About

Welcome to our school! 

Gilcrest Elementary is a small elementary school of approximately 175 PK-5 students located in the rural community of Gilcrest, Colorado. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for all students. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we strive to guide and educate them to reach their full potential. We have high expectations for all of our students. We believe that every child is capable of achieving great things, and we encourage them to strive for their best. 

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Gilcrest Elementary School News

  • A cartoon turkey wearing a pilgrim hat stands behind the word "November," with colorful tail feathers in red, orange, and yellow
    Gilcrest Elementary School · Nov 5, 2024

    November 2024 Newsletter

    Hello GES Families, It has been an amazing Fall but temperatures are definitely changing! It’s time to get the gloves, hats, boots and heavy coats out for the kids. If you need any help with these items please reach out to myself, or anyone in the office and we can provide assistance. We’re wrapping up October which is one of our busiest months of the year. We conducted parent-teacher conferences, with conferences comes our annual book fair. Both were very positive and well attended. Closing out October was our Halloween celebration. The kids were able to participate in some fun activities before parading through the school to show off their great costumes and then wrapping up the day with the classroom parties. Thank you for your help in making the parties an enjoyable time for the kids. This year our last day of school before kicking off Thanksgiving break will be November 22nd, and the kids return to school on December 3rd. It is hard to believe that after their return the students will begin working on their Middle of the Year testing. As we work together during the year, I encourage you to let me know how you and your child/children are experiencing school. When the families and the school work together and have open communication the students benefit greatly.

    Warm Regards, Mrs. Dunlap

    Upcoming Events

    11/6/24- Principal’s Coffee 8:15-9:15am, Board of Education Work Session 6:30-8:30pm

    11/7/24- Picture Retakes 11/11/24 Veteran’s Day

    11/15-11/17/24- VHS Fall Play

    11/19/24- PTO Meeting 8:30-9:15am, Big Kahuna Limo Award 11/28/24- THANKSGIVING

    Help Our School Shop At King Soopers

    Help earn money for the school without buying or selling fundraising items, just by shopping at King Soopers! It does not cost you anything to participate, it is FREE and easy. This is not a gift card or credit card program.

    All we ask of you is, if you shop at King Soopers and use or are willing to use a Kroger Plus card to please enroll your Kroger Plus card number (which you can choose—most use their personal phone number) on-line at KrogerCommunityRewards.com and search for Gilcrest Elementary.

    King Soopers does not use or sell your email address to anyone else. Every time you shop at Kroger using your Kroger Plus card, a percentage of your spending will be given to GES. Please feel free to forward this to other family members and friends. Thank you for your support ! Simply enroll or re-enroll at krogercommunityrewards.com *Select 'Create an Account'

    1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

    2. Link your Card to an organization. Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.

    1. Sign in to your digital account.

    2. Search for your organization here.

    3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.

    4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”. Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

    3. Your organization earns. Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

    If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center. Whether you’re a customer or an organization, get started today!

    Note: If you are a customer, make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations. If you are applying on behalf of an organization, please select a store in the same area as your organization.

    School Attendance Matters

    We want to partner with our community to build a culture where everyone understands why going to school everyday matters and what they can do to ensure students are in school. Even being tardy on multiple days means your student is missing out on crucial instruction and community building in his/her classroom. Please let us know if you need support with getting your student to school. We are here to help. For those times that your student is ill, please call the Attendance line at 970-350-4201 option 6.

    Teamwork

    Here are 5 reasons why teamwork is important and why it matters to you:

    1. Teamwork benefits from differing perspectives and feedback. A team environment allows individuals to bring their diverse perspectives to problem-solving, which in turn increases their success at arriving at solutions more efficiently and effectively.

    2. Teamwork leads to learning. Individuals have their own set of skills and strengths. When the whole team works as a unit, everyone has an opportunity to learn from each other.

    3. Teamwork can improve efficiency and productivity. One person working on a project is always going to take longer to complete it in comparison to the collaborative efforts of many. Efficiency rules when work is appropriately divided within a team, responsibilities are shared, and tasks are more likely to be finished within a set time frame.

    4. Teamwork cultivates communication and strong work relationships. Teamwork can be effective in building great work relationships. We do not mean that team members must be the best of friends. Rather, a great working relationship flows from the right frame of mind where you collaborate with positive intent, with respect, and active listening.

    5. Teamwork brings an expanded sense of accomplishment. When a team works on a project as one unit, the sense of accomplishment we experience expands beyond our individual achievements.


  • Illustration of various colorful winter clothing items, including jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and socks.
    Weld County School District No. RE-1 · Nov 5, 2024

    Winter Clothing Drive

    With winter on the way, we are collecting new and gently used winter clothing in collaboration with the Gifts from the Heart foundation. All clothing items collected will be redistributed to District families at no cost. Donations can be dropped off at any RE-1 School.

    Winter clothing will also be distributed at our Clothing Giveaway Event in December or on an as-needed basis. A Flier for the December giveaway event will be sent home/or posted at your child's school once a date is determined.

    Thanks in advance to all those who choose to contribute!

    If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Weld RE-1 District Social Worker, Daniel May, at (970)-576-6628


  • Flyer from Studio 5 promoting the option to reorder student portraits. It includes a large heading that says 'It’s not too late to order,' with instructions in both English and Spanish on how to order online using a student ID or access code. The flyer features a photo of a young boy in a blue shirt and several portrait thumbnails. Contact information and website details are provided at the bottom.
    Gilcrest Elementary School · Oct 24, 2024

    Picture Retake Thursday, November 7

    Thursday, November 7 is Picture retake.

    Access Code: X94DJ3

    Two types of students will come to Retake Day

    1. Students Who Were Absent:

    These students were absent for the original picture day. They will need to have their picture taken in order to appear in the yearbook. They may use their original order envelope or pick up another from the school office.

    2. Students Who Want a Retake:

    These students are not satisfied with their original pictures. Have them bring their entire picture package to the photographer. The photographer will retake the picture and we will reorder the package that was originally ordered.

    Online Order Form for Pickture retakes


  • Scary Mansion with  bats flying around and a witch on her broomstick creating a spook atomoshpere with the words in orange "Halloween Party" in the bottom center of the image
    Gilcrest Elementary School · Oct 18, 2024

    Halloween Parade & Parties information

    We will be having our annual Halloween parade and parties on Thursday, October 31 beginning @ 2:45. We will be spending the majority of the day learning, so please follow the guidelines below.

    • Students can wear their costumes to school as long as it doesn't interfere with classroom activities, for example, recess, morning movement & PE

    • Teachers will give students time before the parade to get their costumes on.

    • No face paint or masks representing blood or gore.

    • Absolutely NO weapons or items that could represent a weapon is allowed.

    We will begin our parade outside by the preschool playground, then circle around to the picnic table area, and then back into the building to their classrooms. Parents are welcome to watch from the table and grass areas. For inclement weather, we will move inside and have parents go to the gym where our students will parade through and then go to their classrooms for their parties. We appreciate your cooperation with our guidelines as we aim to keep all students feeling sage while enjoying their holiday parties here @ GES.


  • Scholastic Book Fair
    Gilcrest Elementary School · Oct 18, 2024

    Scholastic Book Fair

    Dear Families,

    Get ready- the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. and fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits --including academic success and improved mental health.

    Here is everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

    Dates: October 22-25, 2024 Tuesday & Thursday 8 am-8 pm (open during P/T Conferences)

    Wednesday 8 am-4 pm and Friday 8 am-1 pm

    Location: GES Library

    There's even more info on our school's Book Fair homepage

    While you're there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

    When you fund an eWallet, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Shair the FAir. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the fair.

    Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book as a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you'll join your child at our school's Fair and share a reading experience they'll remember forever.

    Happy reading,

    Jennifer Dunlap

    Interim Principal

    Gilcrest Elementary School

    PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.


  • Hello October
    Gilcrest Elementary School · Oct 15, 2024

    GES October Newsletter 2024

    The month of October is already upon us as the school year is moving by so quickly. As we reflect on the first 8 weeks of this school year, we can really see that the kids are into their routines and working so hard. A couple of things come to mind that make students successful. Responsibility and accountability are huge. We are able to take those two items instilled at home and move forward to do great things here at school. Resilience is another trait that is super helpful for our students. Not knowing or missing answers provides great opportunities to learn and grow. With those three things working in sync, our students can and will accomplish anything. OCTOBER 2024 Reminders Please make sure your child has the appropriate outdoor wear for the weather. We will go outside every day unless it is below 20 degrees, with wind chill, or if it is too wet. Call the office by 9 am each day your child will be home from school. Upcoming Events Our 5th-grade students are headed out next week for their Outdoor Education trip. The students have worked hard to earn this trip. Thank you to the parents who have also worked hard to make this a possibility for our students. We are excited to hear all about the trip and all that they learned from their adventures! October 4- Quarter 1 ends, Big Kahuna Fundraiser starts October 9-11- Outdoor Ed trip October 11- Quarter 1 Awards Assembly at 2:30 pm The first Parent/ Teacher Conferences are in a few weeks. Conferences are scheduled on Tuesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 24. We look forward to having conversations about your student’s progress since the beginning of the year.

    Respectfully yours, Mrs. Jennifer Dunlap




    Upcoming Events:

    October 18- Report cards sent home

    October 22 and 24- P/T Conferences

    October 31- Halloween parade and class parties at 2:45


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Files & Folders

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GES Student & Parent Handbook 24/25
Technology Use Handbook_2024-2025
Technology Use Handbook_2024-2025 (Spanish version)
GES Student & Parent Handbook 24/25 (Spanish Document)
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Gallery

2nd grade students all wearing yellow
September 2024 Color Day!
4th grade standing together after conquering the loop-a-thon
GES 2024 Loop-A-Thon 4th Grade
Preschool and kindergarten children in orange shirts sprinting on a football field, showcasing enthusiasm for the loop-a-thon
GES 2024 Loop-A-Thon

Staff

Disclaimers

    District 504 coordinator

    Angie McDonald, Director of Student Services, has been identified as the District 504 coordinator. Questions about 504's or the 504 processes should be addressed to her at 14827 W.C.R. 42, Gilcrest CO 80623, 970-350-4216 mcdonalda@wcsdre1.org

    Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria.

    Weld RE1 Technology Accessibility Statement Weld RE1 School District is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities but ultimately to all users, regardless of ability. Our efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making all State of Colorado services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our technology’s accessibility for users with disabilities and requests for accommodations to any State of Colorado services. We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of Weld RE1 online services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers. OIT is committed to responding within 2 business days. Phone: 970-350-4163 E-mail: helpdesk@wcsdre1.org

    Updated This Accessibility Conformance Statement was last updated on: 9/5/2024

    Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

    Title IX

    Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.

    Regardless of whether sexual harassment (that includes sexual violence) occurs at school, Title IX obligates school districts to address any impact of that conduct on students that interferes with their ability to access their education. This means that schools must provide students with their Title IX rights and the contact information for adults at school who can respond to allegations of misconduct and put in place interim remedies to support impacted students. If students experience harassment or retaliation resulting from the exercise of their Title IX rights, then schools are legally obligated to take action to stop it from recurring.

    In terms of Title IX investigations, the School District is obligated to investigate and take action to stop misconduct that is impacting students at school, but there is not a strict timeline for such investigations. When the same allegations are being investigated by law enforcement, then the School District wants to minimize potential trauma for students by using information from law enforcement's investigation as much as possible. Most often, we do this by, among other things, using information in police reports, juvenile petitions, and information shared by the DA’s office as the substantive information for the School District’s Title IX investigation while also providing due process to the involved parties as required by the U.S. Department of Education rules and regulations governing school districts. While law enforcement investigations and any related legal proceedings are being conducted, the School District’s focus is on providing interim remedies to support students. Brian Childress Director of Safety Weld County School District RE-1, 14827 W.C.R. 42, P.O. Box 157 Gilcrest, Colorado 80623, 970-350-4200, childressb@wcsdre1.org.

    Translation Services

    We offer Translation Services in 240 languages. Please visit the main office at any of our buildings for assistance.