GEIST GAZETTE
November 20, 2020
GEIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Website: https://ges.hseschools.org/
Location: 14051 East 104th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: 317-915-4260
Twitter: @Geistgators
Principals note....
What a whirlwind of a year!
The past few weeks at GES have been a challenge. I know many of you have had your children come home and tell you that their teacher was absent, their teacher was teaching from home, their teacher for the day was your neighbor, school board member, the counselor, the librarian, me, etc. I assure you it has taken a village over the past few weeks! I know this is not ideal; however, I am here to tell you that your children continue to amaze me! When I have been in and out of classrooms, your children are helping their classmates, assisting with technology and showing great patience and understanding. Your children are setting a beautiful example of kindness, patience and resilience for all adults during these challenging times. I am so proud of each of them.
As we move into the next few weeks of virtual instruction, please take time to review the diagram below and reflect on strategies you have used to be successful over the past 7 months of working from home. These can be applied to your own children!
1) Television and cell phones need to be shut off and put away as to minimize distractions.
2) Each person needs their own work area with headphones if possible to stay focused.
3) Set timers and create a visual schedule so you and your children know what to do next.
4) Be positive- take breaks, take 3 deep breaths, and give GRACE!
Please remember to be safe and remember your Ss- Sanitize, Smile under your mask and Social Distance!
Thank you for your continued support of the teachers and staff. We feel your kindness and appreciate it. Have a restful and relaxing Thanksgiving!
Blessings to you and your family,
Christi
Artist of the Week for November 9
K: Simon B. in Mrs. Many and Lily X. in Ms. Dawdy's class
1st: Ben D. and Amaya J. in Mr. Savin's class
2nd: Brooke C. and Zachary E. in Ms. Dahl's class
3rd: Anna S. in Mrs. Galliher and Brody W. in Ms. Harvey's class
Yearbook Cover Design Winners
Congratulations to these artists!
Drawings by Ellie M.(Kappus)and Arini T.(Smith)
will be featured on the front and back covers of the 2020-21 GES Yearbook.
The theme this year is New Adventures. The cover contest was open to 4th graders.
25 artists submitted drawings which were judged and selected by the school staff.
Each of the designs will be featured inside the yearbook.
Thank you all for your participation!
Recycling Unwanted Lights Nov. 30-Dec. 17
School Picture Retakes Dec. 9
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED
Student Fees Are Past Due
Student fees were due 10/2/20 and are now considered past due.
Up to $8.35 in processing fees along with collection fees may be added if the balance remains outstanding after the due date. To avoid additional fees, please pay the balance in full.
If paying by check, please make the check payable to Geist Elementary and note the student ID in the memo line. You can mail or send the check in with your child.
You may also make your payment using e~Funds at https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55481. You will choose "Optional Fees" using this particular link attached. Please have your students account balance (available via Skyward-) and their 6 digit student ID to make payment via e~Funds.
To discuss payment arrangements please contact Kristi Ray at 317-915-4260.