Author: nickeld

Weekly schedule
February 8-12, 2010
Bus duty: Mrs. Ann hiebert

Volume 13, issue 20

February 5, 2010

COMING:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Marion County Spelling Bee in Marion
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 10 a.m. KD Valentine Party
2 p.m. Gr. 1-5 Valentine Parties

UPCOMING EVENTS:
▪Monday, February 15—No School. Presidents Day.
▪February 16-19—Mini Cheer Clinic. Pick up your registration form from the office.
▪Thursday, February 18, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.—Grades K-5 Music Program at GES, Groovin’ with the Grimms fairy tales. (see back page)
▪Lifetouch Spring individual and class pictures.
▪Thursday, February 25, 6:45 p.m.—Family Reading Night. Please note change of date.
SCHOOL NEWS:
▪PARENTS: Be sure to ask your child(ren) about Clifford’s missing doghouse. Read, Read, Read.
▪Snowball Reminder: Snowball throwing is NOT allowed.
▪PARENTS, BE AWARE that in area communities there have been some sightings of suspicious vehicles and persons trying to lure children into their vehicles. Please remind your children to not talk to strangers and to run away from vehicles if asked to get in. Report any suspicious incidents to 911 or John Fast, 367-8118.
▪Several community meetings have taken place for the Goessel area to help address questions about education and healthcare finances. The last one is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. here at the Goessel Elementary School prior to the regular BOE meeting. School personnel, parents, and patrons are encouraged to attend.
▪Check our voice mail to keep up to date with GES news and changes caused by weather, 367-2818. Website: USD411.org.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
▪GRC Basketball sessions for grades 1-2 will be held February 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the grade school. Girls play from 9-10 and boys play from 10-11 in the morning. Return registrations ASAP. Contact Dale Wiens at school if you have questions.
PTO NEWS:
▪Continue to collect GM
Boxtops for Education.

5th Graders do Fraction Fondue

Kindergartners make a human alphabet
in library class

Character Ed lesson helps students “see” the best in others; and be helpful, not hurtful.

Jennifer, Julia and Leah (alternate) will represent GES at the Marion County Spelling Bee

Keep your feet on the ground, but let your heart soar as high as it will.
Arthur Helps, British historian

Kindergarten-5th Grade Music Program

The all-school music program is on February 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Our students are working hard on their songs and 5th graders on their parts and the excitement is growing!! Groovin’ with the Grimms retells some
famous fairy tales from the Grimm Brothers and updates them as well as sharing a wonderful lesson for our children’s lives.
As far as costumes, I would like everyone to wear jeans with a plain shirt (no designs or words). Either long or short sleeves work, but not sleeveless, please. Girls, if they have one, may wear a shirt with a sparkle design (not a sparkle word, please). Contact me this week if this is a difficulty.
4th and 5th graders each need a pair of labeled sunglasses and may bring them to the music room at any time. 5th graders may be looking for additional props.
Thanks for your help as we get ready to be Groovin’ with the Grimms!!
Marcia Brubaker
Marcia.Brubaker@usd411.org