Our Online Community
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 Be sure to keep updated on what is
happening with your child through the
online community of GES.
are links to:
- The School calendar
- Upcoming events at GES
- Lunch menus
- Lunch Prepay and price information
- Class room webpages, calendar and information from your student's teacher
- And much much more
E-news- Monthly Newsletters
are sent out via email. These e-newsletters
contain grade level news, upcoming
events as well as information from our
staff. Make sure the PTA has your email.
with information about events at GES.
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Support GES while you shop |
Food Lion- MVP rewards- link your MVP cad to GES
Target- Link your TargetRED card to GES as part of their taking charge of education program.
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Please email us at GuilfordElementarySchoolPTA@yahoo.com
with ideas, questions or if you want to volunteer.
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GES Vision
| At Guilford Elementary School, we are determined to challenge students to become all they can be. We work as a team by collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to ensure maximum student achievement.
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Cheetah Chant
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We're Cheetahs and we're on track.
We make good choices and we'll be back.
To learn and succeed every year is our goal so give a cheer! Go Cheetahs! Go Cheetahs!
Go Cheetahs!
Yeah!
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From the Principal's Desk
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We would like to invite all of our families to the Guilford County Title I Conference at Hairston Middle on Saturday, October 13th. Registration begins at 8am with the conference sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. The day will conclude with complimentary lunch being served at 1pm.
* Please join us for our monthly fundraiser at Skate Night on Tuesday, October 9th from 6:30 - 9pm. Even if you can only come for a little while, please join us!
* Thank you and as always, if you have questions please feel free to call us at 316-5844.
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News from the Music Department
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We are excited about what our Music Teacher- Ms. Van Patter has planned for our GES students over the next 3 months. For more details about these different events, please contact Ms. Van Patten.
- October 25th- 6:30 p.m.- "Fall into Music"- Kindgergartens, 1st & 2nd grade Musical producation.
- November 20th- 6:30 p.m.- "Holiday Spirit"-3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Musical Production
- December 13th, 6:30 p.m.Musical Dance"Company"- Auditions for this dance company- will be held- Monday, October 8th from 2:30-3:30 p.m./ Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 2:30-3:30 starting October 11th.
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Box Tops- who will be the winner this quarter?
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Each quarter we "honor" the grade who brought in the most box tops. We are excitedly waiting to see who will win this quarter.
Help you grade, and GES by sending in your box tops, your neighbor's box tops, and anyone else you know.
The more we bring in, the more ways we can support our AR store, putdoor garden and classroom, as well as many other things to help our students succeed. |
Parent Academy
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 Guilford Parent Academy provides information on a variety of topics for parents, grandparents and family members caring for children and young people in Guilford county. Planned by parents and a diverse team of educators and community members, Guilford parent Academy is designed to help their children succeed at school and in life. Parent Academy has partnered with parent education organizations throughout Guilford County to offer free workshops, classes and family learning events at schools and other locations. additionally parents have access to valuable education resources simply by registering with Parent Academy. To learn more and sign up, click here
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Kids Voting- Educating and Engaging Our Young Citizens
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The goal of Kids Voting is to empower our students to participate in our democracy and let their voices be heard. In the weeks leading up to the election, GES students will learn about government, voting and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Before election day our students will be able to participate in a Kids Voting Mock Election.
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Club Choice Fundraiser-YOU DID IT!!!
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Thankyou everyone for your support and effort in selling Club Choice items for the fall fundraiser. We met our goal and will be notifying everyone soon when to expect their orders.
However, you can still order online. Enter GUIL22 at check out and a portion of the proceeds benefits GES until December 31, 2012
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National Principals Month
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National Principals Month is your opportunity to say "Thank you" to Ms
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Vecchione and Mr. McMillian. The key to a student's success is a great school, and the key to a great school are great principals.
As you see Ms, Vecchione and Mr. McMillian in the hall, be sure to say thank you or write a note to them.Ask your teacher if the class can send thanks you notes, or make a poster for everyone to sign.
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Click for printable calendar
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Monday, October 8, 2012; 2:30-3:30 p.m.- "Company" Musical Auditions
Tuesday, October 9, 2012; 6:30 -9:00 p.m.- Skate Night at Skateland
Monday, October 15- Fall Picture Make Up Day
Wednesday, October 17- Early Release Day
Thursday, October 25- "Fall into Music" K, 1st, 2nd Grade
Musical Production, PTA and Parent Night
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