We want to clarify some information for our fall fundraiser: All students will participate in the "Mega Party" as we are going to use these inflatables at Field Day; however, if your student sells 12 or more items, he/she will get an extra hour with the inflatables! The students who sell 30 and 50 items will get their extra prizes during that extra hour.
We wanted to make that clear before the fundraising begins! We know it's a lot of work, but we appreciate all of the effort to not only make our Field Day a great day for our kids, but also help us replace our outdated signage on our property!
If you have any questions, please reach out to the office.
Join us for our first PTO meeting of the year tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1! We will meet on the playground under the awning, so your kiddos can play while we discuss things such as Santa's Workshop, dances, and more! We need your help to make GES a fun place to learn & grow!
TIME CORRECTION: Basketball try-outs are 5:30-7:30
Volleyball is 3:40-5:00
Basketball is 5:30-7:30
Cheer is 5:30-7:30
Try-outs begin tomorrow! Who is eligible to participate?
1) Students in grades 3-5 (volleyball is girls only)
2) Students who had their sports physical completed after May 1
3) Students who attended a CERP training with a parent/guardian
Volleyball try-outs are 3:40-5:00
Basketball try-outs are 5:00-6:30
Cheer try-outs are 5:30-7:30
FINAL REMINDER: If your 3-5 grader is planning to tryout for sports you and your child MUST attend a CERP training at GES! If you did not attend the training on Tuesday evening, you must attend this evening at 4:30! If not, your child cannot tryout for sports according to WV Code 18-5-22e.
Students are also required to have a sports physical BEFORE trying out!
Try-Outs start Monday (8/31):
Volleyball- 3:40-5:00 (need a note to stay after school)
Basketball- 5:00-6:30
Cheer- 5:00-6:30
LAST CHANCE: If your 3-5 grader is planning to tryout for sports you and your child MUST attend a CERP training at GES! If you did not attend the training on Tuesday evening, you must attend this evening at 4:30! If not, your child cannot tryout for sports according to WV Code 18-5-22e.
It's fundraiser time! We are saving up to replace our letter board sign at the front of our property with an electronic sign! The fundraiser begins Monday. Supplies will be sent home at that point.
Bus 503 students are loaded and on their way!
Bus 212 students are loaded and on their way!
BUS UPDATE: We are still waiting on Bus 212 and Bus 503 to arrive. Students who ride these 2 buses are still at GES. There is no issue that we are aware of. The students are, of course, in good hands with our staff!
Please be patient with our bus drivers over the next few days as they not only learn their bus routes, but they also fight the traffic out in our area! We will notify you if there are any issues, but please know that the bus runs may be later than usual here at the beginning of the school year. Thank you!
IMPORTANT!! Especially at the beginning of the school year, we have a lot of Parent Pick-Up cars. If you arrive at our property, and both lanes of Parent Pick-Up are full, please do NOT enter our property! Cars will be dismissed to begin rounding the building around 3:10. That should clear plenty of space for you to return and get in line.
It is very important that you do not block our entrance for buses or the main road in any capacity!
Thank you for your cooperation!
Come join us for Open House this evening from 3:30-5:30!
CERP Training will be at 5:30 for all 3-5 grade students and parents who are interested in trying out for sports.
We offer Before school care AND After school care! Sign up now!
https://www.ymcaswv.com/programs/56/before-afterschool-program/#division_557
https://www.ymcaswv.com/programs/56/before-afterschool-program/#division_557
OPEN HOUSE: August 25 from 3:30-5:30
We are excited to be partnering with The Lift Coffee Bar & Cafe this year! Students who visit all required booths at Open House will receive a "Lift Ticket" for a free scoop of ice cream!
We are excited to be partnering with The Lift Coffee Bar & Cafe this year! Students who visit all required booths at Open House will receive a "Lift Ticket" for a free scoop of ice cream!
Great News! Ghent Elementary jumped 12 spots to #71 in the state! That ranks us in the top 20%! Way to go, Lions!! Keep growing!
Mark Your Calendars!
Open House is August 25 from 3:30-5:30.
Pre-K Orientation is August 25 from 2:30-3:30. PK students and families are welcome to join us 1 hour before Open House to learn all about Pre-K!
Open House is August 25 from 3:30-5:30.
Pre-K Orientation is August 25 from 2:30-3:30. PK students and families are welcome to join us 1 hour before Open House to learn all about Pre-K!
IMPORTANT: Starting this year, the tardy bell at GES will ring at 8:35am!! Students must be IN THEIR CLASSROOMS (not just in the building) to avoid being marked tardy. Parent Drop-Off will be 8:10am-8:35am. After 8:35am, you must sign-in your student in the office. It is highly suggested to make sure your student arrives no later than 8:30am to grab breakfast and be in their classrooms on time.
Due to unforeseen maintenance in the GES Kitchen and Gymnasium, the Chloe Thompson Volleyball Clinic that was scheduled for today is canceled. Please contact 304-894-1500 for more information.
