Our GFE students received a special treat last Tuesday, Guest Reader Day. We had many wonderful guests in the building reading to all of our terrific Gators. Thank you Mrs. Duda for making this special event happen.
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
Just a reminder that Friday, March 8, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
Miss Stafford's first graders had a BLAST practicing and presenting their reader's theater on the Three Little Pigs! Mr. Boe, GFHS student intern, stepped in to fill the part of absent students. They are all looking forward to another reader's theater performance in the future!
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
When it is raining outside and you have indoor recess what a better way to enjoy your recess time than to put yourself into the adventures of a good book. However, when it is nice weather and you do get to go outside then you take advantage of being able to swing to your own adventures. Two students from Ms. B. Lassiter's class enjoying their recess.
Mrs. B. Lassiter's students working on their research project.
Boosterthon is coming. Our annual GFE Boosterthon launches on Monday, March 5th. The first activity is happening on Tuesday, February 6th with the opportunity for students to wear a FUN hat to school that day. Students can only wear the FUN HAT if they are registered. So please help your child out and register them at mybooster.com.
Last week was Spirit Week here at GFE and here are just a few of the creative outfits that were seen around the building.
Mrs. Rosenberg's class is studying fossils. They did an experiment where they were all Paleontologists on a cookie dig. They did a great jog extracting chips!
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
Are you looking for ways to support your young reader? Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for our Supporting Literacy at Home webinar. 📚
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSupportingLiteracy
In observance of Presidents Day GFE will be closed on February 19, 2024.
Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
Some 100th day of school fun in Miss Stafford's class.
Ms. B. Lassiter - Grade 5
Learning to Graph by playing Jump 10
Oh, how some of Mrs. Rosenberg's students have aged on this 100th day of school.
Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva
