Announcements Monday, March 17

Welcome back from Spring Break.  I hope you had a wonderful time with your children.  As we come back from break, our students will be taking benchmark tests in all grade levels.  The 4th 6 weeks has come to an end and we are beginning the 5th six weeks.  Please make sure your child is at school every day.

Upcoming Events

Monday, March 17

• Students return from Spring Break

Tuesday, March 18

• Benchmark testing begins in all grade levels.
• Fundraisers Orders and Money are Due

Wednesday, March 19

• Last day to turn in Fundraiser Orders and Money.

Thursday, March 20

• College Day - Wear your college jerseys
• Parent Day for PK - 1st grade from 7:30 - 8:30
• Breakfast will be from 7:20 - 8:00
• Gym and science lab will be open for student displays of work & music performances.
• Report cards will be sent home.

Friday, March 21

• Parent Day for 2nd - 4th grade from 7:30 - 8:30
• Breakfast will be from 7:20 - 8:00
• Gym and science lab will be open for student displays of work & music performances.
• CHAMPs Assembly for PK-1st will be at 9:15 in the gym.
• CHAMPs Assembly for 2nd - 4th will be at 2:35 in the gym.

Morning Drop Off Procedures

With spring break around the corner, I need to remind you of our drop off procedures in the morning time.  Here are 3 things that all parents must remember to ensure the safety of our kids.  Please know that the purpose of our drop off procedures in place to ensure the following.

1. The Safety of All Kids - We do not want a single child hurt or injured.
2. The Efficiency of the Process - We want to help you drop your child off in a quick manner.

The 3 Rules for Morning Drop-Off

1. The Front of the School (Parent Drop Off)

Students may only be dropped off from their car in front of the school under the awning.  This is the only place that parents can let their kids out of the car to walk into school alone.  This drop area is monitored by school personnel.

2. The Gravel Parking Lot is for Parents Walking their Children to School

The Gravel Parking Lot is NOT a place to drop
kids off at school.  Parents who drive through
the gravel lot are required to walk their child
up to the building.

The gravel parking lot is reserved only for parents who want to walk their child into school.  This is NOT a second drop off location.  Parents who use the gravel lot are required to walk their children across the cross walk and up to the building where duty personnel can take over the supervision of your child. Children are not allowed to walk across the cross walk or up the sidewalk alone.  Parents must accompany children across the crosswalk and up the sidewalk to Pole F.

3. The Earliest You May Drop Off Kids...

The earliest that parents can drop children off at school is 7:20.  Parents may not drop off children before 7:20.  At 7:20, school personnel will open the doors, and you may let your children out of your car at that time.

Safety is our 1st Priority

At Gilmer Elementary School, our first priority is to guarantee a safe environment for every child.  In order to ensure this priority is attained, we need all parents to follow our morning drop off procedures, so that we can ensure the safety of every child.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call.  We appreciate your continued support and teamwork.

Sincerely,

John Wink, Principal

Parent Days Postponed due to Changes in Mock Testing

I hope you had a good day off yesterday.  We are having to make changes because we were not able to give 3rd and 4th graders the Mock STAAR test in the format that it will be on STAAR in April.

Here are the schedule changes.

Wednesday, March 5

• Mock STAAR Math Test for 3rd and 4th Grade
• No visitors permitted to eat lunch.

Thursday, March 6

• Mock STAAR Reading Test for 3rd and 4th Grade
• No visitors permitted to eat lunch.
• Parent Day for PK - 1st grade is cancelled.

Friday, March 7

• Early Release begins at 12:30 (Spring Break is Next Week!)
• Parent Day for 2nd - 4th grade is cancelled.

Monday, March 17

• Students return from Spring Break

Thursday, March 18

• Parent Day for PK - 1st grade from 7:30 - 8:30
• Breakfast will be from 7:20 - 8:00
• Gym and science lab will be open for student displays of work & music performances.

Friday, March 21

• Parent Day for 2nd - 4th grade from 7:30 - 8:30
• Breakfast will be from 7:20 - 8:00
• Gym and science lab will be open for student displays of work & music performances.