The Gator Chew
December Campus News
Winter Spirit Wear is On Sale Now!
Black Heavy Cotton Crewneck Sweatshirt: $15
*Make all checks payable to Imogene Gideon. Money is due December 15th! Shirts will be distributed when we return from the winter break, in time for the cold weather.
All sales are final.
Upcoming events...
- Dec. 1- 4th grade to Austin
- Dec. 5- Toys for Tots official last day (we got an extension)
- Dec. 6- Toys for Tots Event, 5 pm;
- Dec. 7- Progress reports posted in Skyward, wear your college shirt
- Dec. 8- Last Fall Club day
- Dec. 12- PTA Meeting, 1st Grade Concert
- Dec. 15- 21- Holiday Dress Up Days (see schedule below)
- Dec. 19- Spirit Night at Chik Flia
- Dec. 21- Winter parties
*Be sure to like our Facebook page so you can see all of the fun holiday activities your kids are doing. www.facebook.com/gideongators
Holiday Dress Up Days...
- Dec. 15th- Friday Favorite- wear your favorite holiday shirt, or red/ green
- Dec. 18th- Mondays can be ugly- wear your ugly sweater
- Dec. 19th- Baby it's cold outside- wear your favorite holiday socks, scarf, and/ or hat
- Dec. 20th- Island of Misfit toys- dress as your favorite holiday character
- Dec. 21st- All Aboard the Polar Express- wear your favorite holiday pajamas
Friendly reminders about holiday parties
- Parents are welcome to attend
- We ask that you leave siblings home, so your Gideon student can enjoy this time with you.
- We ask that all food is peanut free & purchased from a store, to minimize allergic reactions.
- All parties are scheduled for the afternoon of December 21. Times may vary among grade levels.
*Your child's teacher will send home a note with more details about times and needs.
Last Chance to bring Toys for Tots
We've been extended a day, so you can bring toys through December 5th!
Current totals- 385
Who will get a pie to the face?
- Mrs. Sykes- Pie Face!
- Mrs. Wachsmann- Pie Face!
- Mrs. Charles- 90 toys away
*This will take place in front of the entire school at our assembly.
FREE MISD Toys for Tots Event
Musical Gators will perform at 6:15pm.
Ukulele will perform at 7:00pm.
There will be photos with Santa, train and pony rides, fantastic entertainment, and numerous holiday crafts and games. Delicious goodies will be sold at the Tots Food Truck Alley.
Bring the entire family to enjoy this FREE event!
Center for Performing Arts
1110 West Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063
Cocoa with Claus Math & Literacy Event
9:00- am- 11:00 am
Gideon cafeteria & gym
cost is $2 for your loaded hot cocoa
This event is FREE to meet Santa and participate in the activities. Bring the entire family!
Holiday store will be open and vendors will be here so you can get your last minute Christmas shopping done.
Last Fall Club Day
Wear your Gideon shirt!
You're invited!
When: December 12th
Time: 7:00 pm
*Meeting will be short, so that we can enjoy the first grade concert.
Spirit Night!
Where: Chik Fila (360 & Camp Wisdom)
Time: 5:00- 8:00 pm
*Be sure to say you are with Gideon Elementary!
CBAs this month
- Dec. 18- Reading CBA
- Dec. 19- Writing CBA
- Dec. 20- Science CBA
- They will take Math CBAs upon our return from Christmas break. Please be sure they complete the study guide prior to returning on Tuesday. You will receive more information from your child's Math teacher closer to the break. Thank you!
It's cold outside!
*If your child is missing a coat, please come visit our lost and found. We have plenty new sweaters from the beginning of the school year.
Basketball Season is Back!
All games will be played in the gyms at James Coble Middle School.
Jan. 22 vs Tipps, 6 pm
Jan. 29 vs Jones, 6 pm
Feb. 5 vs. Spencer, 7 pm
Feb. 12 vs Cabaniss, 6 pm
Feb. 19 vs Harmon, 7 pm
Feb. 26 vs. Brockett, 7 pm
Mar. 5 vs Nash, 7 pm
Basketball short sleeve shirts are on sale now for just $12. Money is due December 15th.
*Make all checks payable to Imogene Gideon Elementary.
Students return to school on Tuesday, January 9th!
Happy Birthday!
- 12/2: Ms. Katrina, ISLE
- 12/16: Ms. Vanessa, nurse asst.
- 12/17: Coach Fleck, PE
- 12/21: Mrs. James, 2nd
- 12/27: Mrs. Jackson, Pre-K Aide