Gale-Bailey News Letter🦁👋

Dear Gale-Bailey Families, Students, and Our Wonderful School Community,

📣 MCAP is Finally Here! Let’s Finish Strong! 📣

It’s that time of year—MCAP testing begins this Monday for students in grades 3–5! Our scholars have been working hard all year, and over the past few weeks, they’ve been diving into review sessions, practicing strategies, and building confidence for the big day. We even had a high-energy MCAP Rally to get everyone pumped up—and we had a blast!

Now it’s time to bring all that preparation to life, and we need your support to help our Mighty Lions do their best!

🧠 Family Tips for MCAP Success:

✅ Get Plenty of Rest
Make sure your child is getting a full night’s sleep. A well-rested brain is a ready brain!

✅ Limit Electronics at Night
Please limit the use of phones, tablets, and video games in the evening. This helps students wind down and focus.

✅ Arrive On Time
Testing starts first thing in the morning. Students who arrive late may miss breakfast and feel rushed. Arrive by 8:55 AM to give your child a calm and confident start.

✅ Eat a Healthy Breakfast
A nutritious breakfast fuels the brain! Students may eat at school, but arriving on time is essential.

✅ Encourage a Positive Mindset
Talk with your child about the importance of doing their best, reading every question carefully, checking their answers, and taking their time.

✅ Stay Calm, Stay Focused
Remind students: it’s not about being perfect—it’s about giving their best effort and showing what they know! Leave nothing blank on the test.

We believe in every one of our scholars, and with your help, they’ll shine on this test just like they do every day. Let’s continue working together to support their success. We’re in it together—for our students.

With gratitude and high expectations,

Proud Principal, Gale-Bailey Elementary
#UnitedWeROARforAll 🦁✨

Dr. Scales,

K- Ask me to count to 60.

1st- Ask me to write 2 numbers I can add that will equal to 10. Then ask, are there more?

2nd- Ask me to explain how to use a number line to add and subtract.

3rd- Ask me to represent 6 x 3.

4th- Ask me to name the places of a six-digit number.

5th- Ask me to explain the difference between partial products and partial quotients.

Our spirit wear store is closing soon You will find our 2025 Reading t-shirt in the store along with GB themed spirit wear. Check it out and place an order if you are interested. The store will only be open for 1more day for the Read Across GB shirt. All reading t-shirts will be in before Read Across Charles County day.

Click the link to go to the store: Home | Gale Bailey Elem

April 9th -Honor Roll Assembly

April 10th- Spring Picture Day

April 14-21 Spring Break

April 30- 2 hour early dismissal

May 21- Career Day

PTO Board Members​

• AMEERA ANDREWS- PRESIDENT contact: gbespto@gmail.com

• Rebecca Gary - Vice President

• Heather Viar - Secretary

• LaTasha Harris - Liason

• Ana Ramirez - Treasurer

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PTO Zoom Meeting Schedule

Thursday, April 24 - 6pm

Thursday, May 22 - 6pm

Vision Statement: To foster an inclusive caring community of unique learners that master twenty-first century skills through clear communication, equity, creativity, and critical thinking.

The mission of Gale-Bailey is to prepare every student to become effective leaders in a global society. We will make an impact on students by operating in integrity, motivation, positivity, accountability, collaboration, and transparency. We will be equitable, student-centered, celebrating diversity, promoting teamwork, and using all the tools and strategies needed to be 21 Century leaders. Our vision focuses on a whole child approach and promotes the long-term development and success of all children. Equity, cultural competency, social emotional learning, and formative assessment will continue to be our pillars at Gale-Bailey. We all responsible for creating an environment that engages, challenges, and supports students.