GES Week In Review
November 12, 2021
GES Week In Review
The WIR will be sent out weekly during the school year. In the WIR you will find upcoming dates and information relevant to your child here at GES. Please review regularly to stay abreast of the exciting things happening at Gilbertsville Elementary School.
Important Upcoming Dates
November 18 End of Trimester #1
November 19 No Place for Hate T-shirt Orders Due
November 22 Half Day- Afternoon and Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 23 Half Day- Afternoon and Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 24 Half Day
November 26-29 Thanksgiving Break-No School-Offices open on 11/29
December 6 HSA Meeting at 7:00 pm
**Just a reminder that all Parent/Teacher Conferences will be virtual. Your child's teacher will be sharing the Zoom link with parents.
Middle School East presents School House Rock Live, Jr.! Click Below for Information!
HSA Meeting on December 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm
To join the Zoom meeting, click the link below:
Meeting ID: 996 6127 8110
Passcode: 668968
2021 STACK-UP!
Gilbertsville Elementary will to be participating in the 2021 STACK-UP during the week of November 15. STACK-UP is a challenge set by the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA). Thousands of participants will take part in this sport stacking (cup stacking) event worldwide to see if we can break the previous record for "The Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations". In 2019, 638,503 stackers participated to break the previous STACK-UP record of 624,390. This year, the goal is to have over 645,000 stackers contribute their sport stacking skills from across the United States and around the world in locations such as Hungary, Germany, Israel, South Korea, New Zealand, Colombia, and Taiwan.
Bussing Transportation
Due to construction projects on Swamp Pike and other challenges, we anticipate bussing to be inconsistent for an extended period of time. We will do our best to communicate any anticipated delays or changes to your child’s bus schedule. Please be patient and thank you for your flexibility.
GES Lunch and Recess Monitor Needed (11:20 AM- 1:40 PM)
GES is looking for a lunch and recess monitor for 2 hours and 20 minutes each day. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please reach out to Mrs. Petri. The following link will take you to the BASD classified application:
If you need assistance for the holiday season please contact Ms. Weber, or fill out the application below for the Christmas Program and return to Multi-Service by 11/22.
Important Information about Parent Pick up and Drop off!
Important Afternoon Transportation and Pick Up Process Information
If your plans for your child’s transportation home are different than their typical mode of transportation, please send a note to your child’s teacher so that they are leaving the classroom during the appropriate time. Also, please email your teacher to let them know of the change.
Examples below:
1. Your child rides the bus daily and you are opting for parent pickup. On this day, please send a note indicating this along with the name of the adult who will be picking up your child. Please have that adult bring their driver’s license to confirm their identity.
2. If you typically pick up your child and you want your child to ride the bus this day, please send a note, that includes their bus number, to the teacher to help ensure they board the bus.
Student Attendance Information
Attendance Procedures
Reporting an absence: If your child is not feeling well and cannot attend school, please email attendance at AttendanceGES@boyertownasd.org, or use the link below to inform the school that your child will not be present due to an illness, or appointment. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvtpG7SKITdNqliElSWvB9u4el72hJiIntaN9LFeyTuq8TnQ/viewform
Educational Trip-Parents/Guardians must complete an Educational Trip Form 2 days prior to your child's absence. **Please note that failure to submit a trip form prior to departure will result in trip days being counted as an unlawful absence.
Gilbertsville Home and School Association (GES HSA)
Our next HSA Meeting will be held in November.
CDC Guidance on Face Coverings
Spectator Changes to BASH Athletic Events
Ticket Sales for Athletic Events
Please visit the following website regarding ticket sales for athletic events held at Boyertown. Cash sales are not available for any athletic event.
Bus Transportation & Parent Drop Off/Pick Up
Bus Transportation-Please make sure your child is at your assigned stop 5-10 minutes prior
to scheduled bus time.
- Per the Federal order issued in January 2021, the CDC requires face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, when on public transportation - this includes on school buses operated by public and private school systems. However, a driver does not need to wear a face-covering if they are the only person on the bus.
Parent Drop off and Pick Up Information
- Drop off Times: 8:25-8:40 (Gate will be closed at 8:40 AM)
- Pick Up Times: 3:25-3:45 (Gate will open at 3:15 PM)
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
- AM Drop Off-The gate will open at 8:00 AM. Doors will open at 8:25 AM.
- PM Pick Up-The gate will open at 3:15. Please do not arrive prior to this time as you will not be able to line up on the access road. We will begin student dismissal at 3:25.
- A No Standing/Parking Order along Congo Road and Route 73 will be enforced by Douglas Township Police. If there is a backup at the entrance to the access road, you will not be permitted to line up along Congo Road. You will not be permitted to wait in our parking lot/property as this will cause a safety concern for our busses.
- Douglas Township Police will be present along Congo Road at drop-off and pick-up times to enforce these procedures.
- Complete Parent Pick Up Google Form Include any adults permitted to pick up your child at the end of the school day. Parent Pick Up Permission. Your child will receive their parent pick-up sign in school.
- Have your driver's license or ID ready at the parent pickup line.
- Communicate with your child's teacher if your child is switching from riding the bus or being picked up.
- Provide a note to your child's teacher to communicate early pickup (prior to 3:00 PM) at the main office.
Letter to Parents about Accidental Insurance Coverage
6 Day School Cycle
Week of November 8
Monday-Day 4
Tuesday-Day 5
Wednesday-Day 6
Thursday-Day 1
Friday-Day 2
Week of November 15
Monday-Day 3
Tuesday-Day 4
Wednesday-Day 5
Thursday-Day 6
Friday-Day 1
GES WIN
News from the Nurses Suite
Gilbertsville Elementary School
Email: jmcdevitt@boyertownasd.org
Website: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/14
Location: 36 Congo Road, Gilbertsville, PA, USA
Phone: 610-369-7485