We had our first Coffee with the Principal event with Dr. Quick-McQueen on last evening. Click here to review the presentation. Thank you to our presenters, Mrs. Alexis Broom, GKES School Social Worker and Mrs. Robin Schrader, SMCPS Supervisor of Mental Health. If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis or you need resources to support at home, please reach out to us. We are here to help!
Our next Coffee with the Principal event will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Click here to recommend any topic you would like. Thank you for your input.
We are now into Quarter 3 of the school year. Report cards and narratives will be sent home with your child on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Please check book bags and take home folders for updates. If you have concerns for your child's progress or need at home resources, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Thursday, February 1st kicks off Black History Month. Each morning we will share a Black History Month fact of the day and and highlight how African Americans have influenced and made an impact on our Collective History.
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, wear red or black to show unity, appreciation, and love for the contributions made by African Americans to our Collective History.
On Monday, February 5, 2024, we will celebrate our 100th Day of School! Click on the green button below for 100 Days of School T-shirt ideas to wear to school and celebrate the day.
On February 9, 2024, our PTO will be sponsoring a Valentine Dance. Please see the flyer below to RSVP.
February 20th-23rd will be Black History Spirit Week. Thursday, February 22, 2024, we will have our Black History Program at GKES @ 9:00 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Grad Parents (only) invited to attend. Program begins at 9:00am, parents please arrive after 8:30am to allow for all the morning school traffic to disperse. Parents will be permitted in the gym starting at 8:45am.
Wishing you well,
Contina Quick-McQueen
Principal
