GES Week In Review
August 20, 2021
GES Week In Review
The WIR will be sent out on Friday 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 to the exciting things happening at Gilbertsville Elementary School.
Important Upcoming Dates
August 22 GES Sponsored Chalk the Walk! 11AM-1PM
August 23 Welcome Back! 1st Student Day
August 26 Back to Orchestra Night 6:00 PM at GES
August 31 2nd and 3rd Grade Meet the Teacher Night
- 2nd Grade-5:30-6:00
- 3rd Grade-6:05-6:35
September 1 4th and 5th Grade Meet the Teacher Night
- 5th Grade- 5:30-6:00
- 4th Grade-6:05-6:35
September 3 No School Offices Open
September 6 Labor Day-No School, Offices Closed
September 9 Picture Day
September 10 Recognition of Patriot Day (9/11)-Wear Red, White, and Blue
September 13 GES HSA Meeting 7:30 PM (Via Zoom-Link is below)
September 22 Early Dismissal
Welcome Back to the 2021-2022 School Year
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
We are very excited to welcome you back into our building on Monday. Our team has worked very hard all summer to prepare for our students return to the building. During our teacher in service days this week we kicked off our theme for this year “#GESrocks”. This hashtag is truly a reflection of our hard-working and dedicated staff and supportive families. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our Chalk the Walk event sponsored by our HSA this Sunday from 11 AM-1PM.
Just a few reminders to help us kick off our year.
1. All returning 3-5th graders should bring their fully charged Chromebook and charger to school with them on Monday morning. We suggest putting your name on your charger so that they do not get confused with another student's charger. Any new students to GES will receive their technology the first week of school.
2. Lunch Menu for the first day of school
Choose 1 Entrée:
A. Spaghetti & Meatballs w/Breadstick
B. Taco Salad w/Roll
C. Smucker's Uncrustable PB&J Sandwich Meal
Sides:
Romaine Salad
Steamed Peas
Mixed Fruit
Assorted Milk
3. As per the District Communication sent out earlier this week “Universal indoor masking will be required for all students and staff in grades Pre-K through six for the first 13 school days. This requirement will be re-evaluated prior to the end of the 13 school days”.
We are looking forward to welcoming our students back and starting a great 2021-2022 School Year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Petri, GES Principal
Bus Transportation & Parent Drop Off/Pick Up
Please be patient the first week of school with bus transportation and parent drop off/pick up procedures. It always takes some time to get our routines and routes running smoothly. The first few days of school we do dismiss at a slower rate to get students in the correct spots.
Bus Transportation-Please make sure your child is at your assigned stop 5-10 minutes prior
to scheduled bus time.
- Per the Federal order issued in January 2021, the CDC requires face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, when on public transportation - this includes on school buses operated by public and private school systems. However, a driver does not need to wear a face-covering if they are the only person on the bus.
Parent Drop off and Pick Up Information
- Drop off Times: 8:25-8:40 (Gate will be closed at 8:40 AM)
- Pick Up Times: 3:25-3:45 (Gate will open at 3:15 PM)
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures:
- AM Drop Off-The gate will open at 8:00 AM. Doors will open at 8:25 AM.
- PM Pick Up-The gate will open at 3:15. Please do not arrive prior to this time as you will not be able to line up on the access road. We will begin student dismissal at 3:25.
- A No Standing/Parking Order along Congo Road and Route 73 will be enforced by Douglas Township Police. If there is a backup at the entrance to the access road, you will not be permitted to line up along Congo Road. You will not be permitted to wait in our parking lot/property as this will cause a safety concern for our busses.
- Douglas Township Police will be present along Congo Road at drop off and pick up times to enforce these procedures.
- Complete Parent Pick Up Google Form Include any adults permitted to pick up your child at the end of the school day. Parent Pick Up Permission. Your child will receive their parent pick up sign the first day of school.
- Have your drivers license or ID ready at parent pickup line.
- Please review the Parent Drop off and Pick Up Video Watch Video.
- Communicate with your child's teacher if your child is switching from riding the bus or being picked up.
- Provide a note to your child's teacher to communicate early pickup (prior to 3:00 PM) at the main office.
Letter to Parents about Accidental Insurance Coverage
6 Day School Cycle
Week of August 23
Monday, Day 1
Tuesday, Day 2
Wednesday, Day 3
Thursday, Day 4
Friday, Day 5
Week of August 30
Monday, Day 6
Tuesday, Day 1
Wednesday, Day 2
Thursday, Day 3
Friday and Monday-No School-Labor Day Weekend
Gilbertsville Home and School Association (GES HSA)
Join us on Monday, September 13 at 7:30 PM for our first meeting of the 2021-2022 School Year.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://boyertownasd.zoom.us/j/95532923572?pwd=MXpSWFl2KzIzK3FVeGZzY0Vya25vQT09
Meeting ID: 955 3292 3572
Passcode: 606496
One tap mobile
+16468769923,,95532923572# US (New York)
Student Attendance Information
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.
Gilbertsville Elementary School
Email: jmcdevitt@boyertownasd.org
Website: https://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/14
Location: 36 Congo Road, Gilbertsville, PA, USA
Phone: 610-369-7485