GES Week In Review
Friday, February 3, 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.
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
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 February 6
Monday-Day 2
Tuesday-Day 3
Wednesday-Day 4
Thursday-Day 5
Friday-Day 6
Week of February 13
Monday-Day 1
Tuesday-Day 2
Wednesday-Day 3
Thursday-Day 4
Friday-Day 5
Attendance Excuse Note Reminder
ATTENDANCE REMINDER: Parents/guardians are required to provide written notification (handwritten note, email, or electronic excuse blank) to the school for each day their child is not in attendance. Absences shall be treated as unlawful until the district receives a written excuse explaining the absence, to be submitted within three (3) days of the absence. The district will not change the attendance code for written notifications received after (3) three days.
For the 2022-2023 school year: If you are reporting a student absence due to a confirmed case of Covid-19, please complete this FORM in addition to providing a handwritten, electronic, or email note. You MUST complete an attendance excuse in addition to the Covid-19 form. BASD is required to report confirmed cases of Covid-19 to the PA Department of Health.
More details regarding attendance policies and procedures can be found on the BASD website under school board policies and in the student handbook.
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!
This Outreach Program for Soccer, is a community-based training & team placement program for young athletes with disabilities.
Science Explorers on February 15th!
News from the Health Room
HSA-Pizza Kit Orders Due on February 10th
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 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
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
Kelly Education Referral Program
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