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Gator Gazette

September 2024

Gator Gazette September 2024

September 2024

Welcome Back to School!

We have been so excited to see everyone's smiling faces.

Gator of the Week for August

To be considered for Gator of the Week students must exemplify the following characteristics:


  • Well mannered
  • Excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom
  • Respectful
  • Diligent student
  • Works hard
  • Responsible
  • Shows outstanding character traits, such as compassion, integrity, kindness, loyalty, trustworthiness, etc.
  • Has good attendance
  • Assist others in need

Carleigh King

Mrs. Graves

4th Grade

Nyal Severin

Mrs. Fitzgerald

3rd Grade

Hugh Goodwin Staff Member for the Month of August

Criteria for being named staff member of the month:


  • Patient and approachable
  • Enthusiastic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong knowledge and a solid education
  • Disciplined and professional
  • Good attendance
  • Positivity
  • Loves his/her students
  • Constantly strives to be better and do better
  • Collaborates well with others

Staff members also receive a special parking space and an Amazon gift card.

Ms. Swift

Cafeteria Menus Available Now!

ESD has a new cafeteria menu system! Download the app or view the menus online!

HG Classroom Happenings

Center Fun!

Mrs. Hetrick's class enjoyed playing math centers to reinforce addition and subtraction within 10.

Turn and Talk

Mrs. Lester's class has been working hard this week on Turn and Talks with a partner to build communication skills.

Fun in Art

Ms. Vernon's class had fun in Art!

Gator Buck Fun!

Mrs. Graves homeroom was excited to go spend some of their Gator Bucks in the Gator Store.

Math Center Fun

Math Centers in Mrs. Fitzgerald's room.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cookie Dough Kickoff

Consitution Day - 17

Celebrate Freedom Week - 23-27

PTO Appreciation Day - 26

Library 411

Upcoming Dates:

  • Centers - Lego Station, Puzzles/Games, Reading Nook, and Interactive Board


Important Dates:

  • End of 1st Nine Weeks AR Point Club: October 15
  • 1st Nine Weeks AR Celebration: October 18
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