Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary

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.

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🏐 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!

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Don't forget - Homecoming Week begins on Monday!

Mitchell’s Homecoming Week is coming up September 22–26! We’re excited to see our students show their school spirit throughout the week. Check out the attached image for GBR dress-up days, and don’t forget—Thursday, September 25 is also conference night.

Please see the attached image for information about our school store opening THIS Friday, September 12!

Say hello to our 2025-2026 GBR Student Council members! We are proud to have you as the leaders of our school!

Back Row (L-R) Mrs. Kapfer (Advisor), Kylie, Sibyl, Derringer, Max, Malaya, Ainsley
Front Row (L - R) Ella, Vivienne, Hally, Marcus, Lakynn, Berklie

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 August 2025 student recipients are:
K: Toby
1: Jocelyn
2: Eva
3: Charlie
4: Eleanore
5: Thorunn

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Mitchell for sponsoring this honor!

Thank you for the wonderful idea and beautiful poster, 4F!

GBR - please wear red, white, and blue tomorrow to honor the heroes who were at the Twin Towers and on Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.

The GBR Merch Store closes on Wednesday, September 10! Don't miss out on your chance to show your GBR pride.

🛒 Shop here: https://stores.inksoft.com/gertie_belle_rogers/shop/home