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.

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.

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