Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary

Here’s to a month filled with growing hearts, bright minds, and thankful moments! 🏹✨ Read GBR's November Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/f82db

Get ready to cheer! The 3rd and 4th graders take the stage on November 13 for their concert, “Goal!” You won’t want to miss this fun-filled performance!

A little birdie stopped in with some exciting news—keep those County Fair Saver Cards handy! A class competition is about to take flight!

Red Ribbon Week 2025

This year's theme is Life is a Puzzle - Solve it Drug Free! Throughout the week, we will have dress-up days in addition to different activities led by Mrs. Kapfer.

Last night, the PTA hosted a free family night! Students participated in a variety of fall-themed activities, and oh so much fun was had by all who attended 🎃 Thank you, PTA!

🟠🟠 Tomorrow, GBR students will celebrate Unity Day. Please watch the video created by our GBR Student Council members and remind your student(s) to wear orange tomorrow! 🟠🟠

https://youtu.be/ddcb5b_ceL0

Get ready, heroes—Book Fair Week is swooping in next week! 🦸‍♀️📚🦸‍♂️

Check out the attached image for the super-schedule of when our book fair headquarters will be open. Time to power up your reading skills!

Thank you, American Legion Auxiliary, for the donation to help purchase recorders for 4th-grade students!

Recently, Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students competed in the Exchange Club Coloring Contest to bring awareness during Fire Prevention Week.

Congratulations to the following GBR Students for their award-winning coloring pages!

Kindergarten:
Wade M. - 1st Place
Kinsley Y. - 2nd Place
Ethan M. - 3rd Place

2nd Grade:
Sawyer Y. - 3rd Place

Way to go, GBR Golden Arrows!

Thank you teammates for putting in some overtime and going to Hitchcock Park.

See you this month at Indian Head Park on S. Harmon Drive!

On October 9, 2025, the GBR Begindergarten through 2nd graders had a visit from the Mitchell Fire Department after their fire drill.

During this visit, the students learned about fire safety and the importance of smoke alarms. They also got to see a BIG fire truck!

The Caring Kernel Award is presented each month to students nominated by their teachers for going above and beyond. Recipients are recognized for their kindness at school or in the community, their true Kernel spirit, positive attitude, outstanding sportsmanship at school events, and their ability to overcome challenges at school or at home.

The September 2025 student recipients are:

K: Kinsley
1: Jack
2: Lucy
3: Madalynn
4: Haley
5: Vivienne
Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Mitchell for sponsoring this honor!

Our school is proud to partner with KORN Country 92.1, Q1073, and KORN News Radio for the annual Cozy Coats for Our Community project! We’re collecting gently used coats of all sizes throughout the month of October. Please make sure to empty pockets and wash the coats before donating them. Donations can be dropped off in the bin located in the GBR entrance.

Coats that meet needs in our own school community will be shared here, and any extras will be redistributed to other schools or donated to the Salvation Army, where they’ll be available free of charge to anyone in need.

Thank you for helping keep our community warm this winter!

Please join us on Monday from 6-7 PM on the Corn Palace Plaza!

🌟 Our October Newsletter is here! 🍂✨ Dive in to see what’s happening this month at GBR.

https://secure.smore.com/n/d9mfk

🏐 Kernel Klub Volleyball is almost here!
Practices begin on October 8, and all students must be registered by October 6. More dates and details can be found in the attached image. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Luke Norden, Kernel Klub Coordinator, at luke.norden@k12.sd.us 🏐

Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19LMjr6BeRl0809CDWLUtCHQEbEjEmunLbVY31ZWfXcA/viewform?edit_requested=true

The book fair is coming soon! Mark your calendars for October 19 - 24.

Questions? Contact tarilynn.gerlach@k12.sd.us

Happy Homecoming Week!

GBR loves the Kernels, and we wish all teams and activities well as they compete this week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLbbggW9tO8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fb49b.edulnk.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

Don't forget - Homecoming Week begins on Monday!