim due to staff to student ration requirement set forth by the Town of Gilbert. Swimming will be offered one day a week for those students enrolled in Camp B ONLY. Due to staff to student ratio requirements set forth by the Town of Gilbert, swimming opportunities may be subject to change. Swim Days can be found on Camp B’s Field Trip Calendar. While on campus they will participate in many activities that will encourage learning, friendships, team building, and keeping active in a fun hands on group setting. Campers will explore science, arts and crafts, active games/ sports, cooking, team building, computers, free play and much more. The Zone Summer: (for students 11 to 14 years -old) allows tweens and teens a fun safe environment to create lasting friendships, learn new skills and participate in fun field trips. Activities include age appropriate sports/ active games, Cooking classes, team building, team and individual challenges, iron chef, arts and crafts, computers, and more. Fee Schedule: Registration Fee: $50 (includes 2 camp T-shirts, backpack and a water bottle) Rate: $46 per day, or $207 per Monday-Friday schedule (discounted rate for Monday-Friday schedule only applies to a Consistent or Pick Your Weeks Contract) A $10 late fee, per day, will be assessed to the cost of the day if adding a Drop-in Day the day before needed or if the site posts an unscheduled day for your child. Gilbert Public Schools Employee Discount - 20% off all payment schedules Sibling Discount - 5% off all payment schedules, as long as the sibling is registered for one of our summer camp programs. Note: Only one discount may apply. Gilbert Public Schools Tax ID number for claiming child care expenses: 86-6000530. Summer Camp Locations & Phone Numbers: Summer Camp phone numbers are NOT monitored until Summer Camp begins. Kindercamp & VIK: (held at elementary schools) Phone #'s starting May 30th Boulder Creek: Site Phone - 480.818.2690, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.2896 Sonoma Ranch: Site Phone - 480.818.8180, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.1843 Oak Tree: Site Phone - 480.818.2359, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.1752 Spectrum: Site Phone - 480.818.0154, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.8316 The Zone: Phone #'s starting on May 30th Mesquite Junior High School: Site Phone- 480.818.3301, Field Trip Phone - 480.818.8941 Field Trip days for VIK & The Zone: VIK Camp A - Camp A will not be swimming due to the Town of Gilbert Public Pools staff to student ration requirements set forth by the Town of Gilbert. Oak Tree & Spectrum: Field Trips will be Monday & Wednesday Boulder Creek & Sonoma Ranch: Field Trips will be Tuesday & Thursday VIK Camp B - Swim 1 day per week. Boulder Creek: Field Trips will be Monday & Wednesday, Swim on Monday Oak Tree: Field Trips will be Tuesday & Thursday, Swim on Thursday Sonoma Ranch: Field Trips will be Monday & Wednesday, Swim on Wednesday Spectrum: Field Trips will be on Tuesday & Thursday, Swim on Tuesday The Zone - Swim 2 days per week. Mesquite Jr. High: Field Trips will be Tuesday & Thursday, Swim on Monday & Wednesday Hours of Operation: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Minimum Age/Grade Requirements: Kindercamp -- 3 years old to 6 years old VIK Camp A -- Campers entering 1st grade-3rd grade VIK Camp B -- Campers entering 3rd grade-6th grade The Zone -- Campers 11 years old to 14 years old Summer Camp Parent Site Link coming soon GPS Summer Camp Parent Handbook 2024 The Zone Summer Parent Handbook 2024 Parent GPS Summer Camp 2024 Website Field Trip Calendars Boulder Creek Camp A Field Trip Calendar Boulder Creek Camp B Field Trip Calendar Sonoma Ranch Camp A Field Trip Calendar Sonoma Ranch Camp B Field Trip Calendar Oak Tree Camp A Field Trip Calendar Oak Tree Camp B Field Trip Calendar Spectrum Camp A Field Trip Calendar Spectrum Camp B Field Trip Calendar The Zone Field Trip Calendar Enrollment Procedures: Registration must be completed on-line. All information needs to be filled in completely during registration. All information supplied will be used to complete your child’s registration form and emergency information. You will need to submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate (Kindercamp only) along with proof of current immunizations (Kindercamp and Out of District Students) . During the registration process, log into your existing Eleyo family account or if new to Eleyo, you will need to create your user name and password for future access to your account. A non-refundable registration fee per child is due at the time of registration. After your registration has been approved you will receive a confirmation email. Employee discount must be verified before registration approval. *If your child has an IEP, the supervisor of your specific program must review and approve it prior to registration. GPS Summer Camps and DHS require that all children attending must be completely independent in toileting. Your student may not attend the program until you have received a confirmation email. GPS Summer Camps enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. GPS Summer Camps provide a variety of programs and schedules to fit the community needs. Upon registration, families can select a program and schedule for the summer. Modification to contracts can be requested in the Eleyo system, requests will be reviewed, approved or denied based on availability of the specific program. We offer 3 types of contracts (schedules) during the summer. Consistent Contract: Select this option if your child will need the same day(s), each week for the entire time Summer Camp is in session. Pick Your Week Contract: Select this option if your child will need a Monday-Friday schedule for particular weeks during the time Summer Camp is in session (in the Eleyo system, select “Change Schedule” when adding dates to this type of contract). Pick Your Days Contract: Select this option if your child will need a mix of days during the time Summer Camp is in session (in the Eleyo system, select "Change Schedule" when adding dates to this type of contract). If you DO NOT need your child to start attending, please make sure you select a start date for your child so your account won't be invoiced before starting to attend. All payments must be submitted online in your Eleyo accounts. Billing and Payments: A non-refundable registration fee will be due at time of registration. During Summer Camp, we will be invoicing every two weeks. Once the account has been invoiced, you WILL NOT be able to make changes to the dates that were invoiced. Payments received after the due date will be assessed a $25.00 late fee any day thereafter and will show on the next invoice. Payments will not be accepted at the Summer Camp locations. Invoice May 20th for weeks of May 30-June 7, due on May 24th. Invoice June 3rd for weeks of June 10-June 21, due on June 7th. Invoice June 17th for weeks of June 24-July 5, due on June 21st. Invoice July 1st for weeks of July 8-July 16, due on July 5th. All Summer Camp locations will be closed on Thursday July 4th in observance of the July 4th Holiday.

Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. It is our belief that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs. Athletes have access to some of the best coaches in the state of Arizona who are committed to the development of young athletes, while also spending significant time emphasizing character and sportsmanship. Our slogan of Two Steps Ahead comes from the promise to our community that we provide an unparalleled program in terms of coaching, facilities and competition. Student-athletes will be two steps ahead as they move through their playing career as a result of coaches and program leaders who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence. With player development being the focus we are able to identify the playing ability of all athletes and begin a structured approach of facilitating growth. This individualized approach is only possible as the result of employing excellent coaches who are committed to the player development process.

Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year will open on Friday, May 19th. Due to staffing shortages, we have closed registrations at the following VIK Club locations, at this time. If you are interested in adding your child to a waitlist at any of these locations, please call the Community Education Business Office at 480-892-9089 x0. Ashland, Augusta, Finley Farms, Harris, Meridian, Mesquite El, Neely, Playa del Rey, Quartz Hill, and Sonoma Ranch. The VIK Club program has moved to a monthly invoice/billing system. When monthly charges have been invoiced according to the selected schedule for a student, a copy of the invoice is sent via email indicating the invoice due date. A $25.00 late fee will be assessed if payment is not submitted by the due date with subsequent $25.00 late fee charges assessed until the balance is paid in full. If a student does not need to start attending the VIK Club program immediately, please ensure a start date is selected to avoid being invoiced prior to student attendance. VIK Club dates for the 2023-2024 School Year are July 25, 2023 through May 22, 2024 About Us The VIK Club program is designed to support the needs of today's working families. The VIK club is a safe, fun-filled extended learning program available to Gilbert Public School families, for GPS students Kindergarten through 6th Grade. The VIK Club is proud to offer various student activities and opportunities that reinforce the educational programming of Gilbert Public Schools and encourage a student’s personal growth by cultivating life skills, strong relationships, and a sense of self-worth. The VIK Club program is offered at twenty six of the Gilbert Public Schools Elementary Schools. Regular Hours of Operation are 6:30AM - 8:10AM for the Before School program and 2:55PM - 6:00PM for the After School program. The VIK Before School program includes breakfast and a free choice of various fun, and educational activities. Students from 1st-6th grades are released 10-15 minutes before the start of the school day. Kindergarten students are either walked to, or picked up and escorted to the playground by the VIK site staff or a school teacher. The VIK After School program includes an afternoon snack, quiet time for homework, outdoor activities, active games, S.T.E.A.M activities, and a free choice of various activities such as board games, free drawing, and quiet area. For detailed program information the VIK Parent Handbook may be viewed here. Program Fees Registration Fee: A $50.00 (Non-Refundable) registration fee is charged once a contract is approved. Early Registration fees are as follows: $25.00 through June 30th, $35.00 during July 31st, $50.00 August and beyond Consistent Schedule: A consistent schedule needs to be maintained for the entire school year. If your child will be attending the same days/sessions each week (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days) for the entire month. AM - $12.10/per day or $52.75/per week (Monday-Friday) PM - $17.54/per day or $74.75/per week (Monday-Friday AM & PM - $27.00/per day or $111.90/per week (Monday-Friday) Pick Your Week Schedule: Attending the same session Monday-Friday but not every week. You can schedule each month before the invoice goes out for the M-F weeks needed by selecting "Change Schedule" on your child's VIK Contract. AM - $52.75/per week (Monday-Friday) PM - $74.75/per week (Monday-Friday) AM & PM - $111.90/per week (Monday-Friday) Pick Your Day Schedule: Attending different days/sessions during each month. You can schedule each month before the invoice goes out for the dates/session needing by selecting "Change Schedule" on your child's VIK Contract. AM - $12.10/day PM - $17.54/day Half Days - In Eleyo as a Non-School Day - An additional $7.95 charge is added to the PM cost on these days and will have to be selected separately in your Eleyo account under a Non-School Day, if needed. Half Days (students are released at 11:55 am) for the 2023-2024 School Year are 8/30/23, 9/21/23 & 9/22/23 (Parent Teacher Conferences), 9/29/23, 10/25/23, 12/19/23, 1/24/24, 2/28/24 & 3/8/24. These dates will be invoiced during the month in which they occur. Accounts are invoiced monthly for the schedule selected for their child/children and due on the 1st of the month or on the due date noted on the invoice. There is an additional cost of $10.00 fee assessed to the cost of the session if your child is marked as unscheduled (not previously showing on the roster) or a parent submits a Drop-in Day after 4:00PM for the following day, over the weekend or on a holiday. Parents are required to save and keep an AutoPay method in their family account per the policy of the program. DES Assistance - Please refer to the VIK Club Parent Handbook here for charges and additional fees charged if correct schedule is not selected during registration. The VIK Club is closed on the following dates Labor Day, September 4th, 2023 Fall Break, October 2nd-13th, 2023 Veteran’s Day, November 10th, 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday, November 22nd – 24th, 2023 Winter Break, December 20th, 2023-January 2nd, 2024 MLK Day, January 15th, 2024 President’s Day, February 19th, 2024 Spring Break, March 11th-22nd, 2024 Spring Holiday, March 29th, 2024 Last Day of School May 23rd, 2024 Memorial Day, May 27th, 2024 Holiday Camp is offered on the following dates: Fall Break, October 2nd-13th, 2023 Veteran’s Day, November 10th, 2023 Day before Thanksgiving, November 22nd, 2023 Winter Break 1, December 20th-22nd & 26th-29th, 2023 Winter Break 2, January 2nd, 2024 MLK Day, January 15th, 2024 Presidents Day, February 19th, 2024 Spring Break, March 11th-22nd, 2024 Please note that the Community Education Business Office is closed during all Holidays & Breaks. VIK Club Phone Numbers Ashland Ranch: 480-416-5606 (cell) Augusta Ranch: 602-769-3311 (cell) Boulder Creek: 480-518-7204 (cell) Burk: 480-431-0650 (cell) Canyon Rim: 480-316-4403 (cell) Carol Rae: 480-209-0878 (cell) Finley Farms: 602-803-7269 (cell) Gilbert Elementary: 480-772-7406 (cell) Greenfield Elementary: 602-803-2838 (cell) Highland Park: 480-415-8326 (cell) Harris: 480-798-1023 (cell) (Students attend ViK at Oak Tree) Islands: 480-239-5160 (cell) Meridian: 602-769-3467 (cell) Mesquite Elementary: 602-803-5439 (cell) Neely Traditional Academy: 480-407-7988 (cell) Oak Tree: 480-798-1023 (cell) Patterson: 480-316-4404 (cell) Pioneer: 480-589-0474 (cell) Playa del Rey: 480-772-8129 (cell) Quartz Hill: 480-772-7435 (cell) Settler's Point: 480-772-5488 (cell) Sonoma Ranch : 480-532-7494 (cell) Spectrum: 602-803-0089 (cell) Superstition Springs: 602-695-3292 (cell) Towne Meadows: 480-205-6802 (cell) Val Vista Lakes: 480-215-9949 (cell) Community Education Business Office: 480-892-9089 x0