🌞 Ready to make this summer the best one yet? 📚✨
Reading isn’t just for school—it’s for adventure, imagination, and family fun all summer long! Whether you’re diving into a good book outside, setting up a reading challenge, or visiting the library for fresh stories, there are endless ways to keep the pages turning.
Why Read This Summer?
✅ Prevents the "summer slide" and keeps kids learning.
✅ Builds vocabulary and reading fluency.
✅ Sparks imagination and creativity.
✅ Provides quiet time for relaxation and focus.
✅ Makes reading a habit for lifelong learning!
✅ Offers screen-free moments that let kids unplug and unwind.
Can't make it to our 5th Grade Recognition tonight, but you still want to watch? No worries!
Please use this link to watch the Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/UIKl6KKyu10?feature=share
We are so excited to celebrate our 5th grade class tonight!
Shining Bright: Our EL Students and Teacher Reach for the Stars! 🤩✨
4W cashed in on their winnings from the County Fair Saver Card Contest that PTA sponsored in April - They enjoyed their ice cream sundaes!
You are invited!
What? EL Night
For who? English Language Learners and their Families
When? Thursday, May 15
Where? L.B. Williams Elementary
What time? 6:30 PM
See you there!
Reminder: The Little Kernel Track Meet is scheduled for TODAY - Monday, May 12!
Please see the photo for the event schedule!🌽
Thank you, Mrs. Moore and Mr. Gubbrud, for visiting GBR and speaking with our 5th graders about life at Mitchell Middle School! We’re excited for our tour next week! 🌽
Yesterday, our Big Friends and Little Friends wrapped up their final meeting of the school year! 💛
Thank you, BFLF, for the time, care, and encouragement you’ve given our students. Your guidance helps them grow in confidence, kindness, and curiosity — and become the very best versions of themselves. We’re so grateful for all you do! 💙
Thank you to the GBR PTA for providing our teachers with a free coffee, hot chocolate, or lemonade from Matilda's as part of our Teacher Appreciation Week celebration! 🤩✨
The Little Kernel Track Meet is scheduled for Monday, May 12! Please see the photo for more information on which events your student(s) may compete in and the schedule for the event.
Goooooo Kernels! 🌽
Hello, GBR Families!
May 7 is Bike to School Day! Elementary students are invited to bike to school on Wednesday, the 7th. If they do, they will be met at the bike rack with coupons for free treats, stickers, helmet checks and adjustments, bike checks, tune-ups, and the opportunity to win a FREE bike or helmet during the Palace City Pedalers Bike to School Day raffle!
We sure hope that you join in the fun!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are springing into the final stretch! 🌼 Our May Newsletter can be read here: https://secure.smore.com/n/5fg0t
Congratulations to our April Caring Kernel Award and Attendance Award winners!
Today, GBR students were able to travel to the PAC to listen to the beautiful music of Friend de Coup. Pictured here are the Friend de Coup members who attended GBR in Elementary School!
Thank you for the wonderful day, FDC!
Please join our multiage learners on Friday for their Wax Museum!
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋♀️
Students - Get a $70 flat donation or $2 per minute donation before we come back to school on Tuesday and you’ll score 5 bonus points to the reward store! 😮 Good luck!
If you don't have a specific student to support, but would like to donate to GBR's fundraiser, you may do so here: https://give.mybooster.com/gertie-belle-rogers-elementary-04
Thank you!
🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉 Our GBR Fun Run Fundraiser starts TODAY! We’re raising $11,000 for new indoor/outdoor recess equipment and new makerspace items for STEAM education and need YOUR help — it just takes a minute to sign up! Then, share your page to friends & family!
🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!
Thank you to everybody who joined us at our first Fine Arts Night! We had a wonderful night of art and music.
Thank you to Mrs. Geist, Miss Wehlander, and 401 Create for the amazing event!
