Gayman Gazette
April 30th Edition - Kindness Rocks!
Save the Date(s) Until June:
MAY:
- Wed, May 1st & Thurs, May 2nd - Science PSSA for Grade 4
- Fri, May 3rd - Pillo Polo
- Mon, May 6th - Spotlight on Music Grades 1 & 5 All School Assembly
- Tues, May 7th - 3rd Grade to CB East for Music Concert
- Tues, May 7th @ 2:15 PM - Band Rehearsal w/Tohickon Middle School
- Wed, May 8th @ 9:00AM - Grade 1 Spotlight on Music Concert
- Wed, May 8th @ 10:00AM - Grade 5 Spotlight on Music Concert
- Wed, May 8th @ 5:30-7:30PM - Creativity in Learning Night
- Wed, May 8th & Thurs, May 9th - 2nd Grade Peace Valley Nature Center Presentations
- Thurs, May 9th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Franklin Institute
- Thurs, May 9th @ 6:00 PM - Kindergarten Curriculum Night
- Fri, May 10th - Gayman Day
- Fri, May 10th - 6th Grade Club Event @ Thunderbird Lanes
- Mon, May 13th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Peace Valley
- Mon, May 13th-16th - Spring Clothing Drive
- Tues, May 14th @ 7:45AM - Band Rehearsal: Brass & Percussion Only
- Tues, May 14th - 4th Grade PEN Invention Convention
- Wed, May 15th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Keswick Theater
- Wed, May 15th - AM & PM Kindergarten Field Trip to Peace Valley
- Thurs, May 16th @ 8:00AM - Student Council Meeting
- Fri, May 17th - Mustangs in Motion
- Fri, May 17th - Pillo Polo
- Mon, May 20th (Rain Date) - Mustangs in Motion
- Tues, May 21st @ 7:45AM - Band Rehearsal
- Thurs, May 23rd - 6th Grade Orientation at Tohickon
- Thurs, May 23rd - Student Council Adopt-A-Road
- Fri, May 24th - Field Day
- Fri, May 24th - 2019-2020 Kindergarten Screening Invitation
- Fri, May 24th - Pillo Polo
- Mon, May 27th - No School/ Memorial Day
- Tues, May 28th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Graeme Park (1T)
- Tues, May 28th @ 9:30 AM - Spring Band/Orchestra Concert for Students
- Tues, May 28th @ 7:00PM - Spring Band/Orchestra Concert at Tohickon
- Wed, May 29th @ 7:00PM - HSA General Membership Meeting
- Thurs, May 30th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Graeme Park (1Kl & 1Kr)
- Fri, May 31st -2019-2020 Kindergarten Screening Invitation
- Fri, May 31st - Field Day (Rain Date)
- Fri, May 31st - Kindergarten Pirate Day
JUNE:
- Sun, June 2nd - 6th Grade Club Events @ Dutch Springs
- Tues, June 4th @ 2:15PM - 3rd Trimester Principal's Award Ceremony
- Tues, June 4th - HSA End of the Year Picnic
- Wed, June 5th - 6th Grade Field Trip to Dorney Park
- Thurs, June 6th - (Rain Date) 6th Grade Field Trip to Dorney Park
- Thurs, June 6th - Student Council End of Year Pizza Party
- Fri, June 7th - 5th Grade Field Trip to the National Constitution Center
- Wed, June 12th @ 6:30PM - 6th Grade Promotion at Tohickon
- Fri, June 14th - Early Dismissal/Last Day of School
** An Updated 2018-2019 Gayman Events Calendar can be found HERE.
** Just a quick reminder - the Grade 1 and Grade 5 concert is on WEDNESDAY the 8th.
Placement for 2019-2020
As you know, class placement is made after reviewing a considerable amount of data. If you feel that we would benefit from additional information, you are welcome to send an email directly to me at kcarter@cbsd.org by tomorrow afternoon. Consider describing a classroom environment that would be beneficial to your son/daughter. In addition, share any information regarding academic, social or emotional information that you would like us to consider. You should not name a specific teacher. District staffing is not complete until June and teaching assignments may change. Please use this opportunity to speak to your child's strengths and needs. Please note: requests for specific teachers will not be considered.
Thank you,
Kelly Carter
Creativity in Learning Night Event
We are gearing up to display some amazing artwork from our incredible students! The art show is May 8th, 2019 from 5:30-7:30PM. We would greatly appreciate a few helpers to set up the artwork for display.
Attached is a Sign Up Genius for two afterschool time slots: Wednesday, May 1st 4-7pm for 2-D art and Tuesday, May 7th 5-7pm for 3-D art. Click HERE
Thank you so much for your support of the arts at Gayman Elementary!
Mrs. Danielle Hallman-DiCicco
Announcing The Mustang Muse
Featuring a Literary Magazine for Gayman Elementary!
Submit your favorite piece of orginial writing for inclusion in the inaugural (first-ever!) issue of our very own brand new literary magazine! We're looking for:
- Short Stories
- Poems
- Essays
- Opinion Pieces
- Drawings
- Photographs
All submissions must be respectful and appropriate for all readers. If you have a piece of writing you would like to see published, please give it to your teacher or send by email to gaymanmustangmuse@gmail.com. Please include your full name, grade, and teacher with your submission.
Questions? Contact Megan Monforte at meganmonforte9@gmail.com.
Classroom Happenings
6th grade studies the blues in music class with Mrs. Volpe. We learned about the AAB form, wrote lyrics, named our group and members, and then sang or performed blues riffs on instruments or garage band app. Some groups had some great props too!
In 4th grade, students listened to musical demonstrations from older students!
Bingo Night
GHSA Executive Board Nominations
The Executive Board is an essential part of our school community. All community members who have an interest in being part of this integral team are encouraged to join.
Please submit your nominations to Christina Chitjian (Chistina.Chitjian@gmail.com) or Kristen Plummer (Kristen_plummer@merck.com) by May 3rd. Candidates will be announced via the website on May 17th will be voted on at the General Membership meeting on May 29th at 7:00pm. You can find descriptions for each position on the GHSA website or contact a current board member for more details.
Mustangs in Motion Update
Thank you for helping your children fundraise for Mustangs in Motion. We are coming into our final two weeks and the big event is just around the corner, May 17th. As we ended the week of April 22nd our first graders were leading the pack with second grade and third grade behind them. Our winning class will enjoy a sweet treat and some extra recess in June.
Mustangs in Motion: http://ghsa.myfunrun.com
Thank you!
Mustangs In Motion Committee
Gayman Elementary School
Email: kcarter@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/gayman
Location: 4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 2678934350
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Twitter: @CBGaymanES