Gainfield School News
October 30, 2021
Message from Mr. Romeo
Greetings from GES!
Is there anything better than Halloween Week at Gainfield School? Pumpkins with Personality... Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee... and, of course, the Kindergarten Halloween Parade. Memories to last a lifetime!
Best wishes for a fun and safe Halloween!
Sincerely,
Jon Romeo
Principal
GES Health and Safety
Our ability to keep Gainfield School open for "in person learning" is directly related to our school community's attention to safety.
As a reminder:
- Please keep your child(ren) home if they have any COVID symptoms
- If a member of your household is diagnosed with COVID, please keep your child(ren) home and contact Nurse Ferguson at (203) 264-6811.
- If your child is exposed in the community or identified as a direct contact and is unvaccinated, please keep your child home and contact Nurse Ferguson at (203) 264-6811.
Thank you for your continuing efforts to keep our school community safe.
Nov. 3 - Connecticut Kid Governor Election Bus Tour
Gainfield School has been selected to host a stop on the Connecticut Kid Governor's Statewide Election Rally Bus Tour!
The bus tour will be stopping at GES on November 3rd to meet with fifth grade students to build excitement around the Connecticut Kid Governor program, the Statewide Election, the candidates for Kid Governor, and the importance of voting.
Nov. 8th, 9th, 10th - Parent - Teacher Conferences
In keeping with Superintendent Smith’s guidance, we are encouraging families to attend conferences virtually when possible to mitigate any COVID exposure risk.
For families who may have opted for in person conferences and would like to switch to a virtual conference, simply email us at GESoffice@region15.org and we will make arrangements with your child(ren)’s teacher(s).
For families that haven’t specified whether they would like an in-person conference or virtual conference, we will proceed with plans for virtual conferences unless we hear otherwise.
Your partnership during these trying times has played a key role in the success of our school community and is very much appreciated.
Nov. 11th - Veterans Day @ GES
As many of you know, Veterans Day is a pretty big deal at Gainfield School. Our students and staff look forward to this annual celebration to pay tribute to men and women who have served in our armed forces.
This year's school visitor restrictions create a bit of a challenge in terms of our Veterans Day Celebration, but nothing we can't overcome.
We are working to compile a list of veterans who are interested in a "virtual" visit to a classroom on Thursday, November 11th. The visits would be conducted via Zoom and last about 15-20 minutes.
If you are a veteran, or have a veteran in your immediate or extended family, and are interested in joining a classroom virtually on Veterans Day, please email GESOffice@Region15.org with your contact info. We'll get back to you to make arrangements for your "virtual" classroom visit.
Nov. 19th - GES PTO Holiday Fair
During the fair, students can shop for holiday gifts for their friends and family members. Gifts range from .25 to $15.00.
Message from the Gainfield PTO
GES Dining Out Night
Save the date for GES night at Chipotle. On November 17th, the PTO will get a portion of every order and you'll get the night off from cooking! Check out the flyer below for more information and e-mail Yamira with questions: yraimundi@hotmail.com
There's one week left to create and upload your child's art for our Square 1 Art fundraiser. Upload completed artwork and place orders for keepsakes by 11/5 - just in time for the holidays! We can't wait to see the creative designs! E-mail Linda with questions: lcnovellino@gmail.com
PTO Website: https://gainfield.ptboard.com/home
Facebook: facebook.com/gainfieldelementaryschoolpto
Instagram: @gainfieldschool
November Menu from the Cafeteria
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 3rd
- Kid Governor Election Bus Tour
Friday, November 5th
- Square One Art orders are due
Monday, November 8th
- 1:00 p.m. Dismissal for Students
Tuesday, November 9th
- Election Day
- 1:00 p.m. Dismissal for Students
Wednesday, November 10th
- 1:00 p.m. Dismissal for Students
Thursday, November 11th
- Veterans Day
What's On Your Mind?
Whether you have a concern, a question, a suggestion, or a compliment... let us know by clicking the box below to be in contact with Mr. Romeo!
Email: jromeo@region15.org
About Gainfield School
Email: gesoffice@region15.org
Website: www.region15.org/ges
Location: 307 Old Field Road, Southbury, CT, United States
Phone: 203-264-5312
Twitter: @GainfieldSchool
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