Gratz Brown News
January 4, 2019
From the Principal's Desk
We have had two fast days back and our students are focused on our classroom, building expectations and routines these first two days. We have been emphasizing these norms of being respectful, responsible and safe while here at GBE. Mr. Samuel and myself have been working with the Student Advisory Team during morning announcements to focus on specific traits that help students be successful. One we talked about during announcements this week was being an active listener and what that looks like-- we encouraged classroom teachers to take a moment to discuss this important trait. We also discussed how putting your best foot forward was key and following directions given by an adult in class and in the building. Please do take time to discuss these important traits with your child to help them be the best learner they can at GBE. We appreciate your ongoing support.
Be sure to check your child's backpack today for their grade card. These are sent home today for this quarter. Coming up we will have some days out of school and an early out. I have included the January calendar in the newsletter. When February rolls around it will be mid-quarter on the 1st, and progress reports will go home on February 8th. Always do feel free to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Angie Doss
Principal
Moberly Public School Mission Statement:
GBE's Vision Statement created by our Student Advisory Team and Staff:
GBE Students want to be a Champion in:
Attitude
Action
Academics
GBE Partners in Education
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Central Bank of Moberly
PTO News
We will be meeting at 5:30 in the Library this month on January 28th.
iReady Parent Info:
Title I News
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
**Title I progress reports will go home on February 1 in Friday Folders. The DRA window is open January 7-February 1. We want to send home the most current reading scores.
What does the story mean?
Stop at natural breaks in the story and ask questions. Avoid questions with “yes” or “no” answers. Instead ask questions such as:
What do you think will happen next?
Which character in the story did you like best? Why?
What was the setting of the story?
What was the most exciting part of the story?
Retell the story in your own words.
What was the funniest, saddest, or scariest part of the story?
Attention: Parents and Students from the Desk of the GBE Librarian:
The Children’s Literature Festival will be held April 5, 2019 on the campus of Truman State University. Below is information about this upcoming field trip opportunity for our 4th and 5th graders. More information on this festival is available on the GBE Library webpage on the “Parent Shelf” page. Information about the festival and expectations on how students can earn the privilege of attending this event has been shared with all students. We encourage all 4th and 5th graders to apply for a chance to attend this event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Jackie St.Clair
GBE Library Media Specialist
Op jackiestclair@moberlyspartans.org or 269-2670 (2695)
GBE will take 50 students (4th, 5th graders) to the literature festival on Friday, April 5, 2019.
An application will be available to all 4th and 5th graders beginning Friday, March 1, 2019.
Applications will be due on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Please encourage your child to complete an application.
The application requires a parent signature.
The ten students who have earned the most Reading Counts points as of March 12, 2019 (2018-19 points) will automatically be eligible to attend. An application will still be required.
The only costs to attend this festival will be optional money for lunch and/or book purchases.
The bus will leave GBE promptly at 9:00 a.m. and arrive back at GBE at approximately 4:45 p.m. Transportation to and from school the day of the trip must be provided by parent or designated person.
All applications will be reviewed by a committee representing GBE staff and the students selected to attend the festival will be announced.
Character Trait for each Month:
October: Cooperation
November: Responsibility
December: Compassion
January: Perseverance
February: Honesty
March: Self-Discipline
April: Positive Attitude
May: Patience
GBE Important Calendar Dates for January:
January 7th to 11th:
Monday- Welcome Back! Let's have a great week!
Tuesday- 12:00 Reading Counts Lunch with Principals; BOE mtg at CO @ 5:30 pm
Wednesday through Friday- Great learning taking place!
January 14th to 18th:
Monday- Spartan Tutoring Resumes
Tuesday through Friday- Students showing the Spartan Way at GBE!
January 21st to 25th:
Monday- No School- MLK Day
Tuesday- great teaching and learning occurring
Wednesday- 1:00 Early out
Thursday through Friday- GBE Students Rockin' it out!
January 28th to February 1st:
Monday- GBE PTO mtg @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday through Thursday- Great learning occurring at GBE!
Friday- Mid-Quarter (Progress Reports go home 2/8/19)
Contact Information for GBE Office Staff and Administration:
Principal's Secretary, Melissa Slater
melissaslater@moberlyspartans.org
Assistant Principal, David Samuel
davidsamuel@moberlyspartans.org
Assistant Principal's Secretary, Dee Noel
Office # 660-269-2670
Address: 1320 Gratz Brown Road, Moberly MO 65270