We are so proud to share the beautiful Trees of Gratitude created by our students and their families! This wonderful home project, inspired by the story Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks, truly shows the unique blessings our GTP families are grateful for—from fuzzy pets, loving siblings, and wonderful grandparents. Thank you for partnering with us to teach the importance of gratitude this season. 🙏✨





Our Georgetown Primary young scientists have been diving into the world of Matter and Force & Motion.
They used a delicious root beer float investigation to observe and identify the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases—learning key concepts with a tasty reward! 🍦🥤
Students also explored Force and Motion with hands-on activities. They sharpened their skills on how gravity works by conducting a "Gravity Race," and warmed up their minds by identifying examples of push and pull. Science exploration is always a dynamic adventure at Georgetown Primary! ✨💡









We are officially diving into fall with our favorite class friend, Squashy Jason Sylvester! He's been keeping a watchful eye on all the amazing learning happening as our students explore the season.
From hands-on leaf investigations to seasonal creative projects, Mrs. Yohe’s class is embracing all the fun this colorful time of year has to offer. We love seeing our young learners engage with nature!










💙📚We are absolutely thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 GTP Reading Teacher of the Year: the incredible Alyssa Banas! 🌟 Ms. Banas embodies the heart of Georgetown Primary, going above and beyond to help each and every student find their love for reading and achieve their very best. What an inspiration to our GTP family! Congratulations, Ms. Banas! 🏆🎉📖



Our Georgetown Primary young learners dove into some delicious math, turning snacks into essential concepts! They mastered Place Value Munchies, where Cheez-Its became hundreds, pretzel sticks were tens, and M&M's were ones. What a tasty way to practice composing, decomposing, standard, and word form! 🥨🧀🍬
The math fun continued with Roll & Compare, a lively game that helped students sharpen their number comparison skills. Hands-on activities like these make abstract concepts concrete and set a strong foundation for future mathematical success! ✨✏️









Our Kindergarten students in Mrs. McLain's class designed their one-of-a-kind monsters! Then, the talented students in Ms. Engebretsen's Fashion Design class at IRHS took those designs and created them as real plush pals! What an incredible display of community, creativity, and partnership. Braves is who we are; RISE is what we do. Keep shining, everyone! ✨





The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

🎃🎨 What a spooktacular time in Mrs. Yohe's class on Friday!
They celebrated Halloween by getting creative and making their very own class Squashy Jason Sylvester and decorating their own pumpkins! Seeing the students' personalities shine through their designs was the best part. What a great time combining art, creativity, and seasonal fun! ✨🧡







Mrs. Monroe's class embraced the holiday on Friday with our annual Book Character Day celebration. From stealthy ninjas to dazzling butterflies and courageous superheroes, our students showed off their love for reading and their incredible imaginations! Check out these costumes! What a magical day for literacy at Georgetown Primary. ✨👑🦋









They put their problem-solving skills to the test, collaborating to bring their sun-safe shelters to life. We are so proud of their teamwork and critical thinking!✨






Join us in celebrating these wonderful members of the GTP family! Share a message of appreciation below! ✏️🌟

We are asking our wonderful community to send in clean, recyclable materials that will become the building blocks for our students' creations!
We are currently in need of:
Plastics: Clean soda, juice, and water bottles
Containers: Used plastic food containers
Dry Food Boxes: Small boxes from things like cereal, crackers, and granola bars
A quick note on what to skip: We are all set on heavy cardboard/packing boxes and paper towel/toilet paper rolls for now.
Safety First: Please ensure all containers are cleaned out before sending them in, and do not send any used dairy items or anything with sharp edges.
Thank you for helping us bring big ideas to life! We appreciate your support! 💙💡

Please remember to send your little one to school with the Lifetouch order form that was sent home recently. We can't wait to capture the joy and spirit of our amazing students! Parents, make sure they are camera-ready! 🍎💙

📢📚 Tomorrow is the last day for students to shop at our GTP Book Fair! We are SO grateful for all the amazing participation we've had this week. The funds we raise go directly back to our students in the form of brand new books to choose from on our library shelves! Thank you all for supporting our Little Braves! 🙏💙
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free, and every purchase benefits our school! 💻🛍️ https://www.scholastic.com/bf/georgetownprimaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs
Quiere que la Feria del Libro continúe? No hay problema! La fiesta continúa en linea. Todas las compras de libros superiores a $35 cuentan con envío gratis, y cada compra beneficia a nuestra escuela! 🥳📖 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/georgetownprimaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs 💖


Genere la eWallet de la Feria del Libro para que su nino o nina pueda comprar sin usar efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente! Es facil de configurar y otras personas pueden enviar fondos con facilidad! Comience aqui: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/georgetownprimaryschool #ScholasticBookFa


The fun continues! Our Scholastic Book Fair is now open for shopping during the school day, starting today until the end of the day next Friday. 🗓️ Students can shop after morning announcements until 1:00 PM each day. 🕒
No cash? No worries! 💸 Families can easily set up a secure eWallet account for students. Check the comments/link below for details! Happy reading! 📖✨



🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

TONIGHT, Thursday, October 9th, is Literacy Night at Georgetown Primary!
Join us from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an evening of fun family activities, engaging games, and fantastic resources to help our young Brave Readers explore the world of books. This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with us in strengthening your child's reading skills. Don't forget to check out the Book Fair while you're here. We can't wait to see you!

The most anticipated event of the year is here! Our Scholastic Book Fair kicks off with a bang TONIGHT, Thursday, October 9, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM during our special Literacy Night!
Bring your family to discover new adventures, find their next favorite story, and get excited about reading! Every book you buy helps earn rewards for our school. 💙📖
Can't make the grand opening? Don't worry! The Book Fair will be open daily from Friday, October 10 through next Friday, October 17 (closing at 1:00 PM on the 17th).
See you tonight—let's build our home libraries together! 🧡🤝
#GeorgetownPrimary #ScholasticBookFair


