Gordonsville Elementary School

We are excited to release Tiger Tube Episode 2. The sixth grade students how worked hard to put this together for their school, family, friends, and community. Enjoy Episode 2 for Tiger Tube! https://youtu.be/fFiVmzNXXa4

We are excited to debut GES TigerTube. This video was planned, written, filmed, and edited by 6th graders. Stay tuned for episode 2 coming soon. https://youtu.be/q2Bzu2kpZrE

Our 3rd and 4th Grade boys' basketball coaches would like to have their first practice Wednesday, August 18th from 5:30-6:30. Normally, we do not practice on Wednesday afternoon, but we are trying to get everything started. They will need to have appropriate shorts and shoes for practice. You can drop the players off at the breezeway door and pick them up there when it is over. There will be a parent meeting at the next practice.

Tigers Den Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year can be found at the following link: https://www.smithcoedu.com/o/gordonsville/page/tigers-den

Please see the message below in regards to GES Schedule tomorrow. Remember buses will not run tomorrow. The first day of school for all Smith County students is August 4, 2021. This is a half day for students. GES will follow a staggered schedule again this year to allow smaller meetings between parents, students, and teachers. We will be having our Open House during this time; therefore, please feel free to tour the building prior to or after your meeting. The meetings with your homeroom teacher will be scheduled by last name as follows: M-R 8:00-8:30 S-Z 8:30-9:00 A-F 9:00-9:30 G-L 9:30-10:00 We are working with NMS to try and make a schedule that will allow parents with kids at both schools to attend these meetings. Teachers will be providing you with important information so it is very important you attend. If you have a conflict, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher for an alternate meeting time. Buses will not run on this day. As on other half days, breakfast will not be served. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me at rkelley2@smithcoedu.net. We look forward to seeing you on August 4.

Gordonsville Elementary School has once again received a grant from the TN 21st Century Community Center for a before and after school enrichment program. Tigers Den will be held every morning, Monday through Friday from 6:45 am until 7:45 am, and Monday through Thursday in the afternoon from 2:45 pm until 5:00 pm. You may apply for your student to attend mornings, afternoons, or both by following the link and completing the form. This program is offered to all students at GES and will begin on August 16, 2021. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xrGh_En1w6ozROye0UE3FdeqkytdzaLB3sarNuqA8AM/edit

GES Bus Route Changes for the 21-22 School Year. Please see below letter about the discontinuation of Bus 65.

Dear GES Families, The first day of school for all Smith County students is August 4, 2021. This is a half day for students. GES will follow a staggered schedule again this year to allow smaller meetings between parents, students, and teachers. We will be having our Open House during this time; therefore, please feel free to tour the building prior to or after your meeting. The meetings with your homeroom teacher will be scheduled by last name as follows: M-R 8:00-8:30 S-Z 8:30-9:00 A-F 9:00-9:30 G-L 9:30-10:00 We are working with NMS to try and make a schedule that will allow parents with kids at both schools to attend these meetings. Teachers will be providing you with important information so it is very important you attend. If you have a conflict, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher for an alternate meeting time. Buses will not run on this day. As on other half days, breakfast will not be served. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me at rkelley2@smithcoedu.net. We look forward to seeing you on August 4. Sincerely, Rachel Kelley, Principal

Congratulations to GES Top Reader Cason Stinnett. He earned 277.9 AR points this year!

Join us on Thursday, April 22 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a Family Drive Thru Literacy Night...More information will be sent home with your child on Monday.

Two more days to shop GES Book Fair!

March Madness Top Readers for GES 3rd Grade: Lexie Shelton 4th Grade: Emma Miller 5th Grade: Aubrey Dillingham 6th Grade: Waylon Kennedy Collectively these students have read 249 from March 8th - March 26th. Each of these students received a special treat for their hard work! We are thankful for our GES Families helping instilling the love of reading in your student's life.

If you have a little one that will be starting kindergarten next year - please look at this important information! ALL Smith County Schools will be having Kindergarten Registration on Friday, April 16th.  It is VERY important to register your child during spring enrollment! Call your school for an appointment!

Congratulations to these "March Madness" Reading Challenge Students. They each read at least 20 books between March 8th and March 26.

We are so proud of these three students for being the first to complete their March Madness Reading Challenge ( Ensley Bush, Mrs. Corrine’s 3rd Grade, Aubrey Dillinghan, Mrs. Megan’s 5th Grade, Hadley Williams, Mrs. Fay’s 3rd Grade). There is still time to finish the March Madness Challenge. All forms are due to the library by Friday, March 26. If your child has misplaced their form, they can get a new sheet in the library. Keep Reading ~Dr. Rogers

Just a Reminder- Wear your favorite hat or crazy hair tomorrow at GES!

To celebrate Read Across America Week at GES we will be having dress up days starting Monday, March 1.

TIMELINE FOR RETURN TO FULL-TIME IN-PERSON LEARNING Our goal for our students, employees, and families has always been to provide the best quality education while keeping health and safety a priority. Our original plan was for all students to return to in-person learning on February 16th. After careful consideration and consultation with local health officials, review of CDC guidelines, and input from school personnel, Smith County Schools has developed a plan to safely return students to in-person learning. All Smith County Schools’ grades 3rd and 4th will be returning to in-person learning 4 days per week (M, T, TH, F) at all schools on February 4th. Our goal is to bring all Pre-K through 12th grade students to in-person learning 5 days per week beginning Monday, March 15th. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and local COVID metrics could alter this return date. Unless modified by this announcement, the student will remain on their current schedule until March 15th. This timeline will also allow Smith County Board of Education employees the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. The State of Tennessee is requiring all school districts to administer TNReady assessments. The testing window for Smith County students, 2nd through 12th grade, will begin April 12th. Resuming in-person classes on March 15th will allow students and staff time to establish routines and prepare for state testing. Students enrolled in the Virtual Academy will remain in the virtual program according to their contract commitment. The Smith County Board of Education reserves the right to modify these schedules as necessary to ensure the safety and health of our students and employees. Dates to Remember Thursday, Feb. 4- All in-person 3rd and 4th grade students will begin attending 4 days per week. Monday, Feb. 15- President’s Day- No School Thursday, March 11- End of 3rd 9 weeks Monday, March 15- All in-person Pre-K-12 students will begin attending 5 days per week. Monday, March 29- Friday, April 2- Spring Break- No School Monday, April 12- May 5- TNReady Test Administration Window

The Board of Education, after careful consideration, has decided to let flower shops deliver with the following rules: minimize trips, deliver only from 8 till 11, mask and gloves are required. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you to all of the family who have participated in the Loving the Library Christmas project. We have received lots of new books for the library that students will be able to check out starting in January. We were gifted 3 sets of Boxcar Children’s Books that we would love to have labeled in honor of the kid who donated. If you donated these to the library please email Dr. Rogers at amy.rogers@smithcoedu.net.