Important School Announcements
Sept. 10, 2023
Thank you all so much for an amazing first week of school! It has been amazing seeing all returning students and welcoming new students into our GEMS community!
Drop off in the morning is no earlier than 8:00am. Please do not drop off students earlier than 8:00am as doors will not be open. Students will be able to enter the gym at 8:00am and be able to begin heading to classrooms at 8:15pm. Dismissal will begin at 3:15pm.
For dismissal If you have students in grades K-4, they are picked up in the back of the building.
If you have students in grades 5-8 or both K-4 and 5-8, please pick up in the front of the building in the car line by the gym doors.
The front office will be closed between 3:00- 3:30pm.This will provide a smoother and quicker dismissal process. Please let the front office know of any changes in dismissal plans, prior to 2:15pm.
This week September 12th-14th students school wide will be MAP assessments, please ensure that students are hereall week ready to do their very best.
This Friday and every Friday is Groovy Gryphon Spirit day! This Friday is Super Hero day. Students can participate by dressing as their favorite superhero. Each week we will also focus on teaching and embodying our Habits of Learning. Our habit of the week for this week is thoughtfulness. Ask your child this week how they have shown thoughtfulness at school or at home and how they are being a Change Agent.
Sep 3, 2023
If your student will not be attending GEMS this school year, but you have still received this message, please call the school office or email [email protected] to complete a withdrawal form.
It’s finally here! The 2023-2024 school year! We are so excited to welcome you back Tuesday September 5th.
Drop off in the morning is no earlier than 8:00am. Please do not drop off students earlier than 8:00am as doors will not yet be opened. Students will be able to enter the gym at 8am and be able to begin heading to classrooms at 815. Dismissal will begin at 3:15pm.
For dismissal If you have students in grades K-4, they are picked up in the back of the building.
If you have students in grades 5-8 or both K-4 and 5-8, please pick up in the front of the building in the car line by the gym doors. To be able to process dismissal quickly, we are asking that you stay in your car and not walk up to the pick up spot. Please be patient as we get into the flow of the school year.
In addition, the front office will be closed between 3:00- 3:30.. This will provide a smoother and quicker dismissal process. Please let the front office know of any changes in dismissal plans, prior to 215pm.
This Friday and every Friday is Groovy Gryphon Spirit day! This Friday is GEMS Spirit day. Students can participate by wearing GEMS Gear or the color green. Each week we will also focus on teaching and embodying our Habits of Learning. Our habit of the week for this week is responsibility. Ask your child this week how they have shown responsibility at school or at home and how they are being a Change Agent.
Aug 27, 2023
If your student will not be attending GEMS this school year, but you have still received this message, please call the school office or email [email protected]
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We are so excited to welcome you back in a little over a week, on Tuesday September 5th.
We hope to see you at Back to School night this Wednesday August 30th from 6:00 to 730pm. Come and meet your child’s teacher, opportunities for free haircuts, school supplies, and hotdogs. This will also be a gret time to bring any enrollment paperwork that has not been submitted. We look forward to seeing you!
As always, thank you for being a part of the GEMS family and have a great week!
Posted: Monday, August 28, 2023