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!
Friendly Reminder: GBR Yearbooks are on sale until Wednesday, April 9!
📸📚 You may stop into the GBR office to order or shop online at https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/gertiebellerogerselementary
Please join us for Fine Arts Night TOMORROW from 6-7 PM at GBR!
Stay up to date with the latest school news, upcoming events, and exciting happenings—it's the GBR Newsletter! Click the link to read more. 📖✨
https://secure.smore.com/n/0x943
Did you know that GBR Yearbooks are on sale until Wednesday, April 9?
You may stop into the GBR office to order or shop online at https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/gertiebellerogerselementary ! We hope you enjoy all of the memories we've captured this year!
Join us TONIGHT for Family Game Night! This is a free event sponsored by our GBR PTA.
🎯 Helping Your Child Master High-Frequency Words! 📚
Parents - did you know that mastering high-frequency words can boost your child's reading confidence and fluency? Here's a fun way to support your student’s learning at home!
🔑 Tips for Success:
Pick a few words each week – Focus on 5-10 words to keep it manageable.
Practice daily – Spend just a few minutes each day reviewing.
Play games – Make learning fun with word searches, bingo, or online games.
Use flashcards – Review words regularly to reinforce memory.
Keep it fun – Add rewards or challenges to keep your child excited!
Need a word list to get started? Check out dolchword.net for helpful resources!
Together, we can help your child become a confident reader!
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM at the PAC for an electrifying evening of music, featuring the epic sounds of superheroes and villains! Our talented 5th graders have been working hard to bring you this exciting concert, and they can't wait for you to enjoy the show!
Friendly Reminder: We will not have school March 13th - March 14th for Spring Break. There will also not be school on March 17th for Teacher In-Service. Enjoy your long weekend!
School Presentation Sparks Enthusiasm for Electricity
The room buzzed with excitement as Gertie Belle Rogers fourth graders learned the fundamentals of electricity and electrical safety on March 12.
Co-ops in the Classroom is an interactive program offered to area schools by Central Electric Cooperative and its wholesale power provider, East River Electric Power Cooperative. Protons, neutrons and electrons were a major topic of discussion as students took an educational journey into the exciting world of electricity.
Tara Miller of Central Electric taught the kids about the history of electricity and electric cooperatives. Jennifer Gross of East River Electric engaged students in hands-on demonstrations.
Children learned about electrical safety, generation, conservation and economics. A Van de Graaff generator demonstrated the movement of electrons with some hair-raising results.
"Playing with static electricity can be fun and educational," Gross said. "The Van de Graaff generator shows how electricity travels. Students get a kick out of seeing their hair stand up and shocking their friends."
Another device that invokes a lot of excitement is the pedal-power bicycle generator. Students become power plants as they provided energy for lights and small household devices.
"The pedal power turns the concept of electricity from something abstract into something tangible," Gross said. "By providing the energy needed to turn on a light bulb, the students are able to quantify how much more energy an incandescent light bulb requires compared to an LED."
Kids also learned about electrical safety in town and on the farm. By the end of the presentation, students developed a new understanding and appreciation for electricity.
Do you have a 5th grade student in school band? If so, be sure to check out the information below on All City Band!
