Gilbert Elementary came in Second Place!
Thanks to all of you who voted for our awesome school!
Thanks to all of you who voted for our awesome school!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
October Walker Talk
Be sure to check out October's WalkerTalk. It is a newsletter published by Walker County Schools highlighting student and teacher accomplishments. Gilbert appears in this issue several times. View the October issue by clicking here.
Technology Night
Technology Night
Thursday, November 18, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Dear Gator Families,
We hope you will make plans to attend Technology Night next Thursday evening. Staff members will be on hand to demonstrate and share Gilbert's latest technology. You will experience Smart Boards, Elmo Document Cameras, Flip Cameras, Digital Cameras, Blogs, and much more! Mr. Campbell, Miss Higdon, and Mrs. Richardson will introduce you to each item and show you how they are helping your child be better students.
Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Rowlls will be on hand to help parents update their School Cast information so that you stay better informed of what's going on at our school.
Mrs. Neal and Mrs. Massey will teach you how to access our library information and Study Island from home to help your child prepare for the CRCT.
Mr. Lemons and Mr. Harris will demonstrate our newest and most exciting additions, the iPads! They are simply awesome!
There will be a hot dog dinner provided for all families in attendance. Mark your calendars now and we'll see you on Thursday!
National Parent Involvement Day
National Parent Involvement Day is November 19, 2010
10 Ways You Can BE THERE for Your Child
BE...
An Involved Parent - attentive, aware, and together
A Role Model - caring, engaged, influential
A Cheerleader - supportive, fun, positive
A Partner - encouraging, working together
A Teacher - taking advantage of teachable moments, making the ordinary, extraordinary
A Friendly Critic - patient, accepting, flexible
An Advisor - ready to help, sharing experiences
A Good Communicator - talk, listen, stay connected
A Lifelong Learner - inquisitive, research and read together
An Advocate - Be there for your child, your school, community and public education
For more information, check out Be There.
Title I Plan Available for Review
Gilbert Elementary School's 2010-2011 Title 1 Plan is available for all staff members and parents to view. If you are interested in viewing the Title 1 Plan or have questions, please contact Mr. Brad Hayes at
706.638.2432 or email bradhayes@walkerschools.org. Thank you.
706.638.2432 or email bradhayes@walkerschools.org. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Edward's Portraits & Silhouetts
Coming to Gilbert Elementary
November 4, 2010
We will also be offering silhouettes. As before, for only $30 you will receive two silhouettes (mirror images). Additional pairs of the same child may be purchase for $10. These silhouettes are cut freehand and make charming keepsakes. Be sure to order enough to share.
We can have your silhouettes framed for you in 5 x 7, black, oval, hardwood frames, with a hand gilded gold leaf lip for $30 each. (Please allow 2 weeks for the silhouettes to be mailed back to the school.)
Visit us on the web at www.edwardsart.net.
~Copy of information/order form sent home on Monday.
Time 2 Save!
Walker County Schools Family Involvement is excited to announce the Time 2 Save Coupon Workshop is returning! Please plan to join us on Thursday, November 11th from 6 - 8 p.m. The workshop will be held at A.E.C. (formally known as Osbourn Elementary School). A.E.C. is located off Highway 27 past the Food Lion in Chickamauga. There is no charge to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The "coupon ladies" will have supplies available for purchase after the workshop.
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