
Gulf Trace Elementary
Peek-at-the-Week: April 10, 2023 - April 14, 2023

A Quick Message
Spring Has Sprung – But the Learning Isn’t Done!
The warmer weather and blooming flowers are here, but we are still hard at work making the most of every learning opportunity! Our staff is focused on helping students finish the year strong, and we’re committed to making every minute of the day count.
We also want to make sure students are fully engaged in learning and continuing to follow our STAR Expectations each and every day. Positive behavior and strong effort help set the tone for a successful end to the school year.
A few important reminders to help keep things running smoothly and safely:
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Students should arrive on time and remain at school from bell to bell. Every moment of learning matters!
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Our school gates open at 9:20 AM. Please do not drop students off before this time unless you are staying with them—there is no supervision before 9:20.
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For everyone’s safety, students should never be dropped off on Gulf Trace Blvd. This creates a serious safety hazard and is also a traffic violation.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe, focused, and ready to learn each day!
Assistant Principal Week
Night of the Arts
Paul R. Smith Cambridge Open House for our 5th Graders
Weekly Happenings
Monday, 4/7
STAR LAB Continues
10:00-12:00 / 1:00-3:00 - Kindergarten Round Up - 25-26 Early K Registration (media)
5:30-7:30 Cambridge Open House for 5th Graders - Paul R. Smith Middle School
Tuesday, 4/8
Tuesday News Day
8:15 -9:15 Extended School Day - 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
8:30 Chorus Club Practice
Wednesday, 4/9
8:15 -9:15 Extended School Day - 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
8:30 Music Movers Practice
10:00 4th & 5th Florida Writes Make Up
Thursday, 4/10
In School Staffing Day
8:15 -9:15 Extended School Day - 3rd Grade
Friday, 4/11
GTES Spirit Day - wear your Gulf Trace Shirt
Learn Attribute of the Month
Staff Shout Outs
Thank you Briana Mursuli for your hard work in the front office! Managing the constant phone calls, assisting with paperwork for teachers/staff, and helping parents. Love that you always have a smile!
Shout out to Mrs.Barranco she is extremely calm, nurturing, and kind.
Thank you Kristin Pitts for being so flexible and giving up your Music Room for the gigantic Star Lab!
I want to shout out Ms. Hurley because as a first year teacher she has been working so hard to learn the ropes and support her students! She has been working so hard to help her students grow while also making sure that all of her ducks are in a row! She is such a valuable asset to the team and we are so lucky to have her!
Mr. Tim is amazing and we can't thank you enough for your expertise in all things technology! This really cam in handy when setting up the Star Lab!
Thank you Ms Hinckley you are extremely responsive and very friendly!
Mr.Oliver is fantastic with the children and is very kind and gentle