Thank you everyone who came out to the GES open house celebration last Thursday.   There was a lot of information that was available.  For those who were unable to attend, or did not get to stop at the different stations- below are the handouts that were available.  

• Box Top Contest Rules and Box Tops- Shooting for the Stars
• Volunteers Opportunity
• Reading Buddies
• Male Involvement
• Time and Talent
• Partners in Education
• Spirit Store is online

Many parents expressed concern over the class sizes at GES (as well as other schools across the state).  These class sizes are a result of budget cuts, and parents have the opportunity to learn more, and speak up for their students.  

Welcome Back GES Families!  

 

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 25th, when we start back to school bright and early!  Don't forget that students need to be in the classrooms and ready to start learning at 7:45am so that they are not marked tardy.   For car riders, doors will open at 7:35 for students walking to class but students may also opt to enter the gym at 7:00am and wait or go to the cafeteria as early as 7:00am to eat.  

 

Please HELP us make the first day a wonderful first day for your child and ENSURE that your child's teacher knows EACH day how your child will be going home.  Many children change modes of transportation during the first few weeks and we want to be sure this is right for your child.   Dismissal will begin at 2:30pm.  

 

We look forward to seeing you soon.  This way we know that we will have a safe, fun-filled, learning environment!

 

The GES PTA is more then fundraising.  

Supporting the PTA is about 

• Welcomes all families by:
• Planning events so parents and students can meet each other and building the GES community
• Being available as support for the school staff
• Providing communication in multiple languages
• Partnering with GES to provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
• Family Nights
• Social Events
• Communicating Effectively
• Providing communication in multiple languages
• Using social media (Facebook, Twitter, Linked IN, Pinterest, Google Communities) to keep you updated
• Sending Emails on a weekly basis about what is happening at GES
• Providing Monthly Calendars
• Bi-Weekly Cheetah Tracks News sent home in student folders
• Supporting Student Success
• Provides the Accelerated Reader program which encourages students to read and achieve goals. 
• Provides the Accelerated Reader store for students to celebrate their success and an opportunity to use their AR points to purchase prizes. 
• Provides the funding for Cheetah Cart and celebrations to celebrate the success of our students in the GES behavior system. 
• Helping increase classroom and school libraries resources through book fairs and other resources. 
• Providing resources to classroom teachers and grade levels through mini-grants and other resources. 
• Reading Buddies Program
• Literacy Family Nights
• Speaking up for Every Child
• Reaching out to all families through ESL, EC and Grade Level Parent Representatives
• Working with local, state and national organizations to speak up for the needs of our students. 
• Providing Resources to help you know what is going on in public schools, and GES
• Sharing Power
• The PTA is made up of multiple parents and staff to make decisions and set goals. 
• Collaborating with Community
• Building relationships with small businesses and others in our community. 
• Working with those in the community to increase what is done at GES.
• Building community support and increasing involvement at GES through events such as Skate night, Restaurant Nights and more. 

Are You Ready? Tips to Start the School Year

 

Here's a few tips to get you in gear for a great year!

1. Update your immunizations and  allergy readiness.
2. Review your child's  curriculum for the new year.
3. Review the School Report Card
4. Get to know the staff in your school and what they do for students.
5. Learn what's happening with  school nutrition in the cafeteria.
6. Learn about ways to be involved in your child's education. 
7. Read about  Parent Leave in NC.
8. Be informed about the  education debate in our state.
9. Find out about Home Base in your school.
10. Find out what the PTA does at your school. 
11. Get involved by joining your local school PTA.
12. Invite a teacher, friend or business leader to volunteer through the PTA.

Click below for Grade level Supply lists in PDF Format. 

Your 2014-2015 GES Representatives are: 

Deborah Brown

Erin Routh

Accelerated Reader: 

Lisa Murry