Ms. Vickery (shown below with her interviewer Michael) has been interested in creating business ventures since her childhood. She recalled enjoying the novels of Ann M. Martin, The Baby-Sitters Club series, about a group of young friends who ran a local babysitting service. That inspired Ms. Vickery to create her own Baby-Sitter's Club, and try other money-making services as a child, such as selling lemonade.

During the global pandemic that first surfaced in 2019, Ms. Vickery changed careers and became a wedding planner, which she enjoys very much, and operates Cottage 84 and its many services with her husband Jordan.

All entrepreneurs understand the hard work that goes into operating successful businesses. Ms. Vickery shared with our students some wisdom she has gained along her journey.

"Never quit, that's number one, and don't take no for an answer (unless it is your parents telling you 'no' for something), and never give up on your dreams. You have to be willing to work if you want to own your own business."

Ms. Vickery is a busy mom and business operator, and we greatly appreciate her stopping by the GETV studio this week to share her story and some excellent life advice!

A reminder from our wonderful PTA to those who would like to participate:

Dear GES Families,

Every year we host an egg hunt for our GES staff to win a variety of fun prizes. This is a way for us to show our love and appreciation for all that they do for our children. We would like to invite our GES FRAMILY the option to participate.

If interested in participating, please complete the following survey so that we have an idea of what to expect. Donations for GES Staff Egg Hunt 2023 - CLICK TO COMPLETE SURVEY

All items should be dropped off at the front of the school, inside our PTA box no later than Friday, March 24

Suggested Items: gift cards to local restaurants or shops, entertainment tickets, gourmet candy, basket filled with treats, cozy socks, candles, fancy soaps, coffee and mug, etc. Any item that would put a smile on a staff member's face! ????

Hey, 4th & 5th graders, do you really like to sing?

Spring Chorus will start the week of April 10th - after Spring Break. For interested 4th or 5th graders to sign up, those students must go onto Mr. Gibson's Music Special Google Classroom and fill out a form with their parents. GES Chorus is for 4th and 5th graders only.

Who: Families of students who are receiving special education services

What: Each state is required to conduct a parent survey to measure parent/family perceptions of the success of parent engagement between home and local schools.

When: Through May 31

Where: Parents can complete the survey via the survey link below.

Please use the following link to access the survey: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey