#mytribe Gratz Brown Elementary
May 13, 2019
GBE Vision Statement:
GBE Students want to be a Champion in:
Attitude, Action, and Academics
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week this Last Week!!!
We breathe life into our students every day...
Next, I thank you for that! When I came to GBE we focused on the Lollipop Moments-- that was my mission for our staff.
As we have grown, I can proudly say that I feel like we have worked to focus on finding the moments and growing these to create a mindset in the school.
Our mindset is the power of yet.. this year.
Last, as I move on to a different role next year, I wanted to take the time to acknowledge you for this work and inspire you to continue where ever and what ever you may be doing next year.
I became a teacher because I was that kid that did not get things easily at times. I wanted to be that person for others that inspired me to find my gifts, even though they may have shined in a different way than other classmates. Thank you for being that person for a student.
Next... I challenge you, before you leave.. find time to tell a student you believe in them... they were the reason you were here every day. You will touch and change lives forever with these simple words.
Please watch this video-- know you breathe life into our students every day!
CLT Monday, May 13th
PBIS Information:
Statement of Purpose: We will work to create a positive learning environment where students and adults feel safe and respected.
PBS Success 4th Quarter at Playground
Make sure you know your date and time and get it approved
Let Dave know dates. Fifth grade and 4B don’t have dates
o Changes to Binder
Mission Moberly: There will be new lessons, binders, etc.
and this will be pushed out next school year.
PBS/Mission Moberly PD will occur our first days back next year.
Reminders from some GBE Students
GBE Students always remember:
Think before you act
Think before you speak
Keep yourself in control- Remember you can only control your own actions and choices
Listen the the adult
Remember all of our actions have a reaction! What kind of Reaction are you looking for?
Lounge Duty
Please be sure to clean up around the sink daily and not leave several dirty cups in the sink for these teams to take care of-- help out and clean up your things- Thank you!
May 13 - 23 Angie and Dave
On the 23rd between checking Teachers out-- I will be cleaning out the front breakroom. Do not leave anything you do not want thrown away or recycled.
Angie
Staff Birthdays for April/May:
May
Carrie Thompson - 3rd
Emily Enslen- 3rd
Stephanie Orscheln-14
Beth Sander-27th
Arla Fanning-29
Gratz Brown Tribe Character Traits:
October: Cooperation
November: Responsibility
December: Compassion
January: Perseverance
February: Honesty
March: Self-Discipline
April: Positive Attitude
May: Patience
Building Assessment Items:
May 17th All DRA Scores are Due in SIS -- updated for the end of the year.
***Correction on the Literacy Portfolio Due Dates-- these are due to Grade Level Title teachers by May 23rd or before if completed. Be sure to have the Title Teacher sign off on your end of school checkout form.
iReady testing for the building will run from May 13th to the 20th. Be sure to access the Data Chat resource I emailed out from iReady to talk to kids and set end of the year Goals.
Weekly Events:
* Be sure to check the GBE Google Calendar for Team/Comm mtg dates/times
We do have some additions to the calendar that may not be reflected on this newsletter-- please check your invites and GBE Google Calendar.
May 13th to 17th
Monday 5/13: iReady Spring Benchmark testing for Math and ELA ALL WEEK
Tuesday 5/14: Board Meeting at CO 5:30 pm
Wednesday 5/15: Eagles Field Trip; Walk the Hall-- Seniors Visit and Walk GBE @ 9:10
Thursday 5/16: Working hard happening at GBE
Friday 5/17: GBE Field Day from 1 to 3
May 20th to 24th
Monday 5/20: Last Monday of the school year!
Tuesday 5/21: 5th grade promotion 5:30 to 7 pm @ MHS Fine Arts Center
Wednesday 5/22: Happy Wednesday!
Thursday 5/23: Early Out Today-- LAST DAY of School!
May 29th and 30th Curriculum Camps from 8 to 4 at MHS PD Room
June
June 3 to June 28th Summer Adventure @ GBE for incoming 3rd graders to 5th graders
Incoming 6th graders will only attend by invite at MMS
June 10th GBE PTO last meeting for the 2018-19 school year; Change of Officers @ 5:30 pm GBE Library
Reminders and To Do's:
BACK BREAKROOM: if you have placed items in the back breakroom for people to go through and take--you need to throw out any leftover items by May 15th! Please it is getting too full!
Pinks and Blues- begin filling these out so you do not have to rush getting them done and turned in at check out on the last day of school. If you are ready to turn this in-- grade/team files are in the office.
End of School Checklist-- (click to access) this was shared out-- began looking at what you can take care of so you are not rushing on 5/23. Melissa or Dee will share out a sign up time to check out in the office with us that afternoon. We will have a fun meal and final bonding time prior.
Remember! We are excited about Summer BUT.....
Thank you for all you do!!