Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary

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GBR Families and Staff
All the ornaments on our Adopt an Ornament tree have been adopted! If you filled out an application for that, Mrs. Kapfer will contact you as soon as gifts get delivered. If you adopted an ornament, please remember to have the gifts brought to the school no later than December 17th. Thank you!

GBR PTA Family Fun Night December 9th from 6 :00-7:00 pm. Cookie decorating and Bingo.

GBR Schoolstore is open year-round. This helps to raise money for the school. Go to schoolstore.com to participate.

The challenge is on!

Don't forget to send your County Fair Saver Cards with your student(s)! The top two classes that bring the most cards in will win a play date and treats!

Check out GBR's December Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/8vhnu7 ❄️

⚽ Kick off your evening with the 3rd and 4th graders TONIGHT, November 13, for their concert, “Goal!” It’s sure to be a night of fun and celebration!

Wear a cardigan this Thursday for World Kindness Day!

Reminder: Cold Weather Tomorrow ❄️ We’re expecting a chilly morning tomorrow! Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Please remember: * We can provide hats and gloves for students who need them. * We have a limited number of winter coats available to borrow. If your children need winter gear, you can sign up for the next MSD Caring Closet pop-up. As a reminder, students will go outside for recess as long as the windchill is above 0°F. Thank you for helping ensure everyone comes prepared for the cold! ⛄️

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!