*CALENDAR CHANGE FOR PRE-K*
There will be NO Pre-K next Friday, February 23, 2024.

Dr. Seuss Week is coming up. Do you like green eggs and ham, Sam I am?

Just a friendly reminder that the speed limit on Ghent Elementary School grounds is 5 mph. We have many after school activities, and we need to provide a safe environment for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your cooperation!

Just a reminder that Valentine's Grams are due this Friday, February 9!

For Ghent Elementary Only!
You may now submit absence excuses online!!! Simply click on the link and complete the form. Snap a picture of any documentation necessary and attach to the form. If the absence is due to a bus not running please provide the bus number in the blank provided.
https://ges.rale.k12.wv.us/o/ghe/page/absences
Bus 212 is running a few minutes behind this afternoon!
Grade cards and Kindergarten ELRS reports are coming home today! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher.
This Friday, January 26, is HAT DAY at Ghent Elementary! Wear your favorite school-appropriate hat for just $1! All proceeds go toward the 5th Grade field trip.
We are closing out the first semester tomorrow! Here are a couple of things to note:
1) Students should have brought home their 2nd iReady Diagnostic reports(K-5). If you did not receive these, please contact your child's teacher.
2) Report cards will be coming home on January 19 if there are no technical issues.
Let's start the 2nd semester strong!
We will not be selling ice cream this week at GES! Ice cream sales will resume in January!

Due to a situation on Farley Branch Road, Bus 233 WILL NOT run this afternoon. All Bus 233 students will remain at school. Parents may pick them up beginning at 3:20. Please call the office with questions.
Santa's Workshop begins tomorrow! Don't forget to send your envelopes to school with students.

Congratulations to Jason Lilly for winning the Ghent Elementary Spelling Bee! He will represent our school at the Raleigh County Spelling Bee in January. We're so proud of you, Jason!

The Ghent Lion Leaders are proud to present The 4 Days of Holiday Spirit! The students decided the daily themes and created the flyer on Canva! Great job, Lion Leaders!
Monday, Dec. 18: Whoville & Grinch Day
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Holiday Mix-up Day
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Calling All Santa's Helpers
Thursday, Dec. 21: Silent Night (Pajama Day)
Friday, Dec. 22: No School! Have a wonderful break!

Just a reminder that there is NO PRE-K tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 8).
For Wednesday, December 6, all runs for Bus 233 are canceled.
Just a reminder that there is NO after school care at GES today due to the concert.
DON'T FORGET! Tonight is our Christmas Concert at SSHS. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30, and the show begins at 7. Keep in mind that we are collecting canned and boxed food for The Lunch Box Food Pantry at the door.
Due to the concert, there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE on Tuesday, December 5 at GES.
For Friday, December 1, Bus 258 runs are canceled.
