Gratz Brown Elementary
May Newsletter
Accredited with Distinction
Moberly's Mission Statement:
Create a safe environment that fosters mutual respect and responsibilityInspire and value life long learners,
The Spartan Way is excellence for all!
GBE's Partners in Education:
El Vaquero
Sonic Drive-In
Art's Appliance
Central Bank of Moberly
Dates to Remember:
Week of May 2nd
These dates have already taken place:
Monday 5/2:
Teacher Appreciation Week
Bike for Books Reading Competion up to May 13th- forms went home last week
4A Field Trip to Jeff City
Tuesday 5/3:
Middle School Transition Day for 5th Graders
Wednesday 5/4
5th Grade Field Trip and 3rd Grade Field Trip
Thursday 5/5
Stretch and Flex Day-wear sweats
2nd Day of Middle School Transition for the remaining 5th Graders
Friday 5/6
Last Day to Check out books from GBE Library
3rd Grade Banana Split Party
Sunday 5/8
Mother's Day
Week of May 9th
Monday 5/9
All Library Books Due back to GBE Library
Last week for Eagles Program
Limo Ride for Major Saver
GBE PTO Meeting @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday 5/10
2nd Grader's Transition Day to GBE
Bio Wax Museum for 5th grade @ 2:00 pm
Board of Education Meeting @ CO 5:30 pm
Wednesday 5/11
Walk To School Day!-- (flyer going out Monday 5/9)
MAP Incentive Assembly for 100% Attendance-- Principals Kiss A Pig
Thursday 5/12
3rd Grade Field Trip
Friday 5/13
Field Day at GBE
Week of May 16th
Monday 5/16
MHS Seniors Walk the Hall of GBE @ 1:45
5th Grade Recognition @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday 5/17
Special Olympics Torch Run
5th Grade Awards for April and May @ 2:50
Thursday 5/19
Last Day of School/Early Out
GBE Talent Show @ 9:00 am
Have a Great Summer!!
May 24th First day of Summer School
June 24th Last day of Summer School
Parent Resources for You and Your student at HOME:
Activites for your to do with your child this summer to keep their brains engaged!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR GBE STUDENTS AND STAFF
Our Local Police Officers visited this Spring for Lunch
We celebrated Mrs. Showalter winning MSTA Teacher of the Year for our Region!
Students displayed their artistic talents and had an Art Show- Critique from Peers
Mr. Heimann using the Spring sunshine to assist his art lesson.
GBE has had a year of new friends
And fun for all!
Dear GBE Parents and Families,
With that thought in mind as we wind down the school year I would like to leave you with one of my favorite poems by Shel Silverstein--
Always remember what wonderful things have been created from the imagination of a child.