Gilmer County Elementary School

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Gilmer County Elementary would like to give a huge shoutout to our incredible administrative professionals, Christina and Heidi! Your hard work, organization, and constant support keep our school running smoothly every single day. Thank you for all you do — we appreciate you more than words can say!

From all of us at Gilmer County Elementary — Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing bus drivers for your dedication, patience, and the care you show our students each and every day. You are truly the first and last smile they see, and we are so grateful for all you do!

🐾GCES Wildcats: Week At-A-Glance🐾

STEAM Night at GCES was another great success this year! With as many as 73 students participating, Dr. Kooken and her pre-service education students prepared and presented 17 STEAM stations for students and families to engage in, while Mrs. Barker and her GCHS STEAM students presented 3 STEAM stations. The evening's theme was STEAM Around the World. Students received a passport to travel to the stations, which were all tied to a location in the world. Upon departure from the event, students "claimed baggage" which included a STEAM Kit activity to take and make at home. We are very thankful to GCES Title I teachers, Mrs. Shuff, Mrs. Perrin and Mrs. Canfield, for helping to organize this event in partnership with GSU, GCHS and Save the Children afterschool program, Wildcat University. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to join us for next year's STEAM Night. #GoGilmer Please Click the Link Below for the STEAM NIGHT Album: https://www.flickr.com/gp/198674518@N05/y83gE2698d

🎉 Random Prize Drawing Alert! 🎉 GCES students—get ready! On Friday, April 18th, we’ll be holding random prize drawings all day long! 🧸🎁 Just for showing up, you could WIN a toy or prize... but remember, you must be present to win! Let’s make it a day full of fun, surprises, and great attendance! #GoGilmer

🐾GCES Wildcats: Week At-A-Glance🐾

Mrs. Sprouse’s classes have been learning all about plants and pollination! Today, Daisy Bailey joined them for a fun and engaging “Dirt Baby” activity. Students had a blast planting grass seeds and getting some hands-on experience to bring their learning to life! Thanks, Daisy, for helping our students grow their knowledge—literally! 🪴🌱#GoGilmer

Aloha, book lovers! Join GSU’s Student Reading Interest Group for Reading at the Luau on April 14th from 6–7:30 PM at the Robert F. Kidd Library. Enjoy a tropical-themed evening of fun and literacy at Glenville State University! Questions? Email: crites.sandram@gsu.glenville.edu We can’t wait to see you there!

Mrs. Fox’s homeroom class enjoyed an old-fashioned inside recess today! Students had a blast building puzzles, playing board games, and creating with magnetic construction sets. Sometimes simple fun makes the best memories!#GoGilmer

Friendly Reminder Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this evening, Tuesday, April 8, from 4:00–7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing our Wildcat families.

🐾GCES Wildcats: Week At-A-Glance🐾

All Gilmer County Schools will dismiss 3 hours early today-Friday, April 4th due to rising water.

All Gilmer County Schools will dismiss 2 hours early today- Thursday, April 3rd.

☂️🌸April's Monthly Activity Calendar🌸☂️

Happy National Paraprofessional Day! Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who serve our Wildcat family with dedication, compassion, and heart. From providing one-on-one support to lending a helping hand wherever needed, our paraprofessionals are essential to our school’s success. Thank you for your hard work, patience, and unwavering commitment to our students. GCES is a better place because of YOU! #GoGilmer

Mrs. Moyers and Mrs. Loudin’s kindergarten class had a blast with relay races to practice the C-K rule and writing CVC words! The students raced to spell words correctly while having fun and staying active. Check out the winning team in the last picture! ✏️📚

Mrs. Coombs and Mrs. Skinner's kindergarten class had a blast learning about living and non-living things with a Generation Genius Lesson! After a fun discussion, students grabbed their clipboards and headed outside to explore, observe, and record what they discovered in nature. They loved being little scientists for the day! 🧪🔬

The Gilmer County FRN, the Health Plan and community partners are hosting a Roll and Read for youth on Saturday, April 5th, 10am--noon at the Gilmer Recreation Center. Come out to enjoy "rolling through stations" as folks "read" the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Be sure to check out the attached flyer for more details.

🐾GCES Wildcats: Week At-A-Glance🐾

STEAM Night is coming soon to GCES. GSU Science Education students will provide STEAM stations for students on Thursday, April 10th, 4pm-5:30pm. Students in grades Preschool through 5th grade will bring home a reservation form on Monday, March 31st. Make plans to attend now.