📚✨ We had so much fun celebrating Read Across America Week at GES!
We wrapped up the week with our amazing 3rd Grade Living Wax Museum, wonderful guest readers, the Book Fair, and a fun-filled Spirit Week!
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our love of reading at GES! ❤️📖🦅
🎨🏰 GES Pop-Up 4th Grade Art Show! 🏰🎨
Our 4th graders explored the Medieval Art period and created incredible castle sculptures inspired by Romanesque and Gothic architecture. 🏰✨ Students in Miss Wheatley and Mr. Davis’s classes also designed mini acrylic paintings on canvas during art stations with Mrs. Brumley. 🎨🖌️
We are so proud of our talented GES artists! 💛🦅
🌟🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Atkins!
We are excited to celebrate Ms. Atkins as the recipient of the GES Rising New Teacher Award! 🏆🍎
Ms. Atkins truly embodies what it means to be a Rising New Teacher through her dedication to high-quality instruction, commitment to professional growth, and passion for student success. 📚✨ Her hard work and positive impact on our students make us so proud and glad to have her as part of our GES Eagle Family! 🦅💙
Congratulations, Ms. Atkins! 👏🎊
✏️🌟 Calling All GES Writers! 🌟✏️
Our GES March Writing Contest is here, and we can’t wait to read all the amazing student entries! 📝💡
Students, be sure to submit your essays by March 31 to your homeroom teacher or Mrs. Nelson. 📚✨
We’ve officially kicked off our 📚 Read Across America celebration and it has been SO much fun! 🎉✨
Our students have loved exploring the Book Fair 📖, listening to amazing guest readers 👏, and dressing up to show their love for reading during the first two days!❤️📚 We can’t wait for more reading fun ahead! 📚
Due to the fog and visibility in our area, all Elementary After-School Programs are cancelled for tonight.
📝Congratulations to our 3rd Grade February Writing Contest Winners! 🤩
📚🎉 We are SO excited for Book Fair next week!! 🎉📚
🍎✏️ Tasty Testing Tips – March 4th!
Just a friendly reminder…
🕔 Planning to attend the 5:00 PM session? Please be sure to RSVP!
🕐 Dropping by the afternoon session (1:00–4:00 PM)? No RSVP needed — just stop in! 🙌
We can’t wait to see you there! 😊
📢 Update!
3rd Grade Wax Museum has been rescheduled to March 5th!✨
Please check the flyer for class times.
📣Virtual Learning Day 2-26-26 💻📚
Thursday, 2/26 will be a Virtual Learning Day! Please be sure to review the Virtual Schedule so students are ready to log on if they are able to join. 🖥️✨
👇 Also attached below:
➡️ Directions for joining Google Meets through Google Classroom
📎 And a link to the SCPS Virtual Plan for more info:
🔗 SCPS Virtual Plan:
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan
⚡️🔌 Due to the high number of power outages, SCPS schools are closed today.
❌💻 Virtual learning is also canceled for today.
Please stay safe and we hope everyone’s power is restored soon! 💙
📣Virtual Learning Day – Monday, 2/23 💻📚
Monday, 2/23 will be a Virtual Learning Day! Please be sure to review the Virtual Schedule so students are ready to log on and learn. 🖥️✨
👇 Also attached below:
➡️ Directions for joining Google Meets through Google Classroom
📎 And a link to the SCPS Virtual Plan for more info:
🔗 SCPS Virtual Plan:
https://www.somerset.k12.md.us/page/virtual-day-instruction-plan
Check out Mrs. Sapp's and Ms. Atkin's classes flexing their math and reading fluency muscles!
🌨️ Weather Preparedness Update 🌨️
Student devices will be sent home today ( 2-20-26) in preparation for inclement weather on Monday. ❄️
Please be on the lookout for:
💻 Student device
🔌 Charger
📚 Work packet
If your student is home sick today, please contact the school to arrange pickup of materials. ☎️
If school is open on Monday, please return all devices, chargers, and any incomplete work packets. ✅
Thank you for helping us stay prepared and ready for learning! 📖
The Mobile Job Unit that was scheduled for today from 3:00-5:00pm has been cancelled.
📚✨Read Across America Week! 📚
GES will be celebrating Read Across America from March 2–March 6 with a fun-filled Spirit Week! 🎉
Get ready to show your school spirit, dress up, and celebrate the joy of reading all week long! 📖❤️
👉 See the flyer for daily themes and details!
📚✨ Book Fair is Coming to GES! ✨📚
Our Book Fair will be held Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6! 🎉
📖 Classes will visit the Book Fair during their regularly scheduled library time.
👨👩👧👦 The Book Fair will be open to parents from 8:35 AM – 2:45 PM each day.
🗓️ We will also be open during Parent Conferences on Wednesday, March 4 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Come explore, discover new stories, and grow your home library! 📚❤️ We can’t wait to see you there! 😊✨
Our Book Fair will be held Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6! 🎉
📖 Classes will visit the Book Fair during their regularly scheduled library time.
👨👩👧👦 The Book Fair will be open to parents from 8:35 AM – 2:45 PM each day.
🗓️ We will also be open during Parent Conferences on Wednesday, March 4 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Come explore, discover new stories, and grow your home library! 📚❤️ We can’t wait to see you there! 😊✨
