GES Week In Review

Friday, January 27, 2022

Week In Review

Welcome to the GES Week In Review (WIR).

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 Dates

February 3 Wear Red Day

February 10 HSA Sponsored Sweetheart Dance

February 17 Early Dismissal

AM Kindergarten: 8:45 am - 10:30 am

PM Kindergarten: 10:30 am - 12:25 pm

Grades 1-5: 8:45 am - 12:25 pm

February 20 President’s Day - School Closed/Offices Open

February 23 Spring Picture Day & 5th Grade Picture

6 Day School Cycle

We will be following a 6-day cycle for school this year. Your child's special schedule will be based on the cycle days rather than days of the week. For your planning, the next 2 weeks of school cycle days are listed below.


Week of January 30

Monday-Day 3

Tuesday-Day 4

Wednesday-Day 5

Thursday-Day 6

Friday-Day 1


Week of February 6

Monday-Day 2

Tuesday-Day 3

Wednesday-Day 4

Thursday-Day 5

Friday-Day 6

4th & 5th Grade Choral Concert RESCHEDULED

The Choral Concert that was scheduled for January 26th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 9th. Times for the concert are the same as previously scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!

December Students of the Month!

Top Soccer 2023

This Outreach Program for Soccer, is a community-based training & team placement program for young athletes with disabilities.

Science Explorers on February 15th!

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News from the Health Room

Cold Temperatures are Here

This is a reminder to send your child(ren) to school with a coat, hat, and gloves. Students will continue to go out to recess unless the temperature drops below 18 degrees.

HSA February Newsletter

Please click below for the February HSA Newsletter!


https://www.smore.com/wemq9-february-happenings

HSA 2023 Spring Basket Party News!! Click Below

Volunteer with the Gilbertsville HSA!

The Gilbertsville Home and School Association (GES HSA) is our parent organization. The HSA does a tremendous amount of work to plan fun student and family events throughout the school year. They are always looking for volunteers. If you want to get involved visit the GES HSA Facebook page or send an email to the address below. The HSA is looking forward to offering fun, family activities throughout the 2022-2023 school year.


Mark your calendar for our GES HSA Meetings. All meetings will be held in the library at 7:00 PM

  • March 6
  • May 1


The HSA has a new email address Gilbertsvilleelementaryhsa@gmail.com

WIN at Gilbertsville Elementary School

WIN at GES- Please read the letter below explaining how this program works here at Gilbertsville. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for partnering in your child’s education.

Parent Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures

If you are planning to transport your child to school, please complete the google form indicating the adults that you give permission to pick up your child after school. As we work through the first few weeks of school we ask for your patience as we all get used to our transportation procedures. Thank you in advance for that.


Click here to complete the Parent Pick Up Dismissal Form

Click here for a pdf version of Parent Drop-off and Pick-Up Maps and Procedures

Parent Drop Off Map

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Parent Pick Up Map

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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.

Kelly Education Referral Program

Know someone who’d be interested in a rewarding opportunity with Kelly Education?

Join the Kelly® Education Referral Program! Click below for more information.


Referral Program - Registration (referralrock.com)

CCRES Employment

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