GES Families,

We want to extend a huge thank you for your participation in The Wild Robot Spirit Week. We had so many students who participated in our daily dress-up themes and shared kind notes to continue fostering the strong community that we have at GES. 

We ended the week with an excellent turn out at our Glow Dance on Friday night! Our students had an amazing time, and it was wonderful to see our community come together in support of our 5th grade graduation and celebration. We especially would like to thank our PTA Leaders and 5th Grade Committee led by Meghan Decker for planning such a fun night as well as all the volunteers who made it possible. 

The enthusiasm, generosity, and school spirit that we regularly see on display from our students and families make these events so special, and we truly appreciate your support. Thank you for helping create lasting memories for our students!

All my best,

Mrs. Hale

100th Day of School - Feb. 4

We look forward to celebrating the 100th Day of School on Tuesday, Feb. 4th. Please check our your child's grade level newsletter for specific projects or optional dress-up activities this week that their grade may be participating in. This is a fun milestone for our elementary students that we look forward to celebrating each year. 

Contest ends Friday

Does your child like to build things?! There is still plenty of time to enter our Roz and Brightbill Family Contest! This is a completely optional opportunity for those interested in participating. There will be up to 10 prizes awarded! Click the LINK to read more! All entries are due by Feb. 7th when we finish the book. 

All entries can be turned in to Mrs. Wahpekeche. Please be sure to include a display card following all the directions. 

Lunch with a Loved One

We have a special Lunch with a Loved One Sign-up for Book Fair week! On Tuesday-Thursday families may sign-up to eat with their child and shop the book fair during lunch hours. Please sign-up HERE so we can ensure we have plenty of seating. Families will have the opportunity to sit in the back of the cafeteria at the usual seating, on the patio tables to enjoy the nice weather, or on additional tables we may need to set-up on stage. We ask that families please do not sit at the tables with our students, and please refrain from taking friends to eat or to the book fair. 

Checking Skyward Grades for 3rd-5th Grade 

Regularly checking your student's grades in Skyward is essential for their academic success. By reviewing their grades frequently, you can easily identify any missing, incomplete, or failing assignments. This proactive approach allows you to address any issues early on, ensuring that your child stays on track and receives the support they need. Open communication about academic performance fosters a positive learning environment and encourages students to take responsibility for their education. Your involvement makes a significant difference in their academic journey!

Here is a Google Slideshow to help you look at Skyward on your child's school device. 

Optional Home Reward and Chore Chart

Our PBIS committee is pleased to offer an optional Reward Chart and Chore Chart for families to use at home! These tools are designed to help connect school routines with home life, creating a consistent environment for our students. The Reward Chart can be used to acknowledge and celebrate positive behaviors, while the Chore Chart encourages responsibility and accountability at home. By aligning these charts with school expectations, students will understand the importance of their actions at school and at home. We encourage you to customize these charts to fit your family's needs and to engage your child in the process. Together, we can foster positive habits and reinforce the skills they are learning at school!

No School - Feb. 14 & Feb. 17

Friday, February 14 is a student and teacher holiday, originally marked as a Bad Weather day. Although we had 2 snow days in January, we do not currently have to make up that time due to additional instructional minutes already in our calendar. 

Monday, Feb. 17 is a student holiday and teacher professional learning day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend! 

Recognize Excellence with Stars of GCISD!

Do you know a GCISD employee who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for the next Star of GCISD award! Each month, we celebrate outstanding team members for their passion and dedication to GCISD. Nominate today at www.GCISD.net/StarsOfGCISD and help us honor the people who make GCISD shine! 

Principal Book Club Dates

We made a few adjustments to the spring Principal Book Club Dates and grade levels based on participation in the fall. Our PreK and Kinder session will now be the end of February and our April session will be open to 1st-3rd graders for robotics. 

All sessions will be from 3:00-3:45 in the GES Learning Commons. A sign-up will be sent a few weeks prior to the event so we know how many families to prepare for. 

Open House - Save the Date

This year our instructional calendar includes the Friday before Spring Break as a Bad Weather make-up day, so Open House will be Tuesday, March 11 from 6-7pm. This will be a come and go event as it has been in the past for students to share the amazing work they have been doing in class and progress towards their goals. We hope you will plan to join us! 

Save the Date - Spring Pictures

Angela Wengrenovich Photography will be on campus March 4-6, 2025 to provide Modern School Photos for our Spring Photos. You can see an example of what to expect here -  https://www.angelawengrenovichphotography.com/schoolphotos/ More information to follow.

Pre-Kindergarten Lottery Open NOW

The tuition-based pre-K lottery for the 2024-2025 school year opens January 13, 2025. Give your child the chance to shine with GCISD's exceptional curriculum and dedicated faculty!