Weekly Newsletter

PTO Fundraising Class Party! 

Friday we will be having our class party earned from the PTO fundraising. The class chose to watch a movie and have a candy salad. If possible, please send your student with a bag of their favorite candy or choice candy to add to our salad for our movie on Friday. If you are unable to send in candy, I will bing in some options as well, so we have just the right amount for students to enjoy as a treat. 

Book Report Project

On Monday, September 14th, student received information on the Fall Book Report project. This project will be due October 27th. Students will only have in class time to work on their projects on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students are encouraged to work on their project at home as well. If you need any supplies to help your student complete their project please reach out! Click the information link below if you need another copy of the outline for your student. Thank you in advance for your support and help with this project! 

• Book Report Project Went information

Trunk or Treat is Coming to GES!!!

GES is excited to be hosting it's 1st Halloween Trunk or Treat for our school community.  The date is Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the GES Bus Loop.  A weather make up date is Tuesday, Oct. 28 if needed with the same times.  

We are looking for trunks to be decorated with a theme and hand out candy to attending ghost and goblins. Local Gretna businesses are welcome to partake as well in decorating a trunk.

There will be a grand prize award for the most creative decorated trunk as voted on by attendees.

Please sign up along with your theme and if you will be supplying your own candy to hand out or would like us to supply it for you. Also, please include your first and last name, a cell number and an email address to quickly contact you in case of schedule changes due to weather.

Also, we are looking for candy donations as well. If you would like to donate a large bag or more, please feel free to sign up.

Thanks and Happy Halloween!

Click here to sign up or to donate candy

Region 5 Bingo! 

Every year we have the wonderful opportunity to have Region 5 come to play Bingo with our 5th graders. Each class has the opportunity once a semester to play bingo, our class will be playing bingo this Wednesday. Do have a great game of Bingo we are in need of some prize donations. Coloring books, pens, candy, or other small items that would be great as a Bingo prize! Thank you in advance for your donation! 

Book Report Project

On Monday, September 14th, student received information on the Fall Book Report project. This project will be due October 27th. Students will only have in class time to work on their projects on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students are encouraged to work on their project at home as well. If you need any supplies to help your student complete their project please reach out! Click the information link below if you need another copy of the outline for your student. Thank you in advance for your support and help with this project! 

• Book Report Project Went information

Trunk or Treat is Coming to GES!!!

GES is excited to be hosting it's 1st Halloween Trunk or Treat for our school community.  The date is Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the GES Bus Loop.  A weather make up date is Tuesday, Oct. 28 if needed with the same times.  

We are looking for trunks to be decorated with a theme and hand out candy to attending ghost and goblins. Local Gretna businesses are welcome to partake as well in decorating a trunk.

There will be a grand prize award for the most creative decorated trunk as voted on by attendees.

Please sign up along with your theme and if you will be supplying your own candy to hand out or would like us to supply it for you. Also, please include your first and last name, a cell number and an email address to quickly contact you in case of schedule changes due to weather.

Also, we are looking for candy donations as well. If you would like to donate a large bag or more, please feel free to sign up.

Thanks and Happy Halloween!

Click here to sign up or to donate candy

Region 5 Bingo! 

Every year we have the wonderful opportunity to have Region 5 come to play Bingo with our 5th graders. Each class has the opportunity once a semester to play bingo, our class will be playing bingo this Wednesday. Do have a great game of Bingo we are in need of some prize donations. Coloring books, pens, candy, or other small items that would be great as a Bingo prize! Thank you in advance for your donation! 

5th Grade Expectations

On Friday, August 22nd, students brought home a packet outlining our expectations in 5th grade this year. It is important to me, that you as the guardian, know and understand what is expected of your student throughout our school year. Please read through the expectations, sign, and return ASAP. If you have any questions please email me. 

Trunk or Treat is Coming to GES!!!

GES is excited to be hosting it's 1st Halloween Trunk or Treat for our school community.  The date is Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the GES Bus Loop.  A weather make up date is Tuesday, Oct. 28 if needed with the same times.  

We are looking for trunks to be decorated with a theme and hand out candy to attending ghost and goblins. Local Gretna businesses are welcome to partake as well in decorating a trunk.

There will be a grand prize award for the most creative decorated trunk as voted on by attendees.

Please sign up along with your theme and if you will be supplying your own candy to hand out or would like us to supply it for you. Also, please include your first and last name, a cell number and an email address to quickly contact you in case of schedule changes due to weather.

Also, we are looking for candy donations as well. If you would like to donate a large bag or more, please feel free to sign up.

Thanks and Happy Halloween!

Click here to sign up or to donate candy

Fun Run

This year’s theme is “Wild About GES!” Our fun run will be September 19th at 2:00pm. Our class has chosen to be Turtles for the fun run, students are encourage to wear Green on Friday! Parents are more than welcome to join us at the track to cheer students on during the run. 

Region 5 Bingo! 

Every year we have the wonderful opportunity to have Region 5 come to play Bingo with our 5th graders. Each class has the opportunity once a semester to play bingo, our class will be playing bingo this Wednesday. Do have a great game of Bingo we are in need of some prize donations. Coloring books, pens, candy, or other small items that would be great as a Bingo prize! Thank you inadvance for your donation! 

Curriculum Night August 28th! 

On Thursday August 28th, we have Curriculum night. This is a night to learn and hear all about what your student will be learning this year in 5th Grade. I will also cover our expectations and other important information about 5th grade this year. Most importantly, this is a time for your to ask any questions about our school year this year. 

5th Grade Expectations

On Friday in Friday folders, student brought home a packet outlining our expectations in 5th grade this year. It is important to me, that you as the guardian, know and understand what is expected of your student throughout our school year. Please read through the expectations, sign, and return by Thursday August 28th. I will be going over these expectations as well at curriculum night. If you have any questions please email me. 

MAP Testing 

Over the next two weeks we will be taking MAP testing during the day. Students do not need to study for these test, just encourage your student to get a good night sleep, so they can put their best effort into these test. 

Picture Day! 

Picture Day is this Tuesday 8/19. Picture forms when home at open house. If you did not receive or need another form please let me know as soon as possible so I can give your student a form by tomorrow! 

Playground and Popsicles! 

This Friday 8/22, PTO is hosting a playground and popsicles event starting at 6:30. Come by the playground at the school for a sweet treat! 

First Day of School! 

August 13th! Doors open at 7:35 and the bell will ring at 7:55 5o head down to the classroom! 

Picture Day!