April 14, 2024
 

Dear Gilbert Elementary School Families,

It's been another whirlwind week here at Gilbert Elementary, filled with learning, special events, and upcoming activities! Our Scouts came back after Spring Break ready to work hard as we entered the stretch run.  We've also celebrated creativity in the classroom and can't wait to share upcoming opportunities for exploration and fun!

Celebrating Our Special Olympics Athletes:

A big thank you to everyone who supported our amazing Special Olympics athletes! We can't wait to cheer them on at their event this Thursday.  To show our school spirit, we'll be hosting a fun send-off parade.

i-Ready Benchmark Testing:

Grades 3-5 will be taking the i-Ready Benchmark Assessments this week (April 15th-19th). Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast each day to ensure they perform their best.

School Meetings:

There are important meetings happening this Monday, April 15th, in the conference room:

• SIC and Title One Planning Meeting at 6:00 PM

• PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM

Upcoming Events:

• Relay for Life Information - see the flyer below

• Collaborative Planning Day (April 17th): Students will dismiss early at 11:20 AM.

• 2nd Grade Zoo Trip & 5th Grade Visit to GMS (April 19th): More information will be sent home with your child.

• GES PTO Bike-A-Thon (April 20th): Join us for a fun morning at the school parking lot (10 AM - 12 PM).

• Science Fair Information for Grades 3-5: Details coming soon!

Important Reminders:

• Purchase your 2023-2024 GES Yearbook today - Deadline extended until April 26th!  Yearbook Flyer (English)     Yearbook Flyer (Spanish)  

• 4K Application and 5K Enrollment  is open - spread the word to friends and neighbors so we can continue planning for next school year. 

• 5K Immersion Registration is also open.  This is the link to the Immersion registration page.  Immersion Registration Flyer

• MENU

• April Breakfast Menu

• April Lunch Menu

• Car Line Reminders & Visitor Information: For student safety, please adhere to the car line procedures outlined in previous emails. When visiting the school, please use the doorbell and follow entry procedures.

• Attendance Matters!: Let's work together to reach our goal of a 95% daily attendance rate! Every day in school makes a difference.

• Supporting our School: We appreciate your continued support of our PTO! Download the Box Tops app, choose Gilbert Elementary, and scan your receipts after purchasing Box Tops products.

We look forward to another successful week at Gilbert Elementary!

Please help our PTO - simply download the Box Tops app, choose Gilbert Elementary, buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt after shopping and that’s it!!!!

Stephen Deyo, Principal -- sdeyo@lexington1.net

Mark Garner, Assistant Principal -- mgarner@lexington1.net

Colleen Pelley, Assistant Principal -- cpelley@lexington1.net