Uniform Code for the 2015-2016

2015-2016 Uniform Guide
With minor alterations to the school uniforms in place for the 2015-2016 school year, GCS wants you to be
prepared to make some of the appropriate changes. Below, we have included visuals to what the school
uniform code should and should not look like. If you have any questions, just contact Mr. Hutchinson, our
Student Coach, at 955-3830 x125 or shutchinson@gillinghamcharterschool.org.
What Students May Wear…
Polos:
* Mystic Screen Printing & Embroidery will be carrying white and grey short sleeve polos, as well as white long sleeve
polos, at a very reasonable price. These polo shirts will be available for embroidering with the GCS logo after purchase,
for a higher price, if you choose that option.
White Oxfords (button down):
White Peter Pan Collar Blouse:
Grey Sweater & Sweater Vest:
Black & Silver Tie:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Optional & to be worn with the oxford shirt only, not with polo or peter pan shirts.
Gillingham is purchasing the ties for parents to purchase from the school.
Do not purchase any other tie.
Gillingham’s tie will look similar to this tie:
Black Belt:
Khaki & Navy Pants & Bermuda Shorts:
Skirts & Jumpers:
Solid Black Shoes:
What Students May NOT Wear…
No “above the knee” length;
must be loose fitting & at the
knee w/a belt.
No “above the knee” length;
must be at the knee
No cargo pants or shorts or side
pockets. No skin tight pants.
No capris or short-length pants.
Pants must be to ankle.
NO rope, cloth or studded “glittery” belts.
No moccasins, boots, boat shoes, or shoes
w/white or colors, metal studs, buckles &
such.
GCS Uniform Purchasing Options
Due to varying pricing and travel ability, we are directing our families to a variety of retailers in the county for our
Uniform Code products. Included in this packet are websites for each of the above companies, where clothes can be
ordered online. For our local stores, we have the most local store address and phone number listed for your benefit. For
local stores, call and inquire first in order to ensure that the product you are searching for.
Local Stores:
*Mystic Screen Printing & Embroidery
1108 S Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-3520 www.mysticscreenprinting.com
* For purchase of polo shirts, Mystic Screen Printing & Embroidery will be carrying sizes to fit all GCS students. *
Saint Clair Walmart Supercenter
500 Terry Rich Boulevard, St. Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-1959 www.walmart.com
Bon-Ton
Rte. 61 & I-81, Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-4300 www.bonton.com
Boscov’s
7290 Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-5790 www.boscovs.com
Payless Shoe Source
7211 Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 429-2977 www.shopfairlanevillage.com
Salvation Army Thrift Store
206 N Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 628-3552
New Life Shoppe
110 S Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7044
Goodwill Store
Cressona Mall, 1544 Route 61 Highway S #6131, Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 385-8261
Online Retailers:
French Toast Uniforms
Dickies
www.frenchtoast.com
www.dickies.com
UNIFORM SWAP EVENT
July 30, 2015
It is time again to start back-to-school shopping. Please note the minor changes that have been made to our
Uniform Code for the 2015-2016 School Year. These changes were based on feedback from our students and
teachers last year, and we will be sending out a feedback form to our parents soon. For your convenience, we
have enclosed a second copy of the code.
We are implementing three things to assist families:
1. providing a “guide” for the Uniform Code (see attached)
2. building our Uniform Closet (we take & offer donations of new/used uniform pieces)
3. hosting a Uniform Swap (parents swap uniform pieces)
UNIFORM CLOSET:
1. Families may donate new and used uniform pieces that are 2015-16 compliant to the school which will
be made available to anyone.
2. Send items in a bag clearly marked as “Uniform Donation.”
3. To visit the Uniform Closet, please contact Storm Hutchinson or Eric Hampford.
UNIFORM SWAP:
1) Please gather gently used uniform items. They should be:
1. Clean, folded and ready to be worn.
2. Items without rips or stains, for those will not be accepted.
3. Uniform Code compliant for the 2015-2016 school year.
2) Drop off your donations with Eric Ziegmont who is located in the schoolhouse during these hours:
9am - 2pm on Wednesday, August 5 to Thursday, August 13
THESE WILL BE THE ONLY DAYS DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE SWAP!
(Uniform Closet donations are accepted year round.)
3) Your donated items will be inspected, and you will receive a ticket listing your donations. Please know
your child’s current size for swap planning. We will refuse clothing if it does not fit the specifications.
4) The Uniform Swap will be held in the schoolhouse on Friday, Aug 14th, from 2pm – 7 pm.
Tickets must be in hand on the day of the swap; no exceptions. *
*Uniform will not be accepted during the swap.*
Please be advised that an item-for-item swap is not guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate as many
students as possible based on what has been donated, and we may need to limit the quantity that is given out.
If you can volunteer for a few hours, please contact Eric Hampford. (Volunteers will have first swap privileges).
ERIC HAMPFORD
Student Life Coordinator
570.955.3830
ehampford@gillinghamcharterschool.org
Uniform Swap Coupon
Date: _____________ Parent Name: ________________________________________
Student Name(s): __________________________________________________________
Sizing Information for 2015-2016 School Year
Pants __________ Skirt/Dress __________ Shirts ___________
Shoes _____________
Donations (Please list all donations including size/color)
1. item:
size:
2. item:
size:
3. item:
size:
4. item:
size:
5. item:
size:
color:
color:
color:
color:
color:
(Out of room? Check this box if you wrote more on the back of this paper:
)
*Please be advised that an item-for-item swap is not guaranteed.
We will do our very, very best to accommodate as many students as possible based on what has
been donated, and we may need to limit the quantity that is given out.
**Tickets must be in hand the day of the swap. We can’t make exceptions.
***Can you volunteer?
Volunteers have “first swap” privileges.
If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate so below
and include a phone number to call or text. Thank You!
o Yes, I can volunteer! Phone# _____________________________
[For Office: Parent gets Blue Original. White Copy stays with the donations.]