GARRISONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
February 6th, 2023
SILVER GOTCHA RECIPIENTS
At Garrisonville, we like to recognize students & staff who have gone above and beyond by presenting them with a Silver Gotcha. Any staff member is able to nominate a Gator for a Silver Gotcha if they feel that they have done something that exemplifies our Gator Motto.
G | Going the extra mile.
A | Always encouraging.
T | Totally cooperative.
O | Outstanding attitude.
R | Respectful & responsible.
Our recent Silver Gotcha recipients are:
Savannah A. - 2nd Gator
Hollin A. - 4th Gator
Notification of Screener Data
The goal of SCPS is to ensure that you are well informed on the progress of your child, especially in reading and math. Any student not meeting a benchmark on any of these assessments will be given intervention to address the identified deficit(s). The report that you will receive today will share not only the assessment scores, but also the intervention plan if your student did not meet the benchmark(s).
Rockhill District Budget Town Hall
All members of the community are invited to attend any of the following four Town Hall meetings regarding the Fiscal Year 24 budget to provide input regarding a fiscally responsible school budget that provides sustainable student support.
For more information about the FY24 School Budget, visit https://www.staffordschools.net/Page/33697.
Rock Hill Magisterial District - Monday, February 6
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School Gymnasium
75 Walpoole Lane
Aquia & Griffis-Widewater Magisterial Districts - Wednesday, February 8
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Stafford Elementary Cafeteria
1349 Courthouse Road
Falmouth & George Washington Magisterial Districts - Thursday, February 9
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Edward E. Drew Middle Cafeteria
501 Cambridge Street
Hartwood & Garrisonville Magisterial Districts - Monday, February 13
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Winding Creek Elementary Cafeteria
475 Winding Creek Road
PTO
Zibibbo Pizza Kits Family Activity
Pre-orderd pizza kits must be picked up at Zibibbo Trattoria on Rt. 1 Monday, February 13th between 4-7pm.
*Please note that kits were sold as pre-orders only. They will NOT be delivered and must be picked up at the restaurant on the date and time noted above. We are not able to provide refunds for kits not picked up during this time.
PTO will receive $2 back for every kit purchased.
We hope that this activity will help make your Valentine's Day a little sweeter!
PTO Bingo Night - 2 Sessions!
In order to have as many families able to participate as possible we will be having TWO sessions of Bingo this year!
****While there will not be signups, we ask that you please pick only ONE session to attend so that we have room to accommodate as many people as would like to participate.****
There will be *5 games* of Bingo played at each session this year.
SESSION 1 - Doors open at 5pm, Bingo starts at 5:30pm and ends at 6:30pm
SESSION 2 - Doors open at 7pm, Bingo starts at 7:30pm and ends at 8:30pm
First book of 5 games is free! Additional books will be available for purchase.
More details and volunteer signups will be made available as plans develop.
Sweethearts Dance
PTO would like to announce that the Family Sweethearts Dance will now be the Friday Friendship Dance and take place during the school day, on the afternoon of Feb. 10th.
We encourage everyone to come to school “dressed to impress!”
K-2 will be from 1:40-2:10pm and grades 3-5 from 2:15-2:45pm. Family members will be able to attend and will sign-out their Gator as they enter if they want to take them home from the dance.
Book Fair
Dear Parents and Families:
Reading for pleasure unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair dates: February 27 to March 3, 2023
∗ Open for students to shop during the school day
∗ Open for family members to shop from 12:30 - 2:00 (Entrance-Library Door)
∗ Open after school on Thursday, March 2nd 3:30-5:30
You can also shop online from 2/27 - 3/12
Go to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garrisonvilleelemschool
If you want an e-wallet for your child(ren), here is how https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=5204653
If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Ms. Golles (gollesmt@staffordschools.net). We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Michele Golles
Librarian
Early Childhood Education Centers
The Stafford County Early Childhood Education Center has begun recruitment of students for Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Virginia Preschool Initiative Program for the 2023-2024 school year. Submissions of online and paper applications are now being accepted. Paper copies are available in the front office.
TAKE HOME FOLDERS
Kindergarten Registration begins March 1st
Important Dates
2/17- Professional Day - No School for students
2/20- President's Day - No School - Offices Closed
2/27-3/3- Book Fair
3/1- Kindergarten Registration begins
2/27-3/3-Gator Week! More information to come soon!
3/9- D.A.R.E. Basketball Game Fundraiser at Brooke Point High School
3/10-3/17- Spring Break
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Garrisonville Elementary School
Email: whiteam1@staffordschools.net
Website: https://www.staffordschools.net/Domain/13
Location: 100 Wood Drive, Stafford, VA, USA
Phone: 540-658-6260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gesgators/
Twitter: @GESGATOR