We hope that staff and students are having a great summer! As we prepare for next year, we want to make sure everybody has some important dates related to the school calendar. For questions, please call the office of GCES at (304)462-7338.
Today was an exciting day for our Summer Boost Camp students! The Save the Children National Team chose Gilmer County to create a commercial for Summer Boost. Our students were videoed and photographed throughout the day by our guest film crew. The commercial will be created from today's footage and posted on YouTube. We will let you know when the commercial is available. Great things are happening at Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Summer Boost Camp 2022, and LOTS of people are about to find out. Congratulations to our "student stars." We are very, very proud of all of you!
We are continuing to enjoy lots of exciting adventures at Wild, Wonderful, West Virginia Summer Boost. Our students enjoy starting each morning with a Campfire Circle, rotating as a state symbol group through math, reading and healthy choices, and then teambuilding with their color group before lunch. Lots of special guests have joined us at Summer Boost, and we have taken trips on Fantastic Fridays to Cedar Creek and Bulltown Historical Village.
Summer School Begins Tomorrow! Bus information and the summer menu can be found on our app and webpage!
AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
Did you know that a Federal Communications Commission program has launched a program to help provide monthly discounts on internet service for qualifying households and a one device discount on a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer? To check eligibility and apply, please click the attached document or visit https://affordableconnectivity.gov/.
Thanks to our friend, Blair Fisher, for updating the mural in our entrance to include the character traits we focus on as a school. Our students learn about a trait each month, and we recognize students who exhibit them at our monthly awards assemblies. Thanks again, Mr. Fisher!
Check out this great opportunity for students entering kindergarten for the next school year! Students must be enrolled to attend, so if you want your upcoming kindergartener to participate in Kinderboost, contact the school and let's get them enrolled!
Parents/Guardians of GCES 5th Grade Students:
Please note the important upcoming events in the attached memo.
Parents and Guardians of GCES Students: Throughout the school year, our lost and found has acquired many articles of clothing. We have routinely sent students to our lost and found to check for lost items, but we need your help. If you suspect that your child has left jackets or sweatshirts at school, please feel free to stop by and check the lost and found. Items not claimed by the end of the school year may be washed and placed in our closet to provide students who need these types of items.
Congratulations to Jobe Carter for his Honorable Mention at the WV State Social Studies Fair! Jobe has had an awesome year with both academics and arts, and we are super proud of his accomplishments!
To our area businesses, local groups, and trusted neighbors…
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS! BINGO WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU! 😌😌
We are so grateful for your support of our school community. So on behalf of all the students, thank you again!!
We hope everyone can join us Thursday evening for BINGO! The doors will open at 4:30pm and games will begin at 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you at this fundraiser…
‼️ BINGO is next Thursday, April 14… so please remember to send in your donations ASAP!! Thanks so very much!! ‼️ 🥳🥳
Parents and guardians, please see the permission form that is also coming home with students today regarding events taking place this Wednesday, 4/6/2022. We are excited to have been invited by our partners in education at Glenville State University to take part in honoring the Lady Pioneer Basketball Team! Please note that these permission forms only need to be returned if your child is NOT permitted to attend. You can also communicate this by calling the school at 462-7338, or emailing cmminigh@k12.wv.us.
County winners represented Gilmer County on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Regional Math Field Day. The following students traveled to University High School in Morgantown and participated in the competition:
Front Row/L-R: Jobe Carter (5th), Lacy Canfield (7th), Jeremiah McCune (6th), Maggie Snyder (6th), and Kali Carpenter (6th)
Back Row/L-R: Dustin Harper (9th), David Brannon (11th), Caleb Hall (8th), Kaydee Martin (8th), Haley Patterson (9th), and Summer Bourn (9th)
Not Pictured: Ryder Tomblin (4th), Rhys Clum (4th), Zeyvior Sylvester (4th), Landon Hartshorn (5th), Garrett Moyers (5th), and Anna Mason (8th).
Jobe Carter placed as an Alternate for 5th Grade and Garrett Moyers won the Game Master Award for 5th Grade! CONGRATULATIONS!!
GOOD LUCK LADY PIONEERS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DStEUWIoQrc
Tomorrow, March 25th at GCES: Let's wear white and blue for GSU, and support the Lady Pioneers as they prepare to play in the NCAA D2 National Championship Game! 1st and 2nd grade students participating the music performance will still need to dress as directed by Mrs. Leggett. We wish this amazing team the best of luck! They have been great supporters of our school, and we want them to know that we support them just the same!
REMINDER FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY MEMBERS...
All forms for the upcoming Spring Luncheon & Parent Workshops on April 19, 2022 are due this Friday, March 25. The deadline is crucial so that we can properly plan for food, workshops, and accommodations. Please return to school with your child ASAP.
We are looking forward to this special occasion!
GCES PTO CONTEST FOR "BEST SUPPORTING CLASS":
We need YOU!!!
We need Parents (Guardians) & Teachers (Aides) to help Gilmer County Elementary be the best it can be! From BOO BASH to SANTA'S SHOP to BOOK FAIRS to SCHOOL DANCES, you don't want to miss out.... ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!!!
Amazing things are happening at GCES this week! We are loving all the spirit and creativity for Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss' 118th Birthday, too!
Don't forget.....
THURSDAY- Wear GREEN for "Green Eggs and Ham"; Friday- College/Career Day for "Oh, the Places You'll Go!";
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GUEST READERS AND VISITORS!
This week at Gilmer County Ele, Feb 28 thru Mar 4, is Read Across America Week! In honor of one of our favorite authors, we will have a Dr. Seuss-themed Spirit Week to celebrate reading! Each day will coordinate with one of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. Please see the flyer to help the kiddos find their gear!
Tues, Mar 1- Read Aloud Day
Wed, Mar 2-"Birthday Bingo" w/ a special treat (Dr. Seuss' 118th Birthday)
Thurs, Mar 3- MENU CHANGE: Green Eggs & Ham, Hashbrowns, Biscuit and Applesauce/Dr. Seuss books go home for students to add to their personal library for keeps.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A SEUSS-TASTIC WEEK!!!
