GQES Spring Newsletter
May 2017
#WeAreGranite
End of Grade Testing
End-of-Grade (EOG) tests are just around the corner! Here is what to expect:
Thursday, June 1: Math EOGs for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Friday, June 2: Social Studies EOGs for 4th and 5th graders
Monday, June 5: Science EOGs for 4th and 5th graders
iPad Collection
We can't wait for Field Day!
This year's Field Day will be held on Thursday, June 8.
Kindergarten, First, and Second graders will participate from 8:30-11:00
Third, Fourth, and Fifth graders will participate from 11:30-2:00
**This WILL BE a dress down day for everyone at no charge.
**Students can wear hats and sunglasses
**Students are also encouraged to bring a bottle of water for Field Day.
Fifth Grade Ceremony
5th Grade Ceremony
Thursday, Jun 8, 2017, 06:00 PM
Granite Quarry Elementary School, South Walnut Gq Street, Granite Quarry, NC, United States
PTA Updates
Thank you to our PTA for everything they have done to improve our playground!
A few of their accomplishments this school year:
- removed concrete footings to create a new kickball field and walking track expansion
- resurfaced blacktop and updated paint
- repainted play structures and fence
- installed new swings for PreK-5th graders
- replaced old wooden edging on playground with new plastic edging
Updated PreK Playground
New Swings
Fresh Paint and New Edging
Read Books, Read Books!
Achieve3000
On Thursday, May 18, many GQES teachers traveled around the district placing Extraordinary Reader signs in the yards of our student who had read 80+ Achieve3000 articles and scored 75% or higher on their first try of the activity. We are so proud of our students and their hard work!