Summer Reading Club

Hopefully, some of you were able to attend the kick-off for the LaFayette Walker County's Summer Reading Club today at Lee and Gordon Mills.

The library's summer reading club is a great opportunity for your children to maintain and improve reading skills. This year's theme is "Be Creative @ Your Library!" Ms. Danielle has tons of fun activities for you to enjoy throughout the summer. Each program begins at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 3
Storyteller
Josie Bailey

Wednesday, June 10
Pickin' and Grinnin'
Pigeon Mountain Boys

Wednesday, June 17
Lee's Martial Arts

Wednesday, June 24
Bill the Magic Man

Wednesday, July 1
Storyteller
Eenee Ferrano

Wednesday, July 8
Magician
Rick Hasty

Wednesday, July 15
Atlanta Puppets

Summer!

Thanks for a wonderful year!
Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Thank you, Coach Neal!

We'd like to give a shout out to Coach Neal! He organized another awesome field day! Everyone had a great time! Thank you, Coach!


Pre-K through 2nd grades enjoyed their field day activities on Thursday. Here are a few snapshots of the day!

Rainforest Shuffle

On Monday, Mr. Bill Haley from the Tennessee Aquarium visited our school. He presented the Rain Forest Shuffle. With help from students, Mr. Haley taught us about the layers and animals of the rain forest. It was a great show! Check out the photos from the Pre-K - first grade show!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to William Sainthill! He was Gilbert's top candy seller. William enjoyed a lunch at Don Lolo's with Mr. Harris and Mr. Hayes. He also went to Walmart on a $75 shopping spree! Way to go, William!

Jerry Bowman, Mime

On Friday, Gilbert students were treated to a visit from the Mime Man, Jerry Bowman as a treat for working diligently and doing our best on the CRCT. Children were actively engaged with pulling a rope, working their way out of a box, or bouncing an imaginary ball. The students in grades P-5 loved his presentation. He had so much to offer his audience from a description of his art form, to instruction on its use, necessary props and make-up, and short vignettes for our viewing pleasure. The first grade students went back and quickly wrote thank you letters to Mr. Bowman. Several of the students said they would like to study mime. Below you will see some photos of Mr. Bowman working with our kids.

Jerry is showing our students how to do three basic mime routines prior to applying his makeup and performance. This is our attempt at the wall.

Looks like a real rope to me.

He applies his makeup while answering questions from our students.

Maddison Pettigrew, Isaiah Harris and Elijah Mann pose with Mr. Bowman after the show.

The first grade ladies loved the mime show. Amanda Higdon, Rhonda Epperson, Sarah Eager and Dianne Richardson.

Submitted by Kelly Massey

Snakes of Georgia

The Snake Man, Terry Manis, was great! He told us lots about the snakes that are native to our state. Check out these photos!

Another Busy Week at Gilbert

The Scholastic Book Fair continues this week! Mrs. Massey and her cast of helpers have arranged another awesome book fair for our school. There are tons of great reads available - definitely something for everyone! Be sure to stop by and support our school's media center!

May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation week. In 1985, The National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. A dedicated teacher is one of the world's most precious resources. Our children spend many hours a day with their teachers, who help mold them, shape their character and teach them academic subjects they need to survive in this world.Horace Mann said it beautifully: "Teachers teach because they care. Teaching young people is what they do best. It requires long hours, patience, and care." Please take a moment to let your child's teacher know how much you appreciate him/her.

Monday

On Monday, May 4, Terry Manis will present his extensive collection of snakes and other reptiles native to Georgia. Manis's presentation is packed with funny stories and useful information about snakes. To find out more about snakes in Georgia, visit http://snakesofga.com/ .

Shadow Day for 5th Grade

Our fifth grade classes will travel to the 6th Grade Academy for shadow day. They will get to experience sixth grade first hand as they follow current students around for classes. They should return to Gilbert around 10:30.

Gilbert Elementary School's science fair starts today! Be sure to bring your project if you are participating. Judging will take place Monday. Students will be allowed to visit the fair starting on Tuesday. The county's fair will begin on Wednesday at North LaFayette Elementary.

Kaleidoscope students will attend tonight's band concert at LaFayette High School. Both the band and the chorus departments will perform. The performance begins at 7 p.m. with chorus performing first. If you are interested, the LHS Band Boosters are hosting a BBQ dinner before the show. Visit their website for more information by clicking here.

Tuesday

We wish Miss Higdon the best of luck today at the Teacher of the Year Luncheon. She was chosen by Gilbert Elementary as our Teacher of the Year. She was one of three finalist. The committee was here last Thursday observing in her classroom. Good luck, Miss Higdon! We are so very proud of you!

Tuesday, May 5 is Safety Day at Gilbert for 5th grade students. They will be participating in many activities and events to learn more about safety.

Transition Night for 5th Grade Parents
LaFayette 6th Grade Academy
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday

THURSDAY

On Thursday, May 7th it's Most Improved Night with the Chattanooga Lookouts. Teachers were asked to select students who have worked hard to improve their academics throughout the school year. These names were turned in to Mr. Hayes. Each student will receive a free ticket to Thursday night's game vs. Jacksonville. These students will be recognized on the field prior to the game. For parent tickets or more information, visit the Lookouts homepage by clicking here.

Come Read with Me, Mom!
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 7, 2009

Pre-K Special Olympics
Thursday, May 7, 2009


Friday
Jerry Bowen
Mime Man