Tiger Families
Week of October 28th
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you so much for your time and donations to make our Fall Fest Fun Run a HUGE success! We look forward to this great event each year and the wonderful opportunity it provides for families and students to get to know each other a little better.
The students had a BLAST!! The GREAT BIG shout out to the PTA for always supporting this event and creating, assembling, coordinating, and running the activity stations. And another GREAT BIG shout out to Mr. Roemer and Mr. Blazek for all the planning and coordination.
Reminders
Doors open at 9:10 am
Doors open at 9:10 for students to enter GES
If students are dropped off before 9:10 they will have to stay outside.
Scan the QR code in the image below and help us win money from the Ravens.
Read-A-Thon Fundraiser
End of Quarter 1
Quarter 1 ends on October 30th. There is no school on October 31st so teachers can do the report cards. Make sure you are checking Canvas regularly so you know your child's grades and there are no surprises. If you can't access your child's grades, please call the school for support or email Rachel_Berman@hcpss.org
Conferences are coming!
Conferences are November 25th, 26th, and 27th. November 25th is a 3 hour early dismissal and will be in person conferences only (once the students are dismissed) and November 26th is a 3 hour early dismissal and conferences will be virtual only (once the students are dismissed). On November 27th there is no school for students at all and conferences will be virtual only. The conference window will open November 8th. This is when you can go into the system and schedule the conferences.
FARMS application
Parenting Workshops!
Calm in the Chaos: Tools to Increase the Peace in your home
In today’s fast-paced world, family schedules can become overwhelming, turning home life into a whirlwind of chaos. Join us for a transformative workshop designed to equip you with essential tools for navigating emotional turbulence. Discover the neuroscience behind emotional awareness and regulation, and learn how to foster a sense of calm in both children and adults. Explore techniques that enhance emotional regulation and resilience and leave with a personalized plan to empower you to create a more peaceful family dynamic. Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. Free virtual workshop, register here
Important Dates
October 28th
5th grade STEM Fair support
6 - 7:30 pm
Workshop Phase 1 (Check Questions and Variables)
October 29th
Flu Clinic
October 30th
End of 1st Quarter
October 31st
No School for students: Professional Work day for staff
November 21st
5th grade STEM Fair support
Workshop Phase 2 6 - 7:30 pm (Research resources/structure, e-project/ write-up assistance)
December 5th
5th grade STEM Fair support
- Workshop Phase 3 6 - 7:30 pm (Display Board finishing touches)
December 17th
5th grade STEM Fair support
- STEM FAIR (Rolling lunch in the classrooms)
December 18th
5th grade STEM Fair support
- Class Viewing of Projects (Rolling lunch in the classrooms)
Need to reach us?
Change your phone number or address
To update your phone number or address, email: GESRegistrars@hcpss.org
Provide an absence note
To provide a note for an absence, email the child's name, homeroom teacher, and date of absence, along with any images of notes to: GESAbsence@hcpss.org