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5th Grade Parents: PLEASE READ If you were unable to attend the BMS Academic & Career Planning Night, please feel free to review the presentation that was shared at that event. To start to get a better feel for BMS, consider following them on facebook & Twitter. If you have any follow up questions regarding the upcoming school year at BMS, please contact BMS directly to get the most accurate and up-to-date information.	GLE Assistant Principal, Katy Balko Ms. Balko joined GLE just after school started this year. We share her with Harding Avenue Elementary School. She jumped right in and is such a great fit in our school community that we feel like she has always been here! Which is probably why it took so long to realize we hadn't officially "announced" her! Katy brings great experience in education and previously worked in Roanoke County Publich Schools. A native of Pennsylvania, Katy is an avid Steelers fan and dog lover!	"Souper" Bowl Food Drive - Sponsored by GLE Equity Committee Please bring in items to donate between January 30th - February 10th. The program is in need of individually packaged snacks such as peanut butter crackers cheese crackers Gold Fish Cheez-its Fruit & Grain bars Fruit Snack gummies Other items that are always needed and appreciated are: peanut butter individual macaroni and cheese cans of soup All items collected will be donated to the Micah's Backpack Program.

5th Grade Parents: PLEASE READ

If you were unable to attend the BMS Academic & Career Planning Night, please feel free to review the presentation that was shared at that event.

To start to get a better feel for BMS, consider following them on facebook & Twitter.

If you have any follow up questions regarding the upcoming school year at BMS, please contact BMS directly to get the most accurate and up-to-date information.

GLE Assistant Principal, Katy Balko

Ms. Balko joined GLE just after school started this year. We share her with Harding Avenue Elementary School. She jumped right in and is such a great fit in our school community that we feel like she has always been here! Which is probably why it took so long to realize we hadn't officially "announced" her!

Katy brings great experience in education and previously worked in Roanoke County Publich Schools. A native of Pennsylvania, Katy is an avid Steelers fan and dog lover!

"Souper" Bowl Food Drive - Sponsored by GLE Equity Committee

Please bring in items to donate between January 30th - February 10th.

The program is in need of individually packaged snacks such as

peanut butter crackers
cheese crackers
Gold Fish
Cheez-its
Fruit & Grain bars
Fruit Snack gummies

Other items that are always needed and appreciated are:

peanut butter
individual macaroni and cheese
cans of soup

All items collected will be donated to the Micah's Backpack Program.

GLE is Celebrating National School Counseling Week: Feb. 6-10th

We are so thankful for Ms. Gresh at GLE. She is a long-standing member of the GLE community who has dedicated herself to our students, families, and our staff.

The theme of this year’s week is “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big.” Ms. Gresh's number one goal, as a school counselor, is to help students succeed? Whatever they need to be successful at school – whether that’s learning how to stay motivated to complete work, having positive relationships with fellow students, self-advocating or overcoming barriers – she is here for it.

You’ve probably heard of actor and producer Tyler Perry. He said, “I don’t think the dreams die. I think people give up. I think it gets too hard.” Sometimes achieving your dreams IS hard, but Ms. Gresh is here to help you not give up. As your school counselor, she wants to help you achieve your dreams!

Update from your GLE PTO

Staff Lunch

Every month the GLES PTO provides lunch for the teachers and staff. This month's lunch was on January 30th. We had quiche, bagels, and Panera sandwiches. Thanks to those who helped with this event!

Next PTO Meeting

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for February 16 at 6:30 in the Library. This is one of the two BIG meetings for the year. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Please mark this on your calendar and try to attend.

Spring Festival Volunteers Needed

We need help! We would like to have a Spring Festival event in May and need a volunteer to head these planning efforts. Please email gilbertlinkouspto@gmail.com if you are interested.

GLE T-shirts and Hoodies are back in stock:
Want to buy a GLE t-shirt? Now you can place your order online at https://glepto.wixsite.com/website

Kroger

By logging into your online Kroger Plus Card account and selecting Gilbert Linkous Elementary School as your school of choice, a percentage of every purchase you make will be donated directly to GLES. For more information, go to Kroger’s Community Rewards website.

Join GLE PTO Facebook Group

Want to be sure you don’t miss notices of events? Want to see photos fun times? Please join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/765536911430213

PTO Board Members: Lee Ann Walton - treasurer, Deb Dickerson - secretary, Jennifer Marques - vice-president, Emilie Pata - President.

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News from GLE - February 3, 2023

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News from GLE - February 3, 2023

5th Grade Parents: PLEASE READ

GLE Assistant Principal, Katy Balko

"Souper" Bowl Food Drive - Sponsored by GLE Equity Committee

5th Grade Parents: PLEASE READ

GLE Assistant Principal, Katy Balko

"Souper" Bowl Food Drive - Sponsored by GLE Equity Committee

GLE is Celebrating National School Counseling Week: Feb. 6-10th

Update from your GLE PTO

Follow GLE on Social Media!!