GARRISONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
February 27th, 2023
Kindergarten Registration Begins March 1st
Save the date for our rising KinderGator Welcome Night! Families of any KinderGators for the 23-34 school year are invited to join us on Thursday, May 11th from 5:30-6:30pm to visit our school, meet staff, and see what being a Gator is all about!
Book Fair
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 students of all ages.
Book Fair dates: February 27 - 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
Online shopping is open 2/27 - 3/12 at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garrisonvilleelemschool1
You can set up an e-wallet for your child(ren), by visiting 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.
D.A.R.E Basketball Game
The game will take place at Brooke Point High School on Thursday, March 9th at 6:30pm.
Spring Break
All schools and offices will be closed Monday, March 13th through Friday, March 17th for spring break.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our Gators back at GES on Monday, March 20th.
PTO
PTO MEETING TONIGHT!
Join us for our February PTO Meeting TONIGHT, Monday, February 27th at 6pm in the GES CAFETERIA! (Due to book fair set up in the Library.) Families will also have a chance to check out our Gator Week decorations in person!
We will be discussing our budget for the next school year and announcing nominations for the 2023-24 PTO Executive Board. If you’ve ever thought about becoming involved with the PTO, now’s the time to get more information about what’s involved in a board position!!!
There will also be a special presentation regarding mid year updates about our School Improvement Plan that was introduced at the beginning of the school year.
Not able to make it in person? Join our meeting virtually by clicking the link below.
meet.google.com/iur-bohp-skm
We can't wait to see you there!
PTO Bingo Night - 2 Sessions!
Friday, March 31st
In order to have as many families able to participate as possible we will be having TWO sessions of Bingo this year!
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.
In order for us to best plan for Family Bingo Night and ensure that we have enough supplies for everyone to participate on March 31st, please click the link below to answer a few questions about whether or not you plan on attending. While there will not be a formal RSVP for this event, responding 'yes' or 'no' to this survey will GREATLY help us gauge participation. We really appreciate your response by MARCH 8th.
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.
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Important Dates
2/27 - 3/3 | Gator Week
2/27 - 3/3 | Book Fair
2/27 | PTO Meeting 6pm
3/1 | Kindergarten Registration Begins
3/1 | Gator Patrol 4:30-6:30pm
3/2 | Book Fair Open 3:30-5:30pm
3/9 | End of 3rd Quarter
3/9 | D.A.R.E. Basketball Game Fundraiser at Brooke Point High School 6:30pm
3/10 - 3/17 | Spring Break
3/22 | PTO Panda Express Spirit Night 10:30am-8:30pm
3/24 | 3rd Quarter Report Cards Available in ParentVUE
3/29 | Spring Picture Day
3/31 | PTO Bingo Night - Sessions Begin at 5:30pm and 7:30pm
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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