The Weekly Update #4

• 11/4 NO SCHOOL
• 11/5 NO SCHOOL- Election Day
• 11/5 Chuck-E-Cheese Spirit Day 11am- 9pm
• 11/7 Picture Retakes
• 11/7 PTO Fundraiser PICK-UP 5-7pm
• 11/11 Book Fair Week begins
• 11/12 PTO Meeting 6pm
• 11/14 Book Fair Family Night 4-6pm (Library)
• 11/16 Holiday Craft Fair 10am- 6pm
• 11/21 Title 1 Math Night 5:30
• 11/22 Christmas Paint Night (time TBD)
• 11/27-11/29 NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break

Looking Ahead

• 12/13 PTO Movie Night
• 12/23- 1/3/25 Winter Break NO SCHOOL

Dear GES Families,

As we enter the month of November, a season of thanksgiving, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of our school community.

We are thankful for our dedicated teachers and staff who work tirelessly to provide high-quality instruction and engaging learning experiences for our students. Their commitment to our students' success is truly inspiring.

We are also grateful for our amazing students. We appreciate their enthusiasm for learning, their perseverance through challenges, and their positive attitudes. It is a joy to see their smiling faces each day.

Finally, we want to thank our families for your partnership and support. Your involvement in our school community makes a significant difference.

We look forward to continuing to work together to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all.

Wishing you well,

Ms. Black

We are excited about our Fall Festival Math Night on November 21, 2024, from 5:30-7:00 pm. In the cafeteria, students will create a Friendship Mix by using math skills to purchase ingredients with their Eagle Cash. In the gym, families will have the opportunity to choose from twelve different interactive math activities. This will be a night to remember!

The holidays are approaching and family and friends will be gathering. This is a great opportunity for students to read their favorite books in front of an audience! Does your child like to write stories? Have them keep a journal of all of the activities and adventures throughout the holidays. Then ask them to sit in the author's chair and share one of their stories with the family!

October has been an exciting month! The School Store started the week of October 16th. Each classroom has a set schedule with a day and time. Students will use an order form to request what they would like to buy with their earned Eagle Bucks. Store items may include but are not limited to different types of pencils, bracelets, erasers, pop-its, and pencil toppers just to name a few.

We had a fun and successful Character Day here at Gainesboro Elementary. There were so many creative costumes seen throughout the hallways.

These students have been selected as a true representation of a respectful, reasonable learner!

We are so thankful to Shawnee Spring for donating 500 pumpkins to GES for our students!

On Thursday, October 10, students participated in the Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth by taking a bite out of a fresh, Virginia grown apple on the same day as other schools around the state of Virginia!

Students move into the second quarter of instruction during the month of November and should be well into academic learning. We will also spend time celebrating the success of quarter 1 during our Student Recognition Ceremonies during the end of October.

At GES, our awards are connected to the Inspire 2025 initiative through Frederick County Public Schools. Students are encouraged to embody our Portrait of a Graduate characteristics throughout the school day, and you can encourage these at home, too!

To learn more about our Portrait of a Graduate Awards and to view some student friendly descriptors, please visit this link. We encourage you to talk about how these characteristics can be applied to life in and outside of school.

Guidelines to help you determine if your student is ready to return to school after an illness.

• Fever free for the past 24 hours without the

use of fever-reducing medications such as

Tylenol or Ibuprofen. A fever is defined

as a temperature ≥ 100.4℉.

• No vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24

hours.

• After at least 24 hours of antibiotic therapy

for bacterial illnesses such as strep throat,

pneumonia, conjunctivitis, (pink eye), etc.

• The child’s appetite and activity level have

returned close to normal.

• Cold symptoms that are mild enough so as

not to interfere with your child’s ability to

participate in the activity of a normal

school day or infect other students.

If you have any questions as to whether your child may return to school after an illness please feel free to call the school nurse.

With the days getting cooler please make sure your child has a jacket appropriate for the weather. We do have recess and PE outside unless it is raining or temperatures are below freezing. If you need assistance with this please reach out to the school.

As a reminder, when submitting notes for PE or about your child’s health, please include your child’s first and last name.