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Community Nest
"Relationships are the agents of change." Dr. Bruce Perry
Our Gray Hawk Mission Statement
OUR GRAY HAWK FAMILY works together to help students feel safe, loved, and inspired so they can be empowered learners and engaged citizens.
This will be our last COMMUNITY NEST of 23/24
đź’—FINAL DAY IS THURSDAY, MAY 23. CLAP OUT AT 3:10. DISMISSAL AT 3:40đź’—
IMPORTANT DATES for FAMILIES TO KNOW FOR 24/25
IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEXT YEAR
SNEAK PEEK NIGHT - Monday, August 12, 2024 6:00 - 7:00 pm
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - Thursday, August 22 6:00 - 7:00 We will offer two sessions: 6:00 - 6:25 and 6:30 - 6:55
ADDITIONAL DATES
- 9/10/24 - Picture Day
- 10/10/24 = Homecoming Parade
- 11/14/24 = Hungry Hungry Hawks
- 1/27- 1/31/25 - Book Fair Week
- 2/24 - Spring/Class Picture Day
- 2/28 - Gray Hawk Groove
- 4/25 - Summer Bash
- 5/15 - Family Picnic
SHOUT OUT TO MR. SCOTT FOR AN AMAZING FIELD DAY 2024!
Field Day was so much fun! Huge shout out to Mr. Scott and all of our volunteers that made the day so successful! Please check out just some of the pictures of this special day below!
FINAL DAY CLAP OUT PROTOCOLS
We will have our final day clap out on Thursday, May 23 at 3:10 pm. 5th grade will lead every out of the building followed by 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, and finally Kindergarten. The students will exit out the front door and proceed down the sidewalk and then back into the building at the bus doors. We do it this way because it allows us to maintain some order on the dismissal and keep it safe for our students. Students will NOT be permitted to leave with parents at the clap out. Students will need to remain with their class. Teachers have also requested this because it gives everyone the opportunity to be celebrated for completing the school year but then come back in for final good byes with their teachers and classmates.
The area outside of the front doors is reserved for parents and guests and our 5th graders and cones will represent that area. After the cones (as seen in the second picture below) our guests may line both sides of the sidewalk. There is no pre-registration required for this event as it will not be occurring inside and all students will remain with their classes and come back inside.
Bubbles are encouraged but we ask that there be NO SILLY STRING and NO AIR HORNS as we have several students that are sensitive to loud noises. Silly String sticks to the building and the concrete and is very difficult to get off. Again, please NO SILLY STRING and NO AIR HORNS. Thank you for making this dismissal fun for everyone!
5th GRADE MUSICAL IS TUESDAY, MAY 21 at 6:30 at BLMS
5th GRADE CELEBRATION IS THURSDAY FROM 6 - 7:30 at GHES
GRAY HAWK PTO SURVEY PLEASE RESPOND BY 5/24
Hello Gray Hawk Families!
To continue helping our students/staff and planning and executing family events in the best way possible, your Gray Hawk PTO is asking families to complete a quick survey. We welcome all ideas, suggestions, and constructive feedback so that we can make the upcoming school year the best yet!
Please complete the survey online by Friday, May 24th, 2024.
TIDAL WAVE CAR WASH VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
We still have Tidal Wave Car Wash Vouchers for $10 each! They are a $30 Value.
$5 from every purchase comes back to the PTO to fund things like Teacher Appreciation Week that is happening right now!!!
Click on the Google link below and send cash/check in with your kiddo in an envelope marked for the PTO with your child’s name and class and we will get those vouchers sent home within 48 hours for you.
SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS FOR NEXT YEAR
Want to get a jump start on the next school year?! We are bringing back school supply boxes! These ship directly to your house with all supplies in them! Last year we had a lot of families order and they were all extremely happy. Lots of name brand items in the boxes.
A small percentage will be donated back to the PTO!
NEURO NEWS
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
As activities come up that are available for our community this summer, they will be posted here. Please see below.
Gray Hawk Elementary School
Email: dspringer@usd458.org
Website: http://ghes.usd458.org/
Location: 16000 Garden Parkway, Basehor, KS, USA
Phone: (913) 662-7170
Twitter: @drspringer12301