If you are a parent to a K-8 student and would like to reserve their spot for Summer Learning Camp, please complete the intent to participate form by clicking on this link:
https://forms.gle/PnJjN7XX5DYbk2eL6
Looking for a Summer Camp? Join the Smith County Playhouse the last two weeks of June for Lion King Jr. Students must Audition for a role. Use the Following Link to sing up for an audition time or scan the QR Code. https://rb.gy/c0wz82
Don't Forget our Pumpkin Decorating Contest. We have already had some turned in but can't wait to see more! :)
GES EVENTS 10/2-10/6
Sports Pictures will be Thursday, September 28. Students must wear their Jersey to have their picture made. Students will not be allowed to call home about not having their Jersey. 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Players' coaches have their jerseys for them.
Important GES Events 9/25-9/30
Important GES Events 9/18-9/22
GES Events 9/11-9/15
Important GES Events 9/5-9/9
Due to the upcoming construction at Gordonsville High School, GES will be changing how you pick up your child at 3:00. This will begin on Monday, August 14. Thank you for working with us as we make changes for the safety of the students at GES.
Please see the image below to guide you with the new traffic pattern.
Review the GES Student Handbook with your child. You can find the Student Handbook at the following link: https://5il.co/21ad5 . Your child will have a form to sign stating that you have reviewed and discussed the rules and policies at GES. We hope that this is a helpful resource for our GES families.
First Lady Maria Lee Invites Students to Serve Their Communities This Summer -Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee announced the fifth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, which encourages students from across the state to get involved in their communities by serving others throughout their summer break.
The challenge, which is part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative, is open to rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders from June 1 to August 1.
To fulfill the challenge requirements, participants must complete one activity in two of the eight service categories and meet a two-hour service minimum. Students who complete the challenge will be invited to join the Governor and First Lady for a carnival at the Tennessee Residence in September.
Since launching the summer challenge in 2019, more than 1,100 kids from across the state have participated, serving 4,511 collective hours in their communities.
Parents and guardians can register their child and find additional information about the challenge on the First Lady’s website.
Tomorrow, March 23 we will be having Spring Pictures at GES. We will also be taking pictures for 5th and 6th grade boys soccer and Student Council.
We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week February 27- March 3. Each day we will have a special dress up theme for students to participate. We can not wait to see all of the creativity.
GES will be celebrating the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, January 25th. We will be wearing neon and sunglasses, because we are 100 days Brighter.
PBS Programming Continues During September Statewide
The department resumed its regular PBS block and is providing academic instructional videos airing on PBS statewide, which provide video lessons for Pre-K-2 students.
Families can watch these instructional video lessons created specifically for Tennessee students on all six state PBS stations – WNPT Nashville, East Tennessee PBS, WCTE Upper Cumberland, WKNO Memphis, West TN PBS, and Chattanooga WTCI from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT.
The schedule for September can be found on the department’s website. PBS Teaching Tennessee classroom lessons for 1st- 8th grade students can be found on the department's YouTube page. All 320 lessons have companion teacher lesson plans and student packets. Learn more here.
We are excited to share the 4th episode of Tiger Tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4g0TIwxpc
GES School Newsletter November 2021
Thank you to Representative Terri Lynn Weaver for sharing your story and song with GES Library Classes today.
Thank you Cantrell Farms, Granville TN, for taking the time to visit and interview with our 6th Grade Tiger Tube students. Be on the look out for a new episode with Cantrell Farms featured.
