Monday, January 20th marks the third Monday of January and is a federal holiday in the United States to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our students have been working on various activities this month as they learn more about the life and amazing work of Dr. King. Our students have been reading stories, writing kindness essays, making art portraits of Dr. King all while learning about his significant contributions to civil rights and equality.

This important holiday is celebrated throughout the nation with parades, festivals and concerts along with numerous community service projects. In 1994, this day was signed into legislation making it a National Day of Service.

Monday, January 20th- HOLIDAY for All- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- School Closed

Friday, January 24th- EARLY RELEASE DAY @ 1:15 pm

Wednesday, February 12th- SAC Meeting @ 2:40 pm

Parents of 3rd-6th Graders,

My name is Jeremy, and I am William Hansen's dad. I am resuming Chess Club this year at Gemini for grades 3-6. The club will be held in the center court at Gemini after school each Tuesday through May except February 4th.

In Chess Club, we will learn and play chess!

Our first student meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21st from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM in center court.

There are 12 spots available. If more than 12 students sign up, there will be a drawing to determine who will join. A waitlist will be created if sign-ups exceed capacity.

Please reach out to me at jdhansen2012@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Please use this link to sign up your student to attend Chess Club:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0N8QBfPRqdJPE0GmIEr0gaqnQpytRgr8i6HOhqKeGtCcatg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Sincerely,

Jeremy Hansen

Parents of KG-3rd Grade,

My name is Chelsea, and I am William Hansen's mom. I am resuming Friendship Club this year at Gemini for grades K-3. The club will be held in center court at Gemini after school on Mondays for the following dates:

1/27/2025
2/10/2025
2/24/2025
3/10/2025
4/7/2025

In Friendship Club, we will do activities such as crafts, learning about emotion regulation and friendship, and acts of kindness toward others. Each year, our club also does philanthropic initiatives and this year we will be making valentines for residents of 3 area nursing homes again. The kids enjoyed this last year, and the recipients were very touched by their kindness!

Our first meeting will be on Monday, January 27th from 2:40 PM until 3:30 PM in center court.

There are limited spots available, and a wait list will be created if the club fills up.

Please use the link below to sign up your student for Friendship Club:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs-_CAgId-tV38PkJIvCDnwpWZ_QWU0b2yWQBTocWV_seAGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please reach out to me at drchelseahansen@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Hansen

Gemini will be holding it's Annual Special Person's Day on Friday, February 14th. Your child's special guest can sign up to come in and visit the classroom from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. More Information Coming Soon! Classroom visits will be from 8:30-9:30 and then a sweet treat will be provided in Center Court afterwards.

Thank you to all who attended Gemini Night Out at Long Dogger on Saturday. If you attended, Please fill out this survey for your child's teacher to be counted in the EOY class with the most attendees: https://forms.gle/tkwwMgZ11VTFaADg6 This survey will close on Friday 1/24.

So far, Mrs. Bryant class is in the lead for the end of the year lunch and $100 gift card, followed by Mrs. Mannix and Mr. G's class.

If you are an approved volunteer and would like to sign up to help out on Friday, February 14th for Gemini's Special Person's Day. Please use the following QR Code to access Sign Up Genius.

Thank you,

Sara Russo

Please visit our STEM Lab website for STEM information and you can RSVP for STEM Night!

www.geministemlab.com (google.com)

Dear Gemini Families,

Gemini is excited to announce its first STEM night on February 25th from 5-6:30 PM. Please click on the RSVP link on the attached PDF flyer (below) in order to register for this event. The Orlando Science Center will be here to host various STEM stations that you and your child will be able to navigate through on STEM night. There will also be food trucks and Kona Ice available for purchase over at Flutie Field before and after the event. We look forward to seeing you at STEM night! Don't forget to RSVP!

Have a STEM-tastic day.

Mrs. Pimentel

The Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach will again staff, teach and support the 2025 Gemini Jet Starters Entrepreneur Club. The Club will be held each Wednesday from January 14th to Mar 5th after school from 2:45 - 3:45 pm. The goal is to develop a business with products prior to the The Children's Business Fair in Ryckman Park on March 8th. You are not required to participate in the Fair to join Jet Starters.

We'll cover a number of topics including:

What is an entrepreneur?
Develop your big business idea
Make a business plan
Design your brand
Make marketing magic

We're extremely fortunate to work closely with Ms. Julie Roye Samuel coordinator of the Children's Business Fair and Ms. Erin McMullen as Club Sponsor. We will open the club to 25 members. Please contact Ms. McMullen to register your student. mcmullen.erin@brevardschools.org

Sincerely,

Carlton Ray

Julie Lang Kirkpatrick

Mary Lou Church

Lenny Jenik

The Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach

*The Rotary Club of Melbourne Beach meets most Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 am at Oceanside Pizza. Please join us if you are interested in learning more about Rotary.

Beginning Monday, August 26th, there will be one day a week that parents can sign up, in advance. Please include your child in the number of people you are signing up. • Parents must be on time for their child’s scheduled lunch time. • Parents must communicate with their child’s teacher that they will be coming to lunch on that day. • Parents must sign in at the front office and will be escorted to Center Court and supervised if they are not a registered volunteer. Registered volunteers do not need to be escorted or supervised during their lunch in Center Court. • Parents may only have lunch with their child. • We strongly suggest that younger siblings stay home as we will have limited seating available. • Please be mindful of time, your child will need to report back to the cafeteria before the end of their lunch period. Parents will sign out in the front office.

CLICK BELOW TO BE DIRECTED TO THE SIGN-UP WEBSITE TO RESERVE A SPOT.

YEARBOOK UPDATES

Sixth Grade Ads are Sold Out and ready for designing! To find out how to design your student's ad, please visit the Tutorial link for 6th Grade Ad Design. All ad designs must be submitted by Friday, December 13th.

Parents, if you have any additional photos you would like to submit to our YEARBOOK PICTURE PORTAL for the below events, please submit them by December 13th. Just click on the event below to submit your photos. THANK YOU!!

• JOGATHON PICTURE PORTAL QR CODES FOR UPLOADING
• FALL PHOTOS PICTURE PORTAL QR CODES FOR UPLOADING

Still need to purchase a yearbook?

CLICK HERE to purchase a 24-25 YEARBOOK

Did I buy a Yearbook or 6th Grade Ad?

Thank you!

Carrie Wilson

The Yearbook Lady

Registration is Open for

Introducing Girls to Engineering Workshop 2025!

Girls in 3rd through 6th grades - be a part of IGEW!
Experience the creativity and innovation of engineering and technology.

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Odyssey Charter School, Palm Bay, FL
Cost: $35.00* (includes lunch, drinks, snacks, shirt, and all supplies.)
*Fee waiver opportunities available, see website for details.


Registration is open from now until February 16th.
Please check out the following links for more information on student participation and volunteer opportunities.

Participant Registration Link and Volunteer Registration Link

Questions? Send an email to: igew@swespacecoast.org

We would like to thank the following for advertising with Gemini. Your support of our school is greatly appreciated.

Allstate Insurance- Niki Jones

Brevard Ballet Academy

Curri Properties- Cindy Rhoton

Oceanside Pizza- Melbourne Beach

Roll Tite Shutters East, Inc.

Schumacher Orthodontics

Sunnyside Cafe

Soak Spa at Bleu Beach Resort

Your Family Chiropractor

Banners are now being made of mesh materials to hold up to our beachside weather better.

If you would like to find out about advertising with us. Please contact Susan McCauley with B2K12 Branding.

Susan McCauley

Account Executive

321.216.3144 (main)

321.848.3714 (cell)

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