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We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible support of our school community, we are officially launching our online Spirit Store connected to the RCA App!

Students in 1st–5th grade can now use their house points to purchase special items for our next pep rally — Gratos Unity Day!

Throughout the week, we’ll be talking on the morning announcements about how the Spirit Store works and the importance of using it responsibly. House points will be converted into house coins in the app for purchases — but don’t worry, students do not lose their original house points when they buy items!

🛒 Spirit Store Details:

Opens: Sunday, November 9 - Now

Closes: Thursday, November 20 at 8 PM

Orders Delivered: Monday, November 24, by our amazing House Advisory Committee (2:00–3:30 PM)

Orders will be delivered to classrooms so everyone has their items before Gratos Unity Day!

📱 Login Information:

Student login information was sent home over the past two weeks — look for the sticker inside your child’s green folder. Parents are welcome to log in and explore the Spirit Store with their child this evening!

💡 Parent Tips:

Please note that some items in the Spirit Store are available to purchase, while others are available to rent for the event. You may want to review the difference with your child — we’ll also be teaching this at school to help them make responsible choices.

Parents can also play a big role in helping students save their house coins! Encourage your child to plan ahead — we’ll reopen the Spirit Store for future Unity Days:

Tatonka Unity Day – December

Taji Unity Day – January

Kula Unity Day – March

💚 Building Belonging Through Spirit

Our House Committee wanted every student to feel included and proud at our Gratos Unity Day pep rally. By offering items like tattoos, necklaces, and hair extensions, we’re making sure every student has the chance to show their spirit and feel connected to their house team — no matter what. This approach reflects our commitment to equity, belonging, and school pride for all Gators!

✨ Why We’re Doing This

The Spirit Store is part of our House System and PBIS incentive program, celebrating positive behavior, teamwork, and leadership. It gives students a meaningful way to see how their everyday actions contribute to our Greenwood community — and rewards them for living our values of respect, responsibility, and unity.