WE ARE GIPS-Expectations of Students at School Events

Greetings All,

The following message was shared with principals to send out to students/families.  Just want you to be aware of the communication and request your support as well. 

WE ARE GIPS means that we encourage and appreciate attendance of students at all activities and events in the district. Growing our student attendance at after school events is a goal and a great way to build community!  It is fall sports season and an opportunity for students to represent themselves and their school respectfully, responsibly, and safely when attending school sponsored games/events.  

Football games are especially popular.  As you know there are many challenges with supervision due to the number of students that attend, the limited lighting outside of the football field,  and the amount of space to cover.  We want all that attend to have an enjoyable experience, feel safe and a part of the Islander family. Below are expectations for students to help us accomplish this: 

• First and foremost we want all in attendance to have fun and cheer on the Islanders and/or your school sports team!
• Students are expected to remain in the stands watching the game with family or friends unless they are using the restroom or visiting the concession stand.  (For safety and supervision reasons, it is not acceptable to be hanging out behind the bleachers, playing football behind the stands, or riding scooters)
• Be respectful of the facilities, those attending the event, and adults supervising the event (demonstrating good sportsmanship has a positive reflection on your character and your school)
• Enter and exit the facilities safely and responsibly
• Once students leave the game, there is a no re-entry rule
• Students not adhering to the rules/expectations may be asked to leave the event.  

If you are attending events and see students you know engaging in behavior that is unacceptable, please help us out and redirect as appropriate. Always an opportunity to teach :). 

Thank you so much for your support, we are "Better Together"!

Toni