Dear Gemini Families,

I cannot believe we are already halfway through this school year! I am always amazed by our students here at Gemini. Their eagerness to learn is truly inspiring. Our teachers have worked hard to build strong relationships with each student, and we are confident that our efforts will lead to great results.

As you enjoy the winter holiday break, I encourage you to spend time making memories with your loved ones. Take this opportunity to relax, rest, and rejoice in the holiday season. I am truly thankful to be blessed with the opportunity to serve as the principal of this amazing school.

See you in January!

Warm regards,
Christina Carver

Winter Break- December 23rd- January 3rd.

Students return on Monday, January 6th.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that an additional 176 Florida schools have earned the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their extensive support of military families. There are now nearly 400 schools throughout the state that have earned a Purple Star School designation. Additionally, five school districts have earned the Florida Purple Star School District designation established this year. The five school districts awarded the Florida Purple Star School District designation are Bay, Brevard, Citrus, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa.

Mrs. Unseth will be announcing two winners from each of the Grade's 3rd-6th from the Penda Challenge.

Gemini Night out is Saturday 12/21 at Long Doggers Indialantic all day! Don't forget: you MUST tell your server you are here for the Gemini Fundraiser for us to earn credit. If you attended, please fill out this survey for your child(ren) teacher to be counted in the EOY class with the most attendees: https://forms.gle/TbMnDmdr86CDkkTD9 This survey will close on Friday 12/27.

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

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.

Sunnyside Cafe

Your Family Chiropractor

Schumacher Orthodontics

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)

B2K12.COM

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